Hang on! Two people working a boat through a lock presents them with one set of potential dangers.
Mooring, gates, fill/empty, gates again, re_embarking etc. One person working the lock means the same set of dangers are present but only to one person. So only half the risk? As an ex cont cruzer I was very aware that should something happen I was on my own in the middle of anywhere and took a lot more care. Also consider the unpredictability of someone elses actions, can you be sure what they are going to do? Even in the most practised partnerships? Single handed or crewed boating is only as dangerous as you make it. Be carefull and enjoy! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Trust the boater but not his plank! visit Low Impact Life Onboard www.lilo.org.uk I am, however, saying that single-handed boating is more hazardous than many boaters recognise, and is not a good thing to make a habit of. Adrian . Adrian Stott 07956-299966 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
