SUNDAY 20TH JUNE 2010
One of the reason for our trip into Liverpool was to take part in the river crossing of the Mersey from Brunswick lock to Eastham lock and the Manchester Ship Canal; this evening, a parade of boats was held when all 29 boats left their moorings in Salthouse dock and travelled along the south docks to Liverpool Marina and back.
We had been joined on board by Sue and Dave of Nb.Crimson Tide. They were walking around the area and just looking at the boats when Sue spotted Martlet. It was a lovely surprise, and we had a good evening with them.
Waiting for the boats to leave their moorings, we thought that it would give a pointer to what sort of boating skills and manners we could expect on the crossing; as we do not go boating with a large number of others. Within moments, we had the answer. The first two boats had left their moorings and were moving nicely lined up abreast when a boat reversed straight off a pontoon in font of them, causing both boats to stop.
We waited until all other boats had moved off and them followed them. We stayed well back as they began to return to the pontoons and to their new positions ready for the lockings next morning.
Duncan from cruiser Miss D Mena, was waiting for us when we tied up; he was staying the night on board so that he could make the crossing with us. With two people from Liverpool and one from Southport, good craik was assured. We hope to catch up with Sue and Dave again ( yes Duncan - with you as well!).
