Set off at 9:25 in bright weather. We ascended the first lock on our own and were joined at the second by another boat. They were happy to accept our careful approach and we stayed together for a total of 8 locks including the 2 lock staircase at Bascote. All the locks operated without any excess splashing or turbulence, which was a pleasant relief.
We parted company when we moored up at Long Itchington for lunch. The next task is to climb the 10 stockton locks but we thought there was not enough time to complete them before late afternoon so we will leave that until tomorrow morning.
We continue to remove water from the cabin bilges but the amounts now are very small.
Weather: bright and ewarm with sunny perionds
4.38 miles, 9 locks, 3 hours 30 minutes
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