Weedhatches:

Canals and, to a lesser extent, rivers tend to collect debris particularly at bridge crossings where people have thrown their rubbish or shopping trolley or stolen bicycle over the parapet.

Most narrow boats have a 'weed hatch' accessed from the rear deck to reach the propeller and clear the weed, plastic bags and other items.

While we were in Boston all the boats collected a good amount of the weed that was floating down the river on the flood. During the journey up though some other good hauls were made from the weed hatches:

Bucket handle and line.

Mooring rope.

Suitcase [3/4 hr with a hacksaw to clear that].

Bag full of unwanted clothing.

Over the three months the cruise was underway we were blessed most of the time with good weather. Storm clouds were however not far away on a number of occasions giving some great sunsets, and for early risers, sunrises.

These are a selection of the shots that various members have posted on the cruise WhatsApp page.