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Første syn av båten, Consol Forge, som skal være vårt hjem de neste 4 dagene.
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Overblikk over situasjonen før avreise.
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Sikkert som lås
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Kanalkompaniets hovedkvarter: Claymoore Narrowboats, Preston Brooks, by the Trent and Mersey Canal.
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Under opplæring
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Narrowboats fra Claymoore, Preston Brook, Cheshire
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Chester Castle - long while since previous trip? The grass grows in the aft
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We get insight into secrets of the engine room
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And we're underway! We have passed our first bridge, close to the village Preston Brook
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N/B Consol Forge (narrowboat) is also named "Consall Forge". Length: 67 feet.
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L'Atalante, Stowe Hill Wharf
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We approach the Preston Brook Tunnel: the tunnel is 1239 yards long.
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Access for ten minutes every hour for southbound boats. The tunnel is too narrow for two boats to pass.
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Preston Brook Tunnel
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Light at the end of the tunnel. Preston Brook.
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The Dutton lock.
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Lock opening and closening instructions given at Dutton lock
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We have passed our first lock
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The lock gates are being closed behind us
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Sinking Tupperware...
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The crew have their first break - we moor.
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"Mandolin Wind", Dutton, narrowboat
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Something interesting at the canal bottom
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"Patricia" - a slightly tired narrowboat
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Experienced skippers set with an umbrella
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Food and drink must be brought along
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Skipper with experience from Norwegian coast using "sou'wester"
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"Hakuna Matata" - Wilts & Berks, narrowboat
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On the channels people greet you the same way as in the Norwegian mountains
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Passing bridge 213 on Trent and Mersey canal
