2024 Boating route for Ellis.

quaysider
Gobby

The Basil Fawlty of 'Hotel Boats'...

Posts: 89

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 22, 2023 15:03:09 GMT JohnV, thebfg, and 3 more like this

Quote

Post by quaysider on Feb 22, 2023 15:03:09 GMT

Afternoon all,

I've just finished cobbling together my 2024 routes... I'll post them below so that those with a sensitive disposition can plan accordingly to avoid me!

Not gonna lie - I'm an not looking forward to trips 2,3 and 4 (tidal trent) but after that (subject to them being open) it'll be a nice year I hope.

Ellis 2024 Summary – 1st April to 29th September

Trip 1 – 1st – 8th April (7 nights )

Stone (Trent & Mersey Canal) to The Great Northern Basin (Erewash Canal)

Trip 2 - 11th – 18th April (7 nights)

Great Northern Basin (Erewash Canal) to Lincoln (Fossdyke Navigation)

Trip 3 – 21st to 28th April (7 nights)

Lincoln (Fossdyke Navigation) to Worksop (Chesterfield Canal)

Trip 4 - 1st to 8th May (7 nights)

Worksop (Chesterfield canal) to Thorne (South Yorkshire Navigation)

Trip 5 - 11th to 18th May (7 nights)

Thorne (South Yorkshire Navigation) to Victoria Quays (Sheffield )

Trip 6 – 21st to 28th May (7 nights)

Victoria Quays (Sheffield) to Eggborough (Aire & Calder Navigation)

Trip 7 – 1st to 8th June (7 nights)

Eggborough (Aire & Calder Navigation) to Leeds (River Aire) – VIA Wakefield

Trip 8 – 11th to 18th June (7 nights)

Leeds (River Aire) to Skipton (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)

Trip 9 – 21st to 28th June (7 nights)

Skipton (Leeds & Liverpool Canal) to Cherry Tree (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)

Trip 10 – 1st to 8th July (7 nights)

Riley Green (Leeds & Liverpool canal) to Burscough Bridge (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)

Trip 11 – 11th to 16th July (5nights)

Burscough Bridge (Leeds & Liverpool Canal) to Salthouse Docks (Liverpool)

Trip 12 – 20th to 25th July (5 nights)

Salthouse Docks (Liverpool) to Parbold (Leeds Liverpool Canal)

Trip 13 – 28th July to 3rd August (6 nights)

Appley Bridge to Manchester (Stretford Marina or Castlefield Basin)

Trip 14 – 6th to 13th August (7 nights)

Stretford Marina (Manchester Bridgewater Canal) to Nantwich (Shropshire Union Canal)

Trip 15 – 17th to 24th /25th August (7/8nights)

Nantwich (Shroppshire Union Canal) Chester & Return* Possible trip to Ellesemere Port

Trip 16 – 28th August to 4th September (7 nights)

Nantwich (Shropshire Union Canal) to Llangollen (Llangollen Canal)

Trip 17 – 7th To 10th September (3 nights)

Chirk (Llangollen canal) to Chirk – VIA Llangollen and the Pontycysyllte

Trip 18 – 12th to 19th September (7 nights)

Chirk (Llangollen Canal) to Nantwich (Shropshire Union) VIA Llangollen Basin and the Pontycysyllte Aqueduct.

Trip 19 – 22nd September to 29th September (7nights)

Nantwich (Shropshire Union Canal) to Etruria (Trent & Mersey canal)

telemachus
Very gobby

Posts: 241

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 22, 2023 15:20:05 GMT JohnV, jim, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by telemachus on Feb 22, 2023 15:20:05 GMT

Feb 22, 2023 15:03:09 GMT quaysider said:

Not gonna lie - I'm an not looking forward to trips 2,3 and 4 (tidal trent) but after that (subject to them being open) it'll be a nice year I hope.

Can't remember if you have done the tidal trent before, but if not, it is no big deal. And it doesnt take very long to traverse a big swathe of the country. I'd recommend the boating association's guides to the tidal trent which shows any shoals etc, although if you use common sense that will cover 90% of it!

JohnV
Administrator

Posts: 852

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 23, 2023 10:45:04 GMT jim, peterboat, and 1 more like this

Quote

Post by JohnV on Feb 23, 2023 10:45:04 GMT

Feb 22, 2023 15:20:05 GMT telemachus said:

Feb 22, 2023 15:03:09 GMT quaysider said:

Not gonna lie - I'm an not looking forward to trips 2,3 and 4 (tidal trent) but after that (subject to them being open) it'll be a nice year I hope.

Can't remember if you have done the tidal trent before, but if not, it is no big deal. And it doesnt take very long to traverse a big swathe of the country. I'd recommend the boating association's guides to the tidal trent which shows any shoals etc, although if you use common sense that will cover 90% of it!

Now where did I put that picture of the Aegir

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2023 10:45:27 GMT by JohnV

Anti Information Technology attacks expertly performed by GIGO Bodging Ltd

telemachus
Very gobby

Posts: 241

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 23, 2023 12:44:41 GMT

Quote

Post by telemachus on Feb 23, 2023 12:44:41 GMT

Feb 23, 2023 10:45:04 GMT JohnV said:

Feb 22, 2023 15:20:05 GMT telemachus said:

Can't remember if you have done the tidal trent before, but if not, it is no big deal. And it doesnt take very long to traverse a big swathe of the country. I'd recommend the boating association's guides to the tidal trent which shows any shoals etc, although if you use common sense that will cover 90% of it!

Now where did I put that picture of the Aegir

Well yea but even if you do encounte the Aegir (towards the lower end, on big spring tides) provided you stay in the deep water it is not a big deal. Its only a big deal if you are at the sides where its shallow.

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2023 12:45:14 GMT by telemachus

peterboat
Very gobby

Posts: 267

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 23, 2023 18:15:48 GMT

Quote

Post by peterboat on Feb 23, 2023 18:15:48 GMT

Feb 23, 2023 12:44:41 GMT telemachus said:

Feb 23, 2023 10:45:04 GMT JohnV said:

Now where did I put that picture of the Aegir

Well yea but even if you do encounte the Aegir (towards the lower end, on big spring tides) provided you stay in the deep water it is not a big deal. Its only a big deal if you are at the sides where its shallow.

I have had 2 tied up at Gainsborough, its a big deal I can assure you!!! Ripped the mooring davit out of the 2 inch thick wood on the mooring!! Oops

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2023 18:16:52 GMT by peterboat

telemachus
Very gobby

Posts: 241

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 23, 2023 18:54:31 GMT

Quote

Post by telemachus on Feb 23, 2023 18:54:31 GMT

Feb 23, 2023 18:15:48 GMT peterboat said:

Feb 23, 2023 12:44:41 GMT telemachus said:

Well yea but even if you do encounte the Aegir (towards the lower end, on big spring tides) provided you stay in the deep water it is not a big deal. Its only a big deal if you are at the sides where its shallow.

I have had 2 tied up at Gainsborough, its a big deal I can assure you!!! Ripped the mooring davit out of the 2 inch thick wood on the mooring!! Oops

Yes absolutely if you are tied up at the side, the wave gets huge. But the size of the wave is inversely proportional to the depth of water, so out in the middle it doesn't come to much.

Last Edit: Feb 23, 2023 19:15:00 GMT by telemachus

peterboat
Very gobby

Posts: 267

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Feb 23, 2023 19:04:58 GMT

Quote

Post by peterboat on Feb 23, 2023 19:04:58 GMT

Feb 23, 2023 18:54:31 GMT telemachus said:

Feb 23, 2023 18:15:48 GMT peterboat said:

I have had 2 tied up at Gainsborough, its a big deal I can assure you!!! Ripped the mooring davit out of the 2 inch thick wood on the mooring!! Oops

Yes absolutely if you are tied up at the side, the wave gets huge. But the size of the wave is proportional to the depth of water, so out in the middle it doesn't come to much.

Gainsborough is narrow as well so its pretty much the same size all the way across, the broader bits its barely a ripple so you are right. It sounds like a lot of people clapping which is what alerted me to the tidal wave, the one the next morning was bigger and louder!

quaysider
Gobby

The Basil Fawlty of 'Hotel Boats'...

Posts: 89

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 2, 2023 7:51:59 GMT JohnV and peterboat like this

Quote

Post by quaysider on Mar 2, 2023 7:51:59 GMT

TD has offered to advise on best times to go within window... despite all the unpleasantness over on the other side, I am happy to take his advice on board.

Dates wise, because I've got the same guest onboard for all 3 tidal parts, we can be quite flexible - and I know she's fit enough to throw the anchor over if required.

JohnV
Administrator

Posts: 852

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 2, 2023 8:12:22 GMT quaysider and peterboat like this

Quote

Post by JohnV on Mar 2, 2023 8:12:22 GMT

Mar 2, 2023 7:51:59 GMT quaysider said:

TD has offered to advise on best times to go within window... despite all the unpleasantness over on the other side, I am happy to take his advice on board.

Dates wise, because I've got the same guest onboard for all 3 tidal parts, we can be quite flexible - and I know she's fit enough to throw the anchor over if required.

Always a good idea to hear what TD says, concerning the Trent or the Ouse.

A lot of the horror stories you hear are due more often than not to inexperience.
You might have not been doing this for that many years but you have more miles under your belt than many who have been doing it for decades.
You know your boat and can handle it.

Anti Information Technology attacks expertly performed by GIGO Bodging Ltd

quaysider
Gobby

The Basil Fawlty of 'Hotel Boats'...

Posts: 89

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 2, 2023 8:38:00 GMT peterboat likes this

Quote

Post by quaysider on Mar 2, 2023 8:38:00 GMT

Mar 2, 2023 8:12:22 GMT JohnV said:

Mar 2, 2023 7:51:59 GMT quaysider said:

TD has offered to advise on best times to go within window... despite all the unpleasantness over on the other side, I am happy to take his advice on board.

Dates wise, because I've got the same guest onboard for all 3 tidal parts, we can be quite flexible - and I know she's fit enough to throw the anchor over if required.

Always a good idea to hear what TD says, concerning the Trent or the Ouse.

A lot of the horror stories you hear are due more often than not to inexperience.
You might have not been doing this for that many years but you have more miles under your belt than many who have been doing it for decades.
You know your boat and can handle it.

Thanks for that John - I worked out I've travelled about 5000 (give or take) miles on Ellis ... but I'm not sure I get any better ;-)

Deleted
Deleted Member

Posts: 0

2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 2, 2023 12:10:36 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2023 12:10:36 GMT

Mar 2, 2023 8:38:00 GMT quaysider said:

Mar 2, 2023 8:12:22 GMT JohnV said:

Always a good idea to hear what TD says, concerning the Trent or the Ouse.

A lot of the horror stories you hear are due more often than not to inexperience.
You might have not been doing this for that many years but you have more miles under your belt than many who have been doing it for decades.
You know your boat and can handle it.

Thanks for that John - I worked out I've travelled about 5000 (give or take) miles on Ellis ... but I'm not sure I get any better ;-)

TD gave me some good advice about the Trent before we ventured out onto it a few years ago. Well worth listening to. To be honest though it’s no big deal for someone with your experience.

quaysider Gobby The Basil Fawlty of 'Hotel Boats'... Posts: 89	2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 13, 2023 12:06:34 GMT peterboat and dogless like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by quaysider on Mar 13, 2023 12:06:34 GMT I've a lot of hours/miles under my belt I'll grant you but I don't think I get any more skilled at it all... just less bothered about how it looks lol

Tony Dunkley Guest	2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 16, 2023 19:13:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Tony Dunkley on Mar 16, 2023 19:13:48 GMT X glitch closed
	Last Edit: Mar 16, 2023 19:23:56 GMT by JohnV

FI Guest	2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 16, 2023 21:15:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FI on Mar 16, 2023 21:15:56 GMT Are you sure?................

JohnV Administrator Posts: 852	2024 Boating route for Ellis. Mar 16, 2023 21:28:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JohnV on Mar 16, 2023 21:28:42 GMT Mar 16, 2023 21:15:56 GMT FI said: Are you sure?................ missed a couple of sub boards .... now I am (*fairly sure*) thanks FI
	Last Edit: Mar 16, 2023 21:30:28 GMT by JohnV Anti Information Technology attacks expertly performed by GIGO Bodging Ltd

2024 Boating route for Ellis.

Post by quaysider on Feb 22, 2023 15:03:09 GMT

Post by telemachus on Feb 22, 2023 15:20:05 GMT

Post by JohnV on Feb 23, 2023 10:45:04 GMT

Post by telemachus on Feb 23, 2023 12:44:41 GMT

Post by peterboat on Feb 23, 2023 18:15:48 GMT

Post by telemachus on Feb 23, 2023 18:54:31 GMT

Post by peterboat on Feb 23, 2023 19:04:58 GMT

Post by quaysider on Mar 2, 2023 7:51:59 GMT

Post by JohnV on Mar 2, 2023 8:12:22 GMT

Post by quaysider on Mar 2, 2023 8:38:00 GMT

Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2023 12:10:36 GMT

Post by quaysider on Mar 13, 2023 12:06:34 GMT

Post by Tony Dunkley on Mar 16, 2023 19:13:48 GMT

Post by FI on Mar 16, 2023 21:15:56 GMT

Post by JohnV on Mar 16, 2023 21:28:42 GMT