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Tight spot
Posted on: Sunday August 29, 2021 at: 2:16 pm
We have been quiet for a while, due to an admin problem which has, fortunately, now been sorted.
A couple of weeks ago, we were in Bristol Harbour and upon returning to the mooring we had been using, outside the Arnolfini, we discovered it had been occupied by several large cruisers. So, we had to go looking for another place to moor.
There is a small bay in the harbour called “Brunel Quay” and we spotted a gap between a cruiser and a sailing yacht. “Just right for us” we thought and in we went – much to the trepidation of the other boat crews. However, we slipped into the space without touching either of the boats and fitted perfectly, with no room to spare. Do we know our boat or what?
Tight fit
Close
Bow
Stern
Arriving in Bristol
Posted on: Wednesday August 11, 2021 at: 5:31 pm
We have finally made it to Bristol. We travelled from Sharpness down the Severn Estuary to Portishead Marina, where we overnighted. We made the journey with the help of Carl, one of the Gloucester Pilots.
Then the next day we journeyed on our own (although with another boat) from Portishead Marina, up the Estuary, turned into the River Avon and then along the Avon into Bristol. I hope to post a video of the journey later, but for now, here are some photos that our good friend Rob took as we approached and went through Bristol Lock. He was waiting for us, and it was great to see a familiar face at the end of the challenging trip.
Brandy Pad, in the distance, passes under the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Hi There!
Lock full
Good to see you
Looking for a mooring
Finally moored up in Bristol Harbour
Many thanks to Rob for letting us use the pictures.
As usual, click on any image to see a bigger (and better) version.
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Upper Lode Lock
Posted on: Thursday August 5, 2021 at: 11:20 am
This video shows going into Upper Lode Lock, and then leaving it. Only one of the paddles that empty the lock was working, so it took quite a long time to get through. I have, of course, edited out the waiting. If you have arrived directly at this post, you can see the first of the three videos here: https://brandypad.uk/2021/07/28/cruising-the-severn/
Lastly, click here to see the third video.
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