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At the beginning of May, we decided to get out on the “cut” in N.B. Windhover, the RoadPro narrowboat.  Apart from it being great fun to get out on the water again, we wanted to check that everything was working properly after a winter in which icebergs were seen in the canal and the boats in the marina were seized solid for what seemed like months.

Fortunately, the ancient Lister engine started first time and chugged us out onto the Grand Union as if we’d last used it yesterday instead of almost a year ago! Down to Braunston, through the tunnel (hope the forward light works!), loads of locks, eggs, bacon, beans and  mugs of tea – perfect. Then to work: cleaning the accumulated green algae and general muck that comes from who knows where. Windhover is 61ft long so cleaning it inside and out is a serious undertaking. But we did it and, all ready for the long, hot summer ahead, she’s sleek, shiny and ready to cruise: all we need is some spare time.