I wish I'd taken more photos this year. I didn't get one of the Scariest Moment, because I was too busy dealing with the scary event. Way back in 2010 I did surprise myself in remembering to take a photo of that year's scary moment on the River Stort. First I took the photo then I turned my attention to dealing with the fact that Herbie's engine appeared to be on fire! Actually no real harm was done.
It was a few yards below Hillmorton Locks that had me trying to keep calm after I heard a loud splash and turned to see Kath up to her neck in the canal. We were tying up at the time ( or untying, I can't remember which) and she just slipped on the damp grass ad in she went. The real scary bit was that I was unable to pull her out despite struggling for several minutes until a kind man from a nearby boat appeared and hauled poor Kath out like a beached whale.
Despite that happening on our trip up the North Oxford it is that very canal which wins this year's Favourite Cruising Waterway
The North Oxford Canal
The North Oxford is totally different from the South Oxford, being wider, only having three locks and having tall wide bridges, high embankments and deep cuttings. For the most part, it's pretty too. The best bit is that between Rugby and Stretton Stop. Even the moorings just outside Tesco is nice enough.
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