Day 7 Belgium canals 5th November 2021

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This morning we woke to a rising barometer and blue sky. It was noticeably warmer and we didn’t even need the heater for the morning routine. We departed Rekem with all hatches open to dry out the boat.

Our first lock was Neerhaem with where we rntered alone and rose 8.8m. This canal was followed an hour later at Lanaken where we rose 8.5m

We then continued onto the Albert Canal where we saw numerous tunnels into the side of the canal, apparently used during the second world war to store ordinance but now used to grow mushrooms.

We planned to stop in Liege, Belgium’s third biggest city but it seemed very busy and industrial do we continued to Neuville canal. It was a very tight squeeze in Neuville lock with us and one cargo ship.

Waiting for Neuville canal with nuclear power plant in backdrop

We have stopped for the night in Huy marina which is very nice, adjacent to a beautiful town snd has a wonderful view of a nuclear power station. Dinner at the yacht club was fantastic!

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Published by Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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