Today was the canal equivalent of running downwind in the southern ocean – cold & fast!
This morning we departed the dock just before 0800 and were in our first lock at 0810. By 1000 we had already passed through 4 locks, dropping a total of 32m
We then had a 10nm run until the next set of canals which also happened in quick succession.
At 1415 we entered the 1.5km tunnel La Panneterie where the kids were allowed to go up on the bow with Emilie to enjoy the tunnel.
We then had another 4 locks traveling behind a cargo ship, and finally just on dark we docked next to a freight train bridge (oh the serenity!) at 1730.
A long day with 12 locks covering 58km we barely had a chance to take a photograph. It is awesome to be making the miles again! Paris here we come!
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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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