The last two days we have been busy experiencing the canals and towns between Clos Du May and Montceau Les Mines.
Yesterday we entered the canal du Centre for our last remaining up hill locks before making our final decent.
These have been long days with many locks. The locks in canal du Centre are completely full with only 10cm of lock wall remaining after it is completely full, making for a very cautious exit out of the lock.
Today we covered over 14 locks rising about 80m in altitude.
This evening we berthed in an old mining town called Montceau Les Mines. Amanda and I took the kids for an explore around a large park complete with peacocks, goats and a large pig.
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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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