We set off at 10:20 and pretty much immediately picked up a load of rubbish on the prop whilst holding back for a boat emerging under Coney Lane Bridge so we stopped shortly after for a trip down the weed hatch.
When that was cleared we were on our way again. The wind was pretty strong and cold but at least it wasn't raining.
We passed the rear of the Ricoh Arena where we'd been the night before and could see the cranes inside dismantling the stage.
The trip into Coventry wasn't too bad and it was quite nice to be on an urban canal for a change.
On entering basin via the low bridge our first impressions were quite good. However with all the "No Splashing the Towpath" and "No Mooring" signs along with a pretty pointless looking swingbridge blocking access to any decent moorings we felt a little underwhelmed.
Turning round seemed to be easier said than done too. Coventry Basin is a kind of Y shape with the canal entering up the stem and splitting into 2 arms. No matter what we tried I kept getting blown side on into the bit between the 2 arms. A helpful passing boat suggested we tie our front rope to a bollard and motor the back end around which worked a treat and we were soon heading back out of the basin as the wind decided to drop too.
An hour or so later we were back where we had moored the night before at Hawkesbury Junction. Then the sun came out and the wind dropped!
10 Miles 6.25 Furlongs
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