Naburn Lock, River Ouse to Boroughbridge, River Ure
We have travelled further than we intended today, as moorings in York were still hard to find. Our passage from Naburn to York was in perfect conditions, warm, with blue sky, and wide deep water. Lots of large, expensive cruisers moored along the way, and all the mooring jetties were designed to cope with high water levels.
As we reached the outskirts of York the very impressive riverside Palace at Bishopthorpe came into view, and where we think the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentanu resides - see picture.
We passed under many smart bridges as we made our way through the city to the recommended area for boats to moor, but alas still no room after the weekends revelry. We hope we can moor on our return down the river.
So, on to Linton on Ouse, round twisty turns and avoiding sand banks, we reached the lock there with notoriously difficult paddles to open, and they lived up to their reputation. Our tribulations provided good entertainment for the locals sat outside the lockside pub, so once we were through, we had a beer and watched other boaters struggle! and low and behold one poor chap fell off his boat into the lock. No damage just a bit embarrasssed, but reminded us how quickly accidents happen so we have kept our lifejackets on.
After lunch we motored on to Boroughbridge and changed to the River Ure, same water, just new name. Moored up, fairly exhausted.
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