The Tidal Trent. Not always the swirling muddy waters that some fear. Here on the upper reaches between Torksey and West Stockwith the waters can be like glass.
The Apex Light at Trent End where the tidal Trent and Ouse become the mighty Humber. Not a place for the faint of heart but for those who know their stuff an awesome stretch of water.
Goole Docks of the tidal Ouse. This is still very much a commercial water and who can resist the opportunity to mix it with the big stuff.
Commercial shipping on the Ouse. Sharing the waterways with these big boats means you really do have to be aware of what is happening around you. VHF is a must.
Even though the Ouse is still very commercial it is also still very scenic. Here we have just left Goole early morning and the river is like glass.
A different tidal waterway, the tidal Witham. Again still very much a commercial concern with Boston Dock and the Boston fishing fleet both still very active.
On the route from the Wash to the Grand Sluice there is evidence on the mud banks of how big a fishing fleet Boston once boasted. Today sadly it is a fraction of the size but there are still a good number of active fishing vessels.
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