Relaxation

After a couple of weeks of hectic boating we decided it was high time for a relaxing weekend afloat. One where we could chill out and spend time quietly.

So on Friday evening with no plan in mind we had a gentle jaunt to Lincoln before spinning around and heading back towards the marina. On arrival at the marina we decided to continue and head towards Saxilby. It was at this point that Naughty-Cal had other ideas and decided to start acting the goat. A slipping alternator belt proved to be quite annoying but we pressed on at the only revs we could find that didn’t slip the belt too much, about 800rpm, and crawled our way to Saxilby. Luckily there was plenty of room to moor.

Saturday dawns and we have a lie in for once, not something we enjoy very often i must admit. Whilst the OH busys himself with the engine I have a stroll into the village to pick up some supplies of fresh meat and vegetables. After a nice full English breakfast we set off for Torksey. It is only about a third of a mile later that we encounter the next problem. A strange noise from the engine bay, again. Luckily we are able to moor temporarily on the long term moorings just through the village to investigate the noise. A cup of tea and a natter with the locals later and the problem is sourced and fixed. Water dripping from the raw water impellor housing onto the new alternator belt. A quick fix later and we are away again, this time with no problems. Finally we make it to Torksey and moor on the cruiser pontoons . Here we enjoy a relaxing afternoon before striking up the BBQ.

Sunday is a brighter day, plenty more sunshine and much warmer than the previous day. We head down to the waterpoint, refill the tank (something we forgot to do before we left the marina, oops) and then head back to Saxilby for breakfast. We try to get a little cruising in before breakfast so that we have some hot water to wash the pots. Torksey to Saxilby is just about the right distance to cover to ensure the water is piping hot. After breakfast, which was more like brunch in the end, we head off back to the marina for a quick pit stop, before heading to the Pyewipe for a few drinks. Soon the moorings busy up and boats come and go. Finally we settle back onto our home berth and watch the sun go down whilst eating dinner and having a few drinks.

Another weekend gone.