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Open the Lock Gates & Sail Away

Loch a' Bharain Locks, Crinan Canal and 'Mischief' is waiting for the lock gates to open to allow her to sail on and away through the canal. It looks like hard work for the lads who will then rush down to the next set of lock gates and do it all over again! The boat has come in via the Crinan Basin and will make it's way through to the other end of the canal at Ardrishaig.

The nine mile stretch of waterway was opened in 1809 and is run by Scottish Canals.
There are 15 locks, 3 of which are automated, and 7 bridges. Although sea locks, lock 14 and all bridges are fully manned, locks 5 -13 are manually operated which involves opening and closing lock gates and winding sluices which is heavy work. They recommend a minimum crew of 3-4 to do this and handle ropes but provide a list of individuals who you can ring for assistance at your own cost and risk.

There is a bench on the right behind the man opening the lock gates so

HBM to you all.

I have added a song by the Allman Brothers Band called 'Sail Away'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwqmcNA4i6U

Christa has also suggested Enya's 'Sail Away', so many thanks Christa for the link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw



The song is from their album called 'Enlightened Rogues' which I thought also fitted in with the 'Mishchief'

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84 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautiful image, Carol, with great perspective. I love your use of lead-in lines that takes my to the heart of the scene. I hope you and a great weekend, and will have a fantastic new week. Kindest regards, Joe
17 months ago

Ecobird replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Lovely comments. Thank you very much Joe.
We have had a fair bit of rain over the weekend but it was needed and at least it has cooled the air which is the main thing. Roger told me about your Denzil Meyrick book recommendation and I have just ordered the first book in the series and am looking forward to reading it, so thank you. I hope yours has been good too. Have a lovely new week
17 months ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

your benches are well hidden but I found them ;-)
So the boat crew has to operate the locks # 5 - 13? But they can call for local help? Sunds like a perfect solution....
HBM and have a good week!
17 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

A lovely capture and a great sky from the beautiful Crinan canal,
Interesting notes that I have read somewhere before;-))
Terrific music link
HBM and a good week
17 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Superb shot!

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17 months ago ( translate )

uwschu said:

HBM Carol und eine schöne Woche
17 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Happy monday and coming week!
17 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful composition Carol.
hBM
17 months ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

Lovely view Carol. HBM and happy new week.
17 months ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

PIT YOUR BACK INTO IT LADS !!
17 months ago

Makrofan said:

Sehr gute Komposition und danke für die Informationen.
17 months ago ( translate )

Edna Edenkoben said:

That's what I'd like to do now... ahhh, the fresh breeze, wouldn't that be nice?
I remember a motor boat cruise on the Canal de Bourgogne many years ago. It would have been relaxing if it hadn't been for all those locks every 5 km or so. It was hard work for us (the boat crew), since often there was no help at all. Well, it was an adventure, that's for sure.

HBM, Carol, and have a great week. And I think you win because your benches this Monday are even smaller than mine ;-))
17 months ago

Christa1004 said:

I have another suggestion for a song: Enya's "Sail away" from the Orinoco Flow album. HBM Carol.
17 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Une admirable et excellente capture joliment rendue avec cette magnifique profondeur.
HBM et agréable semaine clémente.
17 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A lovely image, Carol. I'd have thought this a relaxing trip, until I read your notes about the amount of manual work involved! HBM and have a good week.
17 months ago