Monday 17^th June 2019

Quite a few jobs were done this morning, mainly in preparation for our crossing of the estuary. It has all been confirmed for tomorrow morning. The engine was checked over and the fuel and filters checked. All the rooftop tools have been secured, the cap put back on the stove chimney and the plastic storages boxes from the back end moved to the front cratch.

We walked into Sharpness village itself, an unassuming place that is separate from the dock area. We called into the local shop/post office for some shopping and send careers info off to Manny before returning to the boat.

On the way back we called into the marina chandlery and Brenda asked about water. It was clear from the woman’s attitude that she knew the supply had been disconnected and it is obvious anyway, that the marina has disconnected it. She refused to let us take water.

Quite frankly, we have not been much taken with Sharpness at all and will be glad to see the back of the place.

Back on the boat, we contacted Sharpness Pier Head to confirm our crossing, they have to arrange to open the low level bridge leading into the docks. Portishead Marina were contacted to confirm our overnight mooring and the insurance informed. So we are all good to go tomorrow.

We then had to turn the boat and travel down to Purton to water up as we want full tanks for stability on the crossing.

We are excited but nervously anticipating our crossing of the Severn estuary. Wonder if there will be much sleep tonight?

Weather: cloudy and windy.   

Day Total: 0 locks; 2 miles; 0 Tunnels; 5 Swing Bridge; 0 Lift Bridges; 0 Boat Lift; engine running hours 1.7

Overall Total: 539 locks; 991 miles; 46 tunnels; 32 Swing Bridges; 5 Lift Bridges; 2 Boat Lifts; engine running hours 633.5hrs