Horse Power on the Kennet & Avon Canal - Kintbury -10th July 2024

Описание: It’s difficult to beat the shear pleasure of a short boat ride along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Travelling by barge from and back to Kintbury; under the power of a 1hp engine; without the noise of a diesel; or the need for waiting forever at an electric charging point; together with the added benefit of blending in with surroundings to perfection, is a delight on the eye . No fossil fuel is required as the power comes from the ultimate in biofuel available, I’m not sure what the gph is (grass per hour)? Recycling the spent fuel back to nature is almost as quick as it grows.

Let’s put it this way, an afternoon trip with the Kennet Horse Boat Company is about as Eco-friendly as possible. I expect you want to know the name of the Star of this video, he has a tremendous pulling power, irresistible to all those with cameras - Drummer!

The journey started at Kintbury travelling eastwards through Dreweatts Lock, and onwards to near Copse Lock. I only partially noticed the barge being turned to take us back to Kintbury, the cream tea proved too big a distraction, hence no video taken. Perhaps next time? What I did notice was a solitary Kite flying in an adjacent field. Such a distinctive bird in silhouette and not a common bird back home.

(Naturally – nobody reads this stuff – or will even look at the video – I do this for pleasure before my memories fade.)

Roger - July 2024

For all the info on trips and times https://kennet-horse-boat.co.uk/



Chapters.
00:00 Leaving Kintbury travelling east.
00:18 How to tow rope over moorings.
01:18 Refuelling on the hoof!
02:08 How to pass a barge or boat on the move.
03:25 Dreweatts Lock, Drummer keeps the lawn well mowed!
11:41 Drummer gets the once over at each Lock before moving off.
12:10 You don’t have to leave the boat to get the best photographs.
14:16 Proof walking is faster!

Music:
All from Youtube Audio Library.

White River by Aakash Gandhi
Checkmate by Nathan Moore