I fancy transiting the canal in my Wayfarer. I have a small outboard (and oars) for the tunnel sections and locks. Do you think this is a good idea or will I likely get chibbed on transit.
It would require an overnight stay (or just a bus back to my Mums) are there secure areas to leave the dinghy or suitable fields to camp in that will not be overrun by scheme zombies at night? I notice that there are a couple of slips on the canal has anyone used them? Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Alastair
Forth and Clyde Canal Transit By Wayfarer Dinghy
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Re: Forth and Clyde Canal Transit By Wayfarer Dinghy
Would you be going west to east or vice versa?
Were you thinking coast to coast?
There is a marina at Kirkintilloch and a residential basin at Auchinstarrie Kilsyth.
You should be safe enough from the neds once you are past Maryhill area.
You could overnight at the Stables Pub between Bishopbriggs and Kirki, which is aprox 2.5 miles from my house.
Let me know if I can be of any help.
C_W
Ps there is a slip at Kirki.
I used it once a few years ago to launch my first little boat to mark the waterline.
I have travelled part of the canal in an inflatable dinghy, near end of summer,excessive weed growth but great fun.
Were you thinking coast to coast?
There is a marina at Kirkintilloch and a residential basin at Auchinstarrie Kilsyth.
You should be safe enough from the neds once you are past Maryhill area.
You could overnight at the Stables Pub between Bishopbriggs and Kirki, which is aprox 2.5 miles from my house.
Let me know if I can be of any help.
C_W
Ps there is a slip at Kirki.
I used it once a few years ago to launch my first little boat to mark the waterline.
I have travelled part of the canal in an inflatable dinghy, near end of summer,excessive weed growth but great fun.
