solo lock operation

[poppetman]

Hi all.
As a newbie I haven't yet,but surely will,come across a situation where I have to navigate an unmanned lock solo. Any tips and info will be gratefully received. It will be interesting to see which ones coincide with my theories!

 

[TopDonkey]

tie up in the lock, make yourself a coffee and wait for another boat to come along if your not in a rush, they can then help you with the lock !

 

[watson1959]

Locks

Hi all.
As a newbie I haven't yet,but surely will,come across a situation where I have to navigate an unmanned lock solo. Any tips and info will be gratefully received. It will be interesting to see which ones coincide with my theories!

Yes....take your time.....don't panic!

We had to do the same a couple of weeks ago in torrential rain! What a mess! We just could NOT get the sluices to work and having rung the out of hours number posted on the instructions, it seems that the last person to go through had not closed the gates properly (this co-incided with my previous post about the stolen boat)....in the end, worked fine.

Take your time.....if someone else then turns up just tell 'em your a lock virgin and need their help

 

[Steve Clayton]

Going either up or down tie up on the side where the power controls are.

Once you are in the lock then don't look back to see if any other boat is steaming up to join you. Pretend not to notice; close the gates and commence sluicing

 

[poppetman]

Thanks Steve but not quite sure of the logic of being uncooperative with fellow boaters. Can you expand?

 

[Steve Clayton]

Thanks Steve but not quite sure of the logic of being uncooperative with fellow boaters. Can you expand?

You will soon get to know when someone is making a joke (or trying to!). Have you ordered your forum burgee yet?