Our early morning wake up call was a rowing instructor cycling up and down the path shouting FAST, SLOW and GO….so after a leisurely breakfast we entered the race and headed upstream.

Going through St Catherine’s Lock we are pleased to learn Unstead Lock has been repaired, allowing us to get to Godalming. Well done National Trust Wey Navigations for a fast repair.

However first we have to fight off a day boat load of Pirates….in full costume they are an impressive sight, sadly their sailoring skills are lacking…..and have to be reminded how to proceed through a lock by Hazel. I don’t think the beer at 10am is going to help either, aren’t they supposed to drink rum ?

Before getting to the last lock and Godalming we have to limbo under Broadford bridge….no lowering the wheelhouse on PT, we crouch under it with at least 6cm’s to spare 😳

And the main reason for our visit ? Pecan and Cinnamon muffins from Gail’s…….the best in the world….even beating Zack’s white chocolate and raspberry ones from the Boathouse in Launceston ! It’s been another warm day, so we’ve headed back to the Guildford Meadows of last night for some shade. Sharing the locks with an experienced crew in a 70” boat we fairly whizz thru but not before passing the pirates….with much Aaar and My Hearties they look slightly worse for wear……maybe they did find the rum !