Montgomery Canal
Dinghy Dawdle 7th June 2009
The 2009 Dinghy Dawdle started at the picturesque Penllwyn Lodges complex near to Garthmyl.
In spite of the weather , driving heavy rain , a total of around forty craft of all shapes and sizes together with crew members and accompanying walkers gathered for the start of this annual event.
The course of the “dawdle” involved two crossings of the busy A483 trunk road and passing through three locks and a road tunnel before assembling for lunch and presentation of commemorative plaques at Newhouse Lock which is the latest lock to be restored on this section of the canal.
Formalities over, the boaters were then able to proceed in their own time to the limit of navigation at Freestone Lock before returning to Aberbechan where their vehicles had been left at the start of the day.
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Assembling of the craft at Penllwyn Lodges.
Whilst some participants sheltered under trees.
Watching over the craft.
Others were assembling at the start.
AFTER THE START
A steady stream of craft left Penllwyn.
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The first crossing of the busy A483 Trunk-road.
The second crossing of the busy A483 Trunk-road.
The first of the craft arrive at Brynderwen Lock.
Followed shortly after by other craft.
They entered the lock in large groups.
After passing through the lock.
Coracles also kept up with the crowd.
At Newhouse Lock, lunch was taken before the presentations.
Plaques were then presented to participants
Both young -
And old.
Above the lock, the weather having taken a turn for the better.
Participants then finished the route in their own time.
Followed by residents of this section -----
In spite of the terrible weather conditions, the Dawdle has been well supported by both boaters and walkers, some of which had travelled
great distances to participate in this annual event and, as always, the
event was enjoyed by both young and old alike.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AND DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG AS WELL .
With thanks to all involved in the running and organising of this
annual event who have made it all possible.
SUCS, Friends of the Montgomery Canal, BW, etc., and last but
definitely not least, the main organiser Terry Wain.
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Assembling of the craft at Penllwyn Lodges.
Whilst some participants sheltered under trees.
Watching over the craft.
Others were assembling at the start.
AFTER THE START
A steady stream of craft left Penllwyn.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A 15MB MOVIE CLIP
The first crossing of the busy A483 Trunk-
The second crossing of the busy A483 Trunk-
The first of the craft arrive at Brynderwen Lock.
Followed shortly after by other craft.
They entered the lock in large groups.
After passing through the lock.
Coracles also kept up with the crowd.
At Newhouse Lock, lunch was taken before the presentations.
Plaques were then presented to participants
Both young -
And old.
Above the lock, the weather having taken a turn for the better.
Participants then finished the route in their own time.
Followed by residents of this section -
In spite of the terrible weather conditions, the Dawdle has been well supported by both boaters and walkers, some of which had travelled
great distances to participate in this annual event and, as always, the
event was enjoyed by both young and old alike.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AND DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG AS WELL .
With thanks to all involved in the running and organising of this
annual event who have made it all possible.
SUCS, Friends of the Montgomery Canal, BW, etc., and last but
definitely not least, the main organiser Terry Wain.
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