To lock or not to lock?

We set off at a comfortable hour with the question in mind - do we go through Watford locks or not? Well we adopted our tried and tested method of waiting until we got nearer before making a final decision. 

A short way along the canal the towpath was closed for repairs. Well we went quite a distance before we came across some major repair work to both sides of the canal.

No wonder they closed the towpath.

Shortly after we sailed through Yelvertoft. 

That's not really accurate as the village is half a mile walk from the canal. Still, this is Yelvertoft.

And here's the marina about a mile away.

Next on the trail of marinas, Crick.

And just the other side of the road bridge, Crick Wharf.

This was followed by Crick Tunnel, 1528 yds long. A bit wet but not as bad as when we last came through.

We decided not to go on and tackle the Watford Locks but stopped by bridge 9, so that we would be refreshed and ready in the morning.

Not such a bad view either.