Down the creek with a mechanical paddle

After a certain amount of huffing and puffing and with an embarrassing level of public attention we managed to leave Iron Wharf in good time for the tide

After touching the mud a few times and as a consequence engaging in much revving of the engine we were pleased to see that the ‘blue smoke out of the exhaust’ problem resolved itself and we safely negotiated Faversham Creek and found ourself back in The Swale by high tide.

We are now securely attached to the mooring with minimal leakage.....the boat at least...and fully charged batteries.

Another proverbial step in the right direction towards our departure  Northwards in a fortnight

Here is a picture of negotiating Faversham Creek