Gloucester and Sharpness.

o This trip is not for the novice navigator and care to navigate the upper reaches of the Channel is required. It is highly recommended pilot books etc are reviewed and a passage plan made.
o Example of costs: Sharpness lock £25 each way per individual boat or £25 both ways for five or more boats locking in and out together. Canal and River 7-day licence £73 based on11m LOA and 3.5 beam
o Portishead Cruising Club also arrange an annual flotilla over the Easter weekend, so it is recommend a berth is prebooked if wanting to stay in Gloucester Harbour.
o A meeting on this trip will be held at the club Wednesday April 9th to give enough time to apply for a Canal and River inland water licence.