From Ballinamore into the North

So we made it to Ballinamore in spite of low levels on the Shannon-Erne. Boat skippers coming down reported hitting bottom just north of Bridge 11 (coming into Lough Scur) and on the run into Ballinamore, so we took it very easy. We only draw 2ft 9in so had no trouble. The weather's changed though. From scorchio to a bit grey. But not to worry. We're heading to Lough Garadice today and Houghton's Shore with the hope of doing some sailing. It looks like a perfect lake for a dinghy. We've never done more than cruise across it and into the mooring before, so exploration ahead.

After that we're not sure, but hopefully further north to Enniskillen. We have plenty of supplies on board - bbq tonight which undoubtedly means it will rain. 

It's very quiet on the waterway. Leitrim had only a couple of boats on the public jetty, though the 'yet-to-be-launched' jetties were full. These are the ones that are not joined to the shore. The owner of the flats is to complete his part of the job, but is in dispute, it seems, with Waterways Ireland. Just another addition to the jetties that supposedly can't be used but are. I think there are a few 'permanent' boats on this one, as of course there is no five day rule.

Back to the boat now to head off. Joe is just up the town getting some more beer.