Feeling pretty lucky!
We keep being overwhelmed by how supportive everyone is of our adventure project. Last week it was the PLA's turn!
Mel and I were given the opportunity to spend the morning on a Port of London Authority patrol boat, from Gravesend to Southend Pier.
We had a brilliant time on board with the PLA guys, who taught us so much about the river. We went through our potential route of travel, all the hazards and where we could safely cross the shipping line. We can now visualise our checkered flag, because we've seen it! After 332km we will be paddling to our finish line at Southend Pier.
Our morning left us with a few thoughts...
1. The Thames is soooo wide at that point of the river
2. There are some big cargo ships that we definitely will be staying clear of
3. We can so do this! It is possible!
Next step: To submit our Risk Assessment and Passage Plan to the PLA and hope they grant us permission.
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