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Posted: 22 Sep 2015

Taken: 17 Aug 2015

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narrowboat •
steering •
tiller •
Canon EOS 40D •
Kennet and Avon Canal •

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Tiller Girl (B&W)

Tiller Girl (B&W)
Kennet and Avon Canal, Wiltshire.

John Tiller invented precision dancing in 1890. The dancers linked arms and kept strictly synchronised routines, often including high kicks.

All canal narrowboats are steered by a rudder connected to a tiller. It looks easy but it takes practice and a good eye to anticipate the necessary adjustment.

This girl was manoeuvring her boat into position to enter a lock. She did it with aplomb. 'Aplomb' is an unusual word. It is, however, easier to spell than 'manoeuvring'. Words derived from French can be challenging to spell correctly.

Canon EOS 40D.

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 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
The only time I tried to steer a narrowboat I kept crashing it into the bank. I blamed the strong side-wind.
8 years ago.
The Limbo Connection club has replied to Steve Bucknell club
It is more likely the fault of the banks. They have got us all into a lot of trouble. I doubt you are in any way to blame.
8 years ago.
Steve Bucknell club has replied to The Limbo Connection club
I do feel responsible. I try to send as much money as I can to help that nice Mr. Cameron save those poor banks.
8 years ago.

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