>
>One thing I've noticed is that most lock work is done by the ladies and
>few walk between locks. In our case Jane can't do the locks (lymph nodes
>removed under her arms) so she does the steering when we are negotiating
>locks (and I walk between any lock that is up to a mile away).
>
>Is the lady locking convention driven by him-on-the-boat or is it a
>lack of confidence in her own ability to steer? (Jane was at first very
>unsure but has since become so good that she gets compliments from
>other boaters).
>
>Cheers...
>
>Will Chapman
>nb Quidditch
IMO men regard their boats as phallic symbols and hold onto their
tillers/knobs at all times, even when not necessary.
I work locks when Roger is ill. If we come to a flight we take turns. It makes
no sense for the weaker crew member to do the harder job. Also for the speed
merchants it is quicker for the man to work the lock. They often have longer
legs and can step over bottom gates at narrow locks.
Did women work all the locks traditionally?
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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