Cropreday dawned wonderfully. Clare and Elizabeth (with Josie) took to the road again, driving Reg and Aragon to Hillmorton, Bella's mooring. Reg parked up comfortably and the three girls got Aragon to Claydon, where Bella was due next. A quick walk down the tow path and all were joined again, yet quickly to loose Mike, taking Aragon to Fenny Compton for later collection. The next stop was Fenny Compton where the Revd Mike Meachin, RN Chaplain and Captain Peter BK Gray conducted the ship's blessing service on the aft deck.
The fantastic Meachin crew then departed and Pete and Elizabeth made their way to the top of the Napton flight, ready for the morning move.
