It turns out it was a society developed by doctors to promote training of techniques to save those that had drowned, or almost drowned. They gave out medals and awards for life saving. As we left the lock and the lock keeper shouted “you’re on your own from now on”, Shane asked for tips as how to manage with only two in stead of 4 and was told it was key to hold the boat at the back of the lock on the yellow pins. This is all new but as I got out at the first lock I found it easy enough to work, but Shane had to ask me to slow down, in fact I wound it back down a bit to slow the flow. On the second lock I took it more gently and needed help from a passing cyclist to close the gate once Shane was in and a crowd of tourists made it entertaining but were slightly in the way as I roped up. They enjoyed the spectacle.