As it turned out, there was one boat coming down, so we were called in after about half an hour waiting. Clare and Stuart hopped off to work the gates, while I drove in with Wendy for company. I was pleased to slide in without touching the sides – I usually manage that, but without such a large audience. Stuart closed the first gate himself, but soon realised that with all those gongoozlers about, the easiest way to operate the gates was inviting others to do it.