It was only a few weeks ago that we were smiling about the boat that hit the Bentley in the River. In fact, an hour after it passed us yesterday heading down the River Lee, I ran over a dumped bicycle by Lea Bridge Weir.

Although there was extensive dredging in that area a few weeks ago, they now seem to have moved nearer the Olympic Stadium.

I think it’s time we threw a grappling hook in by our mooring to get rid of some of the big rubbish whilst the rubbish barges are still moored there.

On a more positive note we have nearly completed fitting new window boards to Challenge. Just a couple of more to do and we can start adding some art to them. We can also paint over the scuff marks I made yesterday!