We started our second season in Épinal in the Vosges Department of the Grand Est Region and ended it in Saint-Florentin in the Yonne Department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region. We arrived in Épinal in late April our cruise lasted from May 18 until September 12; we left Saint-Florentin and returned to Australia on 23 September.

We travelled on the following waterways:

• Canal des Vosges
• Las Petite Sâone (La Sâone Haute)
• La Sâone Basse
• Canal de Bourgogne
• La Yonne
• La Seine

• Distance covered – 882 kilometres
• Locks – 330
• Tunnels – 2
• Days of travel – 49
• Days of rest – 79
• Average hours on travel days – 4.33
• Average daily distance – 18.0
• Average speed – 4.2 kilometres per hour
• Fuel consumption – 720 litres @ 3.4 litres per hour

• Cost of fuel – total €1100 @ €1.48/litre (inc. delivery)
• Cost of mooring at Épinal (19 days) – €5 per day, including water and electricity plus wintering for 4 months @ €3 per day (no facilities)
• Cost of mooring while cruising (128 days) – varied from free (with or without facilities) to €62 per day, including water and electricity
• Total cost of mooring – €520 @ €5 per day plus €1364 @ €62 per day in Paris
• Cost of winter mooring 2017/2018 (without facilities) – €120 per month, payable in advance October-December, remainder on return
• Cost of meals eaten at cafes and restaurants – €12-€40 per head (exc. drinks)
• Estimated cost of meals for two people, eating out 4-5 times/week – €2800 @ €155/week
• Estimated cost of wine and other drinks – €900  @ €50/week)
• Estimated cost of groceries – €1800 @ €100/week
• Total cost of mooring, fuel, food and drink – €7800 @ €1730/month
• Cost of maintenance, repairs spares and upgrades – €500

includes oil for transmission and engine + small electric oil pump; paint and painting equipment; hand tools and small electrical tools

• Marine insurance – €900
• Cost of household items and upgrades – €300

includes rugs, shelving, manchester, decor, plants, other sundry items