The Crinan Canal is one of many bodies of water in Argyll with restricted access.
Sailors from Tarbert to Crinan had to think twice before setting course across the Crinan Canal this week due to restrictions set by Scottish Canals, writes Laura Maxwell.
Due to the continuing dry weather and its impact on reservoir levels, Scottish Canals restricted the operation of the sea locks to within one hour either side of high tide. In addition they restricted passage to vessels with a draught of 1.8m and below.