Lock #19, Scott Mills

This is us three on Blue Moon at the top of Lock #19 near Peterborough, Ontario. We're stopping at Peterborough Marina for a day or two to do a little maintenance on the boat. And also because it is SO windy, that we're getting blown around in the locks, so we figure that we'll get some preventative maintenance done, and then, like magic, the wind will die down. (I love fairy tales!)

Lock #3 Glen Miller

Looking south from Lock #3, Glen Miller, Ontario.

We start the Trent-Severn Waterway

We really started this leg of the trip with a "bang!" Windy in the very first lock, and there we were, sideways. Not at all pretty... we straightened up,(after a small collision with the opposite lock wall,) and began the first of six locks that we'd do today. We improved in our locking skills by smaller increments than we would have liked. Our new swim platform now has a small bit of "character" on the port side. We did six locks in 7.3 miles, then we pulled over at the only place on the waterway, (so we hear) that has electricity included in the seasonal moorage fee we paid to Parcs Canada... in addition to electricity, (always a plus) it's quiet and lovely here just above lock 6. Tonight, there will be a blues concert in the park across the way. Ahhhh... moored in the shade, in a quiet place, with the blues in the background! Fabulous!

Kingston, Ontario

Finally made it after a not-so-lovely creaming on Lake Ontario. The weather forecasts all agreed that the seas would be light... and, you guessed it... four foot rollers on the beam with a very close interval. It took about four hours of that before we could get behind some land for protection. And, here we are! We cleared customs with no problem, and you can see our courtesy flag in our rigging. We're resting up today, and tomorrow it's on to the Bay of Quinte, which is supposed to be lovely. From here on, we're in all new territory for us.

Up on the edge

The edge of Lake Ontario-- Wow! We left Brewerton today, and came all the way to Oswego! (That isn't so many miles, but it is eight locks! When we got here, we put ourselves back together-- mast up, fenders stowed, ready for Lake Ontario. There is a fishing fleet here, and they offered to let us know how it is out there tomorrow. They are expecting a good day, and NOAA is too. (I'd trust the fishing guys before the NOAA robot!) It appears that there will be a flotilla leaving here tomorrow, and we will be among them. Pictures to follow!

Winter Harbor Marina, Brewerton, NY

We left early in the morning to get across Lake Oneida before it got rough. More rain is forecast for this afternoon. We're getting waterlogged! The ride was smooth, and uneventful. (The best kind!) Bob is currently installing the new VHF radio that was waiting here for us--and having a terrific time. My job is to sand and varnish the teak that will surround the radio.The people here at Winter Harbor are the best! Our plan is to stay here an extra day to finish the radio installation, and then go grocery shopping.

Erie Canal Lock #17

And here it is--- the famous Lock 17. When we were secure against the wall, using the icky slimy ropes hanging down, the lock tender let the door drop behind us, and raised us up 40'.