The Home Stretch
August 6, 2024: An update from my final week on the Great Loop -- and an AMA announcement/invitation.
Cruising the Erie Canal (with Video)
June 13 - 18, 2024: I cruise the eastern half of the Erie Canal, taking advantage of the free lock walls for overnight docking and picking up some buddy boat friends along the way.
How to Single-Hand a Boat Through a Lock, Take 2
After losing my stern thruster, I rethink my locking procedure and come up with two good solutions.
A Hiccup on the Trent-Severn Waterway
June 27, 2024: I have my first serious mechanical issue while tying up on Lock 3 on the Trent-Severn.
Southbound on the Champlain Canal
June 8-11, 2024: I make my way back down the Champlain Canal at a more leisurely pace.
A Week on Lake Champlain
June 2-8, 2024: I travel up to Lake Champlain, spend four nights at anchor and two nights at a marina in Burlington, VT.
Crossing the Border into Canada
My opinion on the best way to avoid difficulties -- based on my firsthand experience and the horror story related to me by a friend.
New Status Report Widget
I change my "Where I am Today" sidebar widget to a "Status Report" that shows where I am with a bunch more travel and accumulated cost information.
Video: Single-handing through Locks
Don't believe I can take my boat solo through locks? This video not only proves it, but tells you exactly how you can do it, too.
Oops! Unplanned Interruption of Subscriber Emails
I reinstall some software after subscriber emails stop going out.