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.
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.
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.
Northbound on the Champlain Canal
May 27-29, 2024: Back on a schedule, I cruise the 67 miles of the Champlain Canal in just two days.
Video: Champlain Canal Lock 5
I take a break at Champlain Canal Lock 5 and get some observer footage of a sailboat locking through.