Video: Erie Canal Lock 17 Giillotine Gate
A narrated look at the operation of the enormous guillotine gate at the Erie Canal's Lock 17.
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.
Video: Champlain Canal Lock 5
I take a break at Champlain Canal Lock 5 and get some observer footage of a sailboat locking through.
Day 15: Tonawanda to Buffalo
August 24, 2021: We leave the Erie Canal behind us and have a brief Niagara River adventure.
Day 14: Medina to Lockport to Tonawanda
August 23, 2021: Our last day on the Erie Canal -- and one of the most fascinating stops we made to date.
Day 13: Rochester to Medina
August 22, 2021: The day we waited for a lot of lift bridges.
Computer and Post Update
A quick update on my laptop situation.
Day 10: Syracuse to Newark
August 19: Rain, flooding, closed locks, and a lucky break.
Day 9: Sylvan Beach to Syracuse
August 18, 2021: Rain, two lakes, one lock, a low bridge, and a ton of debris.