We left Oswego with a flotilla of vessels at 7 a.m. Wednesday early morning and to our delight we had no wind and glass like water conditions for our 65 mile trek (40 of it across the open waters of Lake Ontario.It was a wonderful crossing and we are s…
Lake Ontario to Picton, Ontario, Canada – 6/14/06
We left Oswego with a flotilla of vessels at 7 a.m. Wednesday early morning and to our delight we had no wind and glass like water conditions for our 65 mile trek (40 of it across the open waters of Lake Ontario.It was a wonderful crossing and we are s…
Oswego, NY – 6/12-13/06
Oswego, NY was our last stop in the U.S.A until we get back to Michigan. An old port town that again has a rich military history between the French, english Native Americans and ultimately what would become America. Oswego sits at the mouth of the Oswe…
Oswego, NY – 6/12-13/06
Oswego, NY was our last stop in the U.S.A until we get back to Michigan. An old port town that again has a rich military history between the French, english Native Americans and ultimately what would become America. Oswego sits at the mouth of the Oswe…
Erie Canal/Oswego Canal – To Phoenix, NY – 6/11/06
We left Sylvan Beach today, Sunday the eleventh. We cruised across lake Oneida, 40 miles with 2 locks. Oneida Lake is a 24 mile long, shallow lake that can be as rough as Lake Michigan. It is considered the 5th most dangerous lake in the U.S. Although …
Erie Canal/Oswego Canal – To Phoenix, NY – 6/11/06
We left Sylvan Beach today, Sunday the eleventh. We cruised across lake Oneida, 40 miles with 2 locks. Oneida Lake is a 24 mile long, shallow lake that can be as rough as Lake Michigan. It is considered the 5th most dangerous lake in the U.S. Although …
Erie Canal – To Sylvan Beach, NY – 6/10/06
Sylvan Beach is an old resort town. Two locks and 28 miles and more rain from our last stop. We met up with Todd Smith, on “Egress”, whom we first met at Hoppie’s on the Mississippi. We had not seen him since Fort Myers. Todd is from Minnesota and is d…
Erie Canal – To Sylvan Beach, NY – 6/10/06
Sylvan Beach is an old resort town. Two locks and 28 miles and more rain from our last stop. We met up with Todd Smith, on “Egress”, whom we first met at Hoppie’s on the Mississippi. We had not seen him since Fort Myers. Todd is from Minnesota and is d…
Erie Canal – To Rome, NY – 6/9/06
Rome, NY was another 2 locks and 28 miles up stream. Rome has a great deal of historical significance. In 1758 a Fort Stanwick was built and played important roles for what would become USA. Also in 1817 the Erie Canal was started near by and would pla…
Erie Canal – To Rome, NY – 6/9/06
Rome, NY was another 2 locks and 28 miles up stream. Rome has a great deal of historical significance. In 1758 a Fort Stanwick was built and played important roles for what would become USA. Also in 1817 the Erie Canal was started near by and would pla…
