The canal has a series of “guard gates”, huge steel gates hung from steel towers resting on heavy concrete foundations, used to close certain portions of the canal for repair work or to prevent damage in case of a break in the canal embankment.Th…
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Fernandina Beach, FL – 6/15/11
Another day at Fernandina Beach so we could look around before heading north. Sometimes you just need a little “land” time occasionally to keep balanced. At 9:30 this morning the 5 of us all went to a coffee shop for a little coffee and danish before t…
Riverlink Park Public Dock, Amsterdam, New York
The downtown area seems to be framed by huge banks.The design on this fence is based on one used by the Iroquois to represent people and nations linked as equals in collaborative partnerships for mutual benefit.Amsterdam has been a thriving industrial …
Fernandina Beach, FL – 6/14/11
Goodbye Jacksonville … Hello Fernandina Beach…..At 9 a.m. we prepared to leave Metro Marina by turning Lucky One loose, then Quest followed by Moor $tuff. The marina had pretty calm water but as we went out into the river we hit the rising tide. We…
Waterford Town Docks, Waterford, New York
The sluiceway for the lock actually runs down through an original lock before the Erie Canal was rebuiltThis barge pushed by a tow came by today headed for the lock; we wondered if it would fit, it did, but just barelyThey have memorials to those who l…
Jacksonville, FL – 6/13/11
Reynolds Park Marina is actually closed on Sunday so we had to wait until after 9 a.m. to go to the office to square up for our nights dockage. We ran into Capt. David Peden again in the office and finally got off the dock about 9:30.The river is very …
Waterford Town Dock, Waterford, New York
The town docks from aross the canal; the visitor’s centre is even flying a Canadian flag, good way to make us feel welcome.Sunny with a few clouds this morning, nice travel day. Left Catskill this morning, exited Catskill Creek and went under Rip Van W…
Green Cove Springs, FL – 6/12/11
Up early and anxious to move.We all got our anchors up and away at 9:10 on our way to Green Cove springs, a run of 50 miles. Our first attempt at anchor snagged a submerged crab pot line that had to be removed before we could try again. Second attempt …
Catskill Marina, Catskill, New York
Uncle Sam bridge over Catskill Creek; Samuel Wilson of Catskill became the personification of the US government in 1917 on posters recruiting young men for the military.The water is very still this eveningEntering Catskill Creek behind GypseaThis …
Anchor (Turkey Island) – 6/11/11
FINALLY … ON THE MOVE AGAIN!We pulled out of Monroe Harbor Marina at 8:20 and headed back north again. We have really enjoyed this part of the river and the folks here at the marina have made us feel very welcome. Apparently they do not get very many…
