The Ups and Downs of Locking

As we left Schenectady we prepared for the Flight of 5 locks which are in quick succession (1.5 miles) and would take us to the end of the Erie Canal in Waterford, NY. The total drop was 170 feet and took an hour and a half to complete.

At Waterford we turned north on the Hudson River on our way to the Champlain Waterway.  We saw no other cruising boats going in either direction on this section of the trip.  The lockmasters were pleased to see us, as they could do their job, instead of mowing the grass!  

This afternoon we stopped at Schuylerville, NY and will continue to Whitehall, and the end of the Champlain Canal.  We did a total of 10 locks today. . .   It's easier every time !

Captain Rick planning for the next day.

Water over the dam!