It’s going to be a long day for us as the lake crossing will take time and passing through each lock takes about 45 minute to an hour to complete. Today we will reach another "milestone" day when we cruise Tadpole into Canada on our journey that began in Tampa.
We are improving our skills at locking up. However, either way we have to be careful maneuvering into the lock on either port side or starboard side. That is sometimes determined by the lockmaster and other times by choice and/or availability. The fenders have to be in right place to protect Tadpole from banging into the walls of the lock or other boats. The boat is secured to the wall by holding either a rope around a cable or catching and holding on to ropes that descend the wall. This takes our full attention as one does not have much time to correct any mistakes, especially if there’s current running and other boats in the lock with you. We find it less stressful going down in a lock than rising up, it seems to go smoother and easier. Maybe we’re just getting better. Am I’m sure we will as there are many locks ahead as we continue this wonderful voyage.
FYI…..We checked with our internet provider for the cost of service while in Canada. We have decided to use WIFI whenever and wherever possible, so we may have some delay in updating the blog. But we will do our very best to keep you in touch with us. Thanks for all the emails and the comments you enter. Miss you all. We’re having a good time and feel so lucky to be able to make this trip.
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