We made very quick time yesterday from Rondout River to Waterford NY, the beginning of the Erie Canal. We had great current and cool weather making the trip very enjoyable. Ashton and I brushed up on "locking procedures" as we had never locked before. Our trip through Albany was uneventful except for getting stopped by the water sheriff who was just warning us about a new no-wake zone ahead....right by the police station on the river. He told us that he was warning every big boat so the local police would not stop them and issue a ticket. Perhaps a little rivalry going on there between forces, who knows.
Our first lock was with bright, sunny skies, and no wind. The lock master thought we were seasoned lockers because Ashton did such a good job with the lines. The lift itself was great...something amazing about watching your boat lifted 50 ft and then you just cruise nice and slow out.
We pulled into Waterford town dock where we tied up to the lock wall (free) and promptly looked for a nice restaurant. What we found was an authentic Irish pub which had great brews...New York Heaven. All of this by the book stuff and sunny skies, calm winds...you know, actually like the guide books said it would be is very much a welcome surprise after traveling through New Jersey ICW. Whew.
Cheers
The Worleys aboard Waveaway
Currently lying Waterford NY
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