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| First Lock to pass through going to the Erie Canal |
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| Light is red and the gate is closed. You call the Lockmaster on Ch.13 and request the next northbound locking He gives you instructions about timing and position |
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When the light turns green you move in slowly and secure your boat. Locks have different ways to tie off. Some have lines hanging down that you wrap around a cleat on you boat. Or they may have bollards to put your lines on, fixed lines you put your lines around or, the hardest for me, pipes that are recessed into the wall. And you don't get many chances! |
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| Easy job once the line is attached |
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| View of the dam from inside the lock as it was raising |
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| Once the gates open, you cast off and move out slow |
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| Turning off the Hudson and heading to the Erie Canal |
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| Lollygag resting at the entrance to the Erie Canal. While she was resting, crew was busy re-stocking. |
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