Today we cast off headed for Oswego Marina, down the Oswego River and into the town of Oswego, NY. All the locks were going down, and there were seven of them. For some reason there was no O-4 Lock, but we went through locks O-1 to O-8. The 24-mile trip was just as nice as the previous trips on the Erie Canal. We have to say that this segment is one of our favorites.
After exiting Lock O-8, we docked along the fuel dock at Oswego Marina and topped off the tanks with diesel fuel and pumped out the holding tank. Next we were assigned a slip in a 14-foot wide space and had to shoehorn Viridian into it. Next we stepped the mast and rigged the Canadian courtesy and yellow quarantine flags for when we cross the Canadian border tomorrow on our way to Kingston, Ontario. The crossing will be a straight shot north across Lake Ontario for about 53 miles. A weather window will open tomorrow, and we should have good conditions for a comfortable cruise before more weather moves through later this week.
That's the news and here's some views:
We are here
Today's route from Pirate's Cove Marina, NY to Oswego Marina, NY on the shores of Lake Ontario
It's what's for breakfast!
Makeshift flag pole for Canadian flag and yellow quarantine Flag. This pole extends above the bimini when in use.
A rude welcome mat (not our boat)
Last portion of the Erie Canal for us. We soon turn north on the Oswego Canal.
Lock O-1 on the Oswego River, NY
Still Great Scenery
Nice Camp Spot
Lock O-2
Higgins Boat?
Lock O-3
Sir Lock A Lot
Lock O-5 (No O-4)
Lock O-6
Dam at Lock O-7
Lock O-7
Breast line on the pipe. Best way to tie-up, going up or down.
The Opening
Lock O-8
Lake Ontario in the distance
Tight quarters at Oswego Marina. Viridian's mast back where it belongs.
