Masts came down yesterday in Buffalo NY at RCR Marine. Highly recommend them as they are professional, personable and know what they are doing. Right now they are in the process of securing them on the boat in their cradles. We will be headed to the Erie Canal by noon! As mentioned before, it has been a 'destination Buffalo' to begin our trip. We don't know why, but we have been anxious to arrive here to begin the Canal. It's like sailing Lake Michigan for us - the trip doesn't start until we get at least as far North as Frankfort.
Mark was a lucky swimmer leaving Dunkirk harbor on Monday. He once again had to remove seaweed and other floating debris from the thru hull. Next time the boat is hauled we'll be pursuing the possibility of a better way to 'screen' the thru hull! Trust me. In an earlier posting on Dunkirk being a Deliverance moment....fellow boaters will understand this. When we left their dock, we were told by Deliverance Man to be sure we 'gitcher bumpers up'...! We will remember Dunkirk.
The Erie Canal has 34 locks. The RCR manager informed us yesterday that 2 are closed due to flooding from Hurricane Irene. These locks are closer to the Hudson River. However, this morning came the news that one is damaged. Several boaters close to these canals are tied to the wall waiting. Our adventure just became more adventuresome!
One day at a time. One assurance: God is always with us.
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