We spoke with the canal office again this morning. The boats are being loaded with buoys! The plan is to start setting them tomorrow if all goes well. That means an opening hopefully as soon as Thursday or Friday. Destination…
Breezy morning
A cold front has moved in, but clear skies overhead. We’re seeing > 150W from our 180W rated solar array at 11AM. Highest output we’ve ever seen. Hoping to get a full charge in today.
Enjoying a great meal with a beautiful sunset!
The picture really doesn’t do it justice! This anchorage has been wonderful to us – letting us escape storms and high winds and get in a day of music, cards, and swimming.
More good weather
Yesterday’s forecast called for severe thunderstorms and 25kt winds in the region. Fortunately the front broke up before it got here. Some passing rain this morning was all we saw. Sunshine, temps in the low 70s, and light south wind…
400ft from the tracks
Is where we are anchored. Several freight trains passed overnight, and more today. The Adirondack commuter (NYC-MTL) will be passing by as well.
Anchored at Gourlie Point for the night
This is a new spot for us, but has good south protection and is only ~16nm from the first lock. We’re on the NY side, just across from Chipmans Point Marina. 74 degrees here with 68 degree water temperature …sun…
Wildlife at the southern end of Lake Champlain
Bald eagles, herons, ospreys, cormorants, turtles …and trains!
Leisurely trip north
We left Whitehall and are traveling back up Lake Champlain. We spoke with Lock 12 this morning and buoys are still not set, so more time yet before the canal opens. Almost no wind and temps expected to nearly hit…
Sunny and 70s
Another great day of boat projects and relaxing. Planning to head north again tomorrow. Water tanks are full and galley is stocked!
Exploring the elbow by dinghy
Heading up the Poultney River …new territory for us.