Today, was a much calmer day. We left Wilson at 7:30am and had 
a great sail. Just after 12:00pm, we had decided to duck into Oak Orchard as there seemed to be weather in the distance and, after yesterday, we wanted to stay extra dry! We pulled into Oak Orchard which is built on a small river system: Oak Orchard Yacht Club was our destination. As we pulled in, the dock master (who lives with his wife on his boat) just stood there with his arms folded. He said, 'We have 'one of them' in our club (meaning a catamaran) and there is only one spot that he fits and he's in it." Well, nothing gets me going then saying, we can't. We did spot another few spots as we came in and after talking him into it - he allowed us to try. There was a very large submerged log in the way, that we wiggled and set free. It was perfect.
a great sail. Just after 12:00pm, we had decided to duck into Oak Orchard as there seemed to be weather in the distance and, after yesterday, we wanted to stay extra dry! We pulled into Oak Orchard which is built on a small river system: Oak Orchard Yacht Club was our destination. As we pulled in, the dock master (who lives with his wife on his boat) just stood there with his arms folded. He said, 'We have 'one of them' in our club (meaning a catamaran) and there is only one spot that he fits and he's in it." Well, nothing gets me going then saying, we can't. We did spot another few spots as we came in and after talking him into it - he allowed us to try. There was a very large submerged log in the way, that we wiggled and set free. It was perfect.
But, unfortunately, we have a roadblock to overcome. Here is an update on the Erie Canal Systems: Mariners are advised that the entire Champlain Canal, and
theErie Canal between Locks E-19 (Frankfort) and E-2 (Waterford), are closed to all navigation. Hurricane Irene caused record flooding in the Mohawk River and the Canal Corporation is currently assessing damage to several structures. Updates will be provided once the full extent of damage and what efforts are necessary to reopen are determined. Updates regarding the reopening status of the Erie Canal will not be available until next week at the earliest. Updates for the Champlain Canal should be available sooner.
theErie Canal between Locks E-19 (Frankfort) and E-2 (Waterford), are closed to all navigation. Hurricane Irene caused record flooding in the Mohawk River and the Canal Corporation is currently assessing damage to several structures. Updates will be provided once the full extent of damage and what efforts are necessary to reopen are determined. Updates regarding the reopening status of the Erie Canal will not be available until next week at the earliest. Updates for the Champlain Canal should be available sooner.
This is the only reasonable way south. The Champlain Canal system is located up by Montreal. We would have to head north on the lake to the St. Lawrence and up to Sorel. If the Champlain system does not open....we may have to consider going out the St. Lawrence. This option would create a lot of extra planning. We would need to hire a crew to assist and the kids would not go. We are now in a 'wait and see' situation.
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