Monday, June 19, 2000

We were off at 0655 under sunny skies with cool temperatures after a peaceful night at Lock 26. We saw one deer just after passing through the town of Clyde.
In lock 28A. We stopped for water at the water hydrant which is just outside the west gates ahead here, on the south shore quite near the gates.

We were down one-third of a tank. Last year we didn't have a clue how much water we carried or how to check it. Onondaga (and presumably Oneida) carry 100 gallons of fresh water with a sight-glass to check the level located in a hatch under the saloon sole. We found we three could generally go two days taking showers, washing dishes, etc., using about a third of the tank of water.

We stopped briefly at the Newark dock for ice and bottled water, then continued on our way west.

On the west side of lock 30, we tied up at the wall for lunch and to stretch our legs a bit. The cruising guide showed a canal park at 30, but there wasn't much to see. The lock operator suggested a short bike ride to a nearby spot where you can see the remnants of the "4 X 40", the "7 X 60" as well as the current canal. Greg and I took a spin to check it out.

We had planned to go to Pittsford this day, but the first mate wasn't feeling well so we stopped one town earlier in Fairport to give her some peace and quiet.

The Fairport lift bridge is noisy with traffic over the steel deck, so we stayed at the east end of the wall.

Onondaga and Seneca tied up for the night at Fairport with the lift bridge in the background.

Fairport offers overnight dockage for $8 providing water, electricity, trash disposal, showers, etc. The dockmaster is a good source of information about local services.

There are a number of restaurants and stores within easy walking distance.

Today we traveled 37 miles through Erie locks 27, 28A, 28B, & 30.