Considering the strong currents flowing in
the rivers/canals, we opted for an earlier
departure than last year. We cast off ~0600
for the 9 mile trip back to Cold Spring Harbor.
We were going against the current in both
the Oswego and the Erie canals so it was
uphill all the way. We were generally doing
less than 5 mph.
We encountered two 8 person rowing shells
as we neared Lake Onondaga. We slowed to
minimize our wake as they passed. We wondered
if they were in the river merely for a change
of scenary since it seemed calm enough that
the lake would not have been rough.
The last day's voyage is dedicated to packing
and cleaning the boat after breakfast. This
way we were nearly ready to unload the boat
as soon as we docked. The contract calls
for us to be off the boat by 0900, and we
managed to make the deadline. We didn't see
any fleet-mates on our way from the east;
they must have spent the night in or near
Baldwinsville.
As last year, we finished our week's charter relaxed and in good spirits having had a great time.
Today we traveled 9 miles - back to reality.
