July 25 – Long Island
45°15′7″ N 75°42′10″ W

Today the Kawartha Voyager went through the triple locks at Long Island.

The first step in the locking process was for the boat to raise its bow to shorten the boat’s overall length so it can fit into the lock.

It only took a couple of minutes for the bow to come up.

Once the bow was secured the boat entered the first lock – a tight fit (compared to Santosha) but the Captain did an excellent job gently maneuvering the boat into the lock.

She went through each lock without a hitch. It was an impressive sight to see her settling down in the 3rd lock.

And then they were on their way again towards Ottawa.

If you don’t have a boat & you want to cruise the Rideau & the Trent-Severn systems then I recommend that you give the Kawartha Voyager a try.

Shortly after the boat left the locks the heavens opened up again & there was another deluge of rain. I sure hope that dam above me holds!

Wayne emailed me to see how I was doing & to invite me for supper & for a chance for me to have a shower & to do some laundry. After being cooped up on the boat for two days I jumped at the invitation.

After dinner Wayne helped me make a faceplate for Santosha’s new tachometer. Job well done!

Cheers!