TROY to WATERFORD

Monday was a milestone day for us in "Loop Life" terms.  It was only a three mile journey from TROY to WATERFORD but very rewarding.  We accomplishhed three significant tasks:

     1. Successfully went through our first of many locks. 

     2. Lowered our mast while underway.

     3. Purchased our a New York State Season Canal Pass. 

The weather was nice on Monday morning, but thunderstorms were predicted in the evening...this seems to be the normal weather pattern. The town of WATERFORD is the gate way to the historic New York Canal System, from the 1,000 foot town dock wall you can make a choice to proceed on the Eire or the Champlain Canal. We have a view from Thistle of Lock #2 on the Eire Canal, but are continuing Thursday morning on the Champlain Canal.  

Yesterday, after securing Thistle and purchasing our canal pass we went on a bike ride along the old canal system path, then watched Argentina v Netherlands in the World Cup Soccer semi final.

TROY to WATERFORD

Approaching the Federal Lock, lock is to starboard- rapids to port!

All secure Captain :)

Thistle in the TROY Federal Lock.

This bridge looked low? Our clearance is 23', with our mast up.....

Greg lowering our mast under way - safety first!

On the WATERFORD town dock wall Monday and Tuesday night.

We have a view of Lock #2 from Thistle.

Watching fellow boaters go through Lock # 2, it's a vertical change of 33'5"

WATERFORD is the gateway town to the canal system, this is our New York State Season Canal Pass.

Our bike ride along the old canal system, lined with many beautiful flower gardens.