Thurs. Sept. 19, 2024 Seneca Falls to Baldwinsville 38 miles and 5.5 hours
Out the 3 Cayuga -Seneca Locks with ease. Lockmasters were great and had the chambers filled and gates open. Glad for that as I was ready to get out of this canal. Not sure why but the water on it was just nasty. Green algae colored water, polleny film on top, lots of floating weed patches, etc. Engine stainers will require a thorough cleaning once we get docked.
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| Leaving the nasty water and idle speed flatlands of the CS canal behind |
Unlike the western shortcut we took coming in from the Erie canal, we took the eastern route out which had less stress-inducing deeper water. Back on the main Erie canal the water quality settled down, and we had another nice cruising day. Weather here has really been outstanding for boating - especially as it's getting late into the season. Just weeks now without a hint of rain, warn temperatures, and fall colors which continue to increase on the trees.
Last time we stopped in Baldwinsville was a Monday and we had the wall to ourselves. Bit of a change today. Total of 6 cruising boats along the wall tonight. One of them another gold looper called Apres Sail. We had crossed paths with them during our great loop travels. Odd how small the boating community can be at times that you cross paths with people at the most unusual times. Atomic Smokehouse was open and had good reviews so gave it a try for dinner. Pretty decent ribs, large portions and some unique sides (roasted brussel sprouts in a white cream sauce??) Then it was Bingo night over at WT Brew so had to check that out. Good crowd - OK beer. Luck was not on our side with any winning bingo cards. Glad we stopped here on a normal weeknight on our return trip. Town definitely much more alive than our last visit when the highlight was visiting the long dead in the historic cemetery next to the dock wall.
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| Journey for Sept. 19, 2024 |
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