GL: Lay over in Albany or Troy

[Jim Ague]

> We want to leave our boat,
> a 40' trawler, just prior to the start of the Erie, we have flight
> reservations out of Albany.
>
> I would try the Albany Yacht Club.   Its about 5 miles before Troy Lock 
> and
> the Erie Canal.

Albany Yacht Club was destroyed, literally, by last summer's flood of the 
Mohawk and upper Hudson Rivers. Hopefully they're back in business. We've 
enjoyed staying there, $1/ft, no weekly rate.

If your time away from the boat is just a few days, you might also consider 
Waterford Visitor's Center. They charge $10/night after the first two free 
nights. Other possibilities are Van Schaik Island Marina, Lock 1 Marina 
(Champlain Canal), and Blaines Bay Marina (closest to the airport).

Use www.activecaptain.com for more information.

-- Jim Ague