GL: Finger Lakes Cruising.

[greteloupe at lowekey.com]

Ken, Spent the entire summer on the Erie Canal and whole heartily 
agree with Dick and Carol.  The Wineries are the best part of the 
land side except for some of the water falls.  The lakes are like 
nothing else.  Had the clearest water short of some of south 
Florida.  I could not believe.  The bridge clearances are not that 
much of a problem.  I figured for 15 feet and only have to watch the 
pool height which the lockmasters can give you.  The tie ups (above 
the locks) are great.  Having bikes worked very well for seeing the 
various towns.  Watch out for canoe races around Lock 20, they can 
give  a 20 ton trawler a pretty good wake at the starting line(on the 
seawall)!!! Lock 20 was very enjoyable.  But the Whole Canal is worth 
the time.  I came off the Chesapeake and the Canal is just as 
enjoyable.  Fair winds and big blocks... G


At 09:57 PM Sunday 5/10/2009, you wrote:
>  There are some low bridges but if you can get by with 16' you 
> should be fine.B  Lakes
>Cayuga and Seneca are both lovely cruising spots with LOTS to see and do!B
>Wineries abound, Ithaca , and Cornell , beautiful parks for hiking and/or