On the move again! After a week at Catskill Marina/Hop-O-Nose and building cradles, unstepping the mast and fixing it to the boat last week we got news on Friday that Erie locks 16 & 17 were finally open and that the Oswego Canal would be open Saturday. 
Early morning departure in calm overcast conditions we headed north up the Hudson River, stopping briefly at the Albany YC for fuel and a pump out. We then continued on to the Troy Lock, then the first flight of 5 locks on the Erie Canal. There were several boats together in the lock at Troy but then only us and one power boat through the next five. 
All locks on the Erie had weighted lines hanging down that you just hang onto. Some current in the lock as it fills. We found it best to hold on at bow and stern rather than one midship line. 

Catskill to Erie Canal (Crescent Village Free Wall)

Crew: 2

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