Tuesday, July 17, 2012                       

75°47.216’ W

44°58.965’ N

Lock 17, rafted to Next Endeavor

Burritts Rapids, Ontario, Canada



Lift bridge we waited for



Signage along the way



Our early start this morning was based on bogus information that a bridge could be opened on request. We didn’t get the bridge raised until 9am! Once the bridge was raised and we passed under it we pushed ahead and until reaching lock 17. All of the locks we used today were larger than the flight of eight locks so Stan and our boat passed together.



Stephen helping
with the lines in lock



While we were waiting for one of the locks to open Stephen, Stan’s Grandson came on our boat and was a big help inside the locks. An extra set of hands is always welcome!

Considering the severe drought in this region and low water levels we experienced a severe thunderstorm while under way. There wasn’t that much wind but a heavy down pour lasted over an hour.

In the lock

When we arrived at this location, we were lucky to have enough space to dock Stan’s boat before I rafted off him. This is a popular destination as its 40 miles from the flight of eight locks.