We got a late start out of Fairport today, leaving around noon due to some bilge issues the day before. I really can’t wait to get home and replace both pumps with a system I understand rather then putting band aids on top of the band aids to try and keep our current solutions working. We went by several towns that offered free pump outs, power and water today and decided to spend the night in the town of Holly. Unfortunately we only got 8 hours in today and the time keeper (Amy) aboard was not very happy about that but when you leave at 12:30 it was the best we could do. Holly offered a free tie up, shower, power, and pump out. We took advantage of all of them! They had a very nice park by the tie up wall but Belle had slept in that morning so we decided not to wake her though I’m sure she would have loved some time to run around and play.
Today was our second experience with lift bridges; we ran into one in Fairport but went though about 8 of them today. Most these bridges are about 3-5 feet off the water and everyone other then a kayaker has to call ahead to get them to open for them. Most the bridge masters run two bridges so they will typically ask how far you’re going then drive to the next one to let you though. Some are as close together as 100ft it seemed. They are cute but seem like an expensive way make/maintain a bridge.
We are hoping to make it to Tonawonda tomorrow where we can have our Mast put back up transforming ourselves back into a real sailboat, then head out into Lake Erie the next day. I am getting tired of the canals and would like a chance to put the sails up! I am guessing it should only be a 8-9hr day depending on bridges and the last few locks?
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