Since last entry we stopped off in Prescott(of Prescott Coast Guard fame) to visit an Uncle. He was kind enough to drive us around to shop, get propane, etc. Pumped out and refuelled and took a slip overnight. Total Bill $128 ( $65 in fuel and $60 odd for the slip.) Yesterday no sailing , no wind, a slow motor from Brockville to Prescott (11 miles) Sunny day, water temp 68 degrees.
July 16 - departed Prescott at 11:30 after T-storms passed through. A slight drizzle when we left.along with some foggy areas. Overacst most of early morning,
Locked through the Iriquois locks first on the Seaway. $25 per lock. Hardly worth it as we only dropped half a metre. Water levels are down. First lock that we had to use ropes to keep the boat secured.
Winds were great all day as we we ran or were on a broad reach. On genoa only averaged 5.5 - 6.5 kts in 14kn sw winds Currents are now noticeable as we head downstream.
Arrived at Chrysler Marina downsteam from Morrisburg at 4pm as winds picked and we are anttcipating 15-20kt tonight. High winds tomorrow. again with risk of afternoon storms.
Here is a picture of Prescott -Ogdenburg Bridge as well as some of the downwind sailing we enjoyed. Actually sailed all day except for the locks, Had to run engine for an hour when at anchor to charge up the batteries for the night
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