Oswego or bust

I apologize for not keeping this thing updated, only being Captain and all and all the exciting stuff happening is hampering my ability to get at the computer. As it is Mary and Ron are as we speak cooking up a storm of culenary delights while I type!

So suffice to say we finally made it to Oswego and left Lake Ontario, a mile stone of itself! The only somewhat exciting thing that happened enroute was a visit from the Coast Guard and passing registration paperwork mid Lake Ontario - sorry no pictures.

You know who

Docked at Shumway Marina in Rochester

Historical Lighthouse Rochester

We discovered on entering Oswego that the Yacht Club was having a $5 pasta dinner evening so naturally thats where we decided to dock. The fact that it was a free reciprocal dock played just a small part in the decision making process. Members of the club went out of their way to help - they drove us to the grocery store and way out to find a place that topped up our propane tanks. At the grocery store another member took pity on us and drove us back to the boat - he recognised us from the pasta party the night before! Today we got our Cruising Permit and started down the Oswego Canal. At Lock 5 the engine overheated and failing to diagnose the problem we called a mechanic from Oswego who came and fixed for just $20. He was riding a scooter, which probably explains the oh so reasonable fee! Lock 5 is at Minetto which is where we are now enjoying chicken for dinner. Wow that was good but I missed the sunset so maybe I'll get a sunrise.

Oswego Power Plant & Lighthouse

Docked at Oswego Yacht Club

Yacht Club bar - great people great club

Traditions die hard

End of first day down the Oswego Canal

Reportedly the prettiest bridge on the canal - Minetto

This place is amazing - washrooms with showers, everything!