Hastings, Ontario

Thursday July 27, 2017 – Today we cruised another short day.  Just 4 locks over a distance of 18 miles.  The destination was Hastings, Ontario.  We stopped at the top of Lock 18, which is right in town, so it was easy to explore.  Locks 16 and 17 are a “flight lock”.  As you pull out of the first lock, you essentially drive right into the second lock.

The reason for the short day is that there was a large lake to cross just past Hastings.  It’s best to stop short of the lake and to cross it in the morning before the wind picks up.

Paul and Taffy ate dinner on their boat that night, but Nancy and Carey went out for dinner.  It was here that Carey was reminded of the fact that in Canada, burgers are cooked medium-well unless you beg the chef to prepare the burger less well done.  It was a good day.  The total lift for the day (all locks) was 85 feet.

                                  Tug LeeLoo Docked On Wall In Hastings, Ontario

                             Water Being Let Out Of The Dam In Hastings, Ontario