Middleport NY

Medina • September 26, 2019

The Erie Canal is quite a marvel of engineering and has been such a pleasant journey for us. On a beautiful sunny day we ended up traveling 30 miles from Tonawanda to Middleport. We went though our first two locks, which compared to the Welland Canal wasn't such a big deal. A father and daughter team were on a brand new boat behind us in the lock. We found out that they were delivering this luxury sailboat to a customer at the Annapolis Boat show in Maryland. What a dream job!

Once we reached Middleport we crash landed against a concrete wall. The current was strong and the wind was up, so we ended up with a few minor scratches on the hull. Once secured, we were fine. Middleport is a small town..... a very small town. Pony's is a popular place for wings. There's a coffee shop and a sketchy restaurant that opens and closes at the owner's discretion. Good thing it was free to dock there. Power boaters from Grand Island, near Buffalo invited us for a riverside fire, drinks and laughs which made for a fun evening. We also met an avid cyclist who set up his tent close to FBG. He was following an amazing paved bike route all along the canal which attracted walkers, joggers and cyclists.

Ross • 27 Sep, 2019

Sounds like you made good progress and found some new friends. Keep up the blog, it's interesting to follow your travels.

Allan & Lynn • 27 Sep, 2019

Yes , we're doing well. We are now getting a routine and rhythm for this type of travel

Mike • 27 Sep, 2019

Great to see you are at last moving along the canal system,fun to follow your adventure's,how's the cat liking it ?

Allan & Lynn • 27 Sep, 2019

Thanks Mike. Alice hates when we start the engine, but once we get going she is fine. Still an adjustment for everyone.

Donna • 28 Sep, 2019

Hope FBG didn't suffer too much. Good to hear your travel are going mostly well.

Earl • 28 Sep, 2019

Ahoy there, Sounds like things are going your way. Make sure the mast light is working when you install the mast. I could not see it when you left Dover. Have fun, and enjoy the trip.

Allan & Lynn • 29 Sep, 2019

Hi Earl, We will certainly check the mast light when we get it back up. I did check it when we left. I could see the red/green masthead light as well as the mast running light ( halfway up the mast but pointing forward )