Today was a bit of a mix. We had a plan to make Brewerton on the West end of Lake Oneida but, for various resaons, we ended up on the East end of the Lake. First we got slowed down through the locks with tree removal by the lock keepers. Second we underestimated our pace through the system. It was very (VERY) windy today and steerage was awkward. Some of the locks were somewhat treacherous to transit. The wind and current inside the locks made it impossible to hold on to the boat.
Then we realised that Lake Oneida was shallow and susceptible to the wind. When we arrived it was white-caps and spray so we stayed this side. Tomorrow we will head out at 0600 and take advantage of overnight wind lull. We have company. A 60 foot Viking tried to cross the Lake today and turned back. We will try tromorrow together.
Better safe than sorry ;-) I assume you found a marina for the night. Did you offer to trade boats with the Viking owner? ;-) Have a good sleep for another early start tomorrow xoxo
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