Category: Richardson Rendezvous

Day Ten: The Wrap Up

This morning, the Hulberton Bridge lifted without a problem. We were on our way home and by early afternoon the trip would be over. Sitting in the back of the boat I watched our...

Day Nine: Rain and Consequences

Hoping to make it home today, we got an early start. By lunch time we passed through three locks.  One had the largest lift of the trip at more than 25 ft. Ahead of us...

Day Seven: Heading West

Today’s commentary will be brief. The Richardson group got together for breakfast and we said goodbye with a lots of hugs. A few said “See you next year” with a footnote of caution that expressed...

Day Four: Locking Through

Passing through seven locks today brought us together as a crew.  Here’s how it worked. Phil radioed the lock master and requested passage.  In a few minutes he or she gave us the green light...

Day Three: The Pirate Life

Last evening we drove from Clayton to Lockport. As the sun entered golden hour we arrived at the home of Phil and Pat Cummings. Their graciously put us up for the night.

Day Two: The Clayton Antique Boat Museum

That thin In this picture, the green band across the water is Canada. We’re on the shore of the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, NY at the western edge of the Thousand Islands. We’re at...

Capt. Kroeger

Day One: Funny How It All Works Out

We’re on our way to Watertown, NY.  Our first stop is a quick side trip is the boat auction at the Clayton Antique Boat Museum.  We’re traveling in Captain Kroeger’s land cruiser, an extended cab,...