The Champlain Valley’s ambassador to history, the 1862 canal schooner Lois McClure, embarked on a Return to the Erie Canal tour beginning in July, 2010. The tour culminated at the World Canals …
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And show off in Rochester for the World Canals Conference we did. On September 18th, at 7:30 a.m., we set full sail (mainsail, foresail, and jib) to a light breeze …
Last we left you with the tugboat, the propeller and driveshaft were in a sorry state – they broke in Lock 10, and we managed to piece them back together …
Safely docked in Waterford on Thursday, we had two lay days before our public hours to recover from our tense trip down the Mohawk. The rain didn’t lessen, remaining fairly …
After a scrubdown of the Lois McClure and some drying of the awnings, some of the crew went for a walk along the old Champlain Canal. Russ VanDervoort …
by Sal Larsen Today was a red letter day for me: I got to stand watch on the tugboat. Standing behind the wheel, I was so excited I thought …
by Sal Larsen An amazing and wonderful aspect of traveling on the Lois McClure is the generosity and friendliness of the people we meet along the way. This is my …
The World Canals Conference (WCC), a gathering focused on canal planning, economics and operations, was held in Rochester this September and made 2010 the ideal time for the Lois McClure …
Corn Hill Landing in Rochester is a great venue for vessels like the Lois McClure. It has a sound wall for mooring, power and lots of amenities nearby. Corn Hill …
by Laura Hollowell One thing is clear – Rochester was far from sleepy when canal boats like Lois McClure passed through downtown on the original Erie Canal. The city is …
