History Comes Alive in Essex
by Tom Larsen August 24, 2011 We left Plattsburgh heading into a strong south wind, slowing our progress considerably. Traveling with the Lois has given me a greater appreciation for …
by Tom Larsen August 24, 2011 We left Plattsburgh heading into a strong south wind, slowing our progress considerably. Traveling with the Lois has given me a greater appreciation for …
by Tom Larsen Every winter the time comes when the snow falls and the boats must be buttoned up for the winter. Each boat has its own particularities for covering …
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 …
Good news! We have arrived safely in Waterford. We were up and on our way at first light, the rain held off, and we made it all the way (approximately …
The Churchill is fixed! Erick, Andy, Kerry and Art put in a wrenching frenzy and got it all back together with the machining assistance of Bob Bailey in the Canal …
The new key is getting machined! Stay tuned for more updates!
I write as the last light of day is fading to the west and we are temporarily forced to stop in Lock E10 on the Erie Canal. Today has seemed …
by Sal Larsen It is amazing how many different skills the crew of the Lois uses every day. As a volunteer, I was lucky enough to get to try my …
Anyone who has been following the adventures of the Lois McClure knows that Erick Tichonuk is the schooner’s First Mate, or Chief Mate, as he would be called in the …