A Sailors' Guide to the Erie Canal, New York State Barge Canal, The Great Loop

"A Sailors' Guide to the Erie Canal" is loaded with practical information and first hand insight from real cruising sailors traveling along the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal, formerly known as the New York State Barge Canal, is part of the New York State Canal System and a major component of the Great Loop.

"A Sailors' Guide to the Erie Canal" is not a travelogue. No mention of restaurants or antique shops here. What you will find however is a close-up look at some of the things you'll need to know for a successful canal cruise. Learn techniques for securing your vessel in a lock chamber and see for yourself what it's like inside. What's the story with lift bridges? Is there a chance of going over Niagara Falls? You'll travel from one end of the canal to the other without casting off. But when you do embark, you'll be better prepared.