Erie Canal Closed Between E-19 and E-2 due to Hurricane Flooding

Andy called yesterday and said, "I have some bad news."

He's in the Welland Canal system right now, on his way to Lake Ontario.  How will this affect his trip?  Prayers, please!

ALERT

CLOSURE CHAMPLAIN CANAL AND ERIE CANAL LOCK E2 TO E19

Mariners are advised that the Champlain Canal, and the Erie Canal between Locks E-19 (Frankfort) and E-2 (Waterford), are closed to all vessels. Hurricane Irene caused record flooding in the Mohawk River and the Canal Corporation is currently assessing damage to several structures. Updates will be provided once the full extent of damage and what efforts are necessary to reopen are determined. Updates regarding the reopening status of the Erie Canal will not be available until next week at the earliest. Updates for the Champlain Canal should be available sooner. For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov.

Updated Wednesday 08/31 at 03:51 PM

A New Adventure!

This Thursday, August 11, we will be setting sail for a new journey.  Our jumping off point is Muskegon, MI.  Andy's destination will be Stuart, FL.

Here is the first twelve days of the itinerary:
 Thursday 8/11/2011 Muskegon to Leland, MI
 Friday 8/12/2011 Leland, MI
 Saturday 8/13/2011 Leland to Beaver Island, MI (St. James Harbor)
 Sunday 8/14/2011 Beaver Island to Mackinac Island, MI
 Monday 8/15/2011 Mackinac Island
 Tuesday 8/16/2011 Mackinac Island, MI, to Rogers City, MI
 Wednesday 8/17/2011 Rogers City, MI to Alpena, MI
 Thursday 8/18/2011 Alpena, MI to E. Tawas, MI
 Friday 8/19/2011 E. Tawas, MI to Harbor Beach, MI
 Saturday 8/20/2011 Harbor Beach, MI to Port Sanilac, MI
 Sunday 8/21/2011 Port Sanilac, MI

I'll be getting off at Port Sanilac.  Andy and his friend, Dave, will continue on:

 Monday 8/22/2011 Port Sanilac, MI to Port Huron, St. Clair River, Harsen's Island
 Tuesday 8/23/2011 Lake St.Clair to Detroit River to Lake Erie to Toledo (or before)
 Wednesday 8/24/2011 Toledo to Huron, Ohio
 Thursday 8/25/2011 Huron, Ohio to Chagrin River, Ohio
 Friday 8/26/2011 Chagrin River to Ashtabula
 Saturday 8/27/2011 Ashtabula to Erie
 Sunday 8/28/2011 Erie to Dunkirk
 Monday 8/29/2011 Dunkirk to Buffalo to Welland Canal

From the Welland Canal, they will go into Lake Ontario, to the Erie Canal, through the Erie Canal to the Hudson River, New York, the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, Intercoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean to Stuart, FL.

I will keep you updated each step of the way!  Also, Andy is looking for crew.  You can join him at any port, and get off where ever port you want.

Anchors Aweigh!!

Deb