Most marinas on the Hudson should start to open April 1st. The canal opens May 1st.
New York State Canals: Notices to Mariners
New York State Canals: Notices to Mariners
Probably sailing while up here in the Great Lakes we are just celebrating the fact that the snow melted. Remember snowI spent my childhood living on the NYS Canal , the seneca section between
Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. It was always free to use then and I new Every lock master as I grew up W/ most of them. The canal system is a great place as the towns all welcome boaters and often provide free docking,showers,facilities, even electric,water and pump out !!
The Good news is it has gotten BETTER in the facilities department in the last 10 years w/ many towns adding new and improved facilities and public access to the canal.
If I had to be "stuck" in my boat anyplace I would choose the NYS Canal system. There are even live aboard all year around opportunities for incredibly reasonable rates.
Man ! what Am I dooing in Florida ?