Nav Alert comment on Lake Ontario, Little Sodus Bay, Uncharted Breakwall

Comment by: David Lochner on May 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

When Lake Ontario water levels exceed 247 feet the top of the break wall will be submerged.

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Anchorage Review for Rockhouse Creek

Reviewed by: David Lochner on Jan 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

A small compact anchorage. Well protected from wind and waves from most directions. Did not go ashore, weather was calm.

Shoaling has increased from the SE shore. Charted data is incorrect, shoals extend out about twice the distance as charted, found the bottom at 5 feet at low tide. The shoal limits available anchoring spots. Anchored in 8 feet (low water) about 75 feet from NW shore.

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Free Dock Review for Lock E13, Yosts (Randall), Erie Canal

Reviewed by: David Lochner on Jul 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

There is a long cement wall on the west side of the lock with bollards and rings set in concrete. The wall is in good shape.

This lock is adjacent to a limited services rest area on the NY Thruway. There are vending machines dispensing Made in NY products including sandwiches, snacks and promotional goods. The rest rooms are clean and well lighted. Fuel is not available here.

There is a playground for youngsters and large grounds for dog walking. Overall a pleasant and park like setting.

This dock offers a unique opportunity to closely observe the three major transportation routes through Upstate NY; highway, water, and rail. Fortunately, the dam across the river provides a white noise blanket to dampen the transportation symphony.

We did enjoy our brief overnight stay at Lock 13.

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