Cast off

We finally released the dock lines and set off on our journey.  We travelled for an hour and a half  to Trenton, the gateway to the Trent Severn Waterway. It was cloudy but calm when we left Meyers Pier at 08:00 this morning but the sun soon came out and it is now hot with a pleasant breeze.  We encountered a large flock of white swans at the mouth of the Trent River.  The number of swans has really increased in this area over the last 5 years.

We are docked just beyond the Trenton bridge at a dock that once belonged to the Wahoo restaurant. The restaurant burned down several years ago but the dock is still in good shape. You will be hearing a lot about free docks and anchorages this trip.

Trenton is a very convenient place for boaters to stop.  There is a Price Chopper store for your grocery needs. The liquor store and beer store are a short walk from the dock and there are many good restaurants to choose from, all within walking or bike riding distance from the two marinas and the free dock.
We are staying for the night to allow me to have a final visit with my daughter Emma.  She is joining us for dinner.

We already had gremlins visit the boat.  We had a leak in our water system that was detected by the high water alarm which we purchased at Home Depot for less that $20.00. Captain Jerry soon had the situation under control before we lost too much water.  We will pull in to Fraser Park Marina in the morning to top up our water tank and all will be good as new.

We are off to Frankford tomorrow which is Lock 6. We will stay for a couple of days to visit with friends Peggy and Bob. You guessed it, there is a free wall to tie up to at the dam.

Dock at the old Wahoo Restaurant in Trenton