by Mr Link » November 13, 2013, 11:31 pm
There are usually a few Boatnerds around. I used to go up for the last day or so of the season, mainly to try and catch the ice breakers in action. It is less predictable than opening day, since the shipping companies don't want their ships stranded on the wrong side of the locks over the winter. So they usually build in a day or two of leeway into their schedules. Which often means the last freighter will pass through a day or so before the official closing.
And of course there has been at least one recent season where the US ACE extended the season.
Finally don't forget it can be cold. I walked out of my motel room one closing day to windy conditions and -20 degree F temps. Just another day of boat watching.
There are usually a few Boatnerds around. I used to go up for the last day or so of the season, mainly to try and catch the ice breakers in action. It is less predictable than opening day, since the shipping companies don't want their ships stranded on the wrong side of the locks over the winter. So they usually build in a day or two of leeway into their schedules. Which often means the last freighter will pass through a day or so before the official closing.
And of course there has been at least one recent season where the US ACE extended the season.
Finally don't forget it can be cold. I walked out of my motel room one closing day to windy conditions and -20 degree F temps. Just another day of boat watching.