Day 66- Trenton, ON to Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 6, Frankford, ON

Trent Port Marina was our harbor for the night.  Actually planned for two nights.  There is a grocery store within sight of the marina and a fun little chandlery that is actually floating in the marina.  My particular interest was the chandlery and Dave, the chap who runs it.  

For the past two weeks we have had a leak in the engine fuel filter.  Being the conscientious boater that I am, I didn't notice this until we were leaving Ottawa and it had been dripping constantly since we left Brewerton. Needless to say, there was an impressive puddle of diesel fuel in the engine bilge and an anxious skipper trying to figure out how to get the right part to cure it.  Three oil absorbing pads were needed to soak up the fuel in the bilge and a pail was strategically located under the drip.  I had to empty the pail and shut the fuel valve every night and, more importantly, remember to open it up in the morning.


A call a few days ago to Dave the Chandler told me that he had a box of o-rings.  So, this morning, I was waiting at his door.  He sold me a new batch of oil absorber diapers and didn't charge me for the o-ring (I got three!).  He even took my trash bag full of oil soaked garbage for disposal.  Way to go, Dave!

Since we couldn't have an early departure, had to wait for Dave, we went for a walk and found this pretty little garden, the city clock tower, a war monument and a couple of other interesting things.




Quaker Oats!!  When I asked what they made here, a fellow told me, "muffins".  I allowed as how that must be a lot of muffins.  It is.  They make them for McDonalds.

This is the inside of a dragon boat. It is basically a long, double wide canoe with a person standing at the stern with the long steering rudder.

A Looper requirement, the obligatory Trent Severn sign on the bridge.
It is now 10:45AM and we are ready to start the next waterway.

This is where the Trent Severn goes. Can you say zig-zag?

The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada is a scenic 240 mile (386 km) route of interconnected rivers, lakes, locks and canals managed by Parks Canada that travels throughout Kawartha Lakes.
Beginning with Lock 1, there are 34 locks that lift you to Balsam Lake, the highest point on the waterway 841 ft (256.3 metres). From there, Locks 36 through 45 lower you to Georgian Bay.

Railroad Bridge

The first six locks are in the first 7 miles and lift you 119 feet.

Orpine Stonecrop, or Weak-stemmed Stonecrop, or Weakstem Stonecrop


A full field of the stonecrop.

These people were having way too much fun.
Is there such a thing as too much fun??

Frankford Lock (Lock 6) is listed as a recommended stopping point.  A call by the locktender at lock 5 told us the walls were full.  This is the lst lock wall with power for 20 miles and the generator had developed a hiccup and stopped.  Has anyone mentioned the heat wave?  But when we got to the lock, the locktender asked our length and announced that we could squeeze into the corner.  What a guy!!  Most of these boats have been here for a  couple of days!  C'mon guys!

Final look back on Lock 6.

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