We're boating on Lake Ontario! After all the horror stories, I have to admit I was a little apprehensive. It has turned out to be great!
Friday morning (July 8) we headed out through the last lock and entered Lake Ontario. Sweet Pea decided to go north directly across the lake to Kingston, Ontario, Canada where they could check through customs. We wanted to take more time on the lake so we went around on the eastern shore to Sackets Harbor, NY. We spent the night there in Navy Point Marina. It was a nice marina but there was absolutely no one around to help you dock your boat! It was a tad bit windy and our boat acts just like a big balloon wanting to take off when the wind blows it. Anyway, Mike and I made it in. We had heard about the town and wanted to see it. We weren't disappointed.
If you remember any of your high school history (I don't, but I'm learning it again!), you will remember that there was a very important battle fought here during the War of 1812. Sackets Harbor became the headquarters of the U.S. military for the northern frontier. Had it not been for the decisive outcome of the May 29, 1813 battle, this section of the country might actually be a part of Canada today.
Madison Barracks is here and housed thousands of American troops until it closed after WW II. The old brick and limestone structures still exist. The town itself is a quaint little town full of Bed and Breakfasts and specialty shops. So no, I didn't spend all my time visiting the historical sights.
We rode our bikes around the town on Saturday morning and came across a full blown boys "Lacrosse" tournament. Lacrosse must really be huge in this part of the country. It's always on a television in a sports bar. There were hundreds of kids playing with as many parents watching. It was fun to stop and watch even though we know nothing about the game. It seems to be a lot like soccer only you have this huge stick, maybe more like hockey. I'm not sure. Anyway you would have thought you were at a Little League Baseball tournament – kids and parents are the same all over……!
We left the marina around noon. We didn't really have that far to go until we were in Canada. We planned to spend Saturday night in Kingston Ontario. CANADA!!
Till next time!
Admiral "C"
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