old cruise boat S.S. Pumper at Manotick; and the minimalist cruiser (a covered tin boat) at anchor in Big Rideau Lake. For those interested in the locking experience, after gong through about 160 locks, my best advice is take it slow and have many fenders. The crew were excellent at adjusting the fenders and securing us. Canal staff was top notch and helpful when required. Still, the odd lock proved a little unnerving, such as the cascading water breaching the top of the doors at Healey Falls to cope with upstream water levels. As I mentioned earlier, Cecily, Jasper and I are still on this journey as we will now head up Georgian Bay, round Tobermory and back down Lake Huron to Goderich. I can categorically state that the Trent-Severn and Rideau systems are the best boating value anywhere. Our annual pass for both lockage and moorage cost $750 for a 46-foot boat. The moorings are beautiful and great value considering an overnight docking at a marina for Boldly Go is more than $100. Create the next journey in your life and take in Canada's canal systems. CANADIANYACHTING.CA 39http://www.CANADIANYACHTING.CA