Chambly to St Ours

I left the anchorage at 9:45 and sailed across the bay to the Richieu River towards St. Ours lock.

Upon arrival, they did not respond to my radio until I was about 1/2 mile when they told me the lock would open in 10 minutes and told me to put my fenders to port.  I repeated the instructions and she said yes - On the Left!

I was a little nervous that I was single handed but I was aware there was a floating dock in the lock so it should be easy. 

The lockage was easy.  Carol, a student of Norm’s VHF course.  She was expecting BELLUM.  

I comopleted the lock at 2PM and spent the afternoon at the park.  Made supper and went to bed a little early.