Chambly to St Ours

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

Upon arrival, they did not respond to my radio until I was about half a mile away, when they informed me that the lock would open in 10 minutes and instructed me to put my fenders to port.  I repeated the instructions, and she said yes - On the Left!

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