| The Lois McClure to Set Sail!
Prime opportunity for viewing and photography!
The majestic 88-foot canal schooner, Lois McClure, will set sail on Seneca Lake this Thursday, August 19, from 10 am to 2 pm. The crew anticipates sailing for several hours, subject to weather and wind. Visit the Geneva Lakefront Park or Seneca Lake State Park for fantastic views.
The vessel will be docked at Geneva Lakefront Park and open to the public free of charge August 20 through 22.
Friday, August 20, 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday, August 21-22, 10 am to 6 pm
The Lois McClure is a full-scale replica of an 1862 sailing canal boat. These unique vessels were designed to sail from lake cities to canal ports using wind power and then to lower their masts and sails when traveling along canals.
This year's expedition is made possible by a partnership among the New York State Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, and Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, with additional funding support from voyage sponsors, including Cabot Creameries. |
Upcoming Tour Schedule
Step on board free of charge! This year's tour focuses on visiting many communities that the Lois McClure was not able to visit in 2007. Enjoy a free tour of the Lois McClure, and be sure to leave time to explore the unique attractions of each canal community. August 20-22 Geneva
August 27 Seneca Falls
August 29 Clyde
August 31 Newark
September 2 Palmyra
September 5 Fairport
September 7 Spencerport
September 9 Middleport
September 12 Lockport
September 17-22 Rochester - WCC 2010
September 29-30 Syracuse
October 7-8 Waterford
October 15-17 Basin Harbor, VT
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Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor
P.O. Box 219
Waterford, New York 12188
(518) 237-7000
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