Great Loop: Erie Canal E18-E21 – Sylvan Beach & Tubing!

Days 154-156: June 20-22, 2023

Locking to Sylvan Beach – Locks E18-E21

It was a long day! Almost 8 hours of boating. That’s a lot when you throw in locks and navigating thru the narrow areas. But everyone was doing great as we pulled up to Sylvan Beach. The sun was shining, and it was time for the air conditioning. Luckily, we got a spot that was shaded by the bridge. Therefore, our boat was cooler than most.

Sylvan Beach

We were near a mini tourist area that comes complete with an amusement park. We planned to stay three nights so the kids could go play on the rides. Unfortunately, the park never opened when expected because we were too early in the season. And we weren’t prepared to stay another week.

The two of us walked across the bridge to Verona to see one of the three lighthouses on Lake Oneida. We gather this area of New York State was heavily Italian inspired as we passed by Rome earlier when locking through (pic above) and then Verona was across the bridge from Sylvan Beach.

Verona Beach Lighthouse shadow over Lake Oneida

Tubing

Boris and I decided to check out the local marine store in hopes of getting some water skis. That plan failed as they were out, though we did find a tube to pull behind the dinghy.

That led to a fun afternoon enjoying the sun and water in Lake Oneida.

Anchored Out

The city wall had limitations on length of stay so we decided we’d anchor off the beach the last night. It was a great evening with great friends The sunset was very pretty…