Which canal are you taking, the Erie or the Welland? The Welland seems to be a lot more trouble, including clearing into Canada and then back into the United States when the Erie is right there at Rochester (Oswego). Can't recall whether the Welland requires three crew for downbound or upbound but you should check this. Marty Campanella Bay Pelican KK42

There is a Marina at either end of the Welland Canal. You can purchase fuel from either. Once you start to navigate the canal there is no stopping. The St Lawrence Seaway Authority operates the canal and has strict rules on its use. There is a special use phone booth at each end, (St Catharines and Port Colborne) to contact the Seaway and pay for passage with credit card.Customs can be contacted when landing in Canada though Canpass at 888-226-7277.Hope this helps.Roly ParéRol & C'sHyatt 40 > From: baypelican@gmail.com > To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com > Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 06:49:30 -0500 > Subject: Re: GL: Fuel stops near Niagra Falls > > Which canal are you taking, the Erie or the Welland? > > The Welland seems to be a lot more trouble, including clearing into Canada > and then back into the United States when the Erie is right there at > Rochester (Oswego). Can't recall whether the Welland requires three crew for > downbound or upbound but you should check this. > > Marty Campanella > Bay Pelican KK42 > > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com