On A New Tack

Canal Transiting Info Terms: Captain : The person that will be at the helm as the boat transits the canal.  For boats under 65', this can be you.  For boats 65' and over, there will be a Canal Authority Pilot that will in control of the vessel as you transit.  Agent : Is a paid liaison between you and the Canal Authority.  They cost non-trivial money (~$500), but they make the process literally easy. Advisor : A Canal Authority employee that will be on your boat while you are moving in the canal.  They will tell you where to go, and at what speed. Line Handlers : You will need 4.  They can be friends/volunteers, they can be paid, or it can be a combination of both. We hade three amateurs (Sue being one of them) and we hired one professional. Locking : The process of going up or down a lock. Basic Steps and Preparing Contact a Canal Transit Agent , well before your transit. While you can do the process on your own, we felt the expense for our agent was extre...