Trip on St, Lawrence, Ottawa and Rideau in September

Hello , I'm planning a trip for middle of Sept. on these waterways and
was hoping for your help. I live in Iowa, USA and did Lake Ontario,
Trent-Severn and a little of Georgian Bay last year.I put in at Whitby
and cruised 535 miles, 57 locks in 14 days. Just wanted to fill you
in. This year I'm planning to tow the boat to Kingston and go down the
St. Lawrence river then up the Ottawa river then take the Rideau
waterway back to Kingston. The only mileage I've confirmed so far is
the 125 miles of the Rideau (estimate under 500). I still need to
figure the total miles and if you know please inform me. The main
question is if this trip is possible for about 14-16 days of cruising
in September and what the weather might be this year. I know the locks
will have shorter hours after summer is over. My boat cruises at about
15 knots and has a hardtop so the weather can very and can still make
headway. I will be carying Kayak and bike for side trips. Any info you
can give is much appreciated. Thanks, Dan

Dan,

I waited a day and no one else has answered. I think you can do that trip in
two weeks - I've heard of others doing it - but I don't know the distance,
and I haven't done it. You could measure it on a map!

Getting through the Seaway locks might be a little hassle - they don't
always like "small" boats, and the fees have risen exorbitantly. There is a
web site about this (somewhere), I think.

Although the small-boat lock hours are shorter in September, there probably
will be very little traffic, so getting through won't take as long as it
otherwise might.

It sounds like a lovely trip, and a great time of year to take it. The
weather can be cool, so bring warm clothing - but you can also bake.
Unpredictable.

There must be someone here who has actually made this trip.

Charles

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"Dan Campbell" <danielc718.DeleteThis@msn.com> wrote in message
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 > Hello , I'm planning a trip for middle of Sept. on these waterways and
 > was hoping for your help. I live in Iowa, USA and did Lake Ontario,
 > Trent-Severn and a little of Georgian Bay last year.I put in at Whitby
 > and cruised 535 miles, 57 locks in 14 days. Just wanted to fill you
 > in. This year I'm planning to tow the boat to Kingston and go down the
 > St. Lawrence river then up the Ottawa river then take the Rideau
 > waterway back to Kingston. The only mileage I've confirmed so far is
 > the 125 miles of the Rideau (estimate under 500). I still need to
 > figure the total miles and if you know please inform me. The main
 > question is if this trip is possible for about 14-16 days of cruising
 > in September and what the weather might be this year. I know the locks
 > will have shorter hours after summer is over. My boat cruises at about
 > 15 knots and has a hardtop so the weather can very and can still make
 > headway. I will be carying Kayak and bike for side trips. Any info you
 > can give is much appreciated. Thanks, Dan<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->