So that we could arrive at Lock 37 by 9:00, we left the marina and cruised the short distance to the Swing Bridge. Here we had to wait about 25 minutes before it was finally opened. Next came the lock and then four more - all within six
miles. As can be seen, locking areas are also used for picknics and a place to tie up for the night. We did have a number of places where the depth was only around 3 feet under our keel, requiring us to stay within the markers and keeping an eye on
our GPS. Scenery was very typical of this part of the Trent Severn - many small islands and granite rocks all over. Towards 5:00 p.m. we came to Lock 43 - Swift Rapids. This is the "Big Daddy" of them all - twice as high as the other Trent Severn locks.
The picture to the right was taken from the top of the lock doors. Tomorrow morning we will be locked down to the river below and then we will just about be finished with this stretch of the Great Loop.
So that we could arrive at Lock 37 by 9:00, we left the marina and cruised the short distance to the Swing Bridge. Here we had to wait about 25 minutes before it was finally opened. Next came the lock and then four more - all within six 
miles. As can be seen, locking areas are also used for picknics and a place to tie up for the night. We did have a number of places where the depth was only around 3 feet under our keel, requiring us to stay within the markers and keeping an eye on 
our GPS. Scenery was very typical of this part of the Trent Severn - many small islands and granite rocks all over. Towards 5:00 p.m. we came to Lock 43 - Swift Rapids. This is the "Big Daddy" of them all - twice as high as the other Trent Severn locks.
The picture to the right was taken from the top of the lock doors. Tomorrow morning we will be locked down to the river below and then we will just about be finished with this stretch of the Great Loop.
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