Welland Canal Captain

Posted by Larry Hunter-Blank
 January 21, 2025

My wife and I are returning our boat from Rochester, NY to Chicago this summer and will be transiting upbound through the Welland Canal in early June, 2025. We need a third crew member and were thinking of hiring a captain to assist us in our transit.  Two years ago, we did the downbound transit on our own.

Does anyone have someone they would recommend to assist as our captain and/or crew for this transit to Lake Erie?  Thanks for any direction.

Looking for crew
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aaronp246

Sun, 01/26/2025 - 19:24

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I'll help you for free if our schedules align.  I'm semi-local and want some firsthand experience before taking the trip myself.  Message me if interested.  -Aaron

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Bill Rohde

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:17

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Larry - The Marinas at each end of the canal maintain or have access to lists of people who will transit with you for a fee. My suggestion is to simply call the upbound marina you're planning to use, for example https://www.portdalhousiemarina.com, and ask if they can provide you with any names and recommendations. 

Enjoy your transit.

Bill Rohde