2022 0823 - Macedon, NY to Tonawanda, NY

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Someone say Bridge 😂🤪🤣. Very nice collection of motorcycles Mike. Melinda were all jealous! Beautiful waterfront property. The falls were amazing, thanks for sharing! Safe travels Billy D

[@flowingwiththetide9]

I was lucky enough to watch you go by on the Fairport Erie canal webcam at about 9:30. Because of the bad weather I don't think I saw another boat moving that day. Also, I have read that jet skis and boats smaller than 20' are not allowed for the 2 miles of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Romeoville, IL where the water is electrified to prevent the carp from migrating to the great lakes. Am I mistaken on that or do you have a plan for that section?

[@Redwng]

In his previous video's comments, he mentioned that he had written Coast Guard approval to pass through the zapper as long as another boat tows him through there.

[@Ihaterain999]

Nice you stayed directly across the river from my boat! Good luck

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

Thanks!

[@randolphbehm877]

I like that Ranger tug. It’s certainly one of my loop prospects.

[@joshuakarn9944]

All those videos of lift bridges and boring little towns and no video of Gateway Harbor or the end of the canal where it meets the Niagara? :( I do see my boat docked in the background of the photo at 18:02 though :) Glad you got to see The Falls. Hope your journey through the great lakes goes well.

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

I had a video of the end of the canal. It must not have made 'the cut' while editing. Oops.

[@wadesteven4270]

Any bridges on the latest journey?

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

That should be the end of the super low bridges...

[@michaelpetrison2472]

Glad to see you had no issues with the Erie Canal. On our next adventure in Italy.

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

Thanks! And your Italy trip sounds amazing!! Definitely need to do a "Brothers Trip" there.

[@James-dp4ye]

I bet you are missing that Florida weather?

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

I'd rather be hot than cold while on the ski. Might have to break out the Wetsuit for Lake Huron and Lake Michigan!

[@Tomtuga]

so jet skis are allowed to disregard the speed limits on the canal sections.

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

Since 10 mph on a ski is full PLOW putting out a huge wake, I was told to use my best judgment, and of course always drop to no wake when passing boats at docks, etc.

[@Tomtuga]

So if any vessel is modified and can not perform safely as it normally should. Just go ahead and break the law on this waterway. Got it.

[@charliemanders1417]

We will be looking for you from Port Lambton Ontario tomorrow morning. Shoot us a wave if you can

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

That will be Saturday, weather permitting. My ski is getting it's routine service done here at Dee's Marine north of Detroit.

[@charliemanders1417]

@@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper awesome we will keep an eye on Nebo. Safe travels

[@aliciastraub3477]

I am really enjoying following your journey! Thank you for sharing! This video reminded me of a song my Elementary music teacher (in NY) taught us called "Low Bridge" which is about traveling on the Erie Canal! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Bridge_(song)

[@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper]

Yes - someone else posted that too... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXZinV5j9yAf80

[@aliciastraub3477]

@@MichaelStraubSeaDooLooper Love this version!