Before we leave for Montreal, we must take Aleau to her new home, the marina in Auxonne on the Saône, 19 kilometres north of St. Jean-de-Losne – a three-hour voyage, passing through one lock and one flood gate.
It was a chance for Jeannie to finally take the helm. Judging from the look on her face, it was something she enjoyed.
The binoculars are to see if the lock gates ahead are open and we’ll be able to go straight in – or if they’re closed and we’ll have to stop well back and wait. You can see the headset she’s wearing – an invaluable tool. And yes, we always wear life jackets when outside and underway.
