Cruising Guide Map: CS-10
You'll pass under many bridges along
the canals, and the maximum height for any boat is approximately 15
feet. This is a picture as we approach the Rumsey Street Bridge
(S-8).
The four
pictures above were taken as we traveled between Seneca Falls and
Waterloo. Next we approach lock CS4 at Waterloo! Use the
preparation procedures to get
ready for another lock through.
As you pass
under the Gorham Street Bridge (S-10) heading into Waterloo, you will
see some Evans Chemetrics chemical tanks - not so pretty, but it's the
first landmark you see on the east side of Waterloo. The lock
CS4 is only about 1/4 mile further west, so get your lock through gear
together and call ahead to the lockmaster if you want to check the
status of the lock.
Cruising Guide Map: CS-10
As you are on your final approach to
CS4 in Waterloo, there is a rapidly flowing stream starboard. You are
about 500 feet from CS4 at this point.
Cruising Guide Map: CS-10
Here is another picture looking up the
rapid stream just before you reach CS4. Waterloo is one of the
prettier towns along the Cayuga-Seneca and worth a nice slow passage.
Now you start
to see the terminal wall that starts at lock CS4. 
Now the full
lock is in view and you can see the terminal wall. We found that
radioing ahead saves a lot of time - if the traffic is light and you
radio the lockmaster, they'll have the lock open and ready for you to
enter by the time you approach.
The pictures
above show the lock cycling - we start low in the lock and rise up
14.5 feet to the level of Seneca Lake. Our first mate is taking in the
sun on a gorgeous Finger Lake day. This trip was done in August
of 2002.
Cruising Guide Page: CS-9
Here's a picture of the CS4 lockmaster
station. Each lock
attendant takes a great deal of pride in make the NYS Canal lock system a
beautiful tourist attraction. The grounds around the locks are
well manicured and have flower beds and attractive decoration. The lock masters themselves are
friendly folks who are very knowledgeable and willing to answer your
questions about the canal system. Sometimes the lock master is
too busy to chat, but if it's a slow day you can learn all sorts of
information by starting a conversation.