Friends of the Rideau
Holding onto lock cable

photo by: Ken W. Watson, 1996

Locking through is an easy procees as these guys will attest to. A bow line and a stern line are looped loosely around the cables that hang down the sides of the lock. This holds the boat secure as it is gently raised or lowered to the next navigation level.

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photo © Ken W. Watson