How to Lock on the Great Loop

Course
44 Lessons

If you're going to cruise on America's Great Loop, you're going to have to go through locks. Lots and lots of locks! There's no reason to be nervous, we'll teach you how. Sam teaches the captains. Rev teaches the first mates. Then, we show you hours of video examples of locking. Learn at home before you begin your Great Loop.

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Introduction

There are so many different types of locks on the Great Loop. We will help you master each one.

Welcome and Overview

1. Lock Systems on the Great Loop

1.0 Quick Overview of Lock Systems

1.1 Spring Locks

1.2 Summer Locks

1.3 Fall Locks

1.4 Winter Locks and Wrap-Up

2. Lock Training for Captains

2.0 Captain's Intro

2.1 Planning

2.2 Preparation

2.3 Communication

2.4 Entering the Lock

2.5 In the Lock

2.6 Exiting the Lock

2.7 Conclusion

3. Lock Training for First Mates

3.0 Overview

3.1 Getting Ready

3.2 Equipment You Need for Locking

3.3 Entering the Lock

3.4 In the Lock

3.5 Exiting the Lock and Conclusion

4. Locking Through: Video Examples

INTRO: Ropes, Cables, Pipes & Lines

4.1 Ropes: Erie Canal Lock 8

4.1 Ropes: Erie Canal Lock 11

4.2 Cables: Erie Canal, Lock 18

4.3 Pipes: Erie Canal, Lock 12

4.4 Lines: Okeechobee Waterway St. Lucie Lock

INTRO: Floating Bollards, Float in the Middle, Doors Open & Wickets

4.5 Floating Bollards

4.6 Float in the Middle: O'Brien Lock

4.7 Doors Open: Clewiston Lock

4.7 Doors Open: Port Mayaca Lock

4.8 Over Wickets: Peoria Lock

INTRO: Marina Locks, Double Locks, Lift Locks & Marine Railway

4.9 Marina Lock: Cape Harbour Marina

4.10 Double Locks: Trent Severn in Canada

4.11 Lift Lock: Peterborough

4.11 Lift Lock: Kirkfield

4.12 Marine Railway: The Big Chute

4.12 Marine Railway: The Big Chute - Captain's Perspective

Conclusion

We hope you have learned about the locks on the Great Loop and have the confidence to get out there and do them safely.
Please ensure you take the short five question course survey.
And, don't forget to get your Certificate of Course Completion

Wrap Up

Course Critique and Feedback

Resources

Great Loop Locks on Our YouTube Videos

What Yacht To Do YouTube Channel

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