Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): A Canadian approved PFD is designed to keep you afloat in the water. PFDs were designed for use in recreational boating and are generally smaller, less bulky and more comfortable than lifejackets.
The Erie Canal, in New York state (shown below), was 360 mi (580 km) long, and connected New York with the Great Lakes via the Hudson River. Locks were built to overcome the 571-ft (174-m) difference between the level of the river and that of Lake Erie.
Erie Canal Home â¢ â¢ Photos â¢ Locks E2-E10 â¢ Locks E11-E20 â¢ Locks E21-E35 â¢ Guard Gates. Contents. Boating on the Erie Canal is a diverse experience that changes dramatically as you pass from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Beginning on the Hudson River the route passes by Albany, the state capital, with many buildings towering over the waterway.