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Explore the Rapide-Plat Canal and Lock 23.

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    • 1959: The New Morrisburg
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  • Getting to the Locks
    • The Drift to the Locks: Aiming for your Arrival Spot
    • Clues Along the Bottom as You Drift to the Locks
    • You’ve Arrived at the Locks… But Where?
  • The Locks
    • The Rapide Plat Lock (1847)
    • Lock 23 (1905)
    • Top of the Wall Between the Locks
    • The Approach Pier
  • The Hydroelectric Plant
    • HE Plant: Overview
    • HE Plant: From Sluice Gates to Plant
    • HE Plant: Beyond the Plant
    • The HE Plant Route: Best for Novices
  • Leaving the Locks
    • Exit Plan: Getting to the Beach
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Dive Conditions Oct 12, 2020

On October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

Weather and water temps have been pretty much the norm for the middle of October: sunny, cool days punctuated by regular rain and thunderstorms and the river dipping below 15C/60F. The main event of this Thanksgiving weekend has been the International River Board's raising of the water level in Lake St. Lawrence (the area between …

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Lock 23 Diving is Running Smoothly

On July 22, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

Diving at Lock 23 is working well with beautiful weather, good dive conditions, and ample parking for those divers who are comfortable outfitting themselves without assistance and can cruise the locks with the knowledge that they can get home safely if separated from their buddy or group. Within these parameters, the system runs smoothly. There …

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Lock 23 Conditions: June 4, 2020

On June 4, 2020October 12, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

The water is slowly warming up: 12.5C/54.5F, comfortable for only the most hardy wet-suiters. Most divers (of the few that are out there now) are still wearing drysuits. Current is quick - the dam in Cornwall is wide open to continue reducing levels in Lake Ontario. Water levels are low but not ridiculously so - …

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Lock 23 Conditions: May 15

On May 15, 2020June 27, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

This should prove to be an interesting season at Lock 23. COVID-19 aside, let me first review the current state of spring river conditions. Recall that Morrisburg's Lock 23 sits in the middle of "Lake St. Lawrence", the 1959 body of water between Cornwall and Iroquois created when dams were constructed at either end. The …

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Record Low Waters!

On January 6, 2020June 27, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

As of January 1st, and with the end of the season for freighter travel, the International River Board has decided to dramatically increase outflow from Lake Ontario in an effort to further reduce water levels there. They will do so until ice formation prevents it. In our Lake St. Lawrence region (between Iroquois and Cornwall …

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The HE Plant Route: Best for Novices

On August 8, 2019August 17, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn Blog, The Hydroelectric Plant

Over the years we've guided novice divers through Lock 23 in a number of different spots and have generally concluded that the easiest is the innermost route leading to and through the remains of the Hydroelectric Plant. This route is best for novices for several reasons: It has no current to cross over during the …

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Arrival Landmarks at the Locks

On July 29, 2019August 17, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn Approach Drift, Blog

I've completed (well, almost... there are a few tidbits to add) my 3D model of Lock 23. Here's a top view. And here's a front view. The point of this post is to let you know where the heck you are when you arrive at your first barrier at the end of the long approach …

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Lock 23 Skill Reviews

On July 14, 2019 By SJSchnurrIn Blog, Teaching Moments

As many divers are aware, we host Lock 23 dives every Wednesday evening during the summer, and because we know the routes so well, we welcome divers of all levels of experience to join us. Each week I write a review of the dive, drawing attention to issues that come up. It provides a great …

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July 8 (2019) Dive at Lock 23

On July 11, 2019June 27, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn Archives, Blog

Larry and I dove the lock this week - as a fairweather river diver, I've been waiting patiently for at least 15C/60F before venturing in. This week the locks sat at about 18C/65F, comfortable in a 7mm wetsuit, hood for me (but Larry went without), and light gloves (we wear brightly coloured garden gloves). The …

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June 12 (2019) Dive at Lock 23

On June 12, 2019June 27, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn Archives, Blog

This evening, 3 senior divers went in to assess Lock 23 for me... with the following news. Water temp 13C/56F. They wore 7mm wetsuits and were a bit chilled at the end (they're all pretty big guys). Total dive time 45 minutes - relatively speedy. Current strong, but not as bad as expected. Depth at …

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