LOCKS
Locks are used to move boats from one water level to another.
- At larger locks, the “lockmaster” controls all movement in and out of the
locks.
- Contact the lockmaster on marine radio channel 13 VHF-FM. If no response on
the radio, try two long and two short blasts from your horn and follow the light
signals that are displayed at each entrance to the lock.
- A lighted signaling system, similar to a streetlight, helps the lock master
control movement.
Red = stop,
yellow = caution, and
green = go.
- Have all people in PFDs. Put out fenders and have lines at the ready.
- Drive boat into lock slowly and cautiously.
- Gates will close and the water will either rise or fall, depending on if you
are going to a higher or lower water level.
- As soon as the water in the lock reaches the proper level, the gates are opened
and the light turns green. Release all lines and exit slowly.
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