We left Pensacola Naval Air Station Monday morning on our way towards Panama City. We stopped at Fort Walton Beach at the city park free dock which has water and a pump out but no electricity. We were able to walk to a restaurant and the Publix sup…
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April 12th, Home again!!!
We cleared Chicamagua and Watts Bar Locks and docked in our own slip at Terrace View Marina in Spring City, TN. At this point, we have traveled about 3,000 river miles and transited 36 locks. The last few days we were anxious to get home, s…
April 11th, Long run today, cleared Nickajack Lock and docked at Chattanooga Downtown Marina.
The fountains near the aquarium in downtown Chattanooga
April 7th & 8th Two days at Florence Harbor Marina waiting for Wilson Lock to re-open.
While at Ross Branch anchorage, we learned that the Wilson Lock was closed for repairs, so we moved to Florence, AL. We spent two days at Florence Harbor Marina waiting for the lock to re-open, because the marina is very close to the lock and we …
April 6th, We finally reach the Tennessee River!
This is Whitten Lock, the last one northbound on the Tennessee Tombigee river. One of largest of all on the various river systems in the US, it raises the boat almost 90′ to the level of Bay Springs Lake.Butch keeping the boat fended off th…
April 5, Today we cleared 4 locks. Butch is now an experienced lock linesman.
Weather was nice today and we made great time, clearing Aberdeen, Amory, Wilkins and Fulton locks. We docked at Midway Marina for the night.Butch has become a very capable captain. Larry has confidence enough to leave the bridge and relax w…
April 3 & 4 We cleared Beville & Stennis Locks and docked at Columbus Marina
More limestone cliffs on the Tennesse-Tombigbee river, south of Columbus, MS. We stayed two nights at Columbus Marina because a severe thunderstorm was predicted. The marina was kind enough to put us under cover the second night. Good…
April 2 We departed Demopolis, cleared Heflin lock, and anchored at Sumter Landing
And here’s Butch. The weather has finally cleared up and we are passing the White Cliffs of Eppe. Cocktail time at Sumter LandingFishing at Sumter Landing
