Wednesday November 4, 2009

Almost all of the nine boats were ready to go at 5:30AM, slipping into the Coffeeville Lock, our last lock on this trip. They all made it, even the smaller ones.

This will be a longer run today to our marina destination half way down the wast side Mobile Bay. We'll still be picking up an advantage initially going down stream until we hit the tide in and around Mobile. Need to keep moving as its about 126 miles.

Wow. Mobile, AL. is a beehive of commercial activity. Industrial, ship repair, ship building, Naval training, and lots of Bamas and Bamettes (Bamas are those who sing, hum, or whistle Sweet Home Alabama constantly). Fantastic looking new Navy warship, looks like bullets would just bounce off. This will be one fast ship.

We're here at Dog River Shipyard / Marina at 5:00PM, as it was fast getting dark . Took on 300 gallons of diesel and arranged for oil, and filter changes tomorrow. Will also be forced to do laundry or someone will have to ride in the dingy.