Hey Babe What’s That Sound?
On the boat, we are always listening. First of all there are so many systems jammed into a small space, … Continue reading Hey Babe What’s That Sound?
Category: Locations
Not Quite As Rustic
We spent a tranquil night tied up at Kaskaskia lock and dam last night. Thanks to the Corp of Engineers … Continue reading Not Quite As Rustic
Let’s Talk About Water
In particular, let’s talk about the water of the Upper Mississippi. We cruised a small section from Alton to Cairo … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Water
Inland River Marina Design
Like tide water marinas, the inland facilities must cope with varying water levels. From inches on a daily basis to … Continue reading Inland River Marina Design
Huck Finn Here We Come
The Mississippi caught my imagination in elementary school when my parents read us “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn“ and “The … Continue reading Huck Finn Here We Come
Working On The River
The tows fascinate us. Their constant parade gives a sense of the importance of the inland rivers to the US … Continue reading Working On The River
Hello Again!
We were headed to Grafton on our last day on the Illinois river. We monitor channel 16 on the VHF … Continue reading Hello Again!
Beardstown, Illinois
We checked out an anchorage or two on our way down from Peoria but opted to end our day at … Continue reading Beardstown, Illinois
Capt. Dan Thomas, Capt. Dan Thomas, This is Moon Dance
We approached our downbound leg from Peoria with trepidation. One hundred and sixty-eight miles of river with few marinas to … Continue reading Capt. Dan Thomas, Capt. Dan Thomas, This is Moon Dance
Scenes Along The Illinois River
We set out from the Illinois Yacht and Canoe Club around 9 after a pump out and topping up our … Continue reading Scenes Along The Illinois River
Moon Dance IV 