Galveston to Mobile May 28, 2009 - June 18, 2009 |
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And so the story continues. Kem and I are now underway to continue our lifetime of adventures. Most recent event on top. |
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| 6-13-09 Eastern Shore Marine SPOT | Just across from Fairhope Yacht Club. Not walking distance to club. Have courtesy car. FYC has new clubhouse, fine restaurant, and 30 amp power on dock. I flew to DC to conduct training. Eastern Shore Marine (Marinas.com) |
"FAIR HOPE OF SUCCESS" "MOBILE TO HAVANA" |
| 6-12-09 Maritime and Seafood Museum Marina SPOT | The transient slip we were assigned had no finger pier. Got reassigned to one with a side pier. Easier to dock in high wind. |
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| 6-6-09 New Orleans SPOT | Harvey lock into the mighty Mississippi - wow what a ride. Industrial lock to Lake Pontchartrain to Orleans Marina. Orleans Marina now has water and power. Stayed several days. Cab to town for drinking trips and rented car for shopping and touring. Cabbies do not know where the marina is - have to stand by on cell to guide them in. |
"LOCK TERROR" View and comment on the post. Excerpt: " When we first got the boat, I must admit, I was consumed by “docking terror” – think of backing into a parking place with your brand new car, except your car is 50 foot long, has no... " |
| 6-5-09 Houma SPOT | Great dock and park between the twin bridges up the bayou. We took the space next to the waterway and what a treat that was. Also Milano's Italian Restaurant was excellent. |
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| 6-4-09 Morgan City SPOT | Access to the lock around 10K point was closed until 5 pm. Tied up at city dock north and east of the RR lift bridge. Watch the current when you leave. |
"A WEEK OF CRUISING" View and comment on the post. Excerpt: " I can’t believe all that’s happened to us in just one week out on our great loop adventure. Here’s a quick overview – In Galveston, we were interviewed and photographed..." |
| 6-2-09 Avery Island SPOT | A true highlight of the trip. Going back up the bayou, anchoring in the turning basin, going ashore to see how they make Tabassco Sauce. |
HOTEST ISLAND IN HEMISPHERE" View and comment on the post. Excerpt: " We have just had the best “lay” day ever! In boater terms, a lay day is one that is spent at anchor, at dock or just plain not moving forward on the boat. This situation can occur for a v... " |
| 6-1-09 Shell Morgan Landing in Intercoastal City SPOT | A stop over. They have 30 amp power on eastern side but sailboat took both spots. We tied forward of the fuel dock. Mr. Morgan helped tie us up. Shell Morgan Landing (Marinas.com) |
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| 5-30-09 L'Auberge du lac casino in Lake Charles SPOT | Lazy river with Pina Coladas. Great place to luxuriate after two days of travel. |
"ALMOST OUT OF TEXAS" View and comment on the post. Excerpt: " We left at first light today – the dock was extremely busy as there was a fishing tournament going on in Galveston all weekend – and the stakes were high. It seemed like hundreds of fishi... " |
| 5-29-09 Sabine Pass SPOT | They are bringing the docks back to life - way to go. Have water and power. |
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| 5-28-09 Galveston Yacht Basin SPOT | First night at the fuel dock. No power or water - ran gen set. |
"AND... THEY'RE OFF!" View and comment on the post. Excerpt: " I know it’s hard to imagine, but after 12 years of planning and 8 months of disappointment and nail-biting, we have finally cast off the lines and are on our way on the great blue highway. It&r... " |
| May 2009 Lakewood Yacht Club SPOT | The voyage begins at the Lakewood Yacht Club (Website) | |