Sunday was quite an adventure. We planned to stop at Aberdeen Marina, since it would be dark early and we don't exactly speed along. The cruise guide showed 6-8' channels into the marina, but cruisers were reporting 4.5'. With a draft of exactly 6', we opted for an anchorage across the waterway which the cruise guide reported as having 10-12' draft in the entrance. Aberdeen Lock was temporarily closed for minor electrical repairs, so we had very little choice. Unfortunately, shoals, wind and current conspired to lodge us firmly in the mud, with less than 6' underneath our NEWLY PAINTED BOTTOM!! The lockmaster at Aberdeen saw our predicament and called the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to help us. Two kind gentlemen arrived within the hour, and after much spinning and pulling, we floated again. Thankfully, by then the lock was operable and we managed to find a wonderful anchorage with 20' of water and a full moon and get the hook down just before dark.
Now, about those pina coladas and sunsets........
KEEP ON COMING SOUTH, great pics and work, I have a wine glass in hand for you. Get ready for warmer breezes and palm trees.....take care and enjoy that big moon and sun rise and sun set. We are still boatless,very SAD POJ
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Thanks for the updates gang. Blue Springs misses you...
ReplyDeletePOJ, keep the wine glass ready -- I'm coming!! Sorry about your boat, but you know you're always welcome on Dippity (even though you have a much better cockpit for happy hour). Hug all your babies for me!
ReplyDeleteMike, we miss you guys too, but feel confident that you're upholding the reputation that's taken such hard work to build for D Dock.
Sounds like another adventure is well underway. Congrats on getting out on the water again. We're envious. Hoping we'll meet up with you somewhere south this winter. Fair winds.
ReplyDeleteHey you guys, tomorrow I head to St Louis to help a friend bring his boat down to where you guys are/were?
ReplyDeleteHope all is well and dry!