October 6, 2009

Louisville to Leavenworth

Port Departed: Louisville
Port Arrived: Leavenworth
Miles traveled: 61 miles
Total miles traveled to date: 67

Threw the dock lines off at 8:15 am and headed for the McAlpine lock. This was the first time that I had been through a lock so anxiety ran through my veins. I called the lock operator on the cell phone and gave him advance notice that a lock rookie was headed his way. He said not to worry and call him on VHS channel 13 when I got close. The big doors opened. Water Mark edged her way into the Kentucky side chamber. The water dropped 34 feet in about 20 minutes. Wow the anticipation was greater than the event. The walls were slimy. I used a boat hook to fend off the walls. Then the down river doors swong open and we were on our way.

Made 61 miles running with the current. Tied up to a floating dock at 6:15 pm.