P A S S A G E S: Cincinnati to Agusta

Readying the boat today for passengers, our good friends John and Vicki Moseley. We will be traveling to Augusta, KY, having dinner at the The Beehive Tavern, spending the night on the dock and then on Saturday, back down river to anchor out below Meldahl dam, back to ORLC Saturday night.

Beehive Tavern

The Beehive Tavern (http://www.beehivetavernrestaurant.com/) was built in 1796. In the late 1863 Morgan's raiders attacked Augusta Kentucky after 6,000 troops had been sent to aide the Union leaving only 100 home guards in place. As part of Morgan's famous Raid, Confederate Col. Basil Duke led 350 mounted infantry into Augusta where they encountered heavy resistance from the home guards who had taken up defensive positions within the city. The Confederates opened up on Augusta with cannon, reportedly hitting what is now the tavern, however the home guard stood firm repulsing the Confederate Raiders from the city.

On Friday morning, after loading John and Vicki's kayak and other assorted gear, we departed ORLC. Little did we know that Degaje would live up to her name, again!
It was a beautiful day after a hot and wet summer, as we headed up the Ohio. John took the helm as Captain Ed took to other duties.

John at the helm

After passing by various towns and waypoints we requested a north bound lock through at Meldahl dam, but found that the small chamber (usualy reserved for recreational/pleasure boaters) was closed and both lock chambers may be closed for a day or two.

We decided to stay in our pool, and not lock through. The water was pleasant just below the dam so we decided to swim and kayak here, and later go back down river to New Richmond for dinner. We chose Front Street Cafe, a garden restuarant with country/bluegrass music and great food (http://www.frontstcafe.com/)

Vicki reading on the bow while heading up-river

Barb and Vicki enjoying "adult" beverages

Vicki

John

Barb

Afer dinner and drinks at the Front Street Cafe we motored by night to an anchorage about 45 minutes down river. Dessert of sorbet, fruit and a bottle of wine followed, with the promise of more kayaking and swimming the next day.