As previously posted, we had a 129 mile day today. What was not planned was fog that delayed us about an hour and a half from departing. Drift (debris) was typical for the high water levels and there was a fair amount of commercial river traffic catching up for the 4th of July holiday. The good news was that we have ascertained the "push" we are getting from the high water levels is helping a lot with fuel economy, so we did not pack extra gasoline in 5 gallon cans on the deck, though dodging drift has added undetermined amount of miles to a typical trip down the river. We arrived at Rocky Point Marina 10 hours after departing from Louisville, less than the anticipated time, but partially due to 300 extra rpm (2300 vs 2000) in our speed.
Foggy morning delayed an early start
Bridge construction in Louisville, boaters view
Louisville's historic water tower, built in 1860 in Greek Revival style.
Locking through McAlpine dam in Louisville
Caesar's casino near Louisville
River pics
This area, known as the"Big Bend" is 2/3rd mile by land, 8 miles by river
At Rocky Point
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