November 26, 2016 – Saturday
Today we continued down the River Section of the Tenn-Tom.
Views from the river.
Next up, Pirate’s Marina Cove, Pickensville, AL. Rick and I use an Internet site called “Active Captain” for advice on marinas and anchorages. Thus far, the lowest rated marina has been Pirate’s Marina Cove and it was not highly rated by our fellow Loopers. In spite of these “not so glowing” recommendations, and since Rick needed access to the Internet, we decided to check it out. It is a very old marina, needs a complete make-over, and is a bit creepy. Of course, the fog added to the ambiance.
November 27, 2016 – Sunday
Another good bird watching day.
We ended the day anchored at Sumter Landing Recreation Area
November 28, 2016 – Monday
We weighed anchor at sunrise and proceeded to Helfin Lock and Dam,” our last lock on the Tenn-Tom. (Note: “to weigh anchor” is the opposite of “to drop anchor,” as it means to raise the anchor)
Today has been unique in several ways. We were not just rolling down the river, we were Rock’n and a Roll’n. The wind was 20-25 knots with gust up to 40, creating wave action of 12 to 18 inches, a shower of leaves and, from time to time, a rolling boat.
We saw several herons, an eagle catching a fish, and several other birds, however, I managed to get only one bird picture for the day.
Below are samples of the houses and play areas on this section of the river.
We cruised by the White Cliffs of Epes, these cliffs are part of the Selma Chalk formations which were deposited at about the same time as England’s famous White Cliffs of Dover.
Our only tow of the day was Big Eddie.
Today we finished the 149 mile River Section of the Tenn-Tom and entered the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. This waterway will take us to Mobile Bay, AL.