Departed Bobby's Fish Camp, traveled 2 miles to Coffeeville Lock mile marker 116, in and out of the lock by 7:15. This is the last lock on the Tenn-Tom River system.
We went in every direction today - north south east and west at least 3 times!! On one turn we traveled 4 miles around to go 1 mile south. As Kelly's Grandmother Lawrence used to say "kiss me ass" turns. The chart shows the river like a brown snake curled near the bottom of the page.
We cannot get to Mobile Bay today, so another night to anchor out. We followed Sea Cow all day and they have a recommendation for an anchorage. We go up a narrow side river that opens to a small lake-like area where 3 rivers meet.
The next morning had smoke-like mist on the water. "Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning" only brought clouds all day.
By mid afternoon we hit the industrial shipyards of Mobile, Alabama. Commercial ships being repaired and Navy ships being built--all good for the economy.
And then we get to Mobile Bay. We have been in a small river and small lakes behind the dams for weeks, so the bay is huge. We made our way to the marina at Fairhope Alabama to relax.
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