Columbus, MS

Leaving Demopolis, AL

   After our boat sitting in Demopolis for 2 months awaiting our return, we decided to take a long weekend to move it further up the Tombigbee Waterway.  We are trying to get her home by May.  So, we got up early this morning, and Mom cast off the lines and waved goodbye as her guys started their journey this morning.  With a goal of 90 statute miles and two locks, the McCurry men were able to cruise the boat 117 statute miles and 3 locks (and this with a 1-2 knot current working against them and a slightly wet, rainy day!).  Mom was very pleased to meet them in Columbus, MS after 10 long hours of cruising.  She was waiting with Krispy Kreme donuts for a reward, then treated everyone to sushi in the nice town of Columbus.  Tomorrow:  we do it all again!

Start: Tombigbee mile marker 216       End: Tombigbee mile marker 335
Miles traveled today:  116  (108nm)       Total Locks:  3
Total miles traveled:  2,935

Days cruising:    42

Cruising into John Stennis Lock

The guys arriving safely in Columbus, MS
(isn't she beautiful?!)