Day 5 ItsAboutTime King Fisher Bay Marina (Demopolis, AL) to Bobby’s Fish Camp, 83 NM transverse 1 Dam 7.5 Hrs.

Leaving at daybreak after calling the Demopolis Lock master who assured us of first opening at 7:15 we waited on another Looper “Saphire C” to join us and very quickly on our way with the only lock of the day behind us we pushed a bit fast for about 2-3 hours at 20 kts to give us a daylight advantage and Arriving at Bobby’s Fish Camp. Saphire C was already tied to the dock that only holds 2 boats. The dock was very tight and Mike was the Captain today. Very strong currents and wind where challenging to dock safely turning a complete 180 in the river we approached up stream. Great Job Mike for getting us against the dock safe.

“Saphire C” in the Coffeeville Lock ahead of ItsAboutTime Saturday Jan 14, Our Last Lock on this leg of the trip until we get back into the River systems of NEW YORK.

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