We fueled up this morning at Harborside. We met the ship store dog, Charlie, and found a handy Quinby's Guide for the river system. We headed down river at 09:15. We entered Dresden Island Lock at mile marker 271.5 at 09:35. This lock had a 22 foot drop. We exited the lock at 09:55.
We arrived at our 2nd lock today at 11:50 but had to wait for our turn for about 40 minutes. We exited the Marseilles Lock in Marseilles, IL at 12:55. It had a 24ft drop. The next lock was Starved Rock Lock in Ottawa, IL (MM 231). It had about an 18ft drop. We arrived there at 13:55 and exited at 14:25.
We arrived at our overnight Marina at 17:45 after traveling 105 miles today. We stayed at Illinois Valley Yacht Club. Nice place! Had great facilities and we met some awesome folks.
We went inside to check in and inquired about transportation to the nearest grocery. The bar tender spoke up and offered his personal car for our use to make the 10 mile trip. Wow, that was so nice of him! Another lady sitting nearby overheard the conversation and questioned his judgement on loaning us his car. He said, "Think about it! I will have their boat!" We made the trip to WalMart safely and returned his keys. We grilled steaks and watched football.
Sunrise at Harborside Marina.
Dresden Island Lock - Mile Marker 271
Jim & Bart on lock duty.
Leaving Dresden Lock.
Arriving Marseilles Lock.
Panoramic view of a huge blue configuration of barges exiting lock north bound prior to our entry.
Inside Marseilles Lock, Jim wearing his fanny-pack type life jacket.
These guys enjoyed having their picture made!
Gates are opening.
Leaving Marseilles Lock.
Joann's turn for some lessons, sporting her suspender-type life jacket.
Leaving Starved Rock Lock.
Sunset over the harbor.
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