We came into Alton Marina at the end of the day Tuesday. 3.5 days to cover the 265 miles from Ottawa.
Apart from a brief stop in Peoria to let the dogs ashore we were on the boat. Anchored out on the river each night.
Today was very windy with snow and sleet this morning, so we stayed put. Tomorrow we head down the Mississippi, and expect to make it to Green Turtle Bay Marina in four days. Weather and river conditions look good.
Boating Adventures 
Where will you head this time?
I stayed in the Alton Marina after a harrowing day dodging logs at St. Louis.
Hey, this summer, I’m planning to go Chicago-Erie Canal-NYC to Annapolis. I have a C Dory 22, Susie Q. Perhaps our paths might cross.
Dave
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Sounds like a fun summer. I’ll be leaving Chicago late May bound for for east coast Canada. I’ll likely be ahead of you. Reach out if we get close 😉
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