We escaped Ottawa today with a bit of effort, and got underway down the Illinois River. Tonight we’re anchored here, and tomorrow we’re planning to get to Peoria.
The ice cleared off the river a few days ago, but we still had concerns about the ice in Heritage Harbor, so Dean got 240 pounds of salt and seeded a path earlier this week.
I don’t think we would have gotten out without that. The ice was soft enough that we were able to bust out.
Today was pleasant, sunny and around freezing. Nicer weather is here for a day or two, then rain forecast for Tuesday. Making tracks.
My hope is to make it to Green Turtle Bay, where I’ll hop off in time to get back to Toronto before heading for England on March 14. It’s looking doable. Dean will do a crew change and continue from there.
More later.
Boating Adventures 