We are cruising upriver and into a manmade canal that connects with Lake Okeechobee. It will take three days to reach the Atlantic coast. Today we were lifted a whole 8 feet using two locks. The first lock took us up 1 ft., the second lock, 7 ft. These locks were built pretty much like the ones on the Tenn-Tom except smaller. There were no bollards to lasso, just a rope hanging down from the rail at the top of the lock. The Lockmaster came out and talked to us while we were being lifted 12 inches into the next pool. We both held on to a line, one at the bow and the other at the stern, and took up the slack as we creped skyward. Always a new challenge.
The canal went through rural areas with mixed mansions and trailers along the shore. There were huge cattle ranches that could be seen from the fly bridge looking over the lower banks to the south. Viridian pulled into River Forest Marina (really a boat yard), tied up to a concrete wall and began settling in for the night. We grilled some burgers and watched a few episodes of Gotham before turning in. Tomorrow we will be crossing Lake Okeechobee. Here are a few views from our passage.
That's the news and here's the views:
We are here
Today's Passage
Bird's Eye
Long runs in the "ditch"
River Forest Boatyard - Super clean and well managed
Tied to the concrete wall for the night
We rally enjoyed the views on this passage
Beautiful estates on the southern bank
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