KIMMSWICK, MO TO CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO

Friday, September 25th, 2015

Day 417

Miles Traveled: 109

Total Miles Traveled: 6697



  Again, we left at daybreak with Dave & Penny of "Penny Pinchin' " following behind.  The entire cruising day was on the Mississippi River with its powerful current.  Our speed maxed out at 14 mph where we would usually be going 9 mph.  We were able to cover a lot of ground with this extra speed.  

  Through several sections there was turbulence caused by weirdams.  These are rock sills located in the navigation channel, but, are at a level which allows normal boat traffic to pass over them.  They are designed to control the flow of water around a bend.  In these areas there can be standing waves and eddies (whirlpools). 

standing waves in area of weirdam

eddies over area of weirdam

  Most of the travel today was fairly monotonous with beautiful green foliage and blue skies.

most of our scenery for the day on the Mississippi River

  We had a change in the scenery as we passed by Cape Girardeau, MO.  Along their river front is a nice painted mural.

Cape Girardeau, MO

  Shortly after passing Cape Girardeau, MO we entered our anchorage at Little Diversion Channel.  There are not many anchorages on the Mississippi River in the section we will be traveling.  This one happens to be the best and most protected.  There were already three boats in the anchorage when we arrived and three more came in later.

  Penny & Dave of "Penny Pinchin' " and Chuck & Vicky of "Patriot" joined us on our boat for drinks and appetizers.  As usual we talked about our journey - both past and upcoming.  Dan grilled some burgers while Angie worked on the blog.  Another night of going to bed early in preparation for an early departure the next morning.