Trailer Sailor Discussion Forum
 |
 |
|
It is done a lot. It does take some time
Posted By: Rob Myran, Precision 21, GlenL Minuet; Western WI Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: Conoeing the Mighty Miss (Bob Slatter P18 John Boy Woodstock, IL)
Date: 3/14/10 4:52p.m.
|
particularly if one stops to sight see, visit the riverfront towns, and paddle some of the back water areas, where the wild life really lives. You can camp on the islands in most places and stay up to two weeks at one camp. No permits no reservations, no facilities. Flyway rules are similar to Boundrywaters canoe area: take everything out with you. The most picturesque part from the source to above St. Louis. Dangers: Poison ivy. Lots of it on some islands. Barge tows: Stay out of their way. Wing dams: May be just inches below the surface, but more of a threat to motorboats. Going through the locks: Reggie said some of them can drop 30 to 40 feet. He said it was like sitting in a toilet tank. |
Of course, one can also portage around locks with a canoe or kayak
Midwest start sailing pool -- Bob Slatter P18 John Boy Woodstock, IL -- 3/14/10 11:15a.m.
LOL! I am going to keep a sharp eye for ice free water. -- Rob Myran, Precision 21, GlenL Minuet; Western WI -- 3/14/10 12:27p.m.
There is a worry about flooding, too... -- Rob Myran, Precision 21, GlenL Minuet; Western WI -- 3/15/10 2:05p.m.
-- Al Santini Off The Wind a P-21 -- 3/14/10 2:37p.m.