Paint Ball River anchorage, AL Mile 343.0

Tuesday:  We were up at 05:00 and on our way by 06:00.  It was a beautiful morning and we enjoyed watching the sun come up while waiting on the Wilson Lock.  We went up 93' in the Wilson Lock and all went smooth.  About 14 miles later we went up 49' in the Joe Wheeler Lock.  The current got pretty strong at the top of the lock and I had a little trouble getting my “Bollard Loop” off  but otherwise all went good.  It was a long, hot, and humid day.  We traveled 83 miles in a little over 10 hours and we both were glad to see our anchorage.  This was a narrow anchorage and after a few tries we anchored in 13 feet of water and put 35 feet of anchor rode out.  This is a very nice anchorage with OK swing room but I would not use this anchorage if your boat is larger than 50'.  We used the generator tonight for the first time since it was fixed; runs real good!  A long day and early to bed so we can do it all over again.

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CO's comments:  Yesterday at Florence I was watching the Bass boaters loading their boats on trailers.  One came in so fast he hit the back of his car.  I could hear the crash from across the way.  I suspect since he broke his winch he had to tie the boat on with rope.

8-27-2013: Spooky morning

8-27-2013: Sun rise at Wilson Lock

8-27-2013: Joe Wheeler Lock; we went up 49'

8-27-2013: What in the world could they be doing way up there?

8-27-2013: View from our aft looking back at the Tennessee River, Mile 343.0

8-27-2013: View from our bow at Paint Rock River anchorage, mile 343.0