10/10/17 – 10/13/17: Demopolis Yacht Basin (MM 216) – Orange Beach, Al

We finally got a good weather window and left Demopolis Yacht Basin. Our next big body of water we have to cross is Mobile Bay and we certainly want good winds. Forecast called for 1.5 ft waves on Friday and 4.3 ft waves on Saturday so we put in some long days to make the Friday crossing.

Prior to getting to Mobile Bay you go through the Mobile Port. Large ocean freighters come in to this area. 

Boat Traffic at Mobile Port

We crossed and the water on Mobile Bay was smooth. As predicted some major winds are rolling in for the next few days that will impact the ICW so we are holding up at The Wharf Marina while the winds blow by.

10/10/17: Demopolis Yacht Basin (MM 216) – Bashi Creek Anchorage (MM 145) = 62 NM & 1 Lock

10/11/17: Bashi Creek Anchorage (MM 145) –  Mile Marker 78.9 anchorage alongside river = 57.4 NM & 1 Lock

10/12/17: Mile Marker 78.9 anchorage - Tensaw River anchorage (MM 12.1) =  58 NM

10/13/17: Tensaw River anchorage (MM 12.1) – Orange Beach, Al = 49 NM

The river offered up a photo opportunity of a big gator, a large snake, and lots of birds. Not to mention the amazing sunsets and sunrises.

MM 157. 5 on the Tenn-Tom

After being on the rivers for months we had somewhat forgotten about the traffic on the GICW.