Yep, it's THAT time again! Time for Lady Chateau to head south. The summer season is completed, and we can now be on our way.
It's very sad to be leaving, but there's new adventures ahead! First, it's time for a little fuel ...
The 2025 Crew ...
Beautiful little Stillwater ...
And through the Bridge ...
It's an easy ride to Prescott, and through the rain and transportation bridge ...
Our first day is an easy one. Not too many miles to travel and only two Locks. Here, we're headed out into Lake Pepin ...
We found our spot at Alma, WI, after making it through Lock #4 and enjoyed a great dinner!
10/16 The day started so nice as we pass by the tall Wisconsin bluffs ...
Later, the rain started coming in and it's not much of a picture, but here's the view from the wheelhouse ...
The Locks were very timely and we made it to Lock #8 for our overnight tie. They're so hospitable and kind at the Lock, and we really appreciate the location!
10/17 Today has us sailing past one of the prettiest little towns on the River ... Lansing, Iowa ...
There's only three Locks, and we made very good time on all of them. That brought us to Dubuque and an overnight next to more trains (yahoo!) ...
10/18 We're off for another reasonable day. Although the wind be
a-blowin', the temps are good as we head into Lock #12 ...
a-blowin', the temps are good as we head into Lock #12 ...
The tender at the Sabula Bridge got us right through, and down towards Lock #13 ...
Beautiful, smooth sailing through Pool #13 ...
Through Lock #13 and just below is the city of Clinton. We were held captive at the marina in town a few years ago because of high water. The Lock was shut down because the river level was going into the electric motors. To prevent damage, the motors are removed, and then, no operation.
Here's our view from the slip ...
