Great Loop Demopolis on the Black Warrior River to the Mobile Bay

Our adventure continues on the America's Great Loop. We join the Black Warrior River from the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway TTW. Three Kadey-Krogens cruised by the White Cliffs of Epes then into Kingfisher Bay Marina.
So many Loopers at the marina. I made Browned Butter Hazelnut (gluten free)Chocolate Brownies to share at "Docktails".
I headed out for a run into downtown Demopolis. The town was being decorated for the Christmas on the River Festival.
The next morning we needed to be at the Lock at 0600 for a passage. The Lock was closing due to maintenance. It was now or wait another day. We spend the next several days cruising the river and anchoring every night.
We made it to the Mobile Bay. Oh so, bittersweet to say goodbye to Olympia and Wicked Good. Safe Travels Krogens. We will meet up next year.
Travel Day 121 Kingfisher Bay Marina Demopolis, AL
Travel Day 122 Pickens Landing Anchorage AL
Travel Day 123 Sand Bar Anchorage 105 MM AL
Travel Day 124 TenSaw Anchorage AL
Travel Day 125 12 Mile Anchorage AL
River Stops
Travel Day 106- Hoppies Marina Imperial, MO
Travel Day 107 KasKaskia Lock Modoc, IL
Travel Day 108 Price Landing Anchorage Tywappity Township, MO
Travel Day 109 Olmsted Anchorage La Center, KY
Travel Day 110 Paducah City Marina Paducah KY
Travel Day 111 Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina Grand Rivers, KY
Travel Day 112 Paris Landing
Travel Day 113 Richland Creek
Travel Day 114 Denison Island
Travel Day 115 Savannah
Travel Day 116 Aqua Yacht Safe Harbor, Iuka MS
Travel Day 117 Beaver Lake Anchorage
Travel Day 118 Canal Anchorage
Travel Day 119 Columbus Marina, MS
Travel Day 120 Gainesville South Anchorage
Travel Day 121 Kingfisher Marina Demopolis, AL
The Great Loop is a 6,000-mile adventure that takes boaters around the eastern part of the U.S. & Canada. Loopers cruise aboard their own boats, often taking about a year, to complete the route. Learn about the Great Loop at www.greatloop.org
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[@MVCompassRose]

Just found your channel and wanted to say that my wife and I are also going to attempt the Great Loop and are currently in the planning and preparing stage now. We are going to share our adventure of KZbin as well! Thanks for sharing! Liked and subscribed!!

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

The Great Loop is a wonderful journey. Each chapter or leg is truly unique and amazing. By documenting through KZbin is a great way for others to share your journey. I always watch those on KZbin in front of us to learn more. Enjoy your trip. Hope to see you on the river in the Fall. Thanks for watching.

[@stanwalls6434]

Thank You I really enjoy watching you guys motor the rivers and all the chores on the boat, and yes I enjoy being in the south too❤️⚓️❤️⚓️

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

@@stanwalls6434 thanks for watching. It has been such a great experience to see some of the US by boat. Very excited to be back in the South.

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Thanks again for the short you made (for me!) of the cliffs. Came back from Texas on Monday. Wife was driving when we crossed into Alabama. Made her pull off and go through Epes. Crossed on that bridge just past the railroad bridge. Apparently, no one is on that road so we just stopped on the bridge for a couple of minutes to look. There's a sketchy road (goat path) on the west side that goes down under the bridge, but we didn't try to make it down

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

@@johnmarschalk1977 the cliffs are stunning. Glad we got to see them. Cool you stopped on the bridge. So many hidden gems our country has to offer.

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Looking at the barges and thinking how does that make you think of Tabasco? Then saw the red and green. Big Tabasco fan but you need to try Louisiana Gold. Came in one of those Christmas meat and cheese gifts about 25 yrs ago. Rouse's in Louisiana is where I found it, so always buy a couple of bottles if I'm near one. Daughter in Cleburne south of Ft Worth. Went there for Thanksgiving. Made it back to Dinosaur Valley St park and water was down so could see some of the tracks. Don't know if you've said what part of Texas you call home.

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

@@johnmarschalk1977 we went past the river up Avery Island and the birthplace of Tabasco yesterday. I’ll need to try the Gold Sauce. We are from central Texas. The boat will stay in Houston and we will visit our kids often while we are there. I have never made it to the dinosaur footprints. Would love to see them.

[@vresor]

What is the black thing in what looks like a rod holder on the starboard side boat deck rail? Is that a Thermacell with an extension that lets it sit in a rod holder?

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

They are solar lanterns. The lights provide extra lighting on deck at night and in the anchorage.

[@bpj443]

Is the Olympia that’s traveling with you the Krogen 55 Expedition that was on the market 12-18 months ago?

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

Correct. I know the purchased in Florida though it had a green stripe not the current blue. Such a beautiful boat. It is the big brother to our Whaleback. My husband’s dream boat.

[@bpj443]

@@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming Yeah, the old listing pictures are still viewable, and that's why I wasn't 100% sure... They had changed the boot stripe color. Thanks for answering. I agree it's an absolute dream boat. I'm glad to know now that it's suitable to the loop. I always thought the lack of side decks on the lower level might prove a hindrance, but it and your whaleback only have the upper side decks, and that's clearly not a problem! 😊 Do you know if they have a blog or youtube channel where I can live vicariously? 😂