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A WEBSITE FOR THE BOATING COMMUNITY OF THE
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A WEBSITE FOR THE BOATING COMMUNITY OF THE
MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS AND
MISSOURI RIVERS
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The Weekend Report
Fri, Sat, Sun..... 28, 29, 30 Sept 2007
One Million Visitors Strong !
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River Pictures Of The Weekend
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Updated Sun at 9:30 AM
THERE'S NO PARTY LIKE AN "F" DOCK PARTY ! Grafton Harbor
RiverBill says....If you want to party like a rock star all night long..... ask for a transient slip on "F" Dock next time you travel to Grafton Harbor. These boaters really know how to have fun ! |
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Updated Sat at 5:30 AM
It's her husband, Mike, and their dog running along the beach at sunset !
RiverBill says...Great picture Sherri ! Thanks for sharing it with us. |
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Greg wrote:
38' Cigarette turns on a dime. Missouri
Water Patrol Report # N07070197
dated 9/22/07
RiverBill says...Thanks for the pictures Greg !
The Missouri Water Patrol Report states that the boat was traveling upstream on plane. It made a sharp left turn and flipped over ejecting all of the occupants from of the boat. Passing boaters pulled all subjects out of the water. Estimated damage ...$10,000
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Updated Sat at 10:00 PM
RiverBill says....Looks like you get the "RiverBill's Catch Of the Day Award" ......When's the fish fry ? ~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~ |
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The " Girls of Alton Lake" ---- We have some of the best women in the world boating on Alton Lake and ... MaryBeth.... is definitely one of them. Here she is cruising along on the river, looking beautiful, her gorgeous red hair all up in a bun, sporting them Jamaican braids.....And soaking up that Summer sun. Happy Birthday Mary !
Actually this picture is one day early....because it's Mary's Birthday, I moved it up one day......Happy Birthday Mary. ~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~ |
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Kurt wrote:
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State Lines At The Confluence And At Iowa & Enterprise Islands ------
We showed a map in the weekend edition of the state boundary lines at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. According to MapQuest, they run through the first chute where the Illinois River flows into the Mississippi River. That means the "Third Chute" or "Mason Chute" is located in Missouri ! See map above.
More FYI.... I got a lot of e-mails about the weekend map so I thought I would expanded it to show Iowa Island and Enterprise Island too. The state line runs on the eastern side of these islands putting them in Calhoun County and the great state of the state of Illinois !
Source: www.mapquest.com |
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Capt'n Robert Cope wrote us the following e-mail;
Chili Cook-off is next weekend on 521. Had a pretty good turnout last year. Jim's got judges and prizes lined up, but he hasn't yet told me who/what. Most likely judging will be around 3pm and ther'll be lots of ppl camping out
Robert Cope |
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Updated Sat at 5:00 AM
US Military Support Group Presents The Sound Of freedom Jet Boat & Jet Dragster Campaign
click on the "click here" and watch the video
Jet Boat: F-4 Phantom II 25,000 HP
The Phantom II, a 55 foot jet powered
catamaran, is being built for USMSG by Thriller Powerboats of Florida. |
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Received the following e-mail from the River Industry Bulletin Board website:
Click here to read the ITCS Memo #2601 to read the ITCS Memo #2601 to read the ITCS Memo #2601 to read the ITCS Memo #2601 Check the ITCS website for most current memos |
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Updated Friday @ 7:00 PM |
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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE SERVICE |
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Received the following e-mail from the River Industry Bulletin Board website:
Click here to read the ITCS Memo #2602 Check the ITCS website for most current memos |
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The Muddy Rudder Regatta........ Saturday & Sunday Sept 29 & 30, 2007
Four Races on Saturday and Two Races on Sunday.
Come Challenge the Mighty Miss' With Us !! We Promise Good Sportsmanship and A Great Time
Click here to go to the Valley Association website for more information |
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Updated Sun at 8:50 AM |
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Name:
Gary (glmeinershagen@sbcglobal.net)
Click here to go to RiverBill's Message Board |
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The 58th Annual Missouri Governor's Cup Regatta........ Saturday & Sunday Oct 6 & 7, 2007
Regatta is open to all classes of mono hulls and catamarans. One Design Classes that have participated in the past include: Lightening, Comet, Mutineer, Laser and Hobie. Cabin boats will be scored using USSA approved handicapping system.
Click here to go to the Valley Association website for more information |
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St. Patrick's Church - Fall Festival.....Grafton, IL Saturday Oct 6, 2007 11 AM - 11 PM
.....Boaters Welcome !
Pancake Breakfast, Live Music, Washer Tournament, Grand Raffle, Poker Stands, Kids Games, Bingo, I Dood It, Beer Stand & more....
Click here to go to flyer in RiverBill's Upcoming Events...Scroll down to Oct 6
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It's still broken ! Below is a picture from the RiverCam on Saturday night, Sept 8. It's a northbound vessel leaving the lock and heading up-river.
Web Camera Images at ERDC/CRREL Real-time Images from Lock and Dam 25, Mississippi River near Winfield, Missouri
Click here to go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center website
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Thursday..... 27 Sept 2007
One Million Visitors Strong !
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River Pictures Of The Day
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Bill:
RiverBill says...Thanks for the pictures and e-mail Larry ! Lets do the the RiverBill's Eagle Watch !
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What A Sunset ! Bill, A few of us "River Rats" decided to camp out on Bolter Island last weekend (09/16/06) and this was our sunset--- you don't get to see one like this very often!! WONDERFUL!!
Terrie & Brian Bert "The Gulliewash"
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New Hours for Restaurant
Open Monday .................5 PM until 10 PM Tue & Wed..........................Closed. Open Thurs thru Sat............5 PM until 10 PM Open Sun...........................Noon until 10 PM
Bar will remain open until midnight
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Redneck Fishing Tournament....... Palisades Yacht Club wants you to partner with them and have a blast while helping to diminish the Asian Carp (Silver Carp ) population in our local rivers.
Entry fee will be $20 per boat. The scoring will be calculated on a "FISH COUNT" total. Winner Takes All. Palisades Yacht Club is also offering a $50 gift certificate out to the person that brings in the "Biggest Asian Carp."
Click here for more info on Palisades Redneck Fishing Tournament (pdf file)
~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~ The boaters in Bath, IL had a Redneck Fishing Tournament last year ...... 70 boats brought in 1800 Asian Carp. Click here to go to You Tube and watch the news report and video...It's good!
Question of the day Why do Asia Carp jump ? Click here for answer |
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The Rotten Apple, Grafton, IL .... Gabie
McGarrah, the flamenco guitarist, will be playing at
the Rotten
Apple the following dates and times : Sept
30 from 2-6pm October 5,6,12,13,19,26 from 6-10pm
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Arrrgh Matey ...Read On !
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Minutes From The Log Book of The PYC
They drifted towards the sailboat docks in groups small and large,
Sails were uncovered, and sheeted around winches. Water balloons were filled, and stowed by lovely wenches. Commodore Berry gave instructions and some questionable illusions That stirred up enthusiasm, and a big dose of confusion, Some dozen pirate ships disembarked from PYC, And set sail for plunder upon the great Mississippi. Hardly known for warfare, and usually serene, The churning waters supported a more sinister scene! Powder monkeys brought ammo by trash bag and by pail, And soon the watery missiles began to assail. Boarding parties that day did align the rails. As skippers maneuvered to pluck nautical tails. With boat hooks jousting, Gretchen and Lin bravely fought, But buckets of cold water was all that was bought.
Ship after gyrating ship joined in the merry mêlée, But in truth, some captains did scurry away. The mayor called out Horning’s Boy Scout militia, To restore order and subdue the piratical inertia. But a nimble and quick Captain Black Beard Jerry, Disabled the frigate Seagull and all she did carry!
The corsair Gander made off with two innocent lasses, And plied them with rum and pleasurable mock lashes.
The governor’s Water Patrol monitored from a safe distance, But was out gunned, and retreated for more formidable assistance. With fair winds holding, the plundering continued on, Around the Elsa Bar, and a little beyond. The battles raged until the balloons were all shot. Zigging and zagging, they were a fearful lot. Making for a safe harbour, they docked for a rest, And to display ribbons captured during the challenging test. Though most shared a bounty of fish, rum, and meat, Bonuses went to those who stood out from the fleet.
For their devotion to security and associated pirate threads, Bloody Bruce and Donna were presented wine in hogs heads
For their deft seamanship, and gallant tail catchen’ Cheers went out to Calico Matt and first mate Gretchen.
And for their beautiful boat (and some culinary halos), Debbie and Tyler won for their…um… ground potatoes
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RiverBill says...Ahoy Tyler...Thanks Matey furrr sending da report....Just glad all da bilge rats scurried back in the habour safely ta drop anchor after such ahh battle.
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.....Located At The Yacht Club Of St. Louis... 636.250.3844 Click Here |
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The reservation form for the Fall Color Cruise on the Spirit of LaSalle is now available on the Con Trios Yacht Club website. This year we will depart from Yacht Club of St. Louis about 3 PM and return about 6 PM on Saturday, October 20th. Yacht Club of St. Louis will have live entertainment for a post cruise party when we return. Capacity is limited so get your reservations in as soon as possible to guarantee your boarding passes for this fun trip.
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Open to ages 18 and over who have completed the "Basic" and "Intermediate" kayak courses. Will be taught by guides from the Alpine Shop. 8AM - 4PM..... Cost is $75 per person. Advance registration required 636-391-0922, ext. 10 or http://www.alpineshop.com |
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Name:
Carol Vankirk (crankyka@aol.com)
Click here to go to RiverBill's Message Board |
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According
to a news article in the on-line Post Dispatch......The US Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act this week which provides the go-ahead for the locks projects on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Even though President Bush has threatened to veto the bill, an override is possible and probable.
Click here to read the news article on STLtoday.com Click here to read the news story on mcnbc.com.. |
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"The day is used to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of International Maritime Organization's work." Click here for more information on World Maritime Day Click here for more information on the International Maritime Organization |
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Click here for more information and a map |
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It's still broken ! Below is a picture from the RiverCam on Saturday night, Sept 8. It's a northbound vessel leaving the lock and heading up-river.
Web Camera Images at ERDC/CRREL Real-time Images from Lock and Dam 25, Mississippi River near Winfield, Missouri
Click here to go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center website
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Wednesday..... 26 Sept 2007
One Million Visitors Strong Updated 7:15 AM |
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It's The Nina
Bill,
Here are a couple of photos of
The
Nina, as it entered Grafton Harbor this morning. The Nina is billed as the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus ship. It's heading up to Peoria, where it will be
on display
until October 14.
RiverBill says...Thanks for the pictures Jay....Just never know what you will see on the river !
Click here for info on the Nina replica that is touring the United States
According to the schedule on the website the Nina will be in Alton, IL.... Oct 17 - 28. |
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Early morning bass fishing in Burlington, Iowa on the Mississippi River
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Power & Motoryacht Magazine ....... Click here
Powerboat Magazine.........Click here
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Photo By Scott W. Bachman Wahoo Marine Sales |
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The Miss Rockaway Armada ....... What happened to the armada ? Their website hasn't been updated, they are not answering e-mails....... where are they ????
I was cruising around on the internet late last night and ran onto some old news about the Miss Rockaway Armada dated 19 and 20 September 2007.
The news articles stated that they ran aground near St. Louis, were taking on water and the trip from St. Paul to New Orleans had come to an abrupt end. The Coast guard was there to make sure everyone got off the boats.
Click here to read a news article and interview with Coast Guard Commander mark Cunningham on the 907KWMU website Click here to read a news story in the on-line StarTribune.com. Click here to read a news story and picture in the on-line "Eyeteeth: A journal of Incisive Ideas."
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Is going on this weekend at the Lake Of The Ozarks. Click here for more info. |
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Updated 7:15 AM
Click here for more info (pdf file) |
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Sat....
Oct 6.... Solar Eclipse.......... 9 PM - 1 AM
Click
here to check out all the bands playing at Capt'n
Jack's Bar and Grill. |
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Name:
Carol Vankirk (crankyka@aol.com)
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