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Golden Eagle Ferry
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Golden Eagle, IL
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Picture of the Day..... was taken last Sunday evening from Kinder's Restaurant.
It's the Golden Eagle Ferry loading up cars and trucks for the trip from Golden Eagle, IL to St. Charles County on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River.
Hats Off
to the captain and crew of the ferry.
They are out there every day during the heat of Summer and the cold of Winter. Rain or shine and snow too..
Open all Year Thursday thru Sunday
Thursday & Friday.... Open at 12:00 Noon
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
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Grafton Harbor
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Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!
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Grand Harbor Marina on the Tenn–Tom Waterway
Golf carts are driven on the docks here !
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Updated November 7, 2018
Mississippi River
MILE 343.2 - DRIFT INSIDE OF LOCK CHAMBER (L/D 20)
The USACE reports a significant amount of drift packed inside the auxiliary lock chamber, extending from the bullnose upriver along the river wall. The drift is densely packed in the chamber. The USACE advises that there is not enough room for an assist tug to stay with the tow while working from the half kevel of the port lead barge, as is normally done. The drift is packed to a point where the assist tug will have to back away from the port lead barge, when the tow is still around 120 feet away from the bullnose and to reposition if possible. Also, the assist tug is not able to stage on the up-stream side of the lock chamber due to the amount of drift. This will affect locking times. Maintenance crews will be dispatched to L/D 20 to start debris removal as soon as L/D 17, resumes operation. Towboat operators should be alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster. Mariners may contact the lock at (573) 288-3320 or via VHF-FM Channel 14, for assistance
MILE 332.0 - MILE 330.8 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately November 15, 2018, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.0 and 330.8, Hogback Island. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Dredged material will be placed along the left descending side of
the channel and will include both bank line and open water placement. Mariners are requested to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 200.8 - L/D LOCKAGE REQUIREMENT
The requirement for all south-bound tows to utilize a helper boat in both the main and auxiliary chambers at Melvin Price L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 200.8, has been lifted. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE St. Louis District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-79C, down-bound safety advisory
Illinois River
MILE 56.0 - BRIDGE INSPECTION
Florence Highway Drawbridge; Inspections will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, using a snooper truck which will extend 10-15 feet below low steel. An onsite workboat will monitor VHF-FM and work will be suspended to allow passing traffic, with a 1hour advance notice.
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We have 3,268 members as of 11-14-18. Click here and check it out.
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Mississippi River Near Portage Des Sioux, Missouri
Sailboat Stuck On Sandbar Tuesday Evening........
Tuesday night, a man and his dog were aboard a sailboat and found themselves stranded on a sandbar in the Mississippi River near Portage Des Sioux, Missouri.
Fire officials report that after the sailboat grounded on the sandbar, the man called a tow company for assistance. The U.S. Coast Guard was called out, but it was reportedly too shallow for them to be of assistance.
Fire crews boarded their boat and headed out to the sailboat. The man reportedly did not want to be rescued, and stated that he would wait until the tow company arrived.........
The sailboat is headed south on the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com. With Video.
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St. Charles County Missouri Scanner Traffic
ST. CHARLES BOAT & MOTOR
We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor website St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook
Duck Club Yacht Club
F & B Management Contractor Opportunity
A sole proprietor is being sought to manage the food and beverage services at the premier private member yacht club on the Mississippi River (northern St. Charles County). The club offers a thoroughly equipped kitchen, a formal dining room, bar with dining area (poolside bar in good weather) and another meeting room for special events. The club has a POS system. The schedule covers the boating season (typically spring through late fall) with primary hours in high season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) being Thursday-Sunday. Responsibilities include creation of the menu (with weekly specials), hiring and management of support staff, inventory management, etc. The ability to hold a liquor license is a must. Knowledge of the vagaries of river life is a plus. The ability to market to corporate events on non-member use days offers extra opportunities for the concessionaire. To receive a Request for Proposals, contact Jared Jones at jared@ehglueck.com
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Illinois River Near Joliet, Illinois
Lockport Lock Closed Due To Gun Range Activity........
On Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District shut down the Lockport Lock and Dam temporarily after crews became concerned about activity on the gun range nearby.
At approximately 11 am, crews at the Lockport Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois took shelter due to activity on the gun range, which caused lock operations to be put on hold.
Navigation through the lock was closed to recreational and commercial traffic for approximately two hours until crews were able to determine that the gunfire had stopped, and saf operations were able to resume........
Click here to read this news article from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Illinois History
Elsah Hosting Illinois Bicentennial Program........
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Historic Elsah Foundation will be presenting the fourth and final installment in their series of discussions of Illinois' journey toward statehood.
The talk, entitled At Last We Are A State: Illinois Territory's Quest to Enter the Union in 1818, will be held at Farley's Music Hall in Elsah, at 7:30 pm.
According to George Provenzano, Board Member for the Historic Elsah Foundation, the program will be on a istoric event that occurred in 1818, when President James Monroe signed legislation placing Chicago in Illinois as opposed to Wisconsin........
Click here to read more from altondailynews.com. With Photo and Audio.
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River History....
November 14, 2013 in River History
Officials turned ceremonial dirt on Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, kicking off the second major project in the $380 million Gateway Arch Grounds overhaul.
The plan included raising the boulevard 2 1/2 feet to keep it above most of the floods and the construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths.
Lake Of The Ozarks
Truck Slid Down Ramp Into Lake, Sank........
At around 4:30 pm Monday evening, a Ford F150 pickup truck slid down a boat ramp at the 9 Mile Marker, into the Lake of the Ozarks, where it sank.
The truck slid down a snow and ice covered boat ramp into the lake after the region received about three inches of snow. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the truck and swim to safety.
Reportedly, the truck floated out to the center of the cove where it sank. As of Tuesday, the truck was still at the bottom of the lake, and nearby homeowners were getting concerned about possible environmental damage........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
MasterCraft Introducing New Model Line........
MasterCraft Boat Holdings LLC has announced that they are going to debut the first model of a new brand called Aviara during the Miami International Boat Show In February.
The 32 foot model will be the first in a series of large day boats in the 32 to 40 foot range. It will be available for customer delivery beginning in July, 2019.
MCBH President and CEO Terry McNew says that Aviara is not an offshore fishing boat r a performance sport boat, but it will be positioned as the top brand of the large recreational boat segment........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com
Boat Sales
Same Store Sales Decrease In October........
According to the latest report from CDK Global Recreation, during the month of October, the overall marine dealer same-store sales saw a 5.1 percent decrease.
During September, overall sales increased slightly, about 0.2 percent, while in October, overall sales fell by 5.1 percent.
Serivce and parts were down by 2.0 percent and 2.2 percent respectively. Unit sales saw a decrease of 12.3 percent during the rolling 12 month period that ended in October 2018.......
Click here to read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Open all year
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm
3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli at the Alton Marina is closed for the season
The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Open all year
Open Thursday thru Sunday
Thursday & Friday.... Open at 12:00 Noon
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
Duck Club Yacht Club
The club will not be open for business this weekend as we begin SEARCH FOR NEW RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. Rest assured.. the remaining 2 events for the year WILL be held and catered. More info coming soon
Illinois River at Naples, IL
Evandy's Boatel
It is time to start thinking about your holiday parties and get togethers. Call Evandys Boatel at 217-754-3700 and let us help you make memories! Life is Good on The River!
Life is Good on The River!
Bringing Central Illinois great Live music!
Evandy's Boatel Upcoming Events.. click here
Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be opening at 6pm Thanksgiving Night, LRC!! Kitchen will be closed!! Happy Hour all night
1" smoked pork steaks w/2 sides every Saturday 2pm-gone $11.49
Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm
**FALL KITCHEN**
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, kitchen will close at 8pm.
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Closed for the season
The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interestFor more information ... click here
Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
TUE - SUN.. 11AM-12AM
MON... CLOSED
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE... click here
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Closed for the season
Longshot Saloon
My River Home Marina and Resort
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...
Closed for the season
Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed
for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis
UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Closed for the season
Click here for Yacht Club October Calendar
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for the season
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open All Year Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Opening Memorial Day 2019 Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open Evandy's_Boatel................................ Open All Year Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the season Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for the season LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed for the season Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed for the season
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Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
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Lock and Dam 15....
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Club 636-250-4333
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Let's Plan aRiver Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of theMississippi River
Restaurants & wineriesnearby
Explore the historictown of Louisiana, MO
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
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618-883-2356
Evandy's Boatel
100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
www.evandysboatel.com
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... click here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat.......5AM-2AMSun .......... 8AM- 9PM
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618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
ClosedPROPS
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Call Kirk Blomgren for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger AviationSpirit of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
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211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
OPEN DAILY
Breakfast Buffet
Sun & Sun 8-12
618.786.8888
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Marina dredged to 8ft
Docks are now set
One of the best views on the River!
Call Andy at314.566.5403
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Kitchen open til 9PM
Tue, Wed, Thurs & Sun!
Phone 314-517-6079
SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
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