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07-17-10....Looks like the Dardeene Slough Boating Restrictions have been removed from the latest CG/COE Memo 2210 !
http://www.ribb.com/navnotice/2210.html

Please Watch your Wake .......

It's The Weekend

Sat, Sun.. 17, 18 July 2010

Over 3.5 Million Boaters

Have Already Cruised Through Here

Last Updated 6:00AM Sunday

What are all the River Pirates doing on July 24 ?

They Will Be At the Blessing of the Fleet !

Time to get your boat "Pirated-Up" for the Parade !

Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Welcome New Advertiser !

JEFF HUG, Insurance Broker

The Call us today for a free quote at 636-978-1595. You can also send us your information via email. Just click on "Get Free Quote" on the right side of web page and fill in the information. The more information we have the more accurate the quote.

We will take the time to explain the coverage you need at a price you can afford. We have been offering insurance in St. Charles, St Peters, Ofallon, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville Missouri areas since 1991. Please call or email us for a free quote today!!!

We offer "Free Insurance Quotes" for Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Life insurance, Health insurance, Business Insurance, Commercial Insurance, and Workers Comp Insurance.

For more information go to http://www.jeffhuginsurance.com/

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PICTURE OF THE DAY

Sunday

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The Picture of the Day ...... was sent to us by Captain John Woods, who hails out of Lake Center Marina in the boat........"After Hours"

Water is coming down!!

At Alton marina this weekend enjoying a memorable sunset in July.

Captain John Woods

"After Hours"

Lake Center Marina

John sent us this pic from his Palm Pre....

PICTURE OF THE DAY

Saturday

ALL PIRATES OUT OF TOWN

NOW !

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The Picture of the Day ......

ALL YOU PIRATES AND BAD GUYS HAVE HAD FAIR WARNING.
IT IS TIME TO GET SERIOUS

I am sick and tired of you pirates and bad guys scaring our children.
NOW, you are sneaking off with our wives and girlfriends

WE ARE GOING TO PUT A STOP TO THIS ONCE AND FOR GOOD

We are building a cannon that will bring down a ship with one shot.
Unfortunately, it is too big to mount on a boat, and has to be shot from landside.
They did do it that way in the olden days, so theoretically we can make this work.

YOU BAD GUYS HAVE HAD FAIR WARNING, NOW GET OUT

BYE THE WAY, For all you good guys out there.
Keep an eye open up in the air until I figure out how to aim and shoot this thing

Little John

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

We Are Open !

July 16th ...Red Sky Junkies

July 18th.... Breakfast, Dinner Specials, Entertainment on Deck

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

YESTERYEAR's PIC OF THE DAY

Sunday

2006 Blessing of the Fleet

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Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day 2006 -----were from Steve Schulte and Barbara Rhoades. They are pictures of 2006 Blessing of the Fleet.

YESTERYEAR's PIC OF THE DAY

Saturday

RiverBill's 2006 Rockin River Extravaganiza

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Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day 2006 ----- were of River Bill's Rockin River Extravaganza.

A Big thanks to the bands ... Stripper Named Phoebe, Rail and Blue Stooge for playing the music. We darpated form Capt'n Jacks, 1st stop was Kinder's, the next was a quick stop at Lehmann Island, floated on down Dardenne Slough to Captain Jacks, then Iowa Beach and Grafton Harbor.

Hats off to our driver, who drank soda and water all day, Chuck Beach...and his navigator...Sue Schneider....they did an excellent job ! ( now married ! )

And thanks to the two guys who dreamed up this idea and put it together ....... Dale WIlliams, of Stripper Named Phoebe, and Justin Postle, of the band Blue Stooge and the Lookbacks.

http://www.xtremelytropical.com/

F eatured Classifieds

For Sale.. 2003 Sea Ray Sport Cruiser 290 Bowrider

Description

PRICE REDUCED TO $59,500 OBO

...WILL CONSIDER TRADE FOR 30-34FT CRUISER

Take a look at this 2003 Sea Ray 290 Bowrider. Luxurious open air cruise with room for everyone. This is a low hour (280 hours), fresh water boat, always stored in heated garage during winter months.

Features a MerCruiser 496 Mag (375 HP) with closed cooling and Bravo III Drive (dual prop). Options include swim platform extension, Corsa exhaust, cockpit wet bar, full canvas package plus full mooring cover, Smart gauges, Vacuflush head. Perfect for any water sport with cruiser amenities. Premium sound system 8 speakers w/ 12” subwoofer AM-FM MP3 Stereo/CD Player

The boat price includes a 2003 Prestige tri-axle trailer. Trailer had all new bearings put on last year..

Call (618) 830-1033 for more information or email: coroner63@hotmail.com

This is a great boat for the Lake of the Ozarks. Effortlessly and comfortably slice through the waves with a dozen of your friends. Easily cruise at 30mph and top end at 40mph. Perfect for families.

* 29'6" length
* 9'8" beam
* 7,700 pounds dry wt
* battery charger/converter
* 30-amp shore power with 50' cord
* 130 gal fuel
* 24 gal water
* 20 gal holding tank
* filler cushions to make sunpads in bow or stern
* bow and stern cockpit tables
* sport spoiler arch
* full snap-in carpets
* head and wetbar sinks
* tons of storage

Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures

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To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click here

RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here

New Classifieds, New Prices

2005 250 Outlaw 1999 SeaRay 400 Sundancer

2000 310 Rinker Fiesta Vee 50' Slip At Duck Club Marina #217 G Dock

2003 Sea Ray Sport Cruiser 290 Bowrider

River Levels / Flood Warnings .........
The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !

Winfield Grafton

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Alton Hardin

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Click here for current Doppler Radar

Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

Flood Warning

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
929 PM CDT SAT JUL 17 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI...
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CANTON LD20
QUINCY
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD24
WINFIELD LD25
GRAFTON
ALTON
CHESTER

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Yacht For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe"

$61,750... New Price

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

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What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

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River News !

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

Navigation Notices ......

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 7/17/10
Subject: Updated Waterway Action Plan for UMR, ILR, and MOR
NAVNOTICE # 2212

USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ADVISORY:
A. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE EXTREME HIGH WATER RECOVERY PHASE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES:
1. UMR: ZONE 28 (MM 109.9 - 185.4).
2. ILR: NONE.
3. MOR: NONE.
4. FOR UMR ZONE 28, A SAFETY ZONE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ST. LOUIS HARBOR (MM 179-184 UMR). SOUTHBOUND TOWS GREATER THAN 600 FEET IN LENGTH, EXCLUDING THE TOWBOAT, SHOULD LIMIT TRANSIT TO DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY, AND SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM OF 250 HORSEPOWER FOR EACH LOADED BARGE. NORTHBOUND TOWS MUST HAVE ENOUGH HORSEPOWER TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 3 MPH WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH ALL ST LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES. ASSESS BRIDGE CLEARANCE WELL IN ADVANCE, PRE-IDENTIFY LAY-UP AREAS IN EVENT OF RIVER CLOSURE. THE COTP RECOMMENDS THAT TOWING VESSELS HAVE A PILOT ON BOARD WITH EXPERIENCE IN HIGH WATER, SIMILAR SIZED TOWS, AND ALL ST. LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES.
B. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER RECOVERY PHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEX:
1. UMR: ZONES 17 - 27 (MM 185.5 - 457.1).
2. ILR: ZONES 1 - 7 (MM 0.0 - 180.9).
3. MOR: THE HERMANN REACH (MM 0-100), BRUNSWICK REACH (MM 200 - 300), KANSAS CITY REACH (MM 300 - 400), ST. JOSEPH REACH (MM 400- 500), OMAHA REACH (MM 300-630), AND SIOUX CITY REACH (MM 630 - 734.8).
C. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO ALL ZONES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SAFETY ADVISORY. ALL TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH WATER OPERATIONS AND SHOULD PROCEED AT THE SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE. ALL TOWBOATS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. MARINERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CONTACT FLEETERS AT THEIR FINAL DESTINATION TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE THAT FLEETS ARE ATTENDED BY TOWBOATS AT ALL TIMES, USE CAUTION IN PASSING AND MEETING SITUATIONS, AND FAVOR THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS AND PRE-IDENTIFY LAY UP AREAS IN THE EVENT OF A RIVER CLOSURE OR BARGE BREAK AWAY. MARINERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENSURE THAT MOORED VESSELS AND BARGES ARE ADEQUATELY SECURED WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF INCREASED VELOCITY AND HIGH WATER. DRIFT OF DEBRIS MAY BE A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION. DOWN STREAMING OPERATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS A VESSEL IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 75 FEET IN LENGTH AND HAS A MINIMUM OF 1800 HORSEPOWER. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWARE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RAILWAYS WHEN CHOOSING A LOCATION TO PUSH INTO THE BANK. WITH CURRENT RIVER STAGES, RAILWAY SYSTEMS CLOSE TO THE RIVERS EDGE MAY BECOME THREATENED BY THE HEAD OF A TOW WHEN PUSHED INTO THE BANK.

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No New News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

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Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Will Be Open For Blessing of the Fleet

July 24th.. Blessing of the Fleet

636 - 899 - 1093

Wanted: Used Docks
Palisades Yacht Club.... Conact Amy @ 314-706-2313

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

Mississippi River At Memphis, Tennessee

Three Arrested For Pointing Laser At A Tow Boat........

Matthew Mauck, David Erminger and Todd Manz were arrested Saturday after shining blinding green lasers at tow vessels, a commercial airliner, police officers as well as a police helicopter. Manz was released after falsely claiming that he was not involved in pointing the lasers. Further investigation revealed that Manz actually pointed the laser at the tow vessels Manz is now wanted for false reporting........

Click here to read this news article from commercialappeal.com.

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

Missouri River At Yankton, South Dakota

Gavins Point Dam Releases To Increase........

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they will be increasing the amount of water flowing through the Gavins Point Dam, to release flood waters stored in the Missouri River reservoirs. The Corps had been restricting discharges from the dam, because of flooding downstream. Gradually, the flow will be increased from 34,000 cubic feet per minute to 40,000 cubic feet per minute........

Click here to read this news story from nebraska.tv.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

TVA Coal Ash Spill Update

Coal Ash Spill Trial To Start in September........

The lawsuits that are seeking damages from the Tennessee Valley Authority's coal ash spill will go to trial on September 13, 2011. The court's schedule includes many pre=-trial hearings and deadlines. Court records have revealed that the lawyers have yet to agree how long Tom Gilmore, the TVA's top exec, would be required to answer questions during a deposition slated for August 31st.........

Click here to read this news article from msbusiness.com.

Updated 6:00AM Sunday

Mississippi River Journeys........

Father And Son Complete River Journey........

Recently, David Lester and his son, Bo completed a 43 day, 2,311 mile journey down the Mississippi River in a Pirogue. The trip was hatched some 12 years ago around a campfire, with David, Bo and Buddy Lester, along with Ray and Joey Bergeron. The Bergerons died in a plane accident, and buddy was killed in a car wreck. David and Bo decided to push on in tribute of the others.......

Wanted

Boat Ride For Blessing of Fleet Cameraman......

We 're looking for a boat that is going to decorate for the Blessing so we can put a camera person on it and get a "boats view" of the Blessing... Hopefully, someone leaving from Yacht Club of St. Louis or Grafton or ...?

Larry Demko
larry@365ads.net

Updated Sat at 6:30AM

Port Charles Expansion.......

For those that didn't open the link in Friday's edition to the US Army Corps of Engineers Permits Office Public Notices to P-2764 2765...Click here.

The above shows proposed Port Charles Harbor Expansion.

Click here to go to The St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Permits Office Open Public Notices

Reader Commentary

Riverside Harbor.......

Bill,

I just talked to Cathy from Riverside Harbor and she wanted me to let you know that they are open for ramping this weekend.

They have 1 ramp open, the gas dock still will not be open due to the connection still being under water.

The store is open with ice and the employees are waiting to help everyone out getting their boats into the water!

I know everyone is so anxious to be able to get out on the river. We have lost a good part of the boating season and a lot of the harbors are still under water and unable to let boaters ramp. She does ask though, that anyone that is in the back Dardiene Slough be watchful of their wakes as that area is still flooded. It’s time to start enjoying the “ole man River” and have our friends and river family back with us.

Hopefully the river is on the way back into the banks and we can start enjoying what is left of the season.

Let everyone know to come out an support their local harbors and restaurants. It’s been another tough year and we need to get back to

having fun again. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there enjoying our Paradise.

Thanks,

Riverrat Jen Knox

Highway C Report........

Thursday07-15-10

Mike D reported that there is only 4" of water on Highway C between Old Town St. Peters and the River.

News From Heartland Boating .....

The latest Heartland Boating Newsletter is out...

Click here

This Issue ......

Are You Hungry Yet ?
CONTEST, CONTESTS, CONTESTS
News For Boaters
Remember to Protect Your Skin

Help Wanted...

Certified Mercury Marine Mechanic

Looking to hire IMMEDIATELY, health and life insurance included. Salary varies depending on experience. Please email or fax resume.

Description :
Certified Marine Mechanic- Required
Maintaining and Repairing Marine Equipment (Boats, Jet Skis, etc.)
Excellent Customer Service Skills Required

Requirements:
Detail Oriented
Ability to take direction well
Self Motivated
Desire to Learn and Grow
Works well with others

My River Home Boat Harbor, Inc.
Fax: 636.899.1626
Email: service_mrh@sbcglobal.net

Mimi Hughes Update

Ohio River Swim Drawing To A Close........

It is anticipated that Mimi Hughes will complete her 981 mile swim down the Ohio River in Cairo, Illinois around 5 pm on Saturday. Hughes swam the Ohio River to raise awareness of education and economic opportunities for girls and women. Since beginning her journey on May 22, Hughes has been fighting an eye infection, sore shoulders and nausea. To top it all off, the Mississippi River is backing up into the Ohio River, possibly giving Hughes a negative current to deal with........

Click here to read this news story from al.com. With Photo.

Street beat Band........

Friday, Jul 23

Backstreet Jazz and Blues St Louis, MO

Missouri River Near Omaha, Nebraska

High Waters Affecting Marinas And Boat Ramps........

High waters have prevented boaters from getting out on the Missouri River. Boat ramps are under water, as are sandbars. Luckily, water levels have fallen enough to allow boaters to get out of their marinas. Unfortunately, there are no buoys for guidance and there is plenty of debris in the water........

Click here to read this news article from ketv.com. With Video.

Click here to go to Port Charles website

From facebook

Cedar Hill Resort

Stop by and visit us on your way to the best high water anchorage on the Alton pool. Sandy Slough is located right below the Winfield Dam (to the left of the wall at lock entrance) No current nice clear water over 2 miles long. See ya this weekend. Come try our VooDoo Juice or a Calf. Mudslide

Kinder's Restaurant

is OPEN once again!!!!!!! The river may be a little high still, but hopefully that won't stop anyone from coming in to see us! We open at 11 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Hope to see you all soon!!!

Sharky's

The water is down and now you can get to Sharkys by driving over the causway !

Sundowners Drink. Eat. Boat.

Party on the Patio w DJ Ray 8:30-12:30 $1 Bud Light Drafts, $3 Jaeger Bombs

The Longshot Saloon

Weekend Specials: Fresh Mahi Mahi w/rice, side and salad $13.95 ~ Fresh Dolphin Bites w/fries $10.95 ~ Cherry and Grape Bombs $3.00 ~ Pina Colada and Daiquiris $5.00 ~ 16 oz. Aluminum Bottles $2.50 - Water is almost gone! Trucks can probably make it through today, cars should be able to drive to their own docks by tomorrow and of course we can still shuttle to your boat too. Thank you for your continued patience.

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

Saturday....Bar Room Troubadours -
Born on the Bayou Party!

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

Hudson River At New York, New York

Bones Of A 32 Foot Vessel Found At Ground Zero........

Workers at World Trade Center unearthed a rib of a 32 foot vessel with a back hoe on Tuesday morning. As the remains are fragile, workers are excavating the vessel by hand. A 100 lb. anchor was uncovered nearby. It is not certain if the anchor belongs to the ship. Authorities believe that in the 18th century, the vessel was used as part of the fill used to extend lower Manhattan out into the Hudson River........

Click here to read this news report from connecttristates.com.

Coast Guard responds to sunken barge, crane in Mobile River....

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is responding to a barge and crane that sank in the Mobile River, Thursday.

Personnel at the Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Ala., command center received a report at approximately 6 p.m., from the motor vessel Mary Sue that a barge and crane had turned over and sank in the river near Pinto Island, Ala., half a mile south of the Interstate 10 bridge.

Coast Guard investigators are working with the Army Corps of Engineers to find the exact position of the sunken barge and crane.

A Safety Marine Information Broadcast has been issued and there are no navigation restrictions at this time.

There are no reports of injuries or pollution.

The incident is under investigation.

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The above was reprinted from the US Coast Guard website.

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

The Harbor Taxi is Running

Lake Of The Ozark

Aquapalooza Is Saturday July 17, 2010........

MarineMax and Sea Ray's annual event, AquaPalooza will be held Saturday, July 17th at Dog Days Bar and Grill from noon through 6 pm........

Click here to read this news release from lakeexpo.com.

Click here to visit the AquaPalooza website.

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.

KJ's Place

1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

July 17 .......Karoke

Click here to go to... superbrightleds.com

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html

Saverton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Alton Marina........................................ Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Chuters .............................................. Click here

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update.......

Day 222 and 223 (quick post)
07/16/2010

It's been a busy two days and it's already way past my bed time so I have to keep this short. Yesterday (Day 222) I had a short day as I paddled in to Stony Point near Monroe MI to stay with Kim Harper from the local paddling club. At dinner Kim and I met up with Ed Webber with whom I am staying tonight. By giving it to Ed to take home with him, I took advantage of the rare opportunity to pass my gear along to my next stop and enjoyed a lighter than normal boat to paddle today.

At about 10:00 this morning (Day 223) I pulled out of Lake Erie after entering it just 11 days ago on July 5th. Almost right away I was faced with the realities of paddling upstream on the Detroit river. Thank goodness I had the ligher boat because my speed was already cut almost in half from what it was on the open lake. It was still a nice paddle and I made it to Bell Isle where Ed was waiting for me at the only sand beach we could find in the Detroit area. While Ed was doing me the huge favor of picing me up, the Detroit Police department was giving him a ticket. The unsympathetic cop wouldn't skip the parking ticket and said he was already doing us a favor by not citing us for landing at that beach without a permit from the parks department. Isn't it great that we have the police force out there keeping us safe.

Tomorrow it's a couple more miles upstream on the Detroit river then across Lake St. Claire and a bit beyond if the weather and time allows. I'll try to fill out the rest of the story for the last two days when I have time.

...Click on Daily Blog http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Boat Manufacturer

Whaler Pens Deal With Costco........

Recently, Boston Whaler announced that they have teamed up with the Costco Auto Program on a pilot program that allows for special pricing for Costco members on Whaler's Super Sport, Montauk and Dauntless models. Whaler is also offering members incentives of up to $2,000 and even a $500 Costco cash card with the completion of an after-purchase Costco member survey. These offers will be available at 40 Boston Whaler dealers, and close to Costco warehouses nationwide........

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

River Ferries

Brussels Ferry........... Closed

Golden Eagle Ferry.. Open

Winfield Ferry.......... Closed

The Grafton Ferry .....Closed

Click here to go to Polestar website

Send Us Your News Tip !

If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

Mississippi River CAMS

"File Photo" From Lock and Dam 25

Lock and Dam 25....

US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Click here .......for Live Image of Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo.....

Live Image

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lock and Dam 15....

US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ... Click here

What`s Going on At The River This Week

And Weekend

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Missouri Water Patrol

Regatta Listings for July... Mississippi River

Date	Day	Times	Location	Type	Boats	Club
7/3/2010	1	12:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/4/2010	2	12:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/4/2010	1	8:30PM - 10:30PM	mile 308-309	Fireworks	0	Hannibal Jaycees
7/4/2010	1	9:00PM - 10:30PM	Louisiana MO	Fireworks	30	Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
7/5/2010	2	8:30PM - 10:30PM	mile 308-309	Fireworks	0	Hannibal Jaycees
7/9/2010	1	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/10/2010	2	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/10/2010	1	10:00AM - 6:00PM	Palisades Yacht-HideAWay	Races	100	St. Charles Co. Boat Race Backstopp
7/10/2010	1	6:30AM - 3:00PM	Hideaway Harbor	Fishing	25	Bass World Sports
7/16/2010	1	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/17/2010	2	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/17/2010	1	6:30AM - 3:00PM	Louisiana MO Boat Ramp	Fishing	20	Bass World Sports
7/18/2010	1	6:30AM - 3:00PM	Louisiana MO Boat Ramp	Fishing	25	Bass World Sports
7/23/2010	1	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/24/2010	2	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/24/2010	1	6:00AM - 3:00PM	2RiverMarina LouisanaPool	Fishing	10	HookSetters Bass Club
7/30/2010	1	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation
7/31/2010	2	6:00PM - 10:15PM	Poplar Street Bridge	Fireworks	2	Fair Saint Louis Foundation

Street beat Band........

Friday, Jul 23

Backstreet Jazz and Blues St Louis, MO

July 17, 2010...Lake of the Ozarks
AquaPalooza 2010........

Where: In front of Dog Days Bar & Grill
Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049

Date: July 17, 2010
Time: 12pm to 5pm

Contact Name: Teresa Riley
Phone: 573-365-5382
Email: teresa.riley@marinemax.com

MarineMax invites ALL BOATERS to join us for an afternoon filled with boating, family, friends, great tunes, prizes, and much more including a FREE CONCERT with America's #1 Party Band.

Rocking the lake all afternoon, we'll start getting funky with BLUE ORLEANS who offers a mixture of zydeco, Bourbon Street Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Reggae and Caribbean.

We'll keep it going with a high energy performance by the unique and charismatic, one of a kind rockin country duo, LoCash Cowboys.

And, for the grand finale, Otis Day & The Knights will pump up the party with your all time favorite dance tunes including their classic hits 'SHOUT' & 'SHAMA LAMA DING DONG' from the movie Animal House

KJ's Place

1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

July 17 .......Karoke

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Grafton's Music in the Park Every Thursday

The Grove Memorial Park

Market and Main Street

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Grove Memorial Park (Main & Market)

is just a short distance from Grafton Harbor..

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Every Tuesday in July

Mississippi River at Quincy

Great River Ski Club Show

Spectacular water ski stunts on the Mississippi.
Date/ Tuesdays/ June 29 - August 10
Location/ All America Park/ Quincy
Cost/ $5 per car
Contact/ 217.222.4517

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7-24-10.. Blessing of Fleet

Wed- Thur 12Noon- Midnite
Fri & Sat 12Noon - 1AM
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Happy Hour all day Tuesday and during Card's games

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Sun - Thurs 11AM - 9PM

Fri & Sat 11AM -10PM

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Mon - Thu... 5AM - 9PM

Fri - Sat ..... 5AM - 2AM

Sun ............ 8AM - 9PM

Holidays .... 8AM - 9PM

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Winfield Ferry

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Race this weekend July 10 & 11

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2003 Sea Ray Sport Cruiser 290 Bowrider

For Sale

For Sale.. 2003 Sea Ray Sport Cruiser 290 Bowrider

Description

PRICE REDUCED TO $59,500 OBO

...WILL CONSIDER TRADE FOR 30-34FT CRUISER

Take a look at this 2003 Sea Ray 290 Bowrider. Luxurious open air cruise with room for everyone. This is a low hour (280 hours), fresh water boat, always stored in heated garage during winter months.

Features a MerCruiser 496 Mag (375 HP) with closed cooling and Bravo III Drive (dual prop). Options include swim platform extension, Corsa exhaust, cockpit wet bar, full canvas package plus full mooring cover, Smart gauges, Vacuflush head. Perfect for any water sport with cruiser amenities. Premium sound system 8 speakers w/ 12” subwoofer AM-FM MP3 Stereo/CD Player

The boat price includes a 2003 Prestige tri-axle trailer. Trailer had all new bearings put on last year..

Call (618) 830-1033 for more information or email: coroner63@hotmail.com

This is a great boat for the Lake of the Ozarks. Effortlessly and comfortably slice through the waves with a dozen of your friends. Easily cruise at 30mph and top end at 40mph. Perfect for families.

* 29'6" length
* 9'8" beam
* 7,700 pounds dry wt
* battery charger/converter
* 30-amp shore power with 50' cord
* 130 gal fuel
* 24 gal water
* 20 gal holding tank
* filler cushions to make sunpads in bow or stern
* bow and stern cockpit tables
* sport spoiler arch
* full snap-in carpets
* head and wetbar sinks
* tons of storage

Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures

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50' Slip At Duck Club Marina #217 G Dock
For Rent

For Rent.. 50' Slip at Duck Club Marina #217 G Dock

Description

$300 per month plus electricity (Ameren UE)

Located on “G” Dock #217

Contact: Joyce Abert (636) 578-9503

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2000 310 Rinker Fiesta Vee

For Sale

For Sale.. 2000 310 Rinker Fiesta Vee

Description

Very clean 2000 310 Rinker Fiesta Vee - Anniversary Edition - Twin Mercruiser 5.7 - 250 h.p. - Bravo III Drives - 5kw Kohler Generator, JR radar - Under 250 hours - New bottom paint, buff and wax, 2010. New isenglass, batteries, battery charger 2009. Cabin is spacious and equipped with sleep quarters that accommodate 6, neutral interior, toilet/shower, stove, microwave coffeemaker, TV/DVD Combo, refrigerator, reverse heat and air system and large bow sunpad. Large clarion stereo system with 8 speakers including 2 amps, 2 subs and multiple remote locations. Fuel 190 gallon, Fresh Water 40 gallon. Perfect, affordable and clean midsize cruiser for lake or river boating. Call for a private showing. Will consider trade for larger cruiser. Boat Location - Grafton, IL.

Price....$55,000.

Jason, 618-781-5377

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1999 Sea Ray 400 Sun Dancer

For Sale

For Sale.. 1999 Sea Ray SunDancer

Description

Accommodations
• Sleeps 4 owners and guests in two staterooms. Cockpit seating for a crowd, fold away Captain seat with 2 person companion bench. The cabin offers a spacious salon/galley. Forward on port is master head with Vacuflush toilet, Sink and separate shower. Forward is the master stateroom with queen berth and under bed storage. Aft of salon is the additional seating area that converts to second stateroom with sliding privacy pocket doors. Aft head features Vacuflush toilet, sink with retractable shower head on hose, shower curtain

Mechanical Equipment
• Caterpillar 340hp at 2800 RPM, ZF Transmissions, Westerbeke 6.5 KW Generator, Racor fuel filter system, battery charger, Five 12V batteries for engine, domestic and generator. 2 bilge pumps, 1 high water bilge pump. Galley Equipment
• SALON: Large C-shaped leather sette, blond oak Hi-Lo table, Overhead blond oak storage cabinets, Port holes with custom window treatments, Recessed overhead lighting, Digital controls for A/C and Heat, Overhead hatch with bug screen and privacy screen, Clarion AM/FM Cassette player, 6-CD changer, 2 Panasonic 13" color TV W/DVD.

GALLEY:
• Refrigerator/freezer, Microwave, sink with hot & cold H2O, 3-burner ceramic cooktop, food processing station, Black & Decker built in coffee maker, blond oak cabinet under counter storage, blond oak cabinet over counter storage, Lazy Susan, Recessed overhead lighting, Overhead stereo speaker.

Electronics & Nav
• Raytheon Radar, Chartplotter/GPS, Autopilot, VHF, Full engine gauges and instrumentation, automatic fire system monitor, Clarion radio remote, Trim tab controls, 12V outlet, Compass, 6" Bell, Manual fire extinguisher, Electric windshield vent, Twin 30 amp shore power, 110V Outlet in cockpit.

Deck and Hull Equipment
• Fiberglass non skid deck, Anchor, Anchor locker with wash down, Windlass with foot controls, Stainless bow rail, Spot light, Stainless cleats, Navigation lights, U - Shaped seating for a crowd, Self storing table, Sink with faucet, U-Line icemaker, Hot & Cold transom shower, Radar Arch with overhead lighting, Transom storage, Shore power & TV jacks.

Contact Kathleen Allen or Doug Clynes

636-940-8423 or 636-244-0847

Reasonable Offers will be consider

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2005 250 Outlaw

For Sale

For Sale.. 2005 250 Outlaw

Description

2005 250 OUTLAW

496 HO / 425 HP

OPTIONS: 350 HRS BUT HAS NEW MOTOR WITH ONLY 100 HRS, NEW DRIVE WITH ONLY 25 HRS. BOAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, HAS ALL THE OPTIONS! SILENT CHOICE, TRIM TUBS WITH INDICATORS, DEPTH FINDER, 3 BATTERIES WITH SWITCH, ALL INFINITY SOUND SYSTEM 3,000 UPGRADE CLARION AM/FM CD PLAYER WITH REMOTE ON TRANSOM AND AT HELM, COMES WITH TANDEM AXLE 27FT HAUL RIGHT TRAILOR, COCKPIT COVER AND FULL MORING COVER

Price:................... $ 38,000.00

My River Home Boat Harbor

Call Andy at 636.899.0903

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50' Slip At Duck Club Marina G Dock
For Sale

For Sale.. 50' Slip at Duck Club Marina

Description

50 ft. .....G Dock # 212

Accessible During Flooding

Price $42,000

Dan Sieving
314-420-9601

1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht

For Sale

For Sale.. 1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht

Description

1983 44ft fiberglass Trojan motor yacht

twin inline 6cyl 671-Turbo Injected inboard detroit diesel engines 820 hp

20kw onan diesel generator.

fuel capacity 420/520 gals.

fresh water capacity 120 gals

located at the duck club marina g-dock (208).

any questions please call Dan Sieving

314-420-9601.

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1978 Carl Craft House Boat

For Sale

For Sale.. 1978 Carl Craft House Boat

Description

Just under 800 hrs. on twin 220 hp Crusader V-8 engines. V-drive's. Dual station. Bimini top for bridge, VHF radio's for both stations as well as AM/FM radios. New steering cable. 3 new water/fuel separators. 7.5 Kohler generator. New Carrier 15k roof ac/heatpump. New 3/4 size refrigerator/freezer. Microwave oven, 3 burner princess electric stove with oven. Crown toilet in head with shower. Sleeps 6, possibly 8. Flat screen TV and DVD player. Shakespear TV antenna. 3 New DC140 batteries with separate switches and all new .002 cabling. Navy blue and white, sharp looking.

$16,900.00

If your interested, CALL: Steve Wenzel at Spring Brook Marina in Seneca, IL.

815-357-8666

springbrookmarina.com

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1974 Nautaline House Boat

For Sale

For Sale.. 1974 Nautaline House Boat

Description

1974 Nautaline House Boat (43’ long with swim platform and davits)

Completely remodeled interior (cabinets, doors, and flooring)
Extra pair of new, bronze props
New, never used windlass (chain, line, and anchor)
Twin Ford in-board engines – 6.5 KW Kohler generator
Battery charger and 3 separate batteries included
Full electronics (Fly Bridge and Lower Station)
2 separate rooftop air conditioners, 1 with heat strip
Built-in heaters and 2 portable baseboard heaters
Full galley (with built in 3-burner oven and range + microwave)
2 refrigerators, includes 1 on Fly Bridge
Full Head with walk-in shower
Wet bar in Lower Station

Price: $25,500

DOCKAGE PAID UNTIL MARCH 2011
(DOCK #232 at Woodland Marina)

For additional information, please contact Fred Drain (314) 863-6838

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CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

FOR SALE

For Sale ..... Cruisers Model 3850 Aft Cabin

This Cruiser's design boasts the most livable, open, single level, deck to fly bridge space of any 40' motor yacht. Bimini top with full enclosures of bridge and aft deck, and Hardtop on aft deck protects crew from elements. Hugh salon, spacious aft cabin and cooks galley makes this boat truly desirable.

New Price 6-10-10

$74,900.00

Contact: Jim Vineyard cell# 314-591-6899

Boat Located At Duck Club Yacht Club

St. Louis, MO

For more information check out the website below !

It was made just for this boat.....lots of pictures, specs and information

http://home.earthlink.net/~jvineyard/

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2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV

For Sale

For Sale.. 2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV

Description

2005 GEORGETOWN FORESTRIVER 33 FOOT MOTOR HOME IN GREAT CONDITION AND BARELY USED FOR SALE!!

absolutely love this RV but we recently rented a lot at the River and no longer have a need to travel. We are wanting to just buy a nice pull behind camper to leave down there and seems to be a waste to have the motor home now. The motor home has 10,500 miles on it and was taken care of very well. We performed regular maintenance on it and will be happy to let anyone interested in it take a look. WE WILL NOT RENT OUT FOR THE WEEKEND OR LEASE SO DON'T EVEN ASK. WE ARE SELLING THE MOTOR HOME FOR $55,000 NO TRADES. We put a very large down deposit on the RV and are asking right at our payoff amount so this is a very good price especially considering the excellent shape and low mileage. Additional info is as followed:

-FORD V10 ENGINE
-1 SLIDE OUT IN THE KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM AREA
-VERY CLEAN
-NEVER SMOKED IN
-HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS
-TONS OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE
-STAND UP SHOWER AND PRIVATE BATHROOM AREA
-SLEEPS 4-6 COMFORTABLY (CAN SLEEP MORE IF NEEDED)
-HAS DUAL AC THAT TEMP CAN BE CONTROLLED IN FRONT AND BACK
-BACK CAMERA WITH SOUND AND PICTURE DISPLAY
-GENERATOR WITH 51 HOURS ON IT