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  1. multimediasmith

    Tennessee River

    Hi Colby & Roseanne, Thanks for getting back. Looks like a nice group. I like the idea of being flexible with our pace. Since we’re all contained within the riverbanks, regrouping shouldn’t be difficult… how can we miss each other? I think most of us share the parsimonious approach (we like to...
  2. multimediasmith

    Tennessee River

    Hi Colby, Trying to finalize plans… we are dealing with a our daughter’s health. She re-injured her back and a needs to undergo a third surgery with a multi-month long recovery. Liz and I are happy to care for her. We don’t know the schedule yet but I am still planning to make this trip. (Just...
  3. multimediasmith

    Tennessee River

    I spoke with Rick Smith and he’s liking the mid October timeframe. Count me in for at least Guntersville back to Chattanooga if not the round trip. That makes three “Smiths” so far… looking forward to this for quite a while. Thanks for offering the benefit of your experience.
  4. multimediasmith

    Tennessee River

    Thanks to Jeff (C-Play) for leading me to this thread. Sounds perfect. The upper part from Chattanooga through Knoxville should be colorful and cooler at that time. I would love to tag along. Was thinking about linking up with Tom & Joyce from Pickwick to Chattanooga but it’s set for mid...
  5. multimediasmith

    C-Dory Meet Up in Midwest

    That was supposed to be Harrison Bay State Park upriver from Chattanooga
  6. multimediasmith

    C-Dory Meet Up in Midwest

    Hey fellow Brats, Hope your summer has been going OK. We’re still pretty much on “Thermal Lockdown” here. Didn’t get to go North as planned. But I followed Tom and Joyce’s Superior adventure. They just got back and were thinking mid September possibly on the Tennessee. I’ve heard from Rick &...
  7. multimediasmith

    Where are all the Marinauts?

    that would be my Hontoon neighbor… Veloce. A lovely couple. Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts. Hoping their health keeps improving. I lucked into the Punta Gorda prototype production run… It was (is) practically pristine. Have been restoring and modifying since then (have been struggling with...
  8. Entering Whale’s Back Channel (smoke from wildfires visible)

    Entering Whale’s Back Channel (smoke from wildfires visible)

    What an unspoiled Expanse
  9. Exiting whaleback above Benjamins… really really remote

    Exiting whaleback above Benjamins… really really remote

  10. Rugged

    Rugged

  11. Back to De Tour USA Trimmed down running  at 17 - 19 mph.

    Back to De Tour USA Trimmed down running at 17 - 19 mph.

    The sharper hull did more carving than pounding
  12. 1st Day Underway

    1st Day Underway

    Heading for Meldrum Bay Was going great until just after clearing Drummond island. I was met with closely spaced rollers right on the nose and decided to take a new course 90 degree Port (North) to Theselon
  13. Off course side trip - photo op

    Off course side trip - photo op

    Barely Covered Rocks well charted (Note dramatic depths)
  14. 9E1475E0-AC67-4764-8986-E622D30F6CCB.jpeg

    9E1475E0-AC67-4764-8986-E622D30F6CCB.jpeg

  15. Scooting into Prehistoric Whale’sback Channel

    Scooting into Prehistoric Whale’sback Channel

  16. Exploring for Mooring from Turnbull island to Bassett

    Exploring for Mooring from Turnbull island to Bassett

    Sailboats arriving
  17. Checkered flag was destination - boat icon showing anchorage

    Checkered flag was destination - boat icon showing anchorage

    When I arrived there were several sailboats in the bigger harbor so I explored and found a great private cove 11 feet deep and all to myself
  18. Anchored in my own little cove for the night.

    Anchored in my own little cove for the night.

    Depth 11’ with 70’ of chain out for peace of mind
  19. Shallow draft separates the sailboats

    Shallow draft separates the sailboats

    Had this spot to myself
  20. Office building sized rock

    Office building sized rock

    South Benjamin island
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