GL: Black Warrior, Birmingport, AL to Mobile Bay to Orange

[Btlifes2short@aol.com]

Good Morning Marty,
 
We did the Black Warrior River this past November and had a great time,  it's 
truly a wonderful trip!!  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has  waterway 
charts on the BWR, the charts are entitled "Upper Black  Warrior-Tombigbee 
Waterway".  The charts can be purchased out of the  Mobile, AL USAC office, let me 
know if you need the address.  Our trip is  documented on our blog site (address 
below) including photos, click on the  November 2006 link.  If you need any 
information on anchorages or have  other questions please let me know.  Based 
on our  experience with the tow boats on the rivers we found it very important  
to ask the tow "How would you like for us to come around  you?"  The tow then 
told us what he wanted us to  do.  If you have questions about the 1 vs 2 
whistle just ask the tow and  they will be more than happy to explain.  Because 
the rivers are so  narrow in most areas it's very important to let the tow tell 
you  what they need, not what you will be doing.  Enjoy your trip and stay  
safe.
 
 
Brenda &  Todd Lanning
M/V  Life's2Short
btlifes2short@aol.com
Check out our blog @
_http://btlifes2short.blogspot.com_ (http://btlifes2short.blogspot.com) 
Currently in Ft Myers Beach
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