T&T: Dismal Swamp route

[Ted Stehle]

The Dismal Swamp Canal resumed a normal locking schedule effective October 
22, 2008. Four openings a day.

Ted Stehle, Editor
Waterway Guide/Skipper Bob Publications
www.waterwayguide.com
www.skipperbob.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Richter" <richter-pooh at rocketmail.com>
To: <trawlers-and-trawlering at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: T&T: Dismal Swamp route


> Scott,
> We transited the Dismal Swamp canal both ways this year.  It is deeper and
> with far fewer deadheads (water-logged tree parts) on the bottom than in
> years past.  We draw 4.7' and had no issues this year at all.
>
> Be advised that as of 3 weeks ago, lock openings at each end were 
> restricted
> to 9AM and 3PM to conserve water needed to operate the locks.
>
> Mark Richter, m/v Winnie the Pooh
> anchored St. Augustine, FL and southbound
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