Big Water at Tennessee MM58 Looking North
How big is Kentucky Lake? It's 250 mile², a touch smaller than Lake Powell and a touch bigger than Lake Mead. That makes it the 24th largest Lake in the US.
Nellie's Anchor Bridle
Just when we've gotten used to tight anchorages we end up in a huge one, like last night's Fort Heiman. Fort Heiman is wider than much of the Tenn-Tom Waterway and wider than all of the Black-Warrior River! At least I have a new appreciation for what a snug anchorage is.
The Air is 92°F, the water is 85°F--Ahh...
Shells on the Sandy Beach
Nellie with Her Sun Gear Deployed
This afternoon we dropped the hook in Smith Creek (MM30). We picked this spot based on its protection from tonight's southerlies. At 3PM we realized we could have chosen better. The other side of Smith Creek was just as protected from the winds but it was also shaded by huge deciduous trees. Note to self, when anchoring and all things are equal, pick the spot that gets the most afternoon shade.
It was an arduous 31 mile day. The total for the journey is now 2785 miles. DBH
