I've got to make a decision regarding the Dismal Swamp. We are hole up in Reedville waiting a day or two for this NE to die down, then we head south. I've just read six or seven accounts of boats that have been through the dismal canal since Aug, each describing bumping things more than once. While I love a new vista as much as the other guy, I'm starting to have second thoughts about exposing my props and fins to the deadheads. Can anyone share their opinion of taking a boat that draws 4.5 feet through there in the next week or so? Thanks! Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA Currently in Reedville VA

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

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@rocketmail.com> To: <trawlers-and-trawlering@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 > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering > > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change > email address, etc) go to: > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World > Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.