The I V Y ClubThis morning we got underway at 6:50 a.m. for our 75 mile trip to the Illinois Valley Yacht Club (a.k.a. the IVY Club). We called the lock-tender at the Starved Rock Lock ahead of time and he told us that the traffic was clear and we were able to get in and out of that lock where we were by ourselves very quickly.
The ride down the Illinois River became very pleasant as the river widened and we saw many people who had set up campsites along the shores fishing. The small boat traffic also increased on this holiday week-end, but it was nothing compared to Barnegat Bay back home in NJ.
"Reflection" arrived at the I.V.Y. C. at 3 p.m. and we received a warm welcome from the dockmaster and some members. After taking on fuel we were tied up at the wall right in front of their clubhouse. Their facilities were lovely: including a pool, dining room and bar, clean showers, and laundry.
Once we were set up, our crew scattered: some to do laundry, and some to the bar to watch the football game and/or to take showers. We had a great dinner at the dining room in the evening and were grateful for the relaxed day we had today compared to our previous two.
The ride down the Illinois River became very pleasant as the river widened and we saw many people who had set up campsites along the shores fishing. The small boat traffic also increased on this holiday week-end, but it was nothing compared to Barnegat Bay back home in NJ.
"Reflection" arrived at the I.V.Y. C. at 3 p.m. and we received a warm welcome from the dockmaster and some members. After taking on fuel we were tied up at the wall right in front of their clubhouse. Their facilities were lovely: including a pool, dining room and bar, clean showers, and laundry.
Once we were set up, our crew scattered: some to do laundry, and some to the bar to watch the football game and/or to take showers. We had a great dinner at the dining room in the evening and were grateful for the relaxed day we had today compared to our previous two.
No comments:
Post a Comment