April 19, 2016 Lafitte to New Orleans

Today we will do the good ole' Mississippi river!  Kay talked to the locks and they were ready for us.  With the Harvey Lock being down, the tows were waiting 16 hours to lock through the Algiers but Kay was talking to the Algiers Lock and Industrial Lock. We had six pleasure boats traveling together and they wanted to get us through and out of everyone's way as fast as they could.  The Industrial Locks were working on their gates and said that they should have them fixed by the time we arrived.  Great news!

Bye bye Lafitte

Another possible stopping spot in Lafitte?  Looks like they put in another park.

Waiting on the Algiers Lock to open.  They were having problems with their gate and had to retry.

Gate opened and this big boy came out.

Gate is opening for us to go out the other side.

Good ole' Mississippi.  As we entered the Mississippi river, M/V Cambria was in the lead.  When the current hit them they heeled over and we said "Oh no - here we go!"  We rocked and rolled all the way to the other lock.  What a ride!

Out of the Mississippi river waiting for the other boats before entering the Industrial Lock.

We arrived at SeaBrook Harbor Marina around 1 PM.  We were all happy to be docked at a safe harbor.  It was an stressful two days so most of us took naps, some never came out of their boats again until the next day and others just sat around and chilled.  The worst part of the trip is over!  On to blue water and white sand!!!!!!!!