Hey everybody! I'm seriously excited for this run!!! I'm bringing Ian (and his pig)... Not that thrilled about the pig, but whatever. Anyway... There are a number of fuel docks between redwing and lake city. I went town to the end of lake pepin this last year, and it was a really nice ride. There might be fuel on the Wisconsin side too (Stockholm, etc.). I would say that the water was rougher the further that you went, but there was a wind out of the north that day, and it was blowing the waves toward the bottom end of the lake. It was a really great run though.
For those of you thinking of camping... The tent section of Island campground is only $10.00 per night (i think). That's the area along the road as you enter. I'm going to be in slip #14 at the island campground at about 6pm on Friday night. Ian and I will probably head down to the harbor bar for some food, and then a few drinks on the dock at the marina. I've got the camper top ready, and i already told him that he better be willing to snuggle if it gets too cold. Maybe I'll bring a heater instead... :/
Thanks for the phone call to the campground, David! Good to know about the launch fee! I think that it's worth it... Security is good under the bridge, and it earns you bathrooms and a place to hang out if you like! It might earn me a cup of hot coffee on Sunday morning!
I don't mean to sound cheesy, but I'm REALLY looking forward to this! Hopefully we can get a few boats together for a great run!
Cheers!