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Storms and flooding slow progress

6/28/2015

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Very difficult 35 miles today. It took me a total of 11 hours. Paddled through two storms, and battled steady headwinds approaching 20 Knots. At times, forward progress was only inches per paddle stroke.

Fort Madison, IN breakfast spot
I stopped in Fort Madison to escape a storm and rest a bit.  While there, I had the absolute best breakfast in the whole wide world! I hope someone from Fort Madison knows the owner and tells them how much I enjoyed the food.

Had to take another afternoon stop, just to take a beach side nap.
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Persistence paid off and I reached the Keokuk, Iowa Yacht Club well before dark. The good folks at the club let us shower, wash clothes and we were able to pitch tents inside a boat storage building.

All indications are the high waters downstream from here will be challenging. Going for  Quincy, IL early tomorrow morning.
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