On Apr 30, 3:32 pm, wrote:
I am interested in information from individuals who have sailed the
McClellan-Kerr canal from Tulsa to the Mississippi.
I expect to take that route from Tulsa to the Mississippi and on to
the gulf and cruise the coast from Texas to Florida within the year.
I would like to hear about experiences of those who have sailed along
those shores.
Richard

Plan on motoring. Locking is free, but you are the lowest priority.
Stay out of the way of the commercial tows; they might not see you, if
they do, it's your duty to stay out of their way, and their wake is
rough. Watch for drifting debris; it's been raining, so you're likely
to see (or not) anything. Sometimes the lock approaches have solid
mats of floating debris. Watch out for the bass fisherman; on
tournament weekends, they'll be the ones jetting across the water at
75 mph. Check the weather; not a lot of marinas to put up for the
night nor to refuel. Navigation charts are online- print your own for
free. Stay out of the side channels and watch for submerged rock
dikes close to the shore.