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Hello,

I'm interested in taking my family down the Mississippi River some
summer. So far I have almost NO boating experience, so I recognize
that I can't start with a big project; I'll have to learn the basics
before taking The Big Expedition.

Some people have advised me against going on the Mississippi
altogether. "Too dangerous."

Okay. What do I need to know?

Thank you for all serious replies.

Ted Shoemaker


Another vote for Butch's recommendation to read Chapman's book. He's
referring to:
Chapman Piloting and Seamanship 64th Edition
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...oductId=125875

If that link falls apart, just go to www.westmarine.com and put "chapman" in
the search box. Buy the book and read the whole thing. Then, read it again.
Bookstores sometimes don't carry it, so you may have to order it online.