Day 52 - November 4, 2012: Anne's cousin comes on board and the Sumter Recreation Area anchorage

Today Anne's cousin, Sara, came on board to ride with us through the Tom Bevill Lock and down the river to the Sumter Recreation Area anchorage. Sara and her husband, Pat, live nearby, and while they have often boated on the river, Sara wanted to experience a lock and have an opportunity to join us on our boat. So Pat delivered her to us at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center, where we picked her up by dinghy, and off we went. Despite a prediction of rain, we had good weather and some sun for the trip, and Sara had a good time.

Anne, Sara, and Pat

Dinghy ride to the Sumter Recreation Area launch ramp

The Sumter Recreation Area is a very small cove with a launch ramp adjacent to a remote campground. It is 10 to 15 feet deep and wide enough for 4 to 6 boats.