Steamboat Rally Lee's Mills

[bclaker]

I was wondering when the Steamboat Rally at Lee's Mills was scheduled, but couldn't find the info on the internet. I did find a phone number to call and found out it is this week, ending Sunday, for those who might be interested.

[Sue Doe-Nym]

It's already started. Parade coming up this weekend.

[chachee52]

It's already started. Parade coming up this weekend.

Was there yesterday. Bunch are there and fired up. There was a parade yesterday at I believe 2 and if I remember correctly another parade next Sunday at noon. There is also a "race" during the week. But They are there and ready to chat with you about the boats. This was the first year I went over by land and must say the captains and their families were all friendly and willing to talk to you about their boats!

[Greene's Basin Girl]

We are so fortunate. The Puffer Bellies boat by our house all week.

[Dave R]

We anchored near the public docks and grilled up some steaks while the steam boats were out and about on Saturday. That was fun. I love the way that end of the lake is so much different than, say, Weirs Beach. The contrast is shocking.

I stopped by 19 mile bay and grabbed some potato wedges from the deli in the store on the way. They re-heat perfectly on the grill and go great with steak. I will be doing that more often.

[Dave M]

Was heading home ~1pm yesterday. Saw 3 steamboats at Meredith docks. Thats a long haul at 6mph if putting in at Lee Mills.

DM

[Barney Bear]

Recently, I heard the mellow toot of a steamboat's whistle out on the lake near Dollar Island. I went down to our dock to take a photo. The operator spotted me and came to our dock. Ken, pilot, and Dottie, first mate of the steamboat, Melvin, invited family guests and me aboard. We were treated to a great cruise around the north end of Bear Isand, around Pine Island, and back to East Bear Island. What a treat!! Thanks to Ken and Dottie whose home port is Six Mile Island.

[DickR]

Is this why there are a great many empty boat trailers parked just off the driveway into the Lion's Club?

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Yes- the steamboat owners park their trailers at the Lion!s Club.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

Steamboat Parade is Sunday at 10am.

[pjard]

Where exactly is the parade?

[Greene's Basin Girl]

The parade travels out of Lee's Mills and then travels to the end of Green's Basin. It then heads back to Lee's Mills.

[surfnsnow]

we counted 24 boats into raouls cove . they came all the way in past the high dive. i'll try to post pictures later today

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[Barney Bear]

The steamboat Melvin, on which we had a nice cruise [see Post #7 above], leads the parade in the top photo in Post #14 above. Wonderful memories!!!