Quimby's Cruising Guide is more than just a map-book, It's a
Users' Manual for great American River
Discovery along the Tennessee River and ports of call in
Knoxville, Lenoir City, and along Watts Bar Lake.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 17, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2024 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide,
the authoritative resource for inland waterway navigation in the
Eastern United States, is now
available for plotting extended boating excursions on the Tennessee
River.
The Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council
(METTC) takes pride in the fact that some of the most exciting
ports-of-call on the Tennessee River are located in the 9 Lakes
Region
With this latest edition in hand, boaters can confidently embark
on their journey, equipped with the most trusted guidebook for
navigating the complex and beautiful waterways of the Great Loop
and beyond.
Anyone contemplating an adventure on the Tennessee River will
find Quimby's Cruising Guide an invaluable companion.
Each new edition of Quimby's is meticulously updated with
essential information and for safe and rewarding cruising, offering
detailed charts, marina listings, and critical navigational
information that covers 9,436 miles on 23 waterways, including the
scenic and storied Tennessee River.
One Guide, Many Waterways
The Cruising Guide is a navigator's bible for "Loopers" who
embark upon the nearly 6,000-mile journey through the eastern
United States and Canada's interconnected water passages, which
includes the Gulf and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways, the Erie
Canal, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers.
"Planning an extended journey on the Tennessee River should
begin with ordering a copy of Quimby's," says Julie Graham, executive director of the Middle
and East Tennessee Tourism Council (METTC). "Launching out on
exhilarating adventures and cruising with a sense of spontaneity
best starts with some thoughtful planning, and Quimby's is the
indispensable waterway information source for charting a safe and
relaxing trip, with fewer surprises of an unwelcome variety."
The Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council (METTC) takes pride in
the fact that some of the most exciting ports-of-call on the
Tennessee River are located in the 9 Lakes Region, offering Loopers
an array of unforgettable day trips and side treks in places like
Knoxville, Kingston and Lenoir
City and up into the spectacular beauty of the Great Smoky
Mountains.
The Tennessee River Valley offers enchanting panoramas that meld
river and mountain and sky every mile of the way throughout its
upper reaches in the eastern Volunteer State.
Locked In on Safety
Safety around dams and locks cannot be overstated. The dynamic
environment of a lock chamber, coupled with the powerful forces at
play near dams, demands the utmost caution and respect for
established safety protocols.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in collaboration with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides "locking-through" services
that allow vessels to move seamlessly from one reservoir to
another. This process enables navigating the river's various
elevations, and must be approached by meticulously adhering to
waterway rules and boat safety measures.
Quimby's emphasizes the importance of safety measures and proper
preparation for operating around locks and dams.
Meeting New Mates
The Cruising Guide also encourages face-to-face engagement with
marina operators and other on-the-water amenities providers. Making
the most of a Tennessee River excursion requires stopping and
docking and strolling around some of the fascinatingly historic and
recreationally significant landmarks, communities and riverfront
points of interest.
"Traveling the Tennessee River, you run into some of the nicest
people at the marinas and general stores," says Captain
Bob Cherry, a retired salvage vessel
operator born and raised in Paducah,
Kentucky, who has explored virtually every river-mile of the
Tennessee River. "Some people worry about getting back off into the
boondocks and not being welcome. What I have found is, the further
away from the centers of populations you get, the nicer the people
are."
Conversations with folks along the river don't just help boaters
stay apprised of potential issues, obstacles and hazards to plan
for. One of the most rewarding aspects of any river journey is
meeting people and sharing amongst new friends a liberating passion
for exploring America's great waterways.
For more information on obtaining a copy of Quimby's Cruising
Guide and to get started planning your personal Looping adventure,
visit Quimby's official website.
To learn more about all that the Upper Tennessee River and the
port cities of Knoxville and
Lenoir City have to offer, visit
the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
Media Contact
Julie Graham, TRV Stewardship
Council, 8655850811, exploretrv@gmail.com,
https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/
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