Ginger, On the canals, I typically stay at town walls and such instead of marinas, but I did stay at Whitehall Marina last week for an overnight on my boat ... and I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the facilities are all new in recent years, or at least in excellent condition. Dinner was across the water on the east side, at the Finch & Chubb restaurant, and that meal was absolutely fabulous. But then I knew it would be, my old friend LeAnn runs it these days, and I enjoyed her food starting 10 years ago at Division Street Cafe. If anything, she's gotten better. I'd been gabbing with Bill Brina the owner at the bar over some Cabernet, when LeAnn brought me dinner without my ordering it ... kinda surprised me .. but it was a definite wow. It was a light cut of filet mignon and potatoes, and it was heavenly. Yeah, I must return soon for more. The Marina is struggling a bit, due to low traffic on the canals this year ... too many shots from Mother Nature these last few years, but the place looks great and I definitely had a fun time that night. Fred Tug 44 ---------------------------------------- From: "Ginger Conner" <midway@nexband.com> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:13 PM To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Subject: GL: Whitehall Marina Historical When Gerald and I were in the process of doing the "Big Circle" in 1985-86, we spent several days at the Whitehall Marina and were very impressed with it. Obviously, it was a favorite spot for many, many famous people who are probably now all dead and gone. I am glad to know it is still viable! Ginger Conner Midway Marina, Inc MM 394 Tenn Tom Waterway 662-862-7306; 662-523-6637 www.midwayonthetenntom.com see us on Facebook