Bad Dog, got your message about the canal being open in front of Joe's Crab Shack. Our guys ( and me for two days) have been out there all week and have seen all kinds of boats coming in and out including the tugs and barges with no problem. I have asked them this morning to pull two anchors behind the boat at 7' through the whole area to be sure that there are no obstructions under the water that may cause trouble for anyone moving through the area this weekend. I am on my way back out there this morning and will report what they find or don't find this evening. Thanks,