Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Category: Great Loop

  • October 11, 2023 catch-up

    October 11, 2023 catch-up

    On October 7th, a boat journey from Heritage Harbor to Henry Harbor in Illinois was narrated. The trip included navigating through Starved Rock Lock and passing barges, encountering challenges like a broken courtesy line and a boat turning sideways. Despite the ordeal, they safely reached Henry Harbor. Engaging with other travelers and locals, understanding their…

  • October 10, 2023 catch-up

    October 10, 2023 catch-up

    Rita recounts her journey through five navigational locks that brings a sense of adventure mixed with anxiety. En route to Heritage Harbor in Ottawa, IL, she appreciates the assistance from the marina staff amidst a windy docking situation. Receiving useful guidance about their voyage ahead, Rita and her companion Scott contemplate their decision to undertake…

  • October 8, 2023 catch-up

    October 8, 2023 catch-up

    Rita recounts her challenging and fulfilling journey boating from Hammond Marina, Indiana to Joliet, Illinois with Scott, where they felt like they were truly experiencing “The Loop”. They faced various daunting obstacles including navigating in rain, tying up in locks, and traveling with unidentified boats. Despite the challenges, they relied on their faith in God…

  • October 5, 2023 catch-up

    Rita getting caught up on my posts! I have been only posting on Facebook and I want to get everyone caught up who are only following us on the blog! We have some down time waiting for a lock to open so I thought I’d share a story. On our way from Kenosha to Hammond,…

  • October 2, 2023 catch-up

    October 2, 2023 catch-up

    Rita shares her experiences at a marina in Hammond, Indiana. The friendly people and frequent social gatherings make the site enjoyable, despite its lack of amenities. The marina is vast, containing over 900 slips, which prove a challenge for their dog, Jazzy but provides them an opportunity for long walks. She reminisces their hazy, slightly…

  • Travel day #18 stats

    Travel day #18 stats

    On October 24, 2023, Scott and his crew travelled from Clifton Maraina to Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht Marina in Luka, MS encountering some wind along the way. They spent much of their time on Kentucky Lake, transitioning to Pickwick Lake after passing Pickwick Lock. Here, they will stay for three nights before continuing their journey.

  • October 1, 2023 catch-up

    October 1, 2023 catch-up

    Rita again Happy Sunday! It’s going to be a gorgeous day here in Hammond, IN. Before I get caught up in enjoying the day, I wanted to just do a little recap on Kenosha. We had a great time in Kenosha! The weekend was beautiful. We got to spend time with two of our favorite…

  • September 22, 2023 catch-up

    September 22, 2023 catch-up

    Rita getting caught up on my posts! I have been only posting on Facebook and I want to get everyone caught up who are only following us on the blog! Good morning! Here are some pics of our morning walk. I love walking, and usually I walk fairly quickly. However, morning walks with Jazzy are…

  • Travel Day Oct. 24, 23 (Clifton, TN to Luka, MS) Travel Day #18

    Travel Day Oct. 24, 23 (Clifton, TN to Luka, MS) Travel Day #18

    Scott here. Today we are going from Clifton Marina and RV Park to Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht Marina. We plan on staying there for three nights. We will have a lock again today and I expect locks everyday now until we get to the Gulf. It was nice not having locks for a few days,…

  • Travel Day # 17 stats

    Travel Day # 17 stats

    What a beautiful day to travel on the water! It was like glass. I will take it and be grateful for a nice calm day. The people at Cuba Landing make the marina. It isn’t much to look at, but the people made it great, and I think I can say the same for Clifton…