Great Loop Posts only


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  • A Few More Photos

    I found three more photos that I deem worthy of viewing πŸ˜‚ I hope you enjoy them. Read more

  • Locks & Loop Life

    Locks & Loop Life

    Locks – there are a lot of them, and they are way less stressful than they were three weeks ago. We set a new personal record and did four locks in one day πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸΌ We also had a couple new experiences, and they both occurred in the same lock. I don’t remember which lock it… Read more

  • Travel Day Nov. 1, 23 (Demopolis, AL to Bobby’s Fish Camp) Day # 23

    Scott here. This post is going out tonight instead of 6:00 am tomorrow, because we will be throwing our lines at 5:30 am! Yes, that is way too early!! It will be dark, but we think this is best. We will have a number of buddy boats traveling with us. One that has made this… Read more

  • Catch-up – October 26, 2023

    Catch-up – October 26, 2023

    Rita here. I think my favorite travel day so far has been the one from Cuba Landing to Clinton Marina. It was so calm the water was like glass. Here are some pics from both places and the sights along the way. While the marinas may not have all the frills of some other places,… Read more

  • Travel Day #22 stats

    Travel Day #22 stats

    I was right. I slept really good, except I was so tired I fell asleep around 7:30 pm and woke up pretty darn early. Ooh well. This was our third anchorage for our Great Loop adventure. They have all gone really well. We were very protected in our little spot we called home for the… Read more

  • October breakdown

    The post discusses the cost breakdown for a Great Loop adventure in October 2023, including details of travel, docking, equipment, fuel, and maintenance. The boater traveled for 19 days, purchasing $1,350.07 worth of anchorages and $530 in gear. Significant expenses were diesel fuel costing $2,567.73 and repair costs totaling $1,951.08. Total travel was 1,109.8 miles. Read more