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Travel day #28 stats
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Travel Day Nov. 6, 23 (Navarre Beach to Santa Rosa Beach) Travel Day #28
The post describes a journey from Navarra Beach to Santa Rosa Beach with a crew of three people and a dog, leaving at a tide that’s 30% full. Despite facing challenges with tides and having impending bridge construction as a hazard, they’re learning and enjoy the adventure. Their journey is scheduled for November 6, 2023,…
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Travel Day #27 stats
On November 6, 2023, Scott reflected on his journey from Orange Breach, AL to Navarra Beach, FL. He expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of docking at The Warf and plans to anchor out for economizing. Their travel was smoother, despite nearly grounding and facing waterway challenges. He also shared details of their deviation from planned…
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Travel Day Nov. 6, 23 (Orange Beach, AL to Santa Rosa Sound, FL) Travel Day #27
Scott was initially planning a long 7 1/2 hour journey to anchor near Crab Island, Santa Rosa Sound. However, after further research, he decided to dock at Juana’s Pagoda’s restaurant, which allows Loopers to dock for free, in exchange for patronizing the restaurant. The new plan included a shorter trip, provisioning at Winn Dixie, and…
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Travel Day #26 stats
On November 5, 2023, Scott and Rita journeyed from Grand Mariner Marina, Mobile, AL to The Warf Marina, Orange Beach, FL. Beginning early due to the time change, they navigated a long shipping channel, observing dolphins, and stayed vigilant in a thin, quickly-shallowing section. Adjusting to changing weather and managing a lumpy ride, they completed…
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Travel Day November 5, 23 (Mobile, AL to Orange Beach, AL) Travel Day # 26
On November 5, 2023, Scott and his team will be travelling from Grand Mariner Marina in Mobile, AL to The Warf Marina in Orange Beach, AL, en route to the East Coast. Despite encountering potential issues with shallow waters in Mobile Bay, they opt for a longer, safer route. They express disappointment about not having…
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THAT WAS TERRIFYING!!!
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Fog, Mud & and Alligator, oh my!
On November 2, 2023, Rita and her group set off early on a foggy morning to navigate the Tombigbee River and its numerous curves or ‘oxbows’. Despite some initial apprehension, Rita successfully drove her boat with the help of intuition and divine guidance. They encountered alligators, seagulls, and navigated a tricky path before reaching their…
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Travel Day #25 stats
On November 3, 2023, Scott, Rita, and their pet Jazzy traveled from Tensaw anchorage to Mobile, Alabama. Their journey was complicated due to an unreliable Navionics auto-route, leading them through the Tensaw River’s shallow areas. Despite facing stressful navigation challenges, they eventually reached their destination and encountered dolphins in the shipping channel.
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Travel Day Nov. 3, 23 (Tensaw anchorage to Mobile, AL) Travel day # 25
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