Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

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  • Travel Day Oct. 9, 2023 (Peoria, IL to Beardstown, IL)

    Scott here …. againTravel day #7 We are planning a long day today and tomorrow. This part of the river has no services and no marinas, so it is anchorages only. We have not anchored on the river system yet, so that will be something for me to be concerned about! Anchoring isn’t difficult, my…

  • Travel Day Oct. 8, 23 (Henry to Peoria, IL)

    (Scott here)Travel day #6 Travel days for cruising our motor yacht are a lot different than the RV. More planning and the United States Coast Guard recommends we file a Float Plan with family. This way if we don’t show up or contact them they can contact the Coast Guard. We have only authorized our…

  • Travel Day #5 stats

    Travel Day #5 stats

    Scott here Day 5 is over and done with. Not nearly as long as the previous travel days and I don’t think we had any terrifying moments for us today!! The closest terrifying moment came when we were in Starved Rock Lock. We had three boats on the wall and three boats rafted out. The…

  • Travel Day: Oct. 7, 22 (Ottawa to Henry, IL)

    (Scott here)Travel day #5 I am using this blog as my notes and Float Plan for our kids as they know where we should be as we are in near daily contact with them. Click here to download the USCG Float Plan. Phone numbers for USCG offices can be found here. Heritage Harbor Ottawa is…

  • April 7,2023 was a travel day!

    April 7 was a travel day and we are back in WI… for now.

  • April 5, 2023 was a travel day

    April 5, 2023 was a travel day

    Traveling April 5, 2023 on a very windy day!