Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

Tag: Joliet

  • 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…

  • Travel Day: Oct. 6, 23 (Joliet, IL to Ottawa, IL

    (Scott here)Travel Day # 4 I am using this blog as my notes and Float Plan (for our kids to know where we should be.) Click here to download the USCG Float Plan. Phone numbers for USCG offices can be found here. Initial PlanDate: October 6, 2023Route name in Aqua Maps: TD: 10/01/23 (Joliet to…

  • Travel Day #3 Stats

    Scott here Well, if finally feels like we are actually doing the Great Loop to me! Our first day of the IL River is done. We left at 7:57 am and met up with 7 other Loopers just outside of Hammond Marina then had one more join our flotilla just inside the River. The day…

  • Travel Day: Oct. 5, 23 (Hammond, IN to Joliet, IL) Travel Day #3

    (Scott here)Travel Day #3 Click here to download the USCG Float Plan. Phone numbers for USCG offices can be found here. We belong to the AGLCA, America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association) and are following the Flotilla plan they put together. Over 250 boats trying to get through the IL River in a very short period…