Most “loopers” belong to an association called “America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association” or AGLCA. It provides a wealth of information for those dreaming, planning, or actively cruising the loop. Once you have completed the entire loop, you receive a “Gold Looper” designation and many Gold Loopers provide guidance to newbies. AGLCA’s website has a forum […]
The Not so dismal Dismal Swamp to Yorktown, VA Read More »
Canada Geese migrating north, a mama Mallard with her ducklings swimming in the river, Robins, Cardinals, blooming Azaleas, preserved historical waterfronts on display with gorgeous houses, churches, general stores, and friendly town folk; our tour up the North Carolina coast has been memorable. After saying goodbye to Rick & Patty in Chocowinity, NC, we cruised
Slo Pace on the Move: Belhaven, NC to Elizabeth City, NC Read More »
Why are we headed to Chocowinity, NC? Have you ever heard of it? Nope? Me neither! However, our long-ago sailing friends we met at East Coast Sailing Association (ECSA) have moved there and we received a kind invitation to stop by on our way north. Yippee!!! Before arriving at Chocowinity, we stayed at Beaufort, NC
Beaufort, NC to Chocowinity, NC Read More »
**New item: I’m using a new app called “Track my Tour” which is mapping our progress. I’ve added a link on our website home page or click on the following link and save to your favorites! https://trackmytour.com/3N4vm __________________________________ For those of you who may not have read last week’s blog, we are now traveling towards
Myrtle Beach, SC to Beaufort, NC Read More »
Beaufort, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC Why are the SC and NC towns of Beaufort pronounced differently? Perhaps to better differentiate them, although they are in different states. The South Carolina town is pronounced “BEW-fert vs. “BOW-fert” in North Carolina. Confusing as all get up, especially when you are someone like me and get things
Great Loop: Beaufort, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC Read More »
Dave, Murphy and I set off on our Great Loop Adventure on March 23, 2021 in beautiful 70-degree weather, with fair winds, heading north on the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway. We stopped after 7 hours of enjoyable cruising at our first anchorage at Ponce De Leon, near the inlet. I was thankful for Dave’s years of
Week 1: Cocoa, FL to Beaufort, SC Read More »
Prior to departing on the Great Loop, we wanted to ensure Slo Pace had a fresh bottom (she needed it!). We successfully brought her to Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL for haul out and blocked in the yard for Dave to begin the work. It was about a 5 hour cruise from our house
Slo Pace – It’s Haul Out Time Read More »
As Dave and I prepare for our Great Loop adventure, we have many opportunities to learn new skills. The first for me is to create our website. With an instructional You Tube video by Tyler Moore (hint: make sure you look for his latest “How to Make a Word Press Website” and not start by
Preparing for the Great Loop – Web Presence Read More »