Nordamerika
America’s Great Loop
Ein Rundkurs von rund 6.000 Meilen (9.700 km) um den Osten Nordamerikas: über die Atlantikküste, die Großen Seen, kanadische Kanäle, Flüsse im Landesinneren und den Golf von Mexiko.
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- Länge
- rund 6.000 Landmeilen, etwa 9.700 km (AGLCA)
- Dauer
- rund ein Jahr; schneller oder langsamer ist üblich (die schnellsten gemeldeten Zeiten liegen unter drei Wochen, inoffiziell)
- Schleusen
- über 100
- Durchfahrtshöhe
- 19 ft 1 in (5,82 m) an einer festen Brücke südlich von Chicago (Route mit gelegtem Mast oder für Motorboote)
- Richtung und Start
- Meist gegen den Uhrzeigersinn; Start beliebig, Chicago ist der übliche Bezugspunkt
- Jahreszeiten
- Sommer: Große Seen/Kanada, Herbst: Flüsse, Winter: Golf/Florida, Frühjahr: Atlantik-ICW
Der Great Loop, die „große Schleife“, ist eine durchgehende Rundfahrt auf dem Wasser um den Osten Nordamerikas. Er führt über den Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, die Chesapeake Bay, den Hudson River und die Kanäle des Staates New York, den Trent-Severn-Wasserweg in Ontario, die Georgian Bay und die Großen Seen, den Illinois River, Mississippi bzw. Ohio und den Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway; zuletzt geht es an der Golfküste entlang zurück nach Florida.
Die meisten „Looper“, wie sie sich nennen, fahren gegen den Uhrzeigersinn, ab Chicago oder Florida, und brauchen etwa ein Jahr, immer mit den Jahreszeiten: im Winter am Golf und in Florida, im Frühjahr auf dem ICW und in der Chesapeake Bay, im Sommer in Kanada und auf den Großen Seen, im Herbst auf den Flüssen. Einen offiziellen Start gibt es nicht, und unterwegs sind Trawler genauso wie Segelboote, die den Mast legen. Wer die Runde geschafft hat, tauscht den weißen Stander gegen einen goldenen; die AGLCA hält die Gemeinschaft zusammen.
Schwierig ist der Loop eher wegen der Planung als wegen wilder See. Die feste Brücke bei Chicago lässt nur etwa 19 Fuß 1 Zoll (5,82 m) Durchfahrtshöhe, du teilst die Flüsse mit Schubverbänden der Berufsschifffahrt, und du musst die Überquerung des Golfs, das Wetter auf den Großen Seen, Schleusensperrungen und Hochwasser einplanen.
Höhepunkte
- Skyline und Schleuse von Chicago
- Trent-Severn-Wasserweg und die 30.000 Inseln der Georgian Bay
- Hudson River und Eriekanal
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway und Mobile Bay
- Floridas Golfküste und der Okeechobee Waterway
Worauf achten
- Feste Brücke bei Chicago mit 19 ft 1 in (5,82 m) Durchfahrtshöhe
- Schubverbände, Strömung und Treibgut auf Mississippi und Illinois River
- Für die Überquerung des Golfs von Mexiko brauchst du ein gutes Wetterfenster
- Hurrikansaison und Spätherbststürme auf den Großen Seen
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Our Worst Cruise Yet: Lightning, Rough Seas & No Easy Way Out
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Boating To The Prettiest Fishing Village On Lake Michigan...Then Scaled This 500-Foot Sand Dune!
Leland Michigan, Vereinigte Staaten
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We Took Our Boat Into Michigan's Most Beautiful Harbor!
Charlevoix Michigan, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 48 of our Great Loop Adventure we head to Charlevoix Michigan another waterfront town along Lake Michigan and boy it does not disappoint! *Personal:* Kevin@mathersonthemap.com
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Is Lake Michigan Worth The Hype?! Searching For The Best Coastal Town...
Harbor Springs Michigan, Vereinigte Staaten
First on the list is Harbor Springs with some of the clearest water we’ve ever cruised. After Harbor Springs we visit Petoskey a...
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This Island Feels Like Stepping Back In Time! - Boats Allowed, Cars Prohibited
Mackinac Island Michigan, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 46, we visit America's most unique island, Mackinac Island on Lake Huron, our first destination after crossing the border back into the United States from Canada.
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We Hit Rocks and Damaged Our Boat - Our Biggest Mistake Boating Yet
Georgian Bay Ontario, Kanada
In episode 42 of our Great Loop Adventure, we hit rocks in Georgian Bay and officially became a member of the ran aground club.
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Georgian Bay Gets Better and Better - Exploring Parry Sound and Regatta Bay
Regatta Bay Ontario, Kanada
We make our ...
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We Try Rafting Up on Anchor for the Very First Time in Georgian Bay!
Georgian Bay Ontario, Kanada
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 40 of our Great Loop adventure we head to Shotgun Bay in Georgian Bay to raft up with o...
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We Cruised 3,000 Miles Around North America (Start To Finish In 1 Hour)
Georgian Bay Ontario, Kanada
1 year ago we bought our first boat ever. A 48ft motor yacht with zero experience looking to take our family of 4 all over North America on a 6,000 mile journey. 18 months ago, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
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This Is Why We Kept Going…GEORGIAN BAY!
Georgian Bay Ontario, Kanada
In episode 39 we say good bye to the Trent Severn Waterway and hello to Georgian Bay!!! We can't wait to share this new chapter with you! Check out our floating dock by Further Customs here:...
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We Had ONE Plan… Then Everything Changed | Trent Severn Waterway
Trent-Severn Waterway Ontario, Kanada
We left Kingston, Ontario with a plan to find an anchorage and finally test out our new anchor, but as we’ve quickly learned with boating… plans don’t last very long.
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Cruising Buckhorn to the Historic Kirkfield Lift Lock - Trent Severn Waterway Boating
Kirkfield Lift Lock Ontario, Kanada
As we headed towards the Kirkfield Lift Lock, we witnessed a boat going almost sideways during a passing maneuver! That must have been a scary ride for the people on that boat.
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Boating Through Canada’s Most Charming Small Towns!
Fenelon Falls Ontario, Kanada
In episode 36, we explore the beautiful towns of Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, arguably the best towns along the Trent Severn.
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This Waterway Was Nothing Like We Expected | Trent-Severn
Trent-Severn Waterway Ontario, Kanada
This is Standard Safety Equipment aboard P sea S…..and when we chase experience and adventure ashore! If we don’t use it, we don’t pitch it. The Trent-Severn Waterway was nothing like we expected.
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We Finally Made It To Canada's Boat Elevator!
Peterborough Ontario, Kanada
⬇️ In episode 34, we cruise up the boat elevator, aka the Peterborough Li...
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Big Rideau Lake to Westport - Cruising the Rideau Canal
Westport Ontario, Kanada
After spending a super chill night on the hook in a quiet cover on Big Rideau Lake, we pull anchor and head for Colonel By Island.
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We Took Our Boat From Florida To Canada!
Florida Vereinigte Staaten
But we wanted to catch up to our friends @BoundlessBupps and @SailingSnacktime ...
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We Cruised Through America’s Most Beautiful Summer Estates
Thousand Islands New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 30, we head towards one of our favorite destinations on the great loop so far, the Thou...
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We Attempted 12 Locks in One Day on the Erie Canal (Here’s What We Learned)
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Join us as we take on one of our biggest boating challenge yet; attempting to travel through 12 locks in a single day on the historic Erie Canal!
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From Glassy Conditions On Lake Ontario To The Biggest Storm We've Faced...
Cape Vincent New York, Vereinigte Staaten
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8 Hours, 7 Locks & 1 Beautiful City On The Oswego Canal!
Oswego New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 28 of our Great Loop Adventure we say goodbye to the Erie Canal and hello to the Oswego...
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Lake Superior Full-Contact Sailing!! Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 69
Marquette Michigan, Vereinigte Staaten
Strong winds and a very long day from the St. Mary's River through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie (The Soo Locks in the U.S.). Plenty of pure sailing all the way to Marquette.
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E53 The Big Chute, Hydraulic Locks, & Lock Mess Ups! Trent-Severn Waterway on America’s Great Loop
Big Chute Ontario, Kanada
Join us as we depart Trenton, Ontario and travel to Port Severn, Ontario on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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Our Final Days on the Erie Canal Led Us Here…
Sylvan Beach New York, Vereinigte Staaten
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The Erie Canal Tested Us Like Never Before...
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 26 of our Great Loop adventure we have the most challenging yet rewarding day on the Erie Canal so far, navigating a shallow log flooded waterway with two other boats and attempt ...
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Into the Erie Canal... | The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Fellow adventurers, in this episode of "The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat" Wavey and I start heading west along the Erie Canal.
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E52 Thousand Islands, the START of The Trent-Severn Waterway, & Maintenance - America’s Great Loop
Thousand Islands New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Join us as we travel from the Thousand Islands to New York State and back across the the border to begin our journey on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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Our Most Intense Day On The Erie Canal So Far!
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
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You Deserve to Treat Yourself to This Place - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 66
Killarney Ontario, Kanada
You will love this place - bring friends! Let the non-sailors take a break next to the pool - or unload stir crazy kids with their floaties at the Killarney Mountain Lodge.
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Two Families, Two Different Backgrounds, One Loop: Unpacking Our Great Loop & Sharing Our Adventure
We take a break from filming and sit down with @BoundlessBupps to talk about everything related to Family Boat Life along America's Great Loop.
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We Ignored Everyone's Warnings...Navigating The Erie Canal!
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
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We Never Knew This Hudson River Town Was So Important!
Kingston New York, Vereinigte Staaten
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We Left NYC... and Couldn't Believe What Came Next!
Hudson River New York, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 22 of our Great Loop Adventure, we cruise 75 nautical mile...
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Statue of Liberty and NYC by Boat: Two Bucket-List Destinations Along America's Great Loop!
New York City New York, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 21 we make it to New York City by boat and cruised passed the Statue of Liberty, a huge...
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Rough Seas, Lost Solar Panels & Our Longest Day Yet Cruising The Atlantic Ocean Along NJ's Coast
New Jersey Coast New Jersey, Vereinigte Staaten
Hard water can lead to scale buildup in plumbing and appliances, so we decided to install the iSpring EDV2 Whole House Super Water Descaler on our boat. Thanks to iSpring Water Systems for partnering with us!
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Larry's Great Loop Adventure - Erie Canal
Erie Canal New York, Vereinigte Staaten
We have left the Hudson River behind and entered the Erie Canal! If you followed along with our Carbon Cat trip up the Columbia River, you know we are familiar with traveling through locks... but the Erie Canal takes the cake!
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Canada Beats the Bahamas - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 65
Killarney Provincial Park Ontario, Kanada
Yes, sailing the North Channel in the Great Lakes in the summer beats the Bahamas - especially if you care more about whats above the surface than what is below it . and sitting on a beach makes you go nuts.
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First Time In The Atlantic Ocean In A Dense Fog Advisory
Great Egg Harbor Inlet New Jersey, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 19 of our Great Loop, we venture into the Atlantic Ocean for the first time and cruise 30 nautical miles in a dense fog advisory and 3 to 4 ft seas in order to avoid expensive marina fees!
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Facing Our Biggest Great Loop Challenge 700 Nautical Miles In!
Cape May New Jersey, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 18 of our Great Loop adventure, we find ourselves with quite the challenge trying to re...
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The Historic C&D Canal Didn’t Go As Planned
Salem New Jersey, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 17, we leave the Chesapeake Bay and head to Chesapeake City MD into the C&D Canal. We bring another family of 4 onboard and then head to Salem NJ where we h...
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The Chesapeake Bay Stop We Didn’t Expect to Love ... Rock Hall Maryland | Great Loop Ep 16
Rock Hall Maryland, Vereinigte Staaten
Rock Hall is on the eastern shor...
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Why Every Great Looper Stops in Solomon's Island, Maryland!
Solomon's Island Maryland, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 15 of our Great Loop adventure, we make it to Solomon's Island, MD, and fall in love with this town. We stayed at Spring Cove Marina (booked via Dockwa linked below), which didn't disappoint, and we will be back.
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Pivoting to Boat Life from Van Life...Did We Make The Right Choice? - Great Loop Episode 14
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Our First Lock On The Great Loop - Great Bridge Lock
Great Bridge Lock Virginia, Vereinigte Staaten
This is the great bridge...
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An Unexpected Challenge Of The Great Loop No One Talks About - Urgent Care
Chesapeake Virginia, Vereinigte Staaten
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We Skipped Coinjock Restaurant Marina for THIS Instead | NC INNER Banks
Coinjock North Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
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This Upgrade Changed Everything! - DIY Install Raymarine EV 400 Autopilot ...Saved Thousands
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 10 of our Great Loop adventure, we leave Morehead City after spending a few days finish...
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Engine Problems 400 Miles Into Our 6,000-Mile Adventure - Great Loop Episode 9
Morehead City North Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 9 of our Great Loop, we finally have some engine trouble along the ICW in North Carolina.
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Bahama-like Waters Along the ICW?! - Exploring Wrightsville Beach, NC ... Great Loop Ep 8
Wrightsville Beach North Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 8 of our Great Loop, we find the Bahamas of North Carolina visiting Wrightsville Beach and anchor out for 3 nights!
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Is Myrtle Beach Actually Worth Stopping For? (ICW Great Loop Stop)
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 7 of our Great Loop, we cruise 107 nautical miles from Charleston Harbor Marina to Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and explore Barefoot Landing to see if it really lives up to the hype!
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This Charleston Marina Ruined Every Other Marina for Us
Charleston South Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
🙌 In episode 6 of our Great Loop adventure, we head back to one of our favorite marinas and arguably the best marina in Charleston South Carolina, Charleston Harbour Resort and Marina. Book your slip at Charle...
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The Cheapest Cruising Catamaran I’ve Ever Found!
Can you really buy a cruising catamaran for $65,000? In this video, we take a deep dive into the PDQ 32 LRC, one of the most affordable cruising catamarans on the market.
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Raw Boat Life With 2 Under 3… This Is What It’s REALLY Like (Hilton Head to Beaufort, SC)
Beaufort South Carolina, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! In episode 5 of our Great Loop, we leave Hilton Head and get back onto the ICW, cruising our way t...
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This Is The Best Marina On Hilton Head Island ... Great Loop Ep 4
Hilton Head Island Beaufort County, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 4 of our Great Loop adventure, we leave Georgia, making our way to Hilton Head Island and find one of our favorite marinas along the ICW, Shelter Cove!
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Worst Case Scenario Cruising The Great Loop ... Caught In Fog
Isle of Hope Chatham County, Vereinigte Staaten
🙌 In Episode 3 of our Great Loop adventure, we have our most dangerous day on the water yet as we make our way to Isle of Hope, Georgia (near Savannah). We get caught in dense fog along Georgia's ICW and have ...
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Navigating Georgia's 9ft Tidal Swing - Hoping We Don't Run Aground - Loop Ep 2
Cumberland Island Georgia, Vereinigte Staaten
In episode 2 of our Great Loop adventure, we cruise through Georgia's ICW, which has a wide tidal range of 9-10ft! In addition to the low tides and shallow waters, we have to push through th...
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The Year Long Boat Trip Starts Now... Boating With Our Kids
Our Great Loop journey officially begins! We're taking our boat 6,000 nautical miles around Amer...
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Our Last Leg Before The Great Loop!
In today's episode, we officially wrap up our training/practice run down the ICW and along the St. John's River to build the confidence needed for America's Great Loop!
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First Timer’s Give Boating A Try - Cruising The St. John’s River To The Ultimate Anchorage
Sanford Seminole County, Vereinigte Staaten
Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! On Day 2 of our St. John's southbound cruise to Sanford, FL, we invite the @Vancaskeys to join us for two days and see if we can...
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We Upgraded Our Boat’s Electrical System For The Great Loop!
We finally upgraded our boat's electrical system and this upgrade will change how we continue to cruise. We're so excited to be able to anchor out and enjoy the comforts of the marina anywhere we go.
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Completing The Great Bridge Lock Along The Virginia Cut! - Leg 2 ICW South Bound
Norfolk Virginia, Vereinigte Staaten
In ep 12 of our boat life series, we cruise from Hampton VA, down to Chesapeake VA, alongside the country's largest Naval station and down the Elizabeth River to the Great Bridge Lock, our first lock on our new-to-us boat.
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We Got a New Dinghy, and It's Not an Inflatable! - Dinghy For The Great Loop
In episode 9 of our boat life adventures, we upgrade our dinghy to a Mantus Dinghy – Model 104 right off the Annapolis Sailboat Show Floor and trail it down to our boat in Virginia.
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Baie Fine (Bay Fin) Beautiful Destination Sailing - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 64
Baie Fine Ontario, Kanada
The North Channel of the Great Lakes (Lake Huron) takes us to Baie Fine (Bay Fin) for a stop allowing swimming, biking and hiking in a destination loved by boaters.
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Only $58,000 - The Perfect Liveaboard Trawler For The Great Loop
In episode 274, we tour Cellar Door, a 1981 Marine Trader 36' Europa. This is the 4th boat tour video of our capable loop boat series and one on the budget-friendly side!
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Why Our Boat Buying Is Taking So Long...We Owe You An Update
In episode 272, we give you a much-needed update on our boat and where we're at. I know it's long overdue!...
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Hello from Canada!! North Channel Sailing and Hiking - Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Ep. 60
Gore Bay Ontario, Kanada
Peel kiwi fruit before you eat them - or you'll need some time out to overcome short term abdominal ailing that no solo sailor ever wants . Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge is technically in the U.S.
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The Perfect Luxury Yet Practical Loop Boat!
In episode 270, we showcase another great candidate for America's Great Loop. Meet Mona Lisa, a 2004 Sabre 36 Sedan, which would be an excellent choice for anyone looking to undertake the Great Loop.
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The Great Loop Is Delayed - Our Family's New Boating Plan
In episode 268, we share our upcoming boating plans after realizing the boat buying process is taking much longer than expected.
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This 40ft Live-aboard Yacht Has It ALL – Unique 2nd Stateroom!
In episode 266, we revisit the boat tour videos to help you see various boat options for the Great Loop. Today we're touring a Sea Ray 400 Fly, with a unique 2-stateroom layout. Thank you again Mike and MarineMax!
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Weiterlesen
- AGLCA - America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association
- Great Loop (Wikipedia)
- Waterway Guide - Thinking About a Great Loop Adventure?
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