Logbook

Leg 1:  Annapolis, MD  to  New York, NY

May 15, 2012 - May 17, 2012

Crew: Capt. Patrick Hopkins, Annapolis Yacht Sales & Maryline O'Shea, Beneteau

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 1: Annapolis to Rock Hall, MD 19:10 20:30 0:00 30 22.5 19.6 20 1.50 15.00
Day 2: Rock Hall, MD to Atlantic City, NJ 05:50 17:15 01:15 187 18.4 16.0 130 1.44 12.79
Day 3: Atlantic City, NJ to New York, NY 06:30 14:30 0:00 97 12.1 10.5 75 1.29 9.38

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

5-17-2012  -  02:34

Lat: 40.7452 Lng: -74.0098

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Docked at Surfside 3 Marine, Chelsea Pier in NYC. Time for lunch now.

5-17-2012  -  12:50

Lat: 40.6428 Lng: -74.0542

Speed: 15 mph | Course:
Message: Sun is shining on the Statue of Liberty!

5-17-2012  -  12:40

Lat: 40.6044 Lng: -74.0391

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Crossing the Verrazano Bridge into the narrows. 12.7 kts @ 13.5 KPH. And passing a trawler in the process.

5-17-2012  -  11:58

Lat: 40.4620 Lng: -73.9560

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Preparing our entry into the Ambrose channel as we clear Sandy Hook.

5-17-2012  -  11:37

Lat: 40.3778 Lng: -73.9552

Speed: 17 mph | Course:
Message: Headed to Liberty Marina to fuel up. Then, the Big Apple!

5-17-2012  -  11:11

Lat: 40.2761 Lng: -73.9600

Speed: 17 mph | Course:
Message: Going about 14 kts, at 14 KPH. We see NYC on the horizon!!

5-17-2012  -  10:34

Lat: 40.1455 Lng: -73.9903

Speed: 15 mph | Course:
Message: Wind has died a bit, much smoother ride now. Enjoying the views of Jersey shore. Nice beaches.

5-17-2012  -  09:06

Lat: 39.8189 Lng: -74.0635

Speed: 16 mph | Course:
Message: And rising

5-17-2012  -  06:55

Lat: 39.3862 Lng: -74.3426

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: 15 to 20 kts N-NE, 3 to 5 ft swell, 1 to 5 ft sea waves.

5-17-2012  -  06:30

Lat: 39.3767 Lng: -74.4238

Speed: 4 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Good day Atlantic City, underway at 6:30, clear skies but it's going to blow today!!!

5-16-2012  -  05:19

Lat: 39.3776 Lng: -74.4270

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Docked at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ!

5-16-2012  -  04:18

Lat: 39.2290 Lng: -74.5311

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Surrounded by dolphins just 20 nm outside Atlantic City!

5-16-2012  -  02:46

Lat: 38.9457 Lng: -74.8413

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Greatest Loop meets the ocean!!

5-16-2012  -  02:43

Lat: 38.9375 Lng: -74.8551

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 45°
Message: On route to Atlantic City, beautiful day, sunny, 75 degrees. Waves have picked up a bit.

5-16-2012  -  01:19

Lat: 38.9515 Lng: -74.9062

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Oops. Make that Utsch's. Lunch at last!

5-16-2012  -  12:25

Lat: 38.9668 Lng: -74.9396

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 90°
Message: We are going to stop by Hutches marina, in Cape May and grab a bite, yay!

5-16-2012  -  12:00

Lat: 39.0162 Lng: -75.0463

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Dolphins!!!

5-16-2012  -  12:00

Lat: 39.0162 Lng: -75.0463

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Dolphins!!!

5-16-2012  -  11:27

Lat: 39.1124 Lng: -75.1945

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Just passed a cargo ship full of cars from Hoegh Autoliners. A huge ship, quite impressive!

5-16-2012  -  11:26

Lat: 39.1167 Lng: -75.2014

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: null

5-16-2012  -  11:15

Lat: 39.1558 Lng: -75.2477

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: A little over an hour before Cape May. Our ship feels a little lonely, not much traffic out here. So far we've burned 76 Gal over about 90nm. Not bad.

5-16-2012  -  10:45

Lat: 39.2812 Lng: -75.3564

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Wow, just got a little shake down upon crossing the wake of a nearby trawler (the full displacement kind)

5-16-2012  -  10:35

Lat: 39.3171 Lng: -75.3979

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Ship John Shoal lighthouse in sight!

5-16-2012  -  10:15

Lat: 39.3966 Lng: -75.4731

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: About 2 hours from Cape May, looking good for a slow down around lunch time then!

5-16-2012  -  10:05

Lat: 39.4318 Lng: -75.5127

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Oh and we just passed the Salem nuclear plant... We kept looking behind us to see if someone was going to chase us and bring us down :) But nope!

5-16-2012  -  10:03

Lat: 39.4385 Lng: -75.5222

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Patrick says: "we are in Jersey, baby!"

5-16-2012  -  09:48

Lat: 39.5001 Lng: -75.5467

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Left the C & D canal, hazy conditions on the Delaware Bay. Waters remain calm, we are making good progress!

5-16-2012  -  07:10

Lat: 39.1471 Lng: -76.2597

Speed: 4 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Leaving Rock Hall for Atlantic City!

5-15-2012  -  05:32

Lat: 38.9762 Lng: -76.4854

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Hi here is The Greatest Loop located at Pusser's Carribean Bar & Grill, Annapolis, MD

5-15-2012  -  05:24

Lat: 38.9763 Lng: -76.4855

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: null

Leg 2:  New York, NY  to  Rochester, NY

May 20, 2012 - May 23, 2012

Crew: Capt. Benjamin Frothingham, Cape Yachts & John Mottern, Photographer

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 4: New York to Coeymans, NY 08:00 AM 05:30 01:00 122 14.4 12.5 102 1.20 12
Day 5: Coeymans to Fonda, NY 06:00 AM 04:30 12:30 67 7.1 6.1 41 1.63 4.32
Day 6: Fonda to Brewerton, NY 06:00 AM 06:30 01:00 98 8.5 7.4 62 1.58 5.39
Day 7: Brewerton to Rochester, NY 06:40 AM 04:45 02:00 79.7 9.9 8.6 57 1.40 7.05

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

5-23-2012  -  05:44

Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6066

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: At Rochester Yacht Club. Great Day

5-23-2012  -  02:08

Lat: 43.4499 Lng: -76.6477

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Perfect conditions on the lake

5-23-2012  -  01:33

Lat: 43.4599 Lng: -76.5099

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Great lunch at Mom and Pops in Oswego. Restepped mast and we are heading out on Lake Ontario. Next stop Rochester YachtClub

5-23-2012  -  10:44

Lat: 43.3679 Lng: -76.4373

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Maybe we can dock and dine in Oswego. suggestions anyone? Almost lunch time

5-23-2012  -  09:37

Lat: 43.2730 Lng: -76.3840

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 315°
Message: In the scenic Oswego River. Last day for this crew. Been fun

5-23-2012  -  06:55

Lat: 43.2439 Lng: -76.1805

Speed: 6 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Nice quiet night..departed 6:40..approaching Lock 23. Good morning people!!

5-22-2012  -  06:51

Lat: 43.2397 Lng: -76.1505

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Got fuel I meant to say

5-22-2012  -  06:50

Lat: 43.2397 Lng: -76.1505

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Beautiful trip across a glassy Oneida Lake. Stopped for night with the most awesome folks at Ess-Kay Yards, got file, water, and the best pump out ever. thanks

5-22-2012  -  04:18

Lat: 43.2054 Lng: -75.6729

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Last lock for today. About to enter Oneida Lake then 30 miles to west end

5-22-2012  -  02:28

Lat: 43.1992 Lng: -75.3805

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Making progress. Hope be across Oneida lake today. AND. The sun is peeking through the clouds. A school field trip watched us go through the last lock.

5-22-2012  -  11:56

Lat: 43.0394 Lng: -75.0578

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Heading to lock 19 and then Utica between 19 and 20. Sun trying to come out. Had a small stick in the bow thruster but now gone. Boat is awesome and comfy

5-22-2012  -  10:31

Lat: 43.0255 Lng: -74.8786

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Helpful and courteous

5-22-2012  -  10:30

Lat: 43.0258 Lng: -74.8778

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Just through Lock 17 with a 40 ft lift. Largest on the canal system. The canal lock masters have been most helpfu,

5-22-2012  -  08:56

Lat: 42.9922 Lng: -74.7085

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Bald Eagle just before Lock 16. Thanks for the windshield wipers on this rainy day

5-22-2012  -  05:58

Lat: 42.9501 Lng: -74.3730

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: And we are off for Lock 13. Rainy but calm in Fonda this morning. Maybe sun will be in our future.

5-21-2012  -  04:43

Lat: 42.9501 Lng: -74.3730

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Just arrived in Fonda, NY. Docked for the night at the canal authority dock between locks 12 & 13. Great day on the river.

5-21-2012  -  11:34

Lat: 42.7806 Lng: -73.8074

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Clouding up but nice day.

5-21-2012  -  11:33

Lat: 42.7805 Lng: -73.8060

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 270°
Message: On the Mohawk River heading to lock 7. Clouding o

5-21-2012  -  10:19

Lat: 42.8021 Lng: -73.6960

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Rising in lock 5

5-21-2012  -  07:28

Lat: 42.7176 Lng: -73.7005

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Another beautiful day. Left Coeymans Landing at 6 am now past Albany headed for Erie Canal

5-20-2012  -  06:19

Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: An excellent day from NYC to Coeymans Landing Marina where we had a great welcome, fueled up, pumped out, and now it's dinner time at Yannis Too.

5-20-2012  -  06:19

Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: we had a nice stop at Newburgh to drop off Vincent and meet Capt John from the River Rose. More tomorrow when we enter the Erie Canal 20 miles north.

5-20-2012  -  06:19

Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Stay tuned for the days photos!

5-20-2012  -  03:56

Lat: 42.2560 Lng: -73.7999

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Going through Germantown Reach. thanks to Cathy at AYS for the skittles!

5-20-2012  -  10:40

Lat: 41.2931 Lng: -73.9541

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Just past Indian Point Nuclear Power plant with very smooth conditions.

5-20-2012  -  09:43

Lat: 41.1160 Lng: -73.8878

Speed: 17 mph | Course:
Message: Working our way up the Hudson on a beautiful May morning...boat is running like a charm!

5-20-2012  -  08:44

Lat: 40.8690 Lng: -73.9401

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 22°
Message: We are under the George Washington Bridge and headed north. Light traffic on Sunday morning. Wish you were here! John, Ben, and Vincent aboard

Leg 3:  Rochester, NY  to  Mississauga, ON

May 24, 2012 - May 31, 2012

Crew: Capt. Mike Green, Anchor Yacht Sales & Kevin Flynn, Yacht Time Fractional Sailing

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 8: Rochester, NY to Mississauga, ON 06:30 AM 04:30 02:30 116 15.4 13.4 89 1.30 11.87

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

5-26-2012  -  08:29

Lat: 43.5502 Lng: -79.5798

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Another day of yacht club visits tomorrow. Island Yacht Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, etc

5-25-2012  -  02:06

Lat: 43.7545 Lng: -78.8253

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Wind and sea state are building a bit, but no big deal for this boat. Smooth sailing all the way.

5-25-2012  -  02:05

Lat: 43.7559 Lng: -78.8204

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Yup. Customs was a breeze. Wind and sea state are building a bit, but no big deal for this boat.

5-25-2012  -  12:10

Lat: 43.9356 Lng: -78.1945

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hi Jeff and Kristin. We've received all your messages. We were just kinda ignoring you :)

5-25-2012  -  12:02

Lat: 43.9521 Lng: -78.1648

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Clear Canadian customs. Picked up some provisions. We're on our way to Toronto. Looks like clear sailing.

5-25-2012  -  08:46

Lat: 43.7970 Lng: -78.0339

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Forecast winds of 15knots did not materialize and were still in a light breeze with gentle seas. Nice morning cruise.

5-25-2012  -  08:44

Lat: 43.7919 Lng: -78.0296

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 315°
Message: 12nm off Cobourg Ontario

5-25-2012  -  06:44

Lat: 43.3424 Lng: -77.6553

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Underway since 0610. Now 5nm off Rochester. Calm seas, light breeze out of the south, tracking nicely at 16kn

5-25-2012  -  05:47

Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6066

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Getting ready to shove off the dock in Rochester. Planned route is 49nm NNW, expecting 15kn breeze off port quarter

5-24-2012  -  06:23

Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6067

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: We just went to the gas dock to top up the fuel. She was amazingly easy to dock even with the 15knot cross wind. Great boat to handle in tight quarters.

5-24-2012  -  06:14

Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6067

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Hanging out for the evening at the Rochester Yacht Club. Join us on the boat!

Leg 4:  Mississauga, ON  to  Bay Harbor, MI

May 28, 2012 - June 10, 2012

Crew: Capt. Bing O'Meara & Roland Schultz, Lakeland Boating Magazine

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 9: Mississauga to Brighton, ON 12:30 PM 06:20 12:00 96 16.5 14.3 69.13 1.39 11.85
Day 10: Brighton to Frankford, ON 10:30 AM 04:00 03:30 12.24 6.1 5.3 7.33 1.67 3.66
Day 11: Frankford to Hastings, ON 09:00 AM 04:30 01:30 37.90 6.3 5.5 21 1.64 3.85
Day 12: Hastings to Peterborough, ON 09:15 AM 02:30 12:00 37.00 7.8 6.8 22.98 1.61 4.84
Day 13: Peterborough to Buckhorn, ON 10:45 AM 04:25 01:30 27.21 6.5 5.7 15.37 1.77 3.69
Day 14: Buckhorn to Lock 40 Gamebridge, ON 08:15 AM 04:45 02:40 51.29 8.8 7.6 33.31 1.54 5.71
Day 15: Lock 40 Gamebridge to Orillia, ON 10:30 AM 12:15 12:00 15.32 8.4 7.3 9.01 1.64 5.15
Day 16: Orillia to Port Severn, ON 11:30 AM 04:00 12:00 44 9.8 8.5 25.00 1.76 5.56
Day 17: Port Severn to Killarney, ON 08:30 AM 03:30 12:00 110 15.7 13.7 92 1.20 13.14
Day 18: Killarney to Blind River, ON 10:30 AM 05:30 02:00 68.62 13.7 11.9 54.46 1.26 10.89
Day 19: Blind River to Gore Bay, ON 09:00 10:45 00:00 26 14.9 12.9 21.67 1.20 12.38
Day 20: Gore Bay to Drummond Island, MI 08:00 10:40 12:00 60.79 16.6 14.4 52.28 1.16 14.26
Day 21: Drummond Island to Mackinac Island, MI 09:30 AM 12:30 12:00 45 15 13 35 1.29 11.67
Day 22: Mackinac Island to Bay Harbor, MI 09:30 AM 12:30 12:00 56.40 14.7 12.8 44.6 1.26 11.63

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

6-10-2012  -  11:18

Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0243

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Moored Bay Harbor MI We get off here and a new gang takes over Fair Winds and Following Seas to All Roland and Bing

6-10-2012  -  11:15

Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0244

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Moored bay

6-9-2012  -  10:49

Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Wifi coverage a bit thin in places. Hope to upload many pictures soon. Stay tuned! Roland

6-9-2012  -  10:43

Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Many thanks bob. Moored mackinaw island this evening. Three hundred years of history here like no other! Fair winds Roland

6-9-2012  -  10:40

Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Reference to inquiry regarding access to muskoka lakes, I know of no water route Best, Roland

6-9-2012  -  10:51

Lat: 45.8985 Lng: -84.2770

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Yes we decided to engage the warp drive

6-8-2012  -  09:35

Lat: 45.9212 Lng: -82.4614

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Cheers, T hanks for suooport, sorry not more copy from us. Tough to type in a 3 ' chop. Bing

6-7-2012  -  10:47

Lat: 46.1697 Lng: -82.9633

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Hi folks, We spent yesterday exploring the benjamins. They are a spectacular group of islands and one of the most popular.. Go, Bing

6-5-2012  -  10:24

Lat: 45.9708 Lng: -81.5153

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Hi maryline, The conditions on Georgian bay were excellent. Waves less that two feet and wind out Of the north west. Bing

6-5-2012  -  09:38

Lat: 45.9708 Lng: -81.5153

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Peter, Thanks for the question. A deadhead is any flotsam that has lost its buoyancy .

6-4-2012  -  03:53

Lat: 44.8347 Lng: -79.6873

Speed: 23 mph | Course: 135°
Message: The beneteau i swift trawler is back transmitting and And welcoming messages.

Leg 5:  Bay Harbor, MI  to  Imperial, MO (Saint Louis area)

June 11, 2012 - June 20, 2012

Crew: Capt. Peter Janssen & George Sass, Sr from Power & Motoryacht Magazine

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 23: Bay Harbor to Leland, MI 10:00 AM 15:00 01:00 53 13.15 11.43 48 1.096 12
Day 24: Leland to Pentwater, MI 07:08 AM 01:05 12:00 100 16.81 14.6 84 1.19 14.12
Day 25: Pentwater to Saugatuck, MI 09:15 14:04 0:00 80 16.61 14.43 70 1.14 14.53
Day 27: Chicago to Seneca, IL 06:33 15:40 0:00 75 8.23 7.15 48 1.56 5.27
Day 28: Seneca to East Peoria, IL 07:50 16:12 0:00 87 10:40 9.04 65 1.34 7.77
Day 29: East Peoria to Illinois Riverdock Restaurant, IL 06:40 18:20 0:00 144 12.38 10.76 101 1.43 8.68
Day 30: Illinois River Dock Restaurant, IL to Hoppies Marina, MO 07:12 15:15 0:00 80 9.94 8.64 44 1.81 5.47
Day 26: Saugatuck, MI to Chicago, IL 08:16 AM 02:05 12:00 86 14.79 12.85 80 1.075 13.75

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

6-20-2012  -  10:59

Lat: 38.9608 Lng: -90.3987

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 112°
Message: On the Mississipi at last. St Louis here welcome.

6-19-2012  -  03:32

Lat: 39.9423 Lng: -90.5342

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Frustrating. Waiting hour or so for a lock. Still 60 miles to go today. Lots of barge traffic on river. Peter

6-18-2012  -  06:42

Lat: 40.6921 Lng: -89.5470

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Now at East Port Marina opposite Peoria Il. Ran 87 miles today. Slowed down by two locks and lots of barges. Pete

6-17-2012  -  05:53

Lat: 41.2981 Lng: -88.6287

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Just got to Spring Brook Marina in Seneca Il after 9 hour run from Chicago. Four locks. All well. Peter

6-14-2012  -  04:23

Lat: 41.8821 Lng: -87.6158

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Chicago, my kind of town. Just tied up at Chicago Yacht Club!

6-14-2012  -  04:23

Lat: 41.8821 Lng: -87.6158

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Chicago, my kind of town. Just tied up at Chicago Yacht Club!

6-14-2012  -  09:40

Lat: 42.5111 Lng: -86.4603

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: I n lake Michigan heading for chicago bouncing 2 to 4 ft seas 20 knot wind on port beam. Pete

6-14-2012  -  09:40

Lat: 42.5111 Lng: -86.4603

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: I n lake Michigan heading for chicago bouncing 2 to 4 ft seas 20 knot wind on port beam. Pete

6-13-2012  -  03:35

Lat: 42.6558 Lng: -86.2061

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Saugatuck, two miles up the Kalamazoo river. Love it. Really love our Cummins diesel. Off to Chicago tomorrow. Peter

6-13-2012  -  03:33

Lat: 42.6558 Lng: -86.2061

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Just arrived in Saugatuck, two mildes

6-13-2012  -  10:23

Lat: 43.5546 Lng: -86.5648

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Now running 16 knots in Lake Michigan. All well.

6-13-2012  -  10:21

Lat: 43.5610 Lng: -86.5656

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Photo shoot for PMY early AM in Pentwater m

6-12-2012  -  10:16

Lat: 44.4532 Lng: -86.3863

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Hard to type. Bouncing around . Peter

6-12-2012  -  10:14

Lat: 44.4610 Lng: -86.3823

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Left Leland 0708 in 20 knot winds. Welcome to

6-12-2012  -  10:14

Lat: 44.4610 Lng: -86.3823

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Left Leland 0708 in 20 knot winds. Welcome to

6-11-2012  -  03:09

Lat: 45.0245 Lng: -85.7626

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Just arrived Leland in 25 30 knot winds. Lake Michigan interesting with lots of spray but a good ride on the boat. Peter

6-11-2012  -  03:06

Lat: 45.0245 Lng: -85.7626

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Just arrived Leland in 25 30 knot winds But still a good with

6-11-2012  -  09:20

Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0244

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: George Sass Sr and I arrived last night. Getting used to boat. Will leave shortly. Peter Jansses

Leg 6:  Hoppies Marina, MO  to  Fairhope, AL

June 21, 2012 - June 29, 2012

Crew: Capt. Jeremy Hopkins, Maryland Saling Inc & John Wooldridge, PassageMaker Magazine (Mileage expressed in Statute miles - Copyright: Jeremy Hopkins)

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 31: Hoppies Marina to Cape Girardeau, MO 11:00 AM 19:00 0:30 110 12.94 11.25 43 2.56 5.06
Day 32: Cape Girardeau to Green Turtle Bay Resort, KY 05:30 AM 09:30 00:00 139 9.27 8.05 77 1.81 5.13
Day 33: Green Turtle Bay Resort, KY to Perryville Marina, TN 10:30 AM 07:30 00:00 113 11.89 10.33 78 1.45 8.21
Day 34: Perryville Marina to Pickwick, TN 11:00 AM 09:15 00:00 71 6.93 6.01 56 1.27 5.46
Day 35: Pickwick, TN to Columbus, MS 06:30 AM 06:30 00:00 115 10.00 8.69 74 1.55 6.43
Day 36: Columbus, MS to Demopolis, AL 08:30 AM 06:30 00:00 119 12.53 10.88 83 1.43 8.74
Day 37: Demopolis to Bobby's Fish Camp, AL 08:00 AM 18:00 00:00 97 9.70 8.43 49 1.98 4.90
Day 38: Bobby's Fish Camp to Fairhope, AL 07:45 20:15 00:00 141 11.28 9.80 92 1.53 7.36

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

6-28-2012  -  09:11

Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Axel of Beneteau for his terrific job with the logistics, Patrick of AYS for his technical help, and Scribe In Residence JW, for his help,

6-28-2012  -  09:11

Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: company and for his outstanding work on all of the communications aspects. A Bientot, Capt. Jeremy

6-28-2012  -  09:10

Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: This has been a terrific, new experience. I want to thank everyone for following our adventure, Maryline of Beneteau for placing her confidence in me,

6-28-2012  -  09:00

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: crew as they move TGL along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Key West. Fair winds and calm seas, amigos, and thanks for following our adventures. jw

6-28-2012  -  08:52

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Capt. Jeremy has put together a safe, enjoyable cruise, and we're on a plane for Annapolis tomorrow. We're looking forward to tracking Stanton Murray and his

6-28-2012  -  08:41

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Yea, Tom, it's definitely a place you'd go for, and Karen, too.

6-28-2012  -  08:40

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: has more variations on rum cocktails than you can count.

6-28-2012  -  08:39

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: and the guitarist is making sweet, sweet music. It's the kind of relaxed place where boatwear is the norm, the food tends towards burgers, and the drinks menu

6-28-2012  -  08:36

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: as the sun slides steadily to the horizon. There's an outdoor bar and grill with its own sand beach at the end of this little hurricane hole,

6-28-2012  -  08:24

Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: G-Dock at Eastern Shore Marine in beautiful Fairhope, AL. The wind that generated the aforementioned chop has cooled things down in the harbor

6-28-2012  -  08:19

Lat: 30.5424 Lng: -87.9030

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Good Evening, Friends and Fans of The Greatest Loop. After a ride across a very choppy Mobile Bay, Capt. Jeremy and I are side-tied to

6-28-2012  -  04:55

Lat: 30.8705 Lng: -87.9864

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: conditions on the flybridge seem much more comfortable.

6-28-2012  -  04:54

Lat: 30.8742 Lng: -87.9869

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: been, that is!

6-28-2012  -  04:53

Lat: 30.8757 Lng: -87.9871

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: through this stuff, and the decks are dry. It has Ben another hot day to run, but with the onset of this wind, which seems to be gusting between 15-18 knots

6-28-2012  -  04:50

Lat: 30.8855 Lng: -87.9830

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Just passed Mile 19 and have encountered our first washboard wind chop in 15-knot winds out of the southwest. The Greatest Loop is running easily

6-28-2012  -  01:27

Lat: 31.2471 Lng: -87.9571

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Catherine, you're so right. An incredible journey. Hope all is well in Annapolis!

6-28-2012  -  01:27

Lat: 31.2471 Lng: -87.9571

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Catherine, you're so right. An incredible journey. Hope all is well in Annapolis!

6-28-2012  -  09:24

Lat: 31.5988 Lng: -88.0772

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Capt. Jeremy just added that the swimming bobcat was also a big surprise!

6-28-2012  -  09:22

Lat: 31.6044 Lng: -88.0787

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 225°
Message: to weather fanatics and boat owners alike. You can give them a look at www.wunderground.com and decide for yourself. I send them $5 annually to block popup ads

6-28-2012  -  09:22

Lat: 31.6034 Lng: -88.0793

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 202°
Message: and it's worth it, to me.

6-28-2012  -  09:19

Lat: 31.6100 Lng: -88.0747

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Ron, thanks for the chuckle. I've been tracking Debbie since she was off the Yucatan Peninsula, using Weather Underground, a site I recommend

6-28-2012  -  09:14

Lat: 31.6225 Lng: -88.0802

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 135°
Message: that's my fascination, warts and all!

6-28-2012  -  09:13

Lat: 31.6243 Lng: -88.0815

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 157°
Message: portion of our country's interiors, known only to me before through American fiction, movies, and tales from other Loopers. The total experience,

6-28-2012  -  09:11

Lat: 31.6297 Lng: -88.0843

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Maine to Key West, and transit portions of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. I find it all endlessly fascinating, and am glad to finally visit a

6-28-2012  -  09:10

Lat: 31.6329 Lng: -88.0854

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 157°
Message: For me, the list is huge. I've been privileged to cruise the San Juan and Gulf islands in the Pacific Northwest, explore the East Coast from

6-28-2012  -  09:01

Lat: 31.6532 Lng: -88.0896

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: along the banks.

6-28-2012  -  09:00

Lat: 31.6544 Lng: -88.0897

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Capt. Jeremy said that he had no idea of what to expect in flora and fauna along the way, and it has surprised him to see so much thick, lush greenery

6-28-2012  -  08:57

Lat: 31.6590 Lng: -88.0817

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hi Chuck, enjoy vicariously, but make your plans right now, amigo. Everyone should see our gorgeous country from the water-borne perspective!

6-27-2012  -  02:37

Lat: 31.9400 Lng: -88.1135

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 67°
Message: like an old Busby Berkley/Esther Williams musical. Before long, they all took to the air with a grace almost indescribable, gliding to the safety of the lock

6-27-2012  -  02:37

Lat: 31.9402 Lng: -88.1130

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 67°
Message: gates.

6-27-2012  -  02:34

Lat: 31.9426 Lng: -88.1192

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 157°
Message: safety rails atop the lock we transited this morning. As we entered and got close, three or four took to the air in succession, seemingly choreographed

6-27-2012  -  02:32

Lat: 31.9465 Lng: -88.1216

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 157°
Message: But he banked once more for the shoreline and seemed to be hunting for the next meal. More unusual still were the 20 or more white egrets lined up on the

6-27-2012  -  02:29

Lat: 31.9519 Lng: -88.1183

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 225°
Message: We spotted a diverse selection of wildlife today, including a bobcat swimming across the waterway and scooting up the bank to escape our approach.

6-27-2012  -  02:29

Lat: 31.9508 Lng: -88.1201

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Also saw an American Eagle paralleling our course that pulled ahead, banked into a starboard turn, and appeared headed right at us!

6-27-2012  -  02:25

Lat: 31.9564 Lng: -88.1114

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 225°
Message: and are enjoying the relatively quiet ride. The wind and water noise on the flybridge can wear on you, and a break like this one is easy on the ears and eyes.

6-27-2012  -  02:22

Lat: 31.9596 Lng: -88.1058

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Today we have barge traffic again, going both upbound and downbound, with very little recreational traffic. We've slowed to 7.7-7.8 knots, burning 2.5 gph

6-27-2012  -  11:33

Lat: 32.1629 Lng: -88.0133

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Megster, glad to hear the good news. John and I are bringing TGL from St Louis to Mobile Bay. Expect to arrive, to applauding crowds, late pm tomorrow.

6-27-2012  -  10:31

Lat: 32.2981 Lng: -87.9573

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Ron, thanks for passing along the advice about using Firefox/Mozilla, and we appreciate your good wishes.

6-27-2012  -  10:29

Lat: 32.3024 Lng: -87.9510

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Lucian, many thanks for the offer.

6-27-2012  -  10:28

Lat: 32.3040 Lng: -87.9493

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: In answer to some emails received overnight: Bill, we remember seeing you! Think I took your picture, and will post it if and when.

6-27-2012  -  10:23

Lat: 32.2962 Lng: -87.9369

Speed: 16 mph | Course:
Message: It occurred to me yesterday that when the migration of Loopers and Midwest snowbirds begins in the Fall, the foliage all along the banks must be gorgeous!

6-27-2012  -  10:21

Lat: 32.2878 Lng: -87.9439

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: This morning we're proceeding south, and sometimes east, north, and west, as the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway bends back and forth through Alabama.

6-27-2012  -  10:17

Lat: 32.2818 Lng: -87.9343

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 270°
Message: metal pilings designed to fend off large pushboats taking on fuel. Regrettably, none were fueling when we arrived, so we couldn't request a tour.

6-27-2012  -  10:14

Lat: 32.2898 Lng: -87.9301

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: We passed a quiet night in Demopolis, arriving at the end of the Tennessee-Tombigbee just north of the large commercial fuel dock and it's prominent two-story

6-27-2012  -  10:08

Lat: 32.3091 Lng: -87.9316

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Like yesterday, we have a good strong breeze to help cool things down. Sure, it's a hot breeze in the afternoon, but we're thankful just the same.

6-27-2012  -  10:06

Lat: 32.3139 Lng: -87.9410

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Yesterday's 100-degree temps weren't unexpected, an: we were prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, and copious amounts of water.

6-27-2012  -  10:04

Lat: 32.3203 Lng: -87.9451

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Top of the morning to you from the the crew of TGL. Or perhaps I should say the SRC of TGL. If you guessed Slow Roasted Crew, you are correct!

6-26-2012  -  03:44

Lat: 32.6836 Lng: -88.0858

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Marina, and it is far enough away from the lock to minimize sounds. Great stop, for sure!

6-26-2012  -  03:42

Lat: 32.6838 Lng: -88.0926

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Columbus Marina is tucked away behind the beginning of the Stennis Lock wall on the port side for Loopers going south. There is deep water all the way into the

6-26-2012  -  03:36

Lat: 32.7012 Lng: -88.1150

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: waiting for us at the appointed hour, and while they fueled us, he called the Stennis lockmaster and told him we'd be there within 30 minutes.

6-26-2012  -  03:30

Lat: 32.7020 Lng: -88.1016

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 270°
Message: two recently scrubbed boaters in comfortable clothes fit right in with the local crowd. It was a treat to get off the boat for dinner. T and his dock crew were

6-26-2012  -  03:27

Lat: 32.7085 Lng: -88.0858

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: handed me the keys to a late-model Toyota courtesy van, and agreed to meet us at the fuel dock at 6:30 AM. We ate a fine meal ashore at Hank's, where

6-26-2012  -  03:23

Lat: 32.7203 Lng: -88.0813

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: last night, arriving just at closing time. T. Caldwell, marina manager, kindly took our lines, made reservations for us at a restaurant in town (5 miles away),

6-26-2012  -  03:17

Lat: 32.7393 Lng: -88.1011

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Good afternoon from the Tombigbee River. It's another hot one, 93-94 degrees, and hardly a cloud in the sky. We passed a quiet evening at Columbus Marina

6-26-2012  -  11:42

Lat: 33.1531 Lng: -88.2762

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Thanks for the shout, Tim. When I have had coverage in the last few dats, I enjoyed exploring it, too. Good friends have been crew members on

6-26-2012  -  11:42

Lat: 33.1502 Lng: -88.2760

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Some of the previous legs, and it's been interesting to follow their adventures.

6-26-2012  -  11:40

Lat: 33.1607 Lng: -88.2746

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Axel, will you please send the Facebook link to Dean? Am I correct in saying that pictures received are also posted in albums on this site, too? jw

6-26-2012  -  11:38

Lat: 33.1686 Lng: -88.2722

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Steve, many thanks for your offer of help. I will pass it on to the next crew. Capt. Jeremy and I will leave the boat in Fairhope on Mobile Bay.

6-26-2012  -  11:36

Lat: 33.1745 Lng: -88.2779

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: I sent yesterday have made it through. Chip, thanks for the email. The DeLorme continues to be our most reliable connection to the outside world.

6-26-2012  -  11:33

Lat: 33.1798 Lng: -88.2848

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Apologies for the delay in getting pictures posted. Our WiFi hotspot has been vacillating between no bars and two bars. Apparently none of the pix

6-25-2012  -  06:29

Lat: 33.6438 Lng: -88.4983

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: The Skipper Bob Guidebook solves another question: what's with all the low-flying jet traffic? A very busy USAF base nearby.

6-25-2012  -  06:04

Lat: 33.7267 Lng: -88.4988

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 202°
Message: thick with foliage, and with occasional hints of civilization in the distance.

6-25-2012  -  06:03

Lat: 33.7319 Lng: -88.4963

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 202°
Message: before transiting John C. Stennis Lock & Dam, with another 90-mile day to come. The waters we've covered today are reminiscent of the Intracoastal Waterway,

6-25-2012  -  05:59

Lat: 33.7476 Lng: -88.4966

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 157°
Message: We are now in the Tombigbee River, hoping to overnight at Columbus Marina. We need to buy diesel and reprovision tonight or tomorrow morning

6-25-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 33.7674 Lng: -88.5000

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Calling ahead by mobile phone alerted them to our relative position and ETA, and contacting them on the VHF radio channel 16, made their coordination smooth.

6-25-2012  -  05:52

Lat: 33.7768 Lng: -88.4961

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: keepers was second to none. We have transited 7 locks today, with slight delays (change of shift, and unbound traffic) at only two.

6-25-2012  -  05:48

Lat: 33.7920 Lng: -88.5003

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: fenders on both sides of the midship cleat, and judicious bursts of bow and stern thruster. Works like a charm, and the cooperation and service from the lock

6-25-2012  -  05:40

Lat: 33.8167 Lng: -88.5163

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Well, this has been the best dam day of the trip so far. We have modified out tie-up scheme in the locks to use only one floating bollard, well-positioned

6-25-2012  -  12:37

Lat: 34.4241 Lng: -88.4056

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: named Emery from Germantown, TN. Will send pix as soon as possible after Rankin.

6-25-2012  -  12:35

Lat: 34.4302 Lng: -88.4068

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: We've exited the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Lock & Dam and are down bound for John Rankin Lock & Dam. Just passed an unbound pilot house cruiser

6-25-2012  -  12:28

Lat: 34.4517 Lng: -88.3943

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: so I'll be back to you shortly. And to Frank, sure, I can furnish you performance data, just as soon as we clear the 2nd and3rd locks, very close together.

6-25-2012  -  12:28

Lat: 34.4517 Lng: -88.3943

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: so I'll be back to you shortly. And to Frank, sure, I can furnish you performance data, just as soon as we clear the 2nd and3rd locks, very close together.

6-25-2012  -  11:46

Lat: 34.4735 Lng: -88.3418

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hello to the PMM ANnapolis crew. We're making progress down the canal, and have three locks to transit today. Second one in sight

6-25-2012  -  11:46

Lat: 34.4735 Lng: -88.3418

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hello to the PMM ANnapolis crew. We're making progress down the canal, and have three locks to transit today. Second one in sight

6-25-2012  -  11:46

Lat: 34.4735 Lng: -88.3418

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hello to the PMM ANnapolis crew. We're making progress down the canal, and have three locks to transit today. Second one in sight

6-25-2012  -  10:02

Lat: 34.6105 Lng: -88.2918

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 202°
Message: these elegant birds over the past two days than I've seen all year on my home cruising grounds of Chesapeake Bay. We've also seen quite a few osprey, too.

6-25-2012  -  09:55

Lat: 34.6225 Lng: -88.2814

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: As we pull into Bay Springs Lake, a Blue Heron glides across our path, mere inches off the water. This reminds me to tell you that I think I've seen more of

6-25-2012  -  09:52

Lat: 34.6318 Lng: -88.2731

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: and anyone foolish enough to anchor here would suffer serious hull damage from a pushboat's wake or propwash.

6-25-2012  -  09:50

Lat: 34.6385 Lng: -88.2688

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 202°
Message: a two-or-three-wide tow pushing through here, leaving precious little room to pass, much less anchor. The banks are lined with man-made rock bulwarks,

6-25-2012  -  09:47

Lat: 34.6512 Lng: -88.2677

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 157°
Message: to ourselves. There is no anchoring allowed, a restriction we only fully appreciated when we entered and saw the width of the Cut. It's not hard to imagine

6-25-2012  -  09:45

Lat: 34.6586 Lng: -88.2703

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: We're in the Divide Cut, a 25-mile long canal between Orange Creek and the Tenn-Tom. We've slowed for a few bass fishermen, but have the Cut mostly

6-25-2012  -  08:55

Lat: 34.8265 Lng: -88.3051

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 225°
Message: affect your best laid plans. I think I hear Robert Burns ringing in my ears!

6-25-2012  -  08:53

Lat: 34.8310 Lng: -88.2996

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: exited the lock, it was 2-12 hours, not just an exercise in patience, but also a pointed reminder about making things unpredictable, and how they

6-25-2012  -  08:51

Lat: 34.8411 Lng: -88.2957

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: We watched the tow enter and the doors close, and it took close to the predicted 90 minutes to have our turn. From the time of our arrival to the time we

6-25-2012  -  08:48

Lat: 34.8497 Lng: -88.3002

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 157°
Message: tow waiting for the next opening. The lock keeper advised our wait would be 90-minute delay. And that would be for the next opening!

6-25-2012  -  08:46

Lat: 34.8602 Lng: -88.3026

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Starting on the Ohio, we have experienced delays at 3 of the 4 locks transited. The latest was yesterday afternoon, arriving at Pickwick Lock & Dam to find a

6-25-2012  -  08:42

Lat: 34.8718 Lng: -88.3015

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 180°
Message: on our resident iPad, but the select/cut/paste functions have made it easy to parse and play!

6-25-2012  -  08:42

Lat: 34.8710 Lng: -88.3015

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Startib

6-25-2012  -  08:40

Lat: 34.8800 Lng: -88.3002

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: spotty cellular coverage for the last two days, making me appreciate the DeLorme InReach all the more. I find myself writing over 160 characters

6-25-2012  -  08:37

Lat: 34.8905 Lng: -88.2990

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: even it's a hot wind in the afternoon. Captain Jeremy and I are blessed with dry weather, at least, and enjoying the views from the bridge. We've experienced

6-25-2012  -  08:34

Lat: 34.9016 Lng: -88.2923

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: another scorcher, somewhere in the mid-90s, just like the last few. Ah, summer! The breeze we generate as we move along the waterway is easy to appreciate,

6-25-2012  -  08:31

Lat: 34.9078 Lng: -88.2808

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: We're underway Monday morning on the Yellow Creek, an arm of Pickwick Lake that will connect us to the Tombigbee River. The forecast calls for

6-25-2012  -  08:22

Lat: 34.9165 Lng: -88.2429

Speed: 4 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Our depth sounder seems to working fine, and has for the five days we've been aboard. We will keep an eye on it. Suspect gremlins, though none sighted. jw

6-24-2012  -  08:30

Lat: 35.0569 Lng: -88.2313

Speed: 4 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Getting Underway on the Greatest Loop Expedition aboard the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34

6-24-2012  -  03:32

Lat: 35.3062 Lng: -88.2116

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Club, where Hank is a Past Commodore. It was great visiting with them. BTW, the boat's name is Queen Ann's Revenge, which was the name of Blackbeard's boat!

6-24-2012  -  03:00

Lat: 35.3722 Lng: -88.1999

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 202°
Message: two organizations serious cruisers should know about. The Evans' have done the Great Loop aboard their Hampton trawler, and are members of the Youngstown Yacht

6-24-2012  -  02:58

Lat: 35.3804 Lng: -88.1957

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Hank and Ann are members of the American Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA) and the Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA),

6-24-2012  -  02:54

Lat: 35.3861 Lng: -88.1842

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Stopping for fuel on Kentucky Lake, we were lucky to meet Cdr. Hank Evans USN (Ret) and his wife Queen Ann Evans at Cuba Landing Marina.

6-24-2012  -  01:59

Lat: 35.3872 Lng: -88.0149

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 270°
Message: We will try to keep the story coming, and wish that you could all see what we are seeing. Check the Facebook page for a variety of photos taken along the way.

6-24-2012  -  01:12

Lat: 35.4270 Lng: -88.0312

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 135°
Message: There were miles and miles of beauty, the occasional rock quarry or power plant, small towns with commercial waterfronts, and weir dams to avoid.

6-24-2012  -  01:05

Lat: 35.4448 Lng: -88.0426

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Talking with the tug captains was straightforward and they were happy to have a chance to advise about making safe passes. Those guys are real professionals!

6-24-2012  -  01:03

Lat: 35.4522 Lng: -88.0427

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Mississippi was interesting and enjoyable. Talkim

6-24-2012  -  01:01

Lat: 35.4560 Lng: -88.0416

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: We both thought the N

6-24-2012  -  12:58

Lat: 35.4650 Lng: -88.0363

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: progress unless our visibility and handling are severely restricted.

6-24-2012  -  12:57

Lat: 35.4698 Lng: -88.0309

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: have heavy rains and strong winds to deal with. The lower helm station is well-protected and has outstanding visibility, so we should be able to make some

6-24-2012  -  12:54

Lat: 35.4743 Lng: -88.0199

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 270°
Message: but don't yet have any real open water to deal with. If the storm comes ashore between the Florida panhandle and Mobile,AL, we will surely

6-24-2012  -  12:52

Lat: 35.4762 Lng: -88.0096

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: We will be cautious heading south, and will be watching its development and track. We're on the Tennessee River now, still seeing a few tows,

6-24-2012  -  12:49

Lat: 35.4796 Lng: -87.9969

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Capt. Jeremy had fried oysters and I went for the steak and baked potato. Delicious!

6-24-2012  -  12:48

Lat: 35.4806 Lng: -87.9936

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 247°
Message: just up the highway about two miles, and a courtesy ride to and from with the owner, Renee, the third generation of her family in that business.

6-24-2012  -  12:45

Lat: 35.4847 Lng: -87.9874

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 225°
Message: We spent the night at Perryville Marina, and enjoyed our visit with Harbor Master Billy Baugus and his crew. Had a good evening meal at Monroe's

6-24-2012  -  12:42

Lat: 35.4948 Lng: -87.9800

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Yes, the InReach works very well. And it looks pretty good at the flybridge of the Swift Trawler! Thanks for following along.

6-24-2012  -  12:38

Lat: 35.5070 Lng: -87.9765

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 202°
Message: For the writer wondering about bringing a cat aboard, you might ask you vet to be really sure if there is a minimum age. Yes, there are small

6-24-2012  -  12:38

Lat: 35.5062 Lng: -87.9768

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 202°
Message: life jackets for cats and dogs, but they are not always happy wearing them.

6-24-2012  -  12:30

Lat: 35.5336 Lng: -87.9812

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Good Sunday Morning! We have received a number of emails, so I'll try to answer them before getting into the day.

6-23-2012  -  04:27

Lat: 35.9356 Lng: -87.9274

Speed: 11 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Cats can make very good live aboard companions, but they have to be brought up on boats from a very young age. There are life jackets for pets. jh

6-23-2012  -  04:22

Lat: 35.9402 Lng: -87.9419

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 90°
Message: every boater we see to have a safe and enjoyable weekend afloat. jw

6-23-2012  -  04:21

Lat: 35.9401 Lng: -87.9464

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 90°
Message: We dutifully slow down to minimize dangerous situations, but sometimes that means pulling the throttles back to idle. Remembering that it is Saturday, we want

6-23-2012  -  04:17

Lat: 35.9376 Lng: -87.9652

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Our more immediate concern is small pontoon and fishing boats. Some seem bent on wake jumping, others seem curious and come too close.

6-23-2012  -  04:06

Lat: 35.9478 Lng: -88.0134

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 135°
Message: today. The last sighting was just before the above-mentioned railroad bridge, where two appeared to be working together to assemble a large tow.

6-23-2012  -  04:03

Lat: 35.9523 Lng: -88.0162

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Having passed numerous tows on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, while always respecting their power, we have been mildly surprised to see only two so far

6-23-2012  -  04:00

Lat: 35.9584 Lng: -88.0196

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 157°
Message: solution because of his experiences as a professional boat delivery captain.

6-23-2012  -  03:58

Lat: 35.9638 Lng: -88.0221

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: the top of our antenna! Even though the Swift Trawler 34's mast can be easily dropped by loosening one bolt and removing another, his was the more expedient

6-23-2012  -  03:55

Lat: 35.9744 Lng: -88.0227

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Where Captain Jeremy Hopkins climbed our mast to loosen the VHF radio mast base. The railroad bridge has a clearance of 24'6" and it is about 24'9" to

6-23-2012  -  03:52

Lat: 35.9822 Lng: -88.0186

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: This afternoon, we have just passed under the CSX Railroad Bridge next to the Hickman-Lockhart fixed car bridge over Kentucky Lake at Mile 100.4

6-23-2012  -  03:48

Lat: 35.9904 Lng: -88.0078

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 247°
Message: I normally bring my kitty cat, but she's on vacation at the beach with family. jh

6-23-2012  -  12:04

Lat: 36.6906 Lng: -88.0725

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Thanks Jeff, good to hear from you. Hope you're headed out on the water at some point today. jw

6-23-2012  -  12:00

Lat: 36.7052 Lng: -88.0793

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: beginning to our Saturday. More later. jw

6-23-2012  -  11:59

Lat: 36.7075 Lng: -88.0810

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: cruising a bit east of due south on Kentucky Lake, doing 14 knots under thinly overcast skies on lightly rippled water. This is one spectacular

6-23-2012  -  11:55

Lat: 36.7218 Lng: -88.0930

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: But that was yesterday. Today dawned bright and dry, and we,re

6-23-2012  -  11:51

Lat: 36.7316 Lng: -88.1031

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: crossed directly in front of him at very close quarters. They should all be grateful to be alive rather than a statistic on some medical examiner's table.

6-23-2012  -  11:44

Lat: 36.7538 Lng: -88.1217

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: twice in rapid succession, followed by a rapid deceleration of its engines. We watched in astonishment as a small runabout filled with people

6-23-2012  -  11:42

Lat: 36.7621 Lng: -88.1262

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 202°
Message: minutes to reattach, and with a deep growl of its powerful engines, it moved slowly out into Lake Barkley. Several minutes later, we heard sound five horns

6-23-2012  -  11:39

Lat: 36.7722 Lng: -88.1219

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: line around another floating bollard. Rising up in the lock was smooth and effortless for us, with no need to adjust lines. The pushboat needed about 15

6-23-2012  -  11:36

Lat: 36.7828 Lng: -88.1214

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: We rigged one long bowline, took it around a floating bollard set on tracks recessed in the lock wall, and then backed gently down to loop a stern

6-23-2012  -  11:34

Lat: 36.7899 Lng: -88.1228

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: He put us at the far end of the lock to keep us well away from the pushboat's powerful wash once it had reattached to the tow awaiting 57 feet above us!

6-23-2012  -  11:32

Lat: 36.7986 Lng: -88.1261

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: and the doors opening, the lock keeper hailed us on VHF Channel 13 and told us to enter after a horn, indicating that the pushboat would be safely tied up.

6-23-2012  -  11:28

Lat: 36.8128 Lng: -88.1317

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: disconnected from them, and backed out to await their exit at the higher level, 57 feet higher to be specific, into Lake Barkley. With the lock empty

6-23-2012  -  11:26

Lat: 36.8199 Lng: -88.1346

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Turns out that, while we did have to wait about an hour, the problem was a tow that was too long. The pushboat put the barges in the lock,

6-23-2012  -  11:24

Lat: 36.8285 Lng: -88.1381

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: conditioning at anchor. Genset, I meant. I just realized that I left you hanging as we awaited word about our transit of Barkley Lock yesterday late afternoon.

6-23-2012  -  11:20

Lat: 36.8429 Lng: -88.1442

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: We ran for 15 hours yesterday, at speeds ranging from 8 to 13.6 knots, including a couple of delays at locks, and only ran the gender at night for air

6-23-2012  -  11:14

Lat: 36.8642 Lng: -88.1527

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: we have been able to confidently run all day, at speeds ranging from displacement to semi-planing, and arrive with about 3/8ths of a tank remaining.

6-23-2012  -  11:12

Lat: 36.8725 Lng: -88.1560

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: It is a remarkable testament to the combined efficiencies of the new generation of Cummins engines and the shape of the Swift Trawler 34 hull that

6-23-2012  -  11:07

Lat: 36.8903 Lng: -88.1619

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: We put 130 gallons of diesel in the 211-gallon tank this morning, so our decision to press on rather than top off on the Mississippi was a rational one.

6-23-2012  -  11:03

Lat: 36.9028 Lng: -88.1678

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Bay Marina at the north end of Lake Barkley. That is an outstanding stopover, with exceptional facilities, friendly dockhands, and nice folks on the docks.

6-23-2012  -  10:58

Lat: 36.9196 Lng: -88.1807

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Good Saturday morning from the crew aboard the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34! We're underway on Kentucky Lake, after a quiet night at Green Turtle

6-22-2012  -  08:08

Lat: 37.0229 Lng: -88.2262

Speed: 0 mph | Course: 225°
Message: We're perplexed, and understand that commerce takes precedence, but we await the lock keeper's decision as to whether or not

6-22-2012  -  08:08

Lat: 37.0229 Lng: -88.2262

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: we get to ride up in the otherwise empty lock. It's his call.

6-22-2012  -  08:05

Lat: 37.0228 Lng: -88.2258

Speed: 0 mph | Course: 247°
Message: If we understand the lock keeper, we're going to wait an hour while he lets one tow down, then refills and lets another tow down.

6-22-2012  -  08:02

Lat: 37.0230 Lng: -88.2263

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Waiting at the entrance to the Barkley Dam Lock. There's a pushboat snugged up inside the entrance, awaiting a down bound tow.

6-22-2012  -  06:16

Lat: 37.1750 Lng: -88.3766

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 337°
Message: The pushboats here are typical of others we saw on the Ohio, being wide and multi-decked, with twin stacks.

6-22-2012  -  06:13

Lat: 37.1646 Lng: -88.3708

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 337°
Message: tree-covered banks roughly 400 feet apart, rising up to ridges that flank the river. We're passing several long strings of barges grounded along the bank.

6-22-2012  -  06:08

Lat: 37.1502 Lng: -88.3750

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: At 17:00 hours, we entered the Cumberland River, a narrow, bend-filled waterway that is completely different from the broad Ohio. The terrain is

6-22-2012  -  05:55

Lat: 37.1297 Lng: -88.4164

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 22°
Message: this part of the river seems more and more idyllic. Either that, or I'm Jonesing for a hamburger ashore tonight!

6-22-2012  -  05:55

Lat: 37.1297 Lng: -88.4164

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 22°
Message: this part of the river seems more and more idyllic. Either that, or I'm Jonesing for a hamburger ashore tonight!

6-22-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 37.1250 Lng: -88.4203

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 45°
Message: There are a few riverfront homes in the distance, and an occasional fishing boat or runabout. As the afternoon light begins to lower,

6-22-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 37.1250 Lng: -88.4203

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 45°
Message: There are a few riverfront homes in the distance, and an occasional fishing boat or runabout. As the afternoon light begins to lower,

6-22-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 37.1250 Lng: -88.4203

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 45°
Message: There are a few riverfront homes in the distance, and an occasional fishing boat or runabout. As the afternoon light begins to lower,

6-22-2012  -  05:52

Lat: 37.1198 Lng: -88.4266

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: This adds another 24 miles to our journey, and not to mention a bit of angst about our fuel supply, but this stretch of the river is quiet and pastoral.

6-22-2012  -  05:49

Lat: 37.1126 Lng: -88.4340

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 22°
Message: But we have elected to continue up the Ohio and to enter the Cumberland River, avoiding what is sure to be an overcrowded Kentucky Lake Lock & Dam.

6-22-2012  -  05:43

Lat: 37.0884 Lng: -88.4452

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 22°
Message: they are nevertheless incredibly effective and oh-so powerful!

6-22-2012  -  05:40

Lat: 37.0798 Lng: -88.4508

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: designed to attach to the flat stern end of a barge or a massive number of them tied together. Unusual looking, to the traditionalists among us,

6-22-2012  -  05:36

Lat: 37.0681 Lng: -88.4634

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Just up the Tennessee River, which empties into the Ohio River at Paducah, I saw several large docks full of the distinctive, flat-fronted boats

6-22-2012  -  05:33

Lat: 37.0629 Lng: -88.4756

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: We have passed Paducah, KY, which has a large concrete ramp on its waterfront where locals park their cars and watch the considerable pushboat traffic.

6-22-2012  -  05:02

Lat: 37.1034 Lng: -88.6034

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: to shorten the time to the next lock. Stay tuned!

6-22-2012  -  05:01

Lat: 37.1056 Lng: -88.6058

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: break off part of their tow and get it through the smaller lock. We're about one hour behind our planned timeline, and have raised our speed to 13.5 knots

6-22-2012  -  04:59

Lat: 37.1098 Lng: -88.6108

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 135°
Message: There are large tows on both sides of the locks, either waiting for the tug to be raised, or waiting for another tug to

6-22-2012  -  04:57

Lat: 37.1151 Lng: -88.6223

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 112°
Message: A large dredge and it's service vessels were headed upstream when one of their small tugs sank abruptly in the mouth of the larger of two locks this morning.

6-22-2012  -  04:55

Lat: 37.1173 Lng: -88.6303

Speed: 15 mph | Course: 112°
Message: WooHoo! Made it through L&D 52 and unswayed again. Talking with the Lockmaster, a very good fellow and a USAF vet, I learned what caused the delay.

6-22-2012  -  03:24

Lat: 37.1286 Lng: -88.6661

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 292°
Message: The strong breezes of this morning have moderated, but there is still enough to make hanging out on the flybridge enjoyable.

6-22-2012  -  03:22

Lat: 37.1285 Lng: -88.6660

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 292°
Message: Wondering if Clark Kent and Lois Lane drop in now and again for a couple of rounds of blackjack?

6-22-2012  -  03:21

Lat: 37.1284 Lng: -88.6657

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 292°
Message: We've seen fewer quarries and more power plants on the Ohio. Just passed Metropolis, IL where there is a paddle wheel-style riverboat casino.

6-22-2012  -  03:18

Lat: 37.1282 Lng: -88.6652

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 315°
Message: The banks of the Ohio have been low and gradually sloping, unlike the steeper banks and occasional stone bluffs on the Mississippi.

6-22-2012  -  03:16

Lat: 37.1280 Lng: -88.6649

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 292°
Message: We are holding at L&D 52 for 30 to 45 minutes due to heavy tow traffic. This is the busiest section we've seen for several hours.

6-22-2012  -  03:14

Lat: 37.1278 Lng: -88.6644

Speed: 1 mph | Course: 292°
Message: From Kimswick to Lock and Dam 52 on the Ohio, there have only been high bridges averaging 70 feet or more.

6-22-2012  -  11:12

Lat: 37.0898 Lng: -89.1497

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 45°
Message: And the number of tows have diminished. Near Cairo, we passed numerous empty barges flanking the navigable channel.

6-22-2012  -  11:09

Lat: 37.0861 Lng: -89.1546

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 45°
Message: or submerged. Heading upstream, our markers to starboard are red nuns, as opposed to the green cans we left to starboard heading down to the Gulf of Mexico.

6-22-2012  -  11:06

Lat: 37.0807 Lng: -89.1591

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 22°
Message: There's differences between the Mississippi and the Ohio are distinct. The water is green as opposed to cafe au lait. For now, there are no weir dams, visible

6-22-2012  -  10:42

Lat: 37.0317 Lng: -89.1776

Speed: 10 mph | Course:
Message: OK, just so you know, that was "nav" system. This intuitive iPad spelling program is "very" tricky!

6-22-2012  -  10:30

Lat: 37.0071 Lng: -89.1635

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 337°
Message: charts running in our Raymarine nab system. Very visible here on the flybridge, even in direct sunlight.

6-22-2012  -  10:28

Lat: 37.0026 Lng: -89.1595

Speed: 10 mph | Course: 315°
Message: On the Ohio River, switched over to the next US Army Corps of Engineers charts, which we are using to back up the Vera accurate Navionics electronics

6-22-2012  -  10:14

Lat: 36.9819 Lng: -89.1372

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Thanks for the email! If you get a chance, check out a map of southern Illinois. The Mississippi has many turns in this area!

6-22-2012  -  10:11

Lat: 36.9783 Lng: -89.1481

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 67°
Message: We're just 3 statute miles from the Ohio River junction at Cairo, IL and suddenly have about 12 knots of dry northeasterly wind on the bow. Very pleasant.

6-22-2012  -  08:55

Lat: 37.0422 Lng: -89.2945

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 292°
Message: We've just passed our 12th tow this morning, all headed upstream. Some have been 4 and 5 barges wide. Most impressive when passing in a river bend.

6-22-2012  -  07:38

Lat: 37.1069 Lng: -89.3863

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: I took some early morning shots with the iPad, and will attempt to send them this morning. I'll be back in touch a bit later. jw

6-22-2012  -  07:35

Lat: 37.1130 Lng: -89.3981

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 112°
Message: The chop remaining can be energetic, to say the least, and will last a surprisingly long time afterward, particularly when we pass two running close together.

6-22-2012  -  07:32

Lat: 37.1184 Lng: -89.4080

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Depending on the load and the power required, some produce 4- to 5-foot standing waves in the initial wake, with short periods from crest to crest.

6-22-2012  -  07:27

Lat: 37.1329 Lng: -89.4224

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: which mitigated the steamy, buggy night. We departed the channel at 0530 CDT, and met an early procession of push boats headed upstream.

6-22-2012  -  07:22

Lat: 37.1470 Lng: -89.4313

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 157°
Message: where we passed a quiet night well out of the reach of passing push oats and barges. We had air conditioning thanks to our Cummins Onan genset

6-22-2012  -  07:15

Lat: 37.1666 Lng: -89.4411

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: A fine good morning to you from Capt. Jeremy Hopkins and John Wooldridge aboard The Greatest Loop. Anchor up, filthy with mud from the Diversion Channel

6-21-2012  -  05:32

Lat: 37.6896 Lng: -89.5115

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Haven't found it yet. Will continue to look. Thanks for the instructions, will retrieve them soon. On watch at the helm right now.

6-21-2012  -  04:56

Lat: 37.7399 Lng: -89.6435

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Axel. I took a pix with the iPad and tried sending it to messages@thegreatestloop.com but don't think it got through. Might be a file

6-21-2012  -  04:56

Lat: 37.7396 Lng: -89.6428

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 112°
Message: size problem. Noticed a Verizon hotspot in the cabin, so will try to use it tonight. Any special login instructions? Thanks, jw

6-21-2012  -  03:26

Lat: 37.9273 Lng: -89.8868

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 135°
Message: I will find a way to share pictures ASAP. Best, jw

6-21-2012  -  03:25

Lat: 37.9300 Lng: -89.8890

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: we have decided to continue on, knowing full well that we will be running into the current of the Ohio and Cumberland rivers for half that distance.

6-21-2012  -  03:25

Lat: 37.9293 Lng: -89.8885

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: We don't think it will be too close, but it could be interesting, so stay tuned for our next report.

6-21-2012  -  03:24

Lat: 37.9313 Lng: -89.8902

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Marina on the Cumberland River. Since we have a range of 305 SM with a 20 % fuel reserve, at 1800 RPM, currently showing 12 knots SOG and burning 5.2 gph,

6-21-2012  -  03:24

Lat: 37.9327 Lng: -89.8913

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 157°
Message: The Skipper Bob Cruising Guide covering Chicago to Mobile advises that it will be 254 SM from Hoppie's to the next fuel stop at the Green Turtle

6-21-2012  -  03:23

Lat: 37.9355 Lng: -89.8936

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: and it's hazards for those who would proceed unaware. We were initially planning to top off our tanks at the Kidd Oil Company Fuel Dock, 107 statute miles

6-21-2012  -  03:23

Lat: 37.9344 Lng: -89.8927

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 157°
Message: downriver from Hoppie's, but we're advised that it seems impossible, as there are several large commercial barges scheduled for fuel today and tomorrow.

6-21-2012  -  03:21

Lat: 37.9411 Lng: -89.8983

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Before leaving at 11:00 AM, we did a thorough check of the equipment aboard, as well as the Cummins diesel.

6-21-2012  -  03:21

Lat: 37.9392 Lng: -89.8968

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: We had the very good fortune to meet and consult with Fern Hopkins, who is well known among Loopers for her thorough knowledge of the river

6-21-2012  -  03:20

Lat: 37.9438 Lng: -89.9005

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 157°
Message: this small town is within walking distance of Hoppie's with a dozen small gift shops,with a small town grocery nearby, including a butcher.

6-21-2012  -  03:16

Lat: 37.9541 Lng: -89.9080

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: a must-stay stopover south of St. Louis in the historic river town of Kimmswick, MO.

6-21-2012  -  03:14

Lat: 37.9600 Lng: -89.9116

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 157°
Message: and began reprovisioning and acclimating ourselves to "The Greatest Loop." We spent the night side-tied to one of the fuel barges at Hoppie's Marina,

6-21-2012  -  03:10

Lat: 37.9707 Lng: -89.9213

Speed: 12 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Bonjour, mes amis, and greetings to all from John Wooldridge, Editor-in-Chief of PassageMaker, and Captain Jeremy Hopkins from Annapolis, Maryland.

6-21-2012  -  03:10

Lat: 37.9694 Lng: -89.9191

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: It's Thursday, June 21st, and we are underway on the mighty Mississippi. We relieved the crew of Peter Janssen and George Sass, Sr. late Wednesday afternoon

6-21-2012  -  11:45

Lat: 38.3588 Lng: -90.3600

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: This is just a quick note from John Wooldridgr

Leg 7:  Fairhope, AL  to  St Petersburg, FL

July 01, 2012 - July 08, 2012

Crew: Capt. Stanton Murray, Lorri Murray, Michael James - Murray Yacht Sales

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 39: Fairhope to Roberts Bayou, AL 02:15 PM 06:00 0:00 39 10.40 9.03 32 1.21 8.53
Day 40: Roberts Bayou, AL to Pensacola, FL 09:00 15:00 0:00 45 7.50 6.51 30 1.50 5.00
Day 41: Pensacola to San Destin Baytowne Harbor, FL 10:00 AM 05:00 0:00 73 10.43 9.06 45 1.62 6.43
Day 42: San Destin - Bay Harbor to Panama City, FL 7:00 11:00 0:00 58 14.50 12.60 52 1.12 13.00
Day 43: Panama City to Dog Island, FL 6:00 16:00 2:00 99 9.90 8.60 60 1.65 6.00
Day 44: Dog Island to Cedar Key, FL 6:15 12:30 0:00 115 14.38 12.49 83 1.39 10.38
Day 45: Cedar Key to Tarpon Springs, FL 7:15 15:15 0:00 68 8.50 7.39 53 1.28 6.63

Notes from the crew

Notes from the crew are captured real-time with DeLorme's inReach.

7-8-2012  -  07:57

Lat: 27.8844 Lng: -82.8445

Speed: 4 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Dolphins, waiting for bridge at Indian Rocks Beach. 7:57am

7-7-2012  -  11:03

Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Matt, must say that I could spend some more time on the big bend.

7-7-2012  -  11:01

Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Carson, I am looking forward to including you on the next one in August.

7-7-2012  -  11:01

Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Carson, I am looking forward to including you on the next one in August.

7-7-2012  -  11:00

Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Anchored for the night. See chart.

7-7-2012  -  09:35

Lat: 28.7655 Lng: -82.9697

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Stopped to recalibrate autopilot, we are not in Chicago anymore. Flat water with dolphins feeding while we circle.

7-7-2012  -  08:09

Lat: 29.0450 Lng: -83.0576

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Cedar Key marine life; caught two small sharks, saw a big ray leaping, dolphins and a sea turtle.

7-7-2012  -  08:09

Lat: 29.0450 Lng: -83.0576

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 157°
Message: Cedar Key marine life; caught two small sharks, saw a big ray leaping, dolphins and a sea turtle.

7-7-2012  -  07:37

Lat: 29.1090 Lng: -83.0494

Speed: 6 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Calm seas this morning off Cedar Key. Nasty storm line south delayed departure. Slow ride through the channel with dolphin escort.

7-6-2012  -  07:21

Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Thanks for the note Hank, I was thinking the same thing as we were on the dinghy to Cedar Key today with my son.

7-6-2012  -  07:19

Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Jopie, we are looking forward to seeing you in St. pete at Sailor's Wharf on Sunday!

7-6-2012  -  07:10

Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Great clam chowder at Tony's on Cedar Key, no sign of Travis McGee.

7-6-2012  -  10:09

Lat: 29.3819 Lng: -83.6970

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 112°
Message: 33 miles from the Cedar Key channel, making great time and running well in the quarter seas at 15+ knots.

7-6-2012  -  08:05

Lat: 29.6053 Lng: -84.2632

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 112°
Message: 6:15 first light, in route to Cedar Key

7-6-2012  -  05:28

Lat: 29.7836 Lng: -84.6536

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Up early, waiting for first light to depart for Cedar Key. Great night at anchor on Dog Island.

7-5-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 29.8461 Lng: -84.6653

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Fishing the St. George Sound, hooked a ladyfish, mackerel & a nice tarpon

7-5-2012  -  05:50

Lat: 29.8520 Lng: -84.6697

Speed: 6 mph | Course: 90°
Message: The Moorings of Carrabelle for fuel and more fishing lures.

7-5-2012  -  02:36

Lat: 29.6739 Lng: -84.9263

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 90°
Message: In route to Carrabelle, positive current running

7-5-2012  -  02:36

Lat: 29.6739 Lng: -84.9263

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 90°
Message: In route to Carrabelle, positive current running

7-5-2012  -  11:01

Lat: 29.8780 Lng: -85.2584

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Inland route from Port St. Joe to Apalachicola. Perfect day.

7-5-2012  -  10:58

Lat: 29.8698 Lng: -85.2680

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 45°
Message: We enjoyed our stay at Eastern Shore Marine. Ed Wall took good care of us.

7-5-2012  -  10:57

Lat: 29.8662 Lng: -85.2720

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 45°
Message: The Murray Yacht Sales' team is handing the boat off in St. Petersburg.

7-5-2012  -  08:18

Lat: 29.9755 Lng: -85.5275

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Took offshore option from PC to Port St. Joe. Lumpy but the boat handles it well.

7-5-2012  -  07:10

Lat: 30.1409 Lng: -85.6938

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Crew change in PC, Lorri Murray flew home and her son Stanton (20) joined the crew for the offshore passages to St. Petersburg.

7-5-2012  -  07:10

Lat: 30.1409 Lng: -85.6938

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Crew change in PC, Lorri Murray flew home and her son Stanton (20) joined the crew for the offshore passages to St. Petersburg.

7-5-2012  -  07:09

Lat: 30.1430 Lng: -85.6862

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Departed Panama City Marina as scheduled @ 6:00 am

7-5-2012  -  07:09

Lat: 30.1430 Lng: -85.6862

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Departed Panama City Marina as scheduled @ 6:00 am

7-4-2012  -  11:04

Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: We enjoyed all of the visitors tonight for the firework display!

7-4-2012  -  05:39

Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: The boat is in the first slip in front of the harbormaster's office. We are heading South (or at least SE) at first light.

7-4-2012  -  05:38

Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: The Greatest Loop is in slip 520 @ Panama City Marina, 1Harrison Ave, Panama City Fl. Stop by for the fireworks tonight and take a tour.

7-4-2012  -  11:39

Lat: 30.2441 Lng: -85.7539

Speed: 14 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Serious thunderstorms on St. Andrew's Bay cruising comfortably at 12.5 knots. Windshield wipers chirping time....

7-4-2012  -  10:36

Lat: 30.3153 Lng: -85.8810

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Mile 270; intercostal distances are shown on the waterway charts in statute miles, based on zero at the Harvey Lock near New Orleans, LA.

7-4-2012  -  09:31

Lat: 30.3893 Lng: -86.1415

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Leaving Choctawhatchee Bay entering 16 miles of "The Grand Canyon". A narrow inland section of the intercostal waterway.

7-4-2012  -  08:51

Lat: 30.4283 Lng: -86.3209

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Happy 4th of July last night's wine selection was a smooth white cotes du Rhine. Stay tuned for tonight's toast to the USA!

7-4-2012  -  08:39

Lat: 30.3903 Lng: -86.3294

Speed: 6 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Departing Bay Town Harbor Sand Destin, FL

7-3-2012  -  06:52

Lat: 30.3878 Lng: -86.3282

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Decided to take a slip for the night in Sand Destin, nasty squalls for the next few hours. .

7-3-2012  -  06:52

Lat: 30.3878 Lng: -86.3282

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Thank you to whoever left the bottle of ten year old Macallan aboard. It tastes just right docked in the rain

7-3-2012  -  04:31

Lat: 30.3972 Lng: -86.5186

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: On our way to Sand Destin to meet up with more loopers and fuel up the boat.

7-3-2012  -  03:54

Lat: 30.3972 Lng: -86.5186

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: @ Destin Pass perfect azure water and a lovely breeze.

7-2-2012  -  04:25

Lat: 30.3994 Lng: -87.2398

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: At Pensacola Yacht Club with the Cummins experts.They are Installing a data logger on the main engine.

7-1-2012  -  09:27

Lat: 30.3233 Lng: -87.5338

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: First dolphin sighting in Perdido Bay, Alabama. Many more to come...

7-1-2012  -  09:24

Lat: 30.3233 Lng: -87.5338

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: We are "hiding out" at pirate's cove in Robert's Bayou, Alabama but everybody seems to know about TGL. Breakfast tours at 8:00 am

7-1-2012  -  03:51

Lat: 30.4795 Lng: -87.9751

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Thanks to all of our friends that attended the Open House and especially to Ed Wall who took such great care of the GL.

7-1-2012  -  03:50

Lat: 30.4819 Lng: -87.9755

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Murray Yacht Sales Team left Eastern Shore Marina in Fairhope, Al at 2:10 pm. Heading south towards Mobile Bay.

Leg 8:  St Petersburg  to  Key West, FL

July 11, 2012 - July 14, 2012

Crew: Capt. Garth & Sue Hichens - Annapolis Yacht Sales

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 47: St Petersburg to Key West, FL 13:20 15:30 0:00 40 18.46 16.04 36 1.14 16.15
Day 48: Longboat Key to Sanibel Island, FL 07:00 13:30 00:00 77 11.85 10.3 69 1.12 10.62
Day 49: Sanibel Island to Key West, FL 07:10 15:30 00:00 110 13.2 11.5 103 1.07 12.36

Notes from the crew

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7-13-2012  -  05:59

Lat: 24.5625 Lng: -81.7994

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Arrived safely in Key West, great trip from Sanibel Island 8 hrs tied up at Conc Harbor Marina

7-13-2012  -  07:48

Lat: 26.3912 Lng: -81.9651

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Greatest Loop left Sanibel Island at 7.20am, bound for Key West 108 miles.

7-12-2012  -  03:01

Lat: 26.4511 Lng: -82.0311

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Tied up in slip A4 Sanibel Marina after a great trip mostly down the coast.

7-12-2012  -  12:51

Lat: 26.4743 Lng: -82.0990

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 90°
Message: We will spend the night at Sanibel Marina if anyone in the area would like to see the boat.

7-12-2012  -  12:49

Lat: 26.4761 Lng: -82.1062

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Thanks John, but we left St. Petersburg very soon after getting there. We are now back in the waterway passing Captiva Island.

7-11-2012  -  02:21

Lat: 27.6886 Lng: -82.6092

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Thanks to Michael James from Murray Yacht Sales for the orientation and the loan of his car to get provisions.

7-11-2012  -  02:17

Lat: 27.7040 Lng: -82.6098

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Garth and Sue and the Greatest Loop left St. Petersburg at 1.50pm in hot weather but with beautiful cumulus clouds filling in.

Leg 9:  Key West  to  Fort Lauderdale, FL

July 16, 2012 - July 17, 2012

Crew: Capt. Alex Wilkes, Denison Yacht Sales & Tyler Davis

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 50: Key west to Duck Key, FL 9:30 16:00 01:00 56 10.18 8.85 35 1.6 6.36
Day 51: Duck Key to Fort Lauderdale, FL 7:30 19:00 1:00 108 16.11 14 95 1.14 11.90

Notes from the crew

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7-17-2012  -  07:49

Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1717

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Arrived in Fort Lauderdale. Beautiful trip! Time to clean her up and get her ready for a photo shoot and Denison Yacht Sales event.

7-17-2012  -  07:49

Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1717

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Arrived in Fort Lauderdale. Beautiful trip! Time to clean her up and get her ready for a photo shoot and Denison Yacht Sales event.

7-17-2012  -  03:06

Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: The 2012 44 Swift Trawler can be seen at Denison's demo day on August 5th at our marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

7-17-2012  -  03:04

Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: The 34's bigger sister was just here at Boca Chica for a Volvo photo shoot.

7-17-2012  -  03:03

Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Stopped in Boca Chica Key for a quick break, and to let a storm pass. This key is a must see during the loop!

7-17-2012  -  09:39

Lat: 24.8322 Lng: -80.7070

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Left Hawks Cay this morning. What a beautiful resort! Headed up to Biscayne Bay.

7-17-2012  -  09:39

Lat: 24.8322 Lng: -80.7070

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Left Hawks Cay this morning. What a beautiful resort! Headed up to Biscayne Bay.

7-16-2012  -  10:38

Lat: 24.7777 Lng: -80.9133

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Hey Evan, Hawks Cay is great, but the weather isn't!

7-16-2012  -  06:57

Lat: 24.7776 Lng: -80.9134

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Arrived at Hawks Cay around 4pm. This place is amazing and everyone has been so great. Prepping for our trip to Miami Beach tomorrow.

7-16-2012  -  02:24

Lat: 24.6950 Lng: -81.0077

Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Stopped for a quick snorkel off of Key Colony Beach.

7-16-2012  -  12:18

Lat: 24.6083 Lng: -81.3868

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Chris, it was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Please join us on August 5th for Denison Yachts Sales's Beneteau Demo Day at our marina in Fort Lauderdale.

7-16-2012  -  12:18

Lat: 24.6083 Lng: -81.3868

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Chris, it was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Please join us on August 5th for Denison Yachts Sales's Beneteau Demo Day at our marina in Fort Lauderdale.

7-16-2012  -  12:15

Lat: 24.6083 Lng: -81.3935

Speed: 9 mph | Course: 90°
Message: Anchored just off of little palm island for lunch. Back under way. Weather is still gorgeous!

7-16-2012  -  09:32

Lat: 24.5617 Lng: -81.8011

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Entering Hawks Channel with beautiful weather this morning. Met some great people in Key West!

Leg 10:  Fort Lauderdale  to  Port Orange, FL

August 07, 2012 - August 08, 2012

Crew: Capt. Alex Wilkes, Denison Yacht Sales, Andrew Parkinson, Southern Boating & Joe Laundrie, Denison Yacht Sales

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 52: Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Beach, FL 06:00 PM 09:00 PM 00:00 35 18.4 16 46 0.76 15.3
Day 53: Palm Beach, FL to Port Orange, FL 05:30 AM 08:15 PM 00:00 135 18.4 16 140 0.96 9.49

Notes from the crew

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8-8-2012  -  08:17

Lat: 29.0906 Lng: -80.9400

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Handing off the torch at inlet harbor in Daytona beach Florida. Denison Yacht Sales is honored to be a part of this journey!

8-8-2012  -  08:17

Lat: 29.0906 Lng: -80.9400

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Handing off the torch at inlet harbor in Daytona beach Florida. Denison Yacht Sales is honored to be a part of this journey!

8-8-2012  -  04:38

Lat: 28.7605 Lng: -80.4750

Speed: 20 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Heading into Daytona Beach soon! Sea turtles, dolphins, and whales playing in our wake. This 34' Swift Trawler rides like a dream. - Joe Laundrie

8-8-2012  -  09:47

Lat: 27.4653 Lng: -80.3211

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Pulling in at Fort Pierce for some fuel. And coffee.

8-8-2012  -  09:47

Lat: 27.4653 Lng: -80.3211

Speed: 7 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Pulling in at Fort Pierce for some fuel. And coffee.

8-8-2012  -  09:04

Lat: 27.3944 Lng: -80.2216

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Approaching Fort Pierce on a glassy ocean. Looks like another nice weather day! Very comfortable ride aboard The Greatest Loop.

8-7-2012  -  08:17

Lat: 26.7354 Lng: -80.0209

Speed: 19 mph | Course:
Message: John, we are running at 2700 rpm at the moment. Getting a nice push from the gulf stream. Near perfect conditions.

8-7-2012  -  03:44

Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.

8-7-2012  -  03:44

Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.

8-7-2012  -  03:44

Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.

Leg 11:  Port Orange, FL  to  Charleston, SC

August 09, 2012 - August 14, 2012

Crew: Capt. Jeff Knoll and Jean-Michel Morisson, St. Barts Yacht & Dave Block

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 54: Port Orange to Orange Park, FL 08:00 PM 05:30 01:30 117 18.40 16 128 1.094 16
Day 55: Orange Park, FL to Hilton Head Island, SC 05:45 AM 06:35 01:40 178 15.50 13.47 166 1.04 14.82
Day 56: Hilton Head Island to Charleston, SC 08:45 AM 01:45 12:00 71 14.39 12.5 78 0.91 15.60

Notes from the crew

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8-13-2012  -  03:29

Lat: 32.0251 Lng: -81.0472

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: 3:28. On dock in Thunderbolt handing boat over to Dave Block

8-13-2012  -  09:29

Lat: 30.5552 Lng: -81.2917

Speed: 17 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Ocean almost flat 16kts 15.5 gph.

8-13-2012  -  09:27

Lat: 30.5491 Lng: -81.2935

Speed: 19 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Plan change. Going to Thunderbolt to meet Captain Block

8-13-2012  -  05:19

Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Leaving Fleming Island. Flat and calm. Dark

8-12-2012  -  05:58

Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Finally figured out how to get rid. Of the split keyboard. Much easier to use this thing now

8-12-2012  -  05:54

Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Getting ready for trip to Hilton Head at O'dark thirty in the morning Crew is myself Marty Greenberg and Jerry Scally

8-11-2012  -  09:47

Lat: 30.1458 Lng: -81.6997

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Will check out video. Today we are doing boat and Raymarine Demos.

8-11-2012  -  09:47

Lat: 30.1458 Lng: -81.6997

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Will check out video. Today we are doing boat and Raymarine Demos.

Leg 12:  Charleston, SC  to  Annapolis, MD

August 20, 2012 - September 07, 2012

Crew: Capt. Jeff Hammond, Boattest.com

Performance

Start End Break Distance (NM) Avg Speed MPH Avg Speed KTS Gallons Burned NM/Gallon Gallon/hr
Day 57: Charleston to Georgetown, SC 10:45 AM 16:00 0:00 67 14.6 12.7 54 0.806 10.29
Day 58: Georgetown to Myrtle Beach, SC 08:15 11:00 00:00 35 13.8 12.0 44 1.26 16
Day 59: Myrtle Beach, SC to Southport, NC 12:00 PM 17:45 00:00 62 10.7 9.3 77 1.25 13.38
Day 60: Southport to Swansboro, NC 07:15 AM 03:20 01:15 69 10.2 8.9 63 1.10 9.21
Day 61: Swansboro to Oriental, NC 09:15 AM 02:30 PM 00:00 50 10.5 9.1 33 1.52 6.29
Day 62: Oriental to Okracoke, NC 09:30 AM 12:30 PM 00:00 41 13.7 11.9 42 0.97 14.03
Day 63: Ocracoke to Roanoke Island, NC 09:15 AM 02:00 PM 00:00 61 12.8 11.2 63 1.03 13.23
Day 64: Roanoke Island to Coinjock, NC 10:00 13:45 0:00 35 9.3 8.1 36 1.03 9.61
Day 65: Coinjock, NC to Norfolk, VA 7:10 12:00 0:00 50 10.4 9.0 33 1.50 6.89
Day 66: Norfolk to Deltaville, VA 09:00 AM 01:30 12:00 54 12 10.4 51.3 1.05 11.40
Day 67: Deltaville, VA to Solomon's Island MD 08:15 AM 04:00 02:45 66 13.2 11.5 75 0.88 15.08
Day 68: Solomon's Island to Cambridge, MD 9:45 12:30 0:00 38 13.8 12.0 37 1.02 13.81
Day 69: Cambridge to Oxford, MD 9:00 10:00 0:00 13 13 11.3 10 1.30 10.00
Day 70: Oxford to St Michaels, MD 9:15 12:15 0:00 44 14.7 12.7 35 1.25 11.67
Day 71: St Michaels to Annapolis, MD 11:00 13:00 0:00 30 15 13 22 1.36 11

Notes from the crew

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9-7-2012  -  07:04

Lat: 38.9763 Lng: -76.4855

Speed: 0 mph | Course: 202°
Message: The Greatest Loop has returned to Annapolis, we are wrapping up our return celebration at Pusser's, thanks to our followers!

8-24-2012  -  03:46

Lat: 35.0246 Lng: -76.6955

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Test from Jeff. Please call me if you get this.

8-24-2012  -  03:45

Lat: 35.0246 Lng: -76.6955

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: This a test. Please call Jeff if you get this.

8-22-2012  -  09:28

Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9633

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Only iPad on boat is Beneteau's.

8-22-2012  -  09:06

Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9634

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Aug 20: Departed Charleston 1045 Ar Georgetown! SC at 1600 6 engine hours. Fuel burn: 53.897 gallons 1.27 nmpg. 12.7 nmph. Jeff

8-22-2012  -  09:06

Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9632

Speed: 0 mph | Course:
Message: Aug 21 Lv o815 Hit obstruction 1100 3 engine hours 6 engine hours. Hauled out 1215 Jeff