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Visitor message
From: l.narcisse@beneteau.fr
Message: I congratulate all the organizers and crew for this wonderful trip and the pictures taken. I am pleased that our boats can travel many mile -laurent
Visitor message
From: defiant36@gmail.com
Message: Welcome Back !!! See you next week -Eileen
Visitor message
From: macdad2214@aol.com
Message: Wow that's looks like fun. How long will it take to make the trip? What is the deepth of the water along the journey? -Roy
Visitor message
From: cleclerc.ajc@gmail.com
Message: Hi Ron! The Greatest Loop burnt 4,638 gal of fuel (including photo shoots & sea trials). A full cost report will be published soon! Regards, -Claudine
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: I have calculated ttl main engine fuel burn at 3878 gal. Cost $17,451 at $4.50/gal. Is $4.50 a reasonable average cost for diesel? -ron
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: What was the total hours logged on the genny? What was the estimated per hour fuel burn on the genny? -ron
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Hi Ron! There is no leg 13! The ultimate leg of the Greatest Loop was the leg 12, from Charleston, SC to Annapolis, MD. All the best, -Claudine
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: Have been transcribing log info onto an Excel spreadsheet in anticipation for my loop trip next year. Am eagerly awaiting leg 13's info. -ron
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!
Visitor message
From: rmscavello@gmail.com
Message: Thanks for letting us follow your travels. We have been dreaming about taking this trip as well. Enjoy yourself!
Sincerely,
Robert & Linda -Robert
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Hi Valerie! You're right, the Greatest Loop is already in Norfolk! She will stay also tomorrow there. Don't hesitate to visit the crew! Best -Claudine
Visitor message
From: vmyers@rhodescomm.com
Message: Do you have an ETA for tomorrow? Please call if you can once you get in, our offices are just up the road from the waterfront: 757-636-9407 -Valerie
Visitor message
From: vmyers@rhodescomm.com
Message: Hi Claudine, i just read your message. From the map it looks like you all are already here in Norfolk, but I guess not quite yet! -Valerie
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Hi Valerie! The Greatest Loop will be normally in Norfolk on August 30th, and we will be glad to see you there! Regards, -Claudine
Visitor message
From: vmyers@rhodescomm.com
Message: DeLorme's PR firm here. When will you arrive in Norfolk? We'd like to get some photos of you guys and the vessel if you don't mind. -Valerie
Visitor message
From: jimmgra@gmail555.com
Message: Great Boat -Jimmy
Visitor message
From: jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com
Message: Jeff
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Dvl next weekend. Open house and test runs scheduled for Sat. Please confirm arrival.
-Jonathan
Visitor message
From: Jcandlh@yahoo.com
Message: How long will you be in oriental? I was hoping to see the boat while your there. -Joe
Visitor message
From: Jcandlh@yahoo.com
Message: How long will you be in oriental? I was hoping to see the boat while your there. -Joe
Visitor message
From: jthompson@t2hadvertising.com
Message: Jeff your messages are making it through to the website loud and clear. I guess a text message can't really be loud and clear can it. :) -Jeff
Lat: 35.0246 Lng: -76.6955
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Test from Jeff. Please call me if you get this.
Lat: 35.0246 Lng: -76.6955
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: This a test. Please call Jeff if you get this.
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Thank you Jerry! The Greatest Loop will be in Oriental for an Open House this Saturday, I hope we will see you there! All the best, -Claudine
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: All the Beneteau team thank the Southport Marina for hosting The Greatest Loop and its crew! We hope to see you again in the future! Regards -Claudine
Visitor message
From: jhinnant@embarqmail.com
Message: Greetings From Capt. Jerry and Miss Jill of the MISS JILL, Sneads Ferry, N.C.
Saw you today near New River, beautiful vessel, Best Wishes -Jerry
Visitor message
From: Dave.Wright@st-barts.com
Message: Your slip is reserved at Oriental Marina and Inn ( # 5) for Fri. and Sat. Make sure to call Oriental MARINA on 16 and not Oriental Harbor. -Dave
Visitor message
From: hank@southport-marina.com
Message: Thank you for staying with us last night! Hope your voyage goes well! Safe travels and happy boating! -The Crew at Southport Marina -Hank
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Thank you Matt & Shirley, glad to be in town! Are you coming down to the boat? Very Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: Beach4mattandshirley@hotmail.com
Message: Welcome to our great City of Southport! -Matt and
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Hi Carolyn! Hope you enjoyed Hilton Head Island and you will cross again the road of the Greatest Loop before the end of her trip! Regards -Claudine
Visitor message
From: c_phillips01@yahoo.com
Message: Way to go people! This is awesome! My husband and I waved as you cruised past Hilton Head Island! What a lifetime memory! Carolyn & Mike -Carolyn
Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9633
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Only iPad on boat is Beneteau's.
Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9634
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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
Lat: 33.6942 Lng: -78.9632
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Aug 21
Lv o815
Hit obstruction 1100
3 engine hours
6 engine hours.
Hauled out 1215
Jeff
Visitor message
From: jeff.knoll@st-barts.com
Message: Hey Crew. Can you look around and see if there are two Ipads on the boat? Looking for one a client thinks he left. Gray magnetic cover. -Jeff
Visitor message
From: Ron@colecpa.com
Message: Thanks for the pic's and updates! -Ron
Visitor message
From: chris@captainchrisyachtservices.com
Message: Hello JM and St Barts from CaptainChrisYachtServices.com. We filmed her as she came into Fort Pierce on her way North to your RV this week. -Chris
Visitor message
From: chris@captainchrisyachtservices.com
Message: Hello JM and St Barts from CaptainChrisYachtServices.com. We filmed her as she came into Fort Pierce on her way North to your RV this week. -Chris
Visitor message
From: cleclerc@beneteauusa.com
Message: Hi Terry! The Greatest Loop will stay at Charleston until Aug 19th: she will participate to the St Barts 25th Anniversary this weekend! Best -Claudine
Visitor message
From: terryvickie@cox.net
Message: How long are you planing to stay there? What kind of sea are you looking at today? Be safe. and I envy you. -Terry
Visitor message
From: rjolly8@nc.rr.com
Message: So jelous....great boat and your in for a great ride Charleston to George Town and up to southport so pretty,,be safe your on the last legs -ron
Visitor message
From: phil.levass@gmail.com
Message: Great ! I expect to do thé same loop -Philippe
Lat: 32.0251 Lng: -81.0472
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: 3:28. On dock in Thunderbolt handing boat over to Dave Block
Lat: 30.5552 Lng: -81.2917
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Ocean almost flat 16kts 15.5 gph.
Lat: 30.5491 Lng: -81.2935
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Plan change. Going to Thunderbolt to meet Captain Block
Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Leaving Fleming Island. Flat and calm. Dark
Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Finally figured out how to get rid. Of the split keyboard. Much easier to use this thing now
Lat: 30.1459 Lng: -81.6997
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Getting ready for trip to Hilton Head at O'dark thirty in the morning
Crew is myself Marty Greenberg and Jerry Scally
Visitor message
From: pablob@comcast.net
Message: Jeff Thank you very much for the tour and ride, My wife and I had a great time I hope some day I will be able to purchase one. -Paul
Lat: 30.1458 Lng: -81.6997
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Will check out video. Today we are doing boat and Raymarine Demos.
Lat: 30.1458 Lng: -81.6997
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Will check out video. Today we are doing boat and Raymarine Demos.
Visitor message
From: chris@captainchrisyachtservices.com
Message: Hey Jeff! Our video of The Greatest Loop coming in the Fort Pierce Inlet is now on Captain Chris Yacht Services FB page. She looks great! -Alyse
Visitor message
From: dp@denisonyachtsales.com
Message: Good job Guys. A great crew and a fantastic boat. What a combination! -David
Lat: 29.0906 Lng: -80.9400
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Handing off the torch at inlet harbor in Daytona beach Florida. Denison Yacht Sales is honored to be a part of this journey!
Lat: 29.0906 Lng: -80.9400
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Handing off the torch at inlet harbor in Daytona beach Florida. Denison Yacht Sales is honored to be a part of this journey!
Visitor message
From: FloridakeyZ@aol.com
Message: I am sitting at tittusville marina, after a smooth day on the icw headed south, wtf are you doing off shore in this storm???? -Sterling
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
Visitor message
From: c.legrow@bellsouth.net
Message: Hope you guys are having a good trip. We are headed to Annapolis now making 8.5 knots on glassy water. -Chuck
Lat: 27.4653 Lng: -80.3211
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Pulling in at Fort Pierce for some fuel. And coffee.
Lat: 27.4653 Lng: -80.3211
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 337°
Message: Pulling in at Fort Pierce for some fuel. And coffee.
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.
Visitor message
From: Lasessa@gmail.com
Message: Have a safe trip! -Lucy
Visitor message
From: dp@denisonyachtsales.com
Message: Have a great trip guys. -David
Visitor message
From: jtelcik@gmail.com
Message: The DYS team is the best! -Jamie
Lat: 26.7354 Lng: -80.0209
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 0°
Message: John, we are running at 2700 rpm at the moment. Getting a nice push from the gulf stream. Near perfect conditions.
Visitor message
From: laycoinc@msn.com
Message: How many RPM are you running? It is showing you are moving at 17 knots. -John
Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.
Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.
Lat: 26.1176 Lng: -80.1427
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Heading North from Fort Lauderdale! Next stop West Palm.
Visitor message
From: robertscarcello@gmail.com
Message: What a great markting event and adventure for the revolving crew! How long do you think the boat will be available in Fort Lauderdale area? -Robert
Visitor message
From: Flosprey@bellsouth.net
Message: Will you be stopping in Stuart, Florida? -Susan
Visitor message
From: terry@tidewaterfarm.com
Message: Looking forward to reading the reports from the trip. Brilliant way to introduce a new boat and to give us oldtimers a manageable goal. -TERRY
Visitor message
From: jfintland@advfiltration.com
Message: Boating in MDR CA was wonderful today...not as exciting as on the ICA I am sure; Next boat will be an explorer long range like this Be Safe! -John
Lat: 26.1155 Lng: -80.1261
Speed: 6 mph | Course: 112°
Message: Beautiful day in fort lauderdale
Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1717
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Hello New River!!!
Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1716
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Ken, sorry for the delayed response. We should be in Daytona by the 9th or 10th. Let's plan to meet up!
Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1716
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Leaving Marina Bay, Fort Lauderdale to show off the boat downtown tonight! Call captain Alex Wilkes if you'd like to meet up!
Visitor message
From: jbh20@comcast.net
Message: I just found your storie on line sounds like fun I wish you safe sailing will check back. -Jerry
Visitor message
From: kenritt@yahoo.com
Message: Looks like fun. Will you be stopping in Daytona beach area? I would love to greet you guys here and ask many questions. Ken -Ken
Visitor message
From: SJWHALE@COMCAST.NET
Message: JELOUS AS HLL HOPE THAT I'LL BE RT BEHIND YOU IN ABT 6 MO'S
SO FAR HOW MANY MILS??
MAY YOU HAVE ONLY SOUTHERN WINDS AT YOUR BACKS
STEVE -STEVE
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi Dave, you can find out more about the Swift Trawler 34 including photos on www.swifttrawler.net or www.beneteauusa.com. Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi Matthew, our captains have been using their own way to find out about weather but those are nice: wunderground.com or weather.gov. Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: res.davesmith@gmail.com
Message: Can you upload some good photos of hte interior of the boat? I am havnig trouble getting a good handle on the layout. Thanks.
-Dave
Visitor message
From: matthewhebert@mac.com
Message: Hi all! Hope you're having a great trip so far. Just interested to know what you use to track weather on the boat? Or what method. Thanks! -Matthew
Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1717
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 26.0914 Lng: -80.1717
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: The 2012 44 Swift Trawler can be seen at Denison's demo day on August 5th at our marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: The 34's bigger sister was just here at Boca Chica for a Volvo photo shoot.
Lat: 25.5239 Lng: -80.1751
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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!
Visitor message
From: aarondewinter@comcast.net
Message: Just saw this amazing journey from Hawk's post. This is a bucket list dream/goal. How very cool. I will be following the rest of ur journey. -Aaron
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.
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.
Lat: 24.7777 Lng: -80.9133
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Hey Evan, Hawks Cay is great, but the weather isn't!
Visitor message
From: somewhereinthesun@gmail.com
Message: Hey guys! How's the weather in Hawks Cay? -Evan
Lat: 24.7776 Lng: -80.9134
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Visitor message
From: dandineen@aol.com
Message: seems like you are needing to calibrate the auto pilot often. Why is that? Is it normal? -dan
Visitor message
From: atp9976@hotmail.com
Message: Alex, Hope you have a nice ride up the Keys! The natives ask that you please remember to put your pants back on when you get into port. -A
Lat: 24.6950 Lng: -81.0077
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 67°
Message: Stopped for a quick snorkel off of Key Colony Beach.
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.
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.
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!
Lat: 24.5617 Lng: -81.8011
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Entering Hawks Channel with beautiful weather this morning. Met some great people in Key West!
Visitor message
From: chris@ensingproperties.com
Message: Wow, we have been talking about doing the Great Loop, we happened to be in Key West & got invited on board to look at the boat, awesome! -Chris
Lat: 24.5625 Lng: -81.7994
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Arrived in Key West to meet Marina Life for the event. Very excited for our journey along the East Coast of Florida. -Alex Wilkes
Lat: 24.5625 Lng: -81.7994
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Sad day, Sue and Garth leaving for the airport in Key West, Alex Wilkes will be taking over later today, great trip, will write report tomorrow.
Visitor message
From: fry.debi@yahoo.com
Message: Watching your progress, preparing for the loop ourselves, thanks for all the info wishing we were in the keys . -jeff
Visitor message
From: asatterwhite@sbcglobal.net
Message: We enjoy following you , may meet on the other side. We made the loop twice on our 48 PMY base at Catawba, OH.I like ur vessel. Be safe -Alan
Lat: 24.5625 Lng: -81.7994
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Arrived safely in Key West, great trip from Sanibel Island 8 hrs tied up at Conc Harbor Marina
Visitor message
From: smurray@murrayyachtsales.com
Message: Garth & Sue,
I hope that you had a great trip! -Stanton
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Hello Again, I know Tampa to Key West well and your route thru Longboat Pass and then Boca Grande, Sanibel, then KW is just how I would doit -John
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Hello Again, I know Tampa to Key West well and your route thru Longboat Pass and then Boca Grande, Sanibel, then KW is just how I would doit -John
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Hello Again, I know Tampa to Key West well and your route thru Longboat Pass and then Boca Grande, Sanibel, then KW is just how I would doit -John
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Hello Again, I know Tampa to Key West well and your route thru Longboat Pass and then Boca Grande, Sanibel, then KW is just how I would doit -John
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Hello Again, I know Tampa to Key West well and your route thru Longboat Pass and then Boca Grande, Sanibel, then KW is just how I would doit -John
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.
Lat: 26.4511 Lng: -82.0311
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Tied up in slip A4 Sanibel Marina after a great trip mostly down the coast.
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: km5gn@mac.com
Message: Do you have a stop planned in St. Augustine? Would love to see the boat. My Beneteau 423 is in Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor...
-Steve
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: johngalloway@me.com
Message: Been following your trip online. I see you are now in St. Petersburg; come by the Tampa Yacht Club, an hour away as my guest if you wish. -John
Visitor message
From: pamela.shadrick@cummins.com
Message: Welcome to sunny South Florida! Best wishes to you all from all of us at Cummins Power South. -Pamela
Lat: 27.7565 Lng: -82.6331
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Salt Creek in St. Petersburg, Florida
Lat: 27.8844 Lng: -82.8445
Speed: 4 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Dolphins, waiting for bridge at Indian Rocks Beach. 7:57am
Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Matt, must say that I could spend some more time on the big bend.
Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Carson, I am looking forward to including you on the next one in August.
Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Carson, I am looking forward to including you on the next one in August.
Lat: 28.1292 Lng: -82.8293
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Anchored for the night. See chart.
Visitor message
From: matthewhebert@mac.com
Message: My wife and I have plans to do the great loop in about 10 years. What ports on the loop would you like to spend more time at? Thanks -Matt
Visitor message
From: carsonhaddow@gmail.com
Message: The boat looks great! Really jealous of your awesome trip. - Carson
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Jopie, we are looking forward to seeing you in St. pete at Sailor's Wharf on Sunday!
Visitor message
From: hjevansiii@yahoo.com
Message: Stanton,
I bet your Dad would have loved a trip like you're doing.
Cheers from Queen Ann's Revenge on the Cumberland River,
Hank Evans
-Hank
Lat: 29.1254 Lng: -83.0371
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Great clam chowder at Tony's on Cedar Key, no sign of Travis McGee.
Visitor message
From: jopie@sailorswharf.com
Message: Looking good on the chart, see you soon! -Jopie
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.
Lat: 29.6053 Lng: -84.2632
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 112°
Message: 6:15 first light, in route to Cedar Key
Lat: 29.7836 Lng: -84.6536
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Up early, waiting for first light to depart for Cedar Key. Great night at anchor on Dog Island.
Lat: 29.8461 Lng: -84.6653
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Fishing the St. George Sound, hooked a ladyfish, mackerel & a nice tarpon
Lat: 29.8520 Lng: -84.6697
Speed: 6 mph | Course: 90°
Message: The Moorings of Carrabelle for fuel and more fishing lures.
Lat: 29.6739 Lng: -84.9263
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 90°
Message: In route to Carrabelle, positive current running
Lat: 29.6739 Lng: -84.9263
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 90°
Message: In route to Carrabelle, positive current running
Lat: 29.8780 Lng: -85.2584
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Inland route from Port St. Joe to Apalachicola. Perfect day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lat: 30.1430 Lng: -85.6862
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Departed Panama City Marina as scheduled @ 6:00 am
Lat: 30.1430 Lng: -85.6862
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Departed Panama City Marina as scheduled @ 6:00 am
Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: We enjoyed all of the visitors tonight for the firework display!
Visitor message
From: jpotts16720@aol.com
Message: This looks like a very long, fun trip. The route is long. Where will you be getting off? -Jonathan
Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646
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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.
Lat: 30.1501 Lng: -85.6646
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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.
Visitor message
From: steveginaday@bellsouth.net
Message: I was out of town when you guys went thru East Shore Marine and I missed you. Did you enjoy visiting with Chuck Marina Cat while at ESM? -Steven
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....
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.
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.
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!
Lat: 30.3903 Lng: -86.3294
Speed: 6 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Departing Bay Town Harbor Sand Destin, FL
Lat: 30.3878 Lng: -86.3282
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Message: Decided to take a slip for the night in Sand Destin, nasty squalls for the next few hours. .
Lat: 30.3878 Lng: -86.3282
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Message: Thank you to whoever left the bottle of ten year old Macallan aboard. It tastes just right docked in the rain
Lat: 30.3972 Lng: -86.5186
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Message: On our way to Sand Destin to meet up with more loopers and fuel up the boat.
Lat: 30.3972 Lng: -86.5186
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Message: @ Destin Pass perfect azure water and a lovely breeze.
Visitor message
From: Dennis@deisinger.com
Message: Just chilling in the CA delta and came across your site/adventure. I'll be following the rest of the trip. Safe travels. Dennis -Dennis
Visitor message
From: nick.gettino@enroute911.com
Message: great set of pictures posted on the 27th thanks a lot for sharing these with us. Keep up the great work and keep having fun. -Nick
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From: jlilly16@cox.net
Message: I see that you are anchored by Portofino. We are looking forward to going for a ride in the morning!
Jim and Sarah -Jim
Lat: 30.3994 Lng: -87.2398
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Message: At Pensacola Yacht Club with the Cummins experts.They are Installing a data logger on the main engine.
Visitor message
From: bryan.whited@yahoo.com
Message: Say hello to Pensacola for me. Not a bad way to spend a Monday workday. -Bryan
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From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: Excellent log. Great info for my planned loop trip spring '13. Any log postings after 6/25? What's the av fuel cost per gal? Good luck. -ron
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From: Kathleenmramsey@gmail.com
Message: I'd rather be aboard the ST 34! Please have a bushwacker for me at the open house in Pensacola this evening. -Kathleen
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From: beneteau@thegreatestloop.com
Message: Hi Greatest Loop Crew, how has the boat been running this morning so far? Nice blue waters in Terry Cove? Enjoy the ride! Best -Axel
Lat: 30.3233 Lng: -87.5338
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Message: First dolphin sighting in Perdido Bay, Alabama. Many more to come...
Lat: 30.3233 Lng: -87.5338
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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
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: ymignot56@sfr.fr
Message: Vous faites un superbe voyage,vous me faites rêver de l'autre côté de l'atlantique.Bonne route.Yves -Yves
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: for taking care of TGL, she will miss you lots. Hope to cruise with you soon. Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: and a safe feeling of two very experienced boaters cruising down those unpredictable rivers. Thank you so much -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: I am with you Jeff @ T2H. I could visualize what was out there: a great deal in communication with nice pictures and use of InReach... -Axel
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From: jthompson@t2hadvertising.com
Message: You guys were awesome. Thank you for all the detailed updates. All of us at the office felt like we were with you guys. -Jeff
Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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,
Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030
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Message: company and for his outstanding work on all of the communications aspects. A Bientot, Capt. Jeremy
Lat: 30.5426 Lng: -87.9030
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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,
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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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
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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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
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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Message: Yea, Tom, it's definitely a place you'd go for, and Karen, too.
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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Message: has more variations on rum cocktails than you can count.
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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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
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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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,
Lat: 30.5425 Lng: -87.9030
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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
Lat: 30.5424 Lng: -87.9030
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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
Visitor message
From: tstjohn@gmail.com
Message: The DeLorme GPS looks like some thing that I need to add a line in the budget for. -Tom
Visitor message
From: tstjohn@gmail.com
Message: How goes rush hour in Mobile, AL? Good talking to you John. -Tom
Lat: 30.8705 Lng: -87.9864
Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: conditions on the flybridge seem much more comfortable.
Lat: 30.8742 Lng: -87.9869
Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: been, that is!
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
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
Visitor message
From: patrick@annapolisyachtsales.com
Message: Home Stretch Gentleman! Hope all is well and that you are enjoying this, probably the most intriguing part of the Loop! - Patrick AYS Power -Patrick
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!
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!
Visitor message
From: witt.catherine27@gmail.com
Message: What an incredible journey! Can't wait to hear all about it. Be safe and enjoy the trip. -catherine
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!
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
Lat: 31.6034 Lng: -88.0793
Speed: 11 mph | Course: 202°
Message: and it's worth it, to me.
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
Lat: 31.6225 Lng: -88.0802
Speed: 11 mph | Course: 135°
Message: that's my fascination, warts and all!
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,
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
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
Lat: 31.6532 Lng: -88.0896
Speed: 12 mph | Course: 180°
Message: along the banks.
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
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!
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: Never mind - she's going the other way. Should've looked before sending the previous message. Enjoy. -ron
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: You guy's better slow down or it's Debbie Does Beneteau!!! -ron
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From: charles.barrier@boehringer-ingelheim.com
Message: You guys are doing my dream trip !! The website is VERY COOL...thanks for doing this. What has been your biggest surprise so far ? -Chuck
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
Lat: 31.9402 Lng: -88.1130
Speed: 9 mph | Course: 67°
Message: gates.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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From: mgimmi1@gmail.com
Message: Hi J,So this is a race/delivery? Guess I did not get the whole program. Tide out, street clear. Talk to you soon.XOXO M -Meg
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.
Lat: 32.3024 Lng: -87.9510
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: Lucian, many thanks for the offer.
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.
Lat: 32.2962 Lng: -87.9369
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 0°
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi Kip, we will publish an article in the news including total expenses for the trip as well as other logistics details. Watch out! Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: I've been following you on IE with great difficulty. Then i switched to Firefox/Mozilla and voila...no problemo. Safe journey folks. -ron
Visitor message
From: Whiteysfishcamp1@att.net
Message: Whiteys fish camp will provide free dinner for a PR stop! -Lucian
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From:
Message: Previous message cut short--- Did not know you had made it this far. We were on a 34 Americian Tug. Did the loop in 09 &10 . Hope you had ti -Bill
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From: Wjyancey@me.com
Message: Passed you today on Tenn-Tom between Bevill& Heflin locks. Had read about your cruise but did not -Bill Yanc
Visitor message
From: connerkip@aol.com
Message: Are you tracking expenses, if so, are they available for review.
Enjoy your adventure! -Kip
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!
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
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.
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
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
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),
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
Visitor message
From: ron@ronreimann.com
Message: We took our 40 foot Silverton from Lake Michigan to Minnesota so overlapped part of your trip. We like the 44 Beneteau Fast Trawler -Ron
Visitor message
From: nick.gettino@enroute911.com
Message: keep the pictures and updates coming. I wish I were on board with you all. Have fun. -Nick
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Tim, thanks for the compliments. T2H Advertising, our good friends, always do a terrific job. We will keep improving the site for you. Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi John & Everyone, yes indeed all the pictures posted on Facebook also appear on our site at the bottom of the map. Same album titles. Best -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi Dean, our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatestLoopByBeneteau. Please like us! Thanks for following our adventures. Best -Axel
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Visitor message
From: Gosail2000@verizon.net
Message: Hi John
What a cool website!
Hope to see you soon -Tim
Visitor message
From: Gosail2000@verizon.net
Message: Hi John
What a cool website!
Hope to see you soon -Tim
Visitor message
From: djb4102@yahoo.com
Message: what is the name of the facebook page? -dean
Visitor message
From: stevel@stlcom.com
Message: I did the river part of the loop 10 years ago. I now live in Cape Coral FL. If you need any info about boating in SW FL contact me. -Steve
Visitor message
From: chip.noble@delorme.com
Message: Hello Beneteau Crew, checking in from DeLorme to see how things are going. Updates on Beneteau site are great, keep up the good work! -Chip
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.
Lat: 33.7267 Lng: -88.4988
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 202°
Message: thick with foliage, and with occasional hints of civilization in the distance.
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,
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
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.
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.
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
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
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Thanks for keeping us up to date guys, you are great :). How went the last two locks? Less painfully long? Best, -Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: TGL crew, hope all is well since we talked! John, please send me the data by email so I can post them on the site for our fellow followers! -Axel
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.
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
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: cindy@passagemaker.com
Message: Hello John, Glad to hear all is well. We miss you! Travel safe! -Cindy
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
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
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
Visitor message
From: kirkinc1@yahoo.com
Message: Why no log book data since St. Louis? Interested in fuel burn vs speed data etc. Saw you guys as you passed our dock yesterday on Tn river -Frank
Visitor message
From: rdorfmeyer@passagemaker.com
Message: Hi guys from sunny home base in ANP, the PMM crew wanted to pass along a hello and see how you are doing? I've got you 225 degrees @ 7 knot -Rob
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.
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
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.
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,
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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!
Lat: 34.8710 Lng: -88.3015
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Startib
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
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
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,
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
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
Visitor message
From: inisheer@msn.com
Message: I have had trouble with my depth sounder also. Cannot find the cause. Would appear to be a problem on 34 Swift Trawler in the UK also
PETER -peter
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
Visitor message
From: cabrown451@hotmail.com
Message: they just updated the track ,safe travels www.myfoxhurricane.com/custom/storms/storm2_track.html -Clay
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!
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
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),
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.
Visitor message
From: Stantonmurray@gmail.com
Message: We are looking forward to the boat arriving in Fairhope! -Stanton
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.
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.
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!
Lat: 35.4522 Lng: -88.0427
Speed: 9 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Mississippi was interesting and enjoyable. Talkim
Lat: 35.4560 Lng: -88.0416
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 202°
Message: We both thought the N
Lat: 35.4650 Lng: -88.0363
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 225°
Message: progress unless our visibility and handling are severely restricted.
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
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
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,
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: Kirkinc1@yahoo.com
Message: Sunday June 24 1043 Are you guys moving today or waiting on weather? We are at MM177.5 waiting on you. Really enjoy the vicarious adventure Be SAFE
Visitor message
From: 8speaker@gmail.com
Message: I found out about your journey a few days back via an email from Grafton, Il. I'm enjoying reading updates. Would love to be aboard!
Visitor message
From: pauls05672@gmail.com
Message: Great job on the crew posts, the details add a lot to following the trip. Question: Is the Mississippi to be enjoyed or endured? Wow all those tows!!!
Visitor message
From: moshea@beneteau-group.com
Message: Hi Jeremy and John! Enjoyed your last set of photos, be safe on the water today!! Looking forward to your next story :) Cheers, Maryline
Visitor message
From: cabrown451@hotmail.com
Message: Hey guy's let me know how well the swift handles this storm, Be Careful.
Visitor message
From: jim.msp.retail@gmail.com
Message: Capt jeremy...see by your location you are approaching Perryville Marina. My uncle was associated with the marina and sailed the boat "Bill's Will".
Visitor message
From: cabrown451@hotmail.com
Message: Hey captain, love the shout outs, guess in reach works well,have to get me one,safe travels.(maybe a swift 34 to put in on)
Visitor message
From: jim.msp.retail@gmail.com
Message: Capt jeremy...in your opinion, what would be the most appropriate age to begin bringing a cat onboard? will a cat really wear a life vest?
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
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
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
Visitor message
From: jim.msp.retail@gmail.com
Message: capt jeremy...we would be interested to know how you keep your cat safe and onboard when she is with you.
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.
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.
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
Lat: 35.9584 Lng: -88.0196
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 157°
Message: solution because of his experiences as a professional boat delivery captain.
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
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
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
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
Visitor message
From: jim.msp.retail@gmail.com
Message: capt jeremy...are you carrying any animals aboard? If so what type and how do you care for them?
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
Lat: 36.7052 Lng: -88.0793
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 157°
Message: beginning to our Saturday. More later. jw
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
Visitor message
From: jthompson@t2hadvertising.com
Message: Hey guys, thank you for all the updates. It's been fun following your progress over the last few days. -- Jeff
Lat: 36.7218 Lng: -88.0930
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: But that was yesterday. Today dawned bright and dry, and we,re
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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,
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Lat: 37.0229 Lng: -88.2262
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: we get to ride up in the otherwise empty lock. It's his call.
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.
Lat: 37.0230 Lng: -88.2263
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Waiting at the entrance to the Barkley Dam Lock. There's a pushboat snugged up inside the entrance, awaiting a down bound tow.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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,
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,
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,
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.
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.
Lat: 37.0884 Lng: -88.4452
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 22°
Message: they are nevertheless incredibly effective and oh-so powerful!
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,
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
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.
Lat: 37.1034 Lng: -88.6034
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 135°
Message: to shorten the time to the next lock. Stay tuned!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hey John & Jeremy how is the Ohio River looking ? Nice and quiet ? Busy traffic ? - Best, Axel
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: 17'-19' is the height restriction for the Loop, also depending on water levels for specific areas. Axel
Visitor message
From: pjackey348@optonline.net
Message: What height restrictions have you come across? I need at least 16 feet
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.
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.
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
Lat: 37.0317 Lng: -89.1776
Speed: 10 mph | Course: 0°
Message: OK, just so you know, that was "nav" system. This intuitive iPad spelling program is "very" tricky!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: l.fabre@beneteau.fr
Message: Hello there ! This is spectacular to see the distancethis small boat has covered ! My daughter could not believe a boat would be so much inland...
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi John. Just sent you the info for internet on your phone. You can email us at: info@thegreatestloop.com for the photos :). Fish-eye lense works?
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
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
Lat: 37.9273 Lng: -89.8868
Speed: 12 mph | Course: 135°
Message: I will find a way to share pictures ASAP. Best, jw
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.
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.
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,
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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,
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.
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
Visitor message
From: a-s-krause@online.de
Message: Ahoi Captain JPH: love to follow another log o/b a Beneteau vessel so soon again. All the best to the crew from Frankfurt am Main Germany
Annette
Visitor message
From: chris@captainchrisyachtservices.com
Message: Pictures!!! Please share with the rest of us who can't be aboard with you. Be safe and have fun. Can't wait to read about it in Passagemaker too.
Lat: 38.3588 Lng: -90.3600
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: This is just a quick note from John Wooldridgr
Visitor message
From: frank4cdr@yahoo.com
Message: YOU GUYS ARE MOVING RIGHT ALONG. HOW WAS THE RIVER UNDER I-39. I SEEN SOME BIG BARGES ALMOST GET STUCK IN THOSE CURVES. BE SAFE GUYS.
Lat: 38.9608 Lng: -90.3987
Speed: 20 mph | Course: 112°
Message: On the Mississipi at last. St Louis here welcome.
Visitor message
From: number3222@yahoo.com
Message: Who gets the gold burgee? None of you will have completed the entire loop and the boat doesn't get a burgee. The people do having done the whole trip.
Visitor message
From: moshea@beneteau-group.com
Message: Hang in there Peter! Did you bring some crossword puzzles with you :) ??
Lat: 39.9423 Lng: -90.5342
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Frustrating. Waiting hour or so for a lock. Still 60 miles to go today. Lots of barge traffic on river. Peter
Lat: 40.6921 Lng: -89.5470
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Now at East Port Marina opposite Peoria Il. Ran 87 miles today. Slowed down by two locks and lots of barges. Pete
Visitor message
From: ej@wilsonbrinker.com
Message: You guys went from the Trenton, ON system to Seneca, IL in 24 hrs?? judging by the date.How fast does this 34 go. I know Lake Michigan was flat but?
Lat: 41.2981 Lng: -88.6287
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Just got to Spring Brook Marina in Seneca Il after 9 hour run from Chicago. Four locks. All well. Peter
Visitor message
From: tugrestless@yahoo.com
Message: There is no charge for Customs, however if you show up on a Holiday or in the wrong place that can be a different story. Customs is Customs everywhere
Visitor message
From: tugrestless@yahoo.com
Message: One Way Transit of the entire Lock System on the Trent Severn was about $160.00.
Roland
Visitor message
From: vince@burkhardtconstruction.com
Message: Hi George:
I've just started following the journey and I see that you're aboard.
Hope all is well with you. Have fun.
Vince
Visitor message
From: frank4cdr@yahoo.com
Message: Hi again, IS THERE A COST TO GO THRU THE LOCKS? IN US AND CANADA? COST TO GO THRU CUSTOMS? AND WHAT PAPERS ONE WOULD NEED FOR CANADA? THANKS FRANK
Visitor message
From: creik1965@gmail.com
Message: Godspeed to you and the entire crew. Enjoy the smooth ride down the Chicago River. Good bye to Lake Michigan conditions.
"Tranquillity", Milwaukee, WI
Visitor message
From: creik1965@gmail.com
Message: Godspeed to you and the entire crew. Enjoy the smooth ride down the Chicago River. Good bye to Lake Michigan conditions.
"Tranquillity", Milwaukee, WI
Lat: 41.8821 Lng: -87.6158
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Chicago, my kind of town. Just tied up at Chicago Yacht Club!
Lat: 41.8821 Lng: -87.6158
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Chicago, my kind of town. Just tied up at Chicago Yacht Club!
Visitor message
From: frank4cdr@yahoo.com
Message: HI GUYS, WOULDLOVETO MAKE A TRIP LIKE THAT. HOPING TO BUY A RAMPAGE IN MASS. IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT, AND THE SURVEY TURNSOUT GOOD. FRANK
Visitor message
From: dmscarb@aol.com
Message: just read about your problem along the Trent-Stevens--may be a stupid question but what is a deadhead?--Dan
Visitor message
From: jim@nordhavn.com
Message: Hi Peter and George - what fun. Someday I would love to make that trip. Good Luck!!!
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
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
Lat: 42.6558 Lng: -86.2061
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Saugatuck, two miles up the Kalamazoo river. Love it. Really love our Cummins diesel. Off to Chicago tomorrow. Peter
Lat: 42.6558 Lng: -86.2061
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Just arrived in Saugatuck, two mildes
Visitor message
From: pauls05672@gmail.com
Message: What? Are you guys lost?? :)
Lat: 43.5546 Lng: -86.5648
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Now running 16 knots in Lake Michigan. All well.
Lat: 43.5610 Lng: -86.5656
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Photo shoot for PMY early AM in Pentwater m
Visitor message
From: flavigne7@gmail.com
Message: Hi : we are loopers presently in Racine, planning to be in Waukegan tomorow and Chicago on Thursday. Albin 36 Miss Jazz, See you in Chicago maybe
Visitor message
From: johnny_abbott@aol.com
Message: I guess so as the map says so + I have been waiting to see that boat since she left Annapolis. They better stop and we will welcome them properly :)
Visitor message
From: Jcmouse@aol.com
Message: Are you trying to make it to Ludington today?
Lat: 44.4532 Lng: -86.3863
Speed: 20 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Hard to type. Bouncing around . Peter
Lat: 44.4610 Lng: -86.3823
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Left Leland 0708 in 20 knot winds. Welcome to
Lat: 44.4610 Lng: -86.3823
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Left Leland 0708 in 20 knot winds. Welcome to
Visitor message
From: marina@petoskey.us
Message: Thanks for making a pit-stop in Petoskey, MI. Have a great run.
Visitor message
From: tugrestless@yahoo.com
Message: I am 10 miles away at my home in Suttons Bay
Dropped Boat off with Bing Yesterday.
My Phone Number is 231 271-3153
Can come over this evening if need
Lat: 45.0245 Lng: -85.7626
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Just arrived Leland in 25 30 knot winds. Lake Michigan interesting with lots of spray but a good ride on the boat. Peter
Lat: 45.0245 Lng: -85.7626
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Just arrived Leland in 25 30 knot winds But still a good with
Visitor message
From: fjf307@aol.com
Message: Ther Nordic Tug Lady M of Heritage Harbor Ottawa Illinois 2 miles south of Marsailles lock and dam right decending back would love to seee you guys.
Visitor message
From: nick.gettino@enroute911.com
Message: Looks like you are having a great time. What would be wonderful is if you could have a live video feed via the web so we could all see what you see.
Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0244
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: George Sass Sr and I arrived last night. Getting used to boat. Will leave shortly. Peter Jansses
Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0243
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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
Lat: 45.3657 Lng: -85.0244
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Moored bay
Visitor message
From: Jeff@boattest.com
Message: Looks like you are having a great trip! Can't wait to see you after the Great Loop. How was the weather in the North Channel? Jeff
Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Wifi coverage a bit thin in places. Hope to upload many pictures soon.
Stay tuned!
Roland
Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Many thanks bob. Moored mackinaw island this evening. Three hundred years of history here like no other!
Fair winds
Roland
Lat: 45.8496 Lng: -84.6140
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Reference to inquiry regarding access to muskoka lakes, I know of no water route
Best,
Roland
Visitor message
From: tovarish65@yahoo.com
Message: AHOY TEAM BENETEAU, Best wishes..........Bob
Lat: 45.8985 Lng: -84.2770
Speed: 20 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Yes we decided to engage the warp drive
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: I know you have a Swift Trawler, but to go from the North Channel to the east coast of Africa in one day is quite a feat. Good luck.
Visitor message
From: lee_crowder@yahoo.com
Message: There must be a malfunction with gps locator. You're being shown off the coast of Africa this Saturday morning. Godspeed to you.
Visitor message
From: matthirsch@aol.com
Message: Must be stunningly beautiful up there. We are certainly envious. Post some more pix to pile it on. And, enjoy!
Lat: 45.9212 Lng: -82.4614
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Cheers,
T hanks for suooport, sorry not more copy from us. Tough to type in a 3 ' chop.
Bing
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
Visitor message
From: awagner@narrowspointe.net
Message: A Deadhead is an underwater log or tree. Sometimes they stick up out of the water and sometime not.
Visitor message
From: jrcelent@gmail.com
Message: Appreciate your explanation of events leading to prop damage. What is a deadhead? Are they found in northern waters only? Thks
Capt. John Celentano
Visitor message
From: kelly.schnurr@gmail.com
Message: WOW - you guys are piling the miles on for the last couple of days. Watching your progress with a little bit of envy.
Cheers..............
Visitor message
From: gnessenson@valvtect.com
Message: Bingo:
Hope all s going well. Give me a call when you can at 847-687-0362
Visitor message
From: blakesbb@yahoo.com
Message: When you re-enter the U.S., please file a report contrasting the U.S. and Canadian customs clearances process. Easy/hard/rude/expensive...or not?
Lat: 45.9708 Lng: -81.5153
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Hi maryline,
The conditions on Georgian bay were excellent. Waves less that two feet and wind out
Of the north west.
Bing
Lat: 45.9708 Lng: -81.5153
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Peter,
Thanks for the question. A deadhead is any flotsam that has lost its buoyancy .
Visitor message
From: inisheer@msn.com
Message: what is a deadhead ?
Peter from England
Visitor message
From: moshea@beneteau-group.com
Message: You are making great times across the Georgian Bay, how are the conditions?
Speak soon,
Maryline
Visitor message
From: rmuldrow10@gmail.com
Message: Your log book says you are still in Rochester. Your crew posts were last updated June 1. There's not much information anymore.
Visitor message
From: kelly.schnurr@gmail.com
Message: Well, life got busy & I missed you folks coming through Orillia. You made good time through the Trent. Enjoy Georgian Bay - best boating in the world!
Visitor message
From: gk@shalakomarine.com
Message: Hi, i am a launch owner based in New Zealand following your progress. Can boats get up into the Muskoka lakes from the Trent/severn waterway?
Visitor message
From: ron@amador-edc.org
Message: There appears to be a problem with the photo album on your website. The last photo is on the Hudson entering the Erie. Are you taking more pic's?
Lat: 44.8347 Lng: -79.6873
Speed: 23 mph | Course: 135°
Message: The beneteau i swift trawler is back transmitting and
And welcoming messages.
Visitor message
From: kelly.schnurr@gmail.com
Message: It looks as if you are making great time. Enjoy! I am waiting to see you, perhaps speak as you come through the narrows between Lakes Simcoe and Couch
Visitor message
From: inisheer@msn.com
Message: Hi,
When do you think the boat will arrive in Jacksonville. FL. I want to fly over from England and need to book my flight. I have boat 98.
Peter
Visitor message
From: oldschool2007@hotmail.com
Message: Hey, this trip looks like a dream. How did you not ding your prop in the Canal with all that debris? That looked awful! What did you do to protect bt?
Visitor message
From: future-fntz@rogers.com
Message: We did the trent last june in a 35 ft prowler it is true ontario beauty. North of Simco is the best most scenic country of the trip. ENJOY Dick
Visitor message
From: jthompson@t2hadvertising.com
Message: Hey guys, just doing a little testing again. Hope you're having a great trip.
-- Jeff from T2H
Lat: 43.5502 Lng: -79.5798
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Another day of yacht club visits tomorrow. Island Yacht Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, etc
Visitor message
From: aelynchfl@gmail.com
Message: I envy your journey and trip. I hope all of you have a GREAT experience and I plan on following your trip on your web sight.
Thanks for sharing it
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.
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.
Visitor message
From: moshea@beneteau-group.com
Message: Glad to see you cleared customs swiftly! Take plenty of pictures for us. Toronto here we come!
Visitor message
From: bmeyers238@aol.com
Message: Good sailing --- I own hull A111 ST 34 - took delivery last fall. GREAT BOAT How easy was to to drop the mast and reset? Thanks
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 :)
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.
Visitor message
From: Messages@thegreatestloop.com
Message: Hi there! This is Kristin at T2H. Can you please confirm if you've received this message? Thanks so much!
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.
Lat: 43.7919 Lng: -78.0296
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 315°
Message: 12nm off Cobourg Ontario
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
Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6066
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Getting ready to shove off the dock in Rochester. Planned route is 49nm NNW, expecting 15kn breeze off port quarter
Visitor message
From: inisheer@msn.com
Message: Do you find the bow thruster at the front more affective than the stern thruster.
I have boat 098 good sailing
Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6067
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6067
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Hanging out for the evening at the Rochester Yacht Club. Join us on the boat!
Visitor message
From: atraineau@beneteau.fr
Message: Hi Captains, hope you are ready to get underway and will not be too shaken tomorrow on the lake. Safe travels ! Axel
Visitor message
From: kthompson@t2hadvertising.com
Message: Hi Captain,
This is Kristin w/ T2H. Hope you're getting some R & R before heading onto Toronto. It looks like fair weather til noon. Be safe!
Lat: 43.2535 Lng: -77.6066
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: At Rochester Yacht Club. Great Day
Lat: 43.4499 Lng: -76.6477
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Perfect conditions on the lake
Lat: 43.4599 Lng: -76.5099
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Great lunch at Mom and Pops in Oswego. Restepped mast and we are heading out on Lake Ontario. Next stop Rochester YachtClub
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
Lat: 43.2730 Lng: -76.3840
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 315°
Message: In the scenic Oswego River. Last day for this crew. Been fun
Lat: 43.2439 Lng: -76.1805
Speed: 6 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Nice quiet night..departed 6:40..approaching Lock 23. Good morning people!!
Lat: 43.2397 Lng: -76.1505
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Got fuel I meant to say
Lat: 43.2397 Lng: -76.1505
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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
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
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.
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
Lat: 43.0255 Lng: -74.8786
Speed: 11 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Helpful and courteous
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,
Lat: 42.9922 Lng: -74.7085
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Bald Eagle just before Lock 16. Thanks for the windshield wipers on this rainy day
Lat: 42.9501 Lng: -74.3730
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: And we are off for Lock 13. Rainy but calm in Fonda this morning. Maybe sun will be in our future.
Lat: 42.9501 Lng: -74.3730
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Just arrived in Fonda, NY. Docked for the night at the canal authority dock between locks 12 & 13. Great day on the river.
Lat: 42.7806 Lng: -73.8074
Speed: 7 mph | Course: 270°
Message: Clouding up but nice day.
Lat: 42.7805 Lng: -73.8060
Speed: 9 mph | Course: 270°
Message: On the Mohawk River heading to lock 7. Clouding o
Lat: 42.8021 Lng: -73.6960
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Rising in lock 5
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
Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
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.
Lat: 42.4748 Lng: -73.7892
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Stay tuned for the days photos!
Lat: 42.2560 Lng: -73.7999
Speed: 10 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Going through Germantown Reach. thanks to Cathy at AYS for the skittles!
Lat: 41.2931 Lng: -73.9541
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 315°
Message: Just past Indian Point Nuclear Power plant with very smooth conditions.
Lat: 41.1160 Lng: -73.8878
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Working our way up the Hudson on a beautiful May morning...boat is running like a charm!
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
Lat: 40.7442 Lng: -74.0145
Speed: 10 mph | Course: 180°
Message: Little message from Sherri : Great ride! The boat handles beautifully even in choppy water.
Lat: 40.7452 Lng: -74.0098
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: We are off for a sea trial on the Hudson. Sparkling water out there!!
Lat: 40.7179 Lng: -74.0289
Speed: 23 mph | Course: 202°
Message: Good morning NYC! Perfect day for a photoshoot!
Lat: 40.7452 Lng: -74.0098
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Docked at Surfside 3 Marine, Chelsea Pier in NYC. Time for lunch now.
Lat: 40.6428 Lng: -74.0542
Speed: 15 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Sun is shining on the Statue of Liberty!
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.
Lat: 40.4620 Lng: -73.9560
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 22°
Message: Preparing our entry into the Ambrose channel as we clear Sandy Hook.
Lat: 40.3778 Lng: -73.9552
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Headed to Liberty Marina to fuel up. Then, the Big Apple!
Lat: 40.2761 Lng: -73.9600
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Going about 14 kts, at 14 KPH. We see NYC on the horizon!!
Lat: 40.1455 Lng: -73.9903
Speed: 15 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Wind has died a bit, much smoother ride now. Enjoying the views of Jersey shore. Nice beaches.
Lat: 39.8189 Lng: -74.0635
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 0°
Message: And rising
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.
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!!!
Lat: 39.3776 Lng: -74.4270
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Docked at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ!
Lat: 39.2290 Lng: -74.5311
Speed: 16 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Surrounded by dolphins just 20 nm outside Atlantic City!
Lat: 38.9457 Lng: -74.8413
Speed: 15 mph | Course: 45°
Message: Greatest Loop meets the ocean!!
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.
Lat: 38.9515 Lng: -74.9062
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Oops. Make that Utsch's. Lunch at last!
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!
Lat: 39.0162 Lng: -75.0463
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Dolphins!!!
Lat: 39.0162 Lng: -75.0463
Speed: 17 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Dolphins!!!
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!
Lat: 39.1167 Lng: -75.2014
Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: null
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.
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)
Lat: 39.3171 Lng: -75.3979
Speed: 20 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Ship John Shoal lighthouse in sight!
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!
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!
Lat: 39.4385 Lng: -75.5222
Speed: 19 mph | Course: 135°
Message: Patrick says: "we are in Jersey, baby!"
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!
Lat: 39.1471 Lng: -76.2597
Speed: 4 mph | Course: 247°
Message: Leaving Rock Hall for Atlantic City!
Lat: 38.9762 Lng: -76.4854
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: Hi here is The Greatest Loop located at Pusser's Carribean Bar & Grill, Annapolis, MD
Lat: 38.9763 Lng: -76.4855
Speed: 0 mph | Course: 0°
Message: null