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Forcing the Admiral to Dock the Boat
Two days following Elliot’s wrist injury, we moved the boat from Smith Island to Crisfield, Maryland. With our captain out of commission due to his wrist break, Jenn took over…
Ferrying Back to Smith Island the Day After the Boating Injury
The follow day after Elliot’s wrist break, we made our way back to PIVOT by getting an Uber from Salisbury to Crisfield, Maryland. Crisfield is the closest town to Smith…
What it’s Like to Be Injured on a Remote Island
Our first day on Smith Island started out beautifully. We enjoyed the slow pace lifestyle on the Island as we watched the birds, watched the crabbers go out on their…
Entering the Chesapeake Bay and Traveling to Smith Island
After spending a day and a half exploring Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia we leave the free Portsmouth City dock and head north towards the Chesapeake Bay. Today was our longest…
One Day in Norfolk and Portsmouth
We had one day to explore Norfolk and Portsmouth given the Portsmouth City Dock allowed for a 36 hour stay. So we tried to make the most of our time…
Boating is Getting Better | Our Second Lock leaving the Dismal Swamp into Portsmouth
Today is bittersweet as we leave one of our favorite sections of the great loop, the Dismal Swamp, and venture towards Portsmouth, Virginia. First we have our second lock experience…
Entering Virginia through The Dismal Swamp Canal on America’s Great Loop
We were very bitter sweet leaving the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center because it has been such an amazing stop on America’s Great Loop. It’s been quiet, beautiful, and we…
Hiking the Dismal Swamp State Park off America’s Great Loop
While the America’s Great Loop is a nautical adventure, what truly makes it special is experiencing parts of America that you would otherwise miss the chance. Today we hiked a…
New Boaters Experience their First Lock
We began our loop experience with the attitude that this was going to be a learning experience for the both of us. With very little prior boating knowledge and experience,…
Trying to Find Balance between Boat Jobs and Exploring on America’s Great Loop
Balancing boat work and boat projects with exploring the destinations along America’s Great Loop is a challenge. There seems to always be jobs to do on the boat, giving us…
