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The DAY AFTER (crossing the Albermarle Sound to the VIRGINIA CUT)

After getting hit by a huge swell and subsequently having our high water alarm go off, it is the following morning and we need to

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We COULD HAVE SUNK (A day full of LOWS sprinkled with some HIGHS, Boat Life)

After a fantastic cruise to the Outer Banks to visit Ocracoke, we had planned to head up the Pamlico Sound to Manteo and continue exploring.

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Cruising to the OUTER BANKS (and how we leave docks on our Single Engine Trawler with a Bow Thruster)

We are going to a NEW DESTINATION on the Loop this year – the outer banks of North Carolina to Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke

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Boat Projects, a Sailing Race, and Drinks with Loopers, A day in our FAVORITE TOWN (Oriental NC)

We’re back baby! Back to one of our favorite stops on the Loop, Oriental, North Carolina. Oriental is a small town, proclaimed as the sailing

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Exploring BEAR CITY before heading into the Sailing Capital of North Carolina, Oriental!

Today we have our favorite type of day on the loop, exploring a new spot as well as a beautiful cruise! We hope you enjoy

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Timing the tides to New Bern from Beaufort!

Today was a bit rocky at the beginning of the day. We had timed the day to where we left some time to grab breakfast

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Navigating an ICW Coast Guard SECURITY ZONE on the way to explore Beaufort, North Carolina

Today, a section of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is restricted… and it’s the section we need to pass through! A few miles outside (and including)

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MONTHLY EXPENSES ON AMERICA’S GREAT LOOP – MAY 2022

MONTHLY EXPENSES ON AMERICA’S GREAT LOOP – MAY 2022 Traveling around America’s Great Loop doesn’t have to break the bank. This article explains the detailed

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Cruising to the BEACH on the way from Wrightsville Beach to Camp Lejeune by Trawler

The weather finally cleared up and we are able to get moving on the Loop! Before leaving Wrightsville Beach we took Ollie out for a

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Finding a protected anchorage off the ICW in Wrightsville Beach on the Great Loop

We have some nasty winds coming to Pivot and it’s time to move anchorages! Fortunately, the cruise from Carolina Beach to Wrightsville Beach is short!

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While we were in Albany, NY, I looked for a fun re While we were in Albany, NY, I looked for a fun restaurant to try. We found this old New York diner that was converted into a ramen restaurant. It was the perfect food for a rainy and chilly day exploring Albany. The food was good to the last drop.
Cheers! Wishing you a happy Friday eve. Cruising Cheers! Wishing you a happy Friday eve.

Cruising on the Great Loop we get to see a lot of small towns and their individual flavor. One of our favorite things is trying out various breweries and hanging out with the locals.
Cruising north on the Hudson River really blew us Cruising north on the Hudson River really blew us away. We weren't prepared for the stunning scenery of the Valley, the unique lighthouses, and the people. The Hudson River was easily one of our favorite waterways on the loop!
Traveling up the Hudson River Valley felt like a p Traveling up the Hudson River Valley felt like a playground. We got to experience the best of both worlds: cruising and hiking. Mills Norrie State Park had several beautiful trails alongside the water, giving us numerous opportunities to enjoy lookouts including seeing the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse at the northwest part of the park.

📸 June 2022

Episode 272 is now available on YouTube!

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