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Choosing our PERFECT weather window to cruise CAPE FEAR to Carolina Beach

When we attempted the Loop last year, traveling up Cape Fear was rough. In the morning we lost our wheel at our upper helm, we

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Cruising through Myrtle Beach and heading to Southport on our Trawler

We are exhausted after our LONG day of boat projects, but PIVOT and her crew are ready to disembark! Today is going to be a

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Catching up on BOAT PROJECTS in Myrtle Beach

It is our “day of reckoning” – we’ve been having too much fun so know we need to give Pivot (our 34′ Marine Trader) some

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NOTHING GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN (Cruising from Georgetown to Myrtle Beach on our Trawler)

On the agenda today are the famous cinnamon buns from Indigo Bakery, refueling our empty diesel tanks, and docking “STERN IN” for the second time

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Cruising ALL DAY to our Anchorage in the Georgetown Harbor on the Great Loop

When you have a 10-hour cruise and you move trawler speed, you are at the mercy of whatever the tides are for the day. Sunlight

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Pickle-ball in Charleston, SC

The Great DILEMMA of the Loop (our day in Charleston)

The Great Loop is a test of persistence. Sometimes you visit a fantastic city, like Charleston, and you have to choose; do you work and

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Shoals, Elliott Cut, and Docking – The trials from Beaufort to Charleston on the ICW

Cruising from Beaufort, SC to Charleston, SC for a boat that goes an average of 6 knots, is a long cruise! We pulled up our

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Drone, Marina, Oriental,

MONTHLY EXPENSES ON AMERICA’S GREAT LOOP – APRIL 2022

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

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Beaufort, SC Food Tour

Exploring Beaufort with a Food Tour while enjoying the historic Southern charm

Beaufort, South Carolina is known for its historical background in the Civil War, its southern architecture, and great food! Some of the best restaurants on

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25 Must-Have Items for Boat Life

25 MUST HAVE ITEMS FOR BOAT LIFE We’ve been cruising full-time on a trawler for the past year. During that time, we’ve found several items

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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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