Month: October 2019

10/24/19 Today the Captain wanted to move the boat. There are some looming family issues and I thought it was a good idea too. Then we came across this shrimp boat. This is where the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company was dreamed up. This is the Alabama coast! Looks like paradise on a beach. This is… Continue reading Day 209 @ Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor, Pensacola, Florida – The Great Loop Boat Trip

10/23/19 Here we land in Fairhope! Nick gets the scooters out right away! Nick stopped for this sign. I think he thought he could cool her off. And this sculpture reminds us of a sailfish saluting the sun! In the Alabama tourism book 100th year centennial, I was looking for a nice restaurant to try… Continue reading Day 208 @ Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, Alabama – The Great Loop Boat Trip

10/22/19 1 Captain 2 Locks Numerous bridges 235 miles Fresh water to salt water Everyone we told that we were going to Fairhope YC said – – “can’t be done”. Everyone! They said there will be a lot of traffic – commercial tugs and fishing boats. They said it’s more than 235 miles because of… Continue reading Day 207 @ Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, Alabama – The Great Loop Boat Trip

10/21/19 Up early to catch the 10am free shuttle! We got to hang out with this crazy crew! The Driver asked if anyone wanted the Main Street of Demopolis. We decided to hop off and see what was there. Found this adorable gift shop. The men stayed outside. But although the town was adorable- there… Continue reading Day 206 @ Kingfisher Bay Marina, Demopolis, Alabama – The Great Loop Boat Trip

10/20/19 Sunday Football! Nick got organized right away and made sure his Red Zone worked well! I took a walk exploring and met up with Ann Marie the Dockmaster here. Ann Marie was very knowledgeable on boating in the area. She also told me to be very careful not to disturb the locals. In other… Continue reading Day 205 @ Kingfisher Bay Marina, Demopolis, Alabama – The Great Loop Boat Trip