Category: Americas Great Loop

The plan was to leave it open for the possibility of making it all the way from SPYC to Stock Island Marina in Key West. We just didn’t know if we wanted to try and make the entire way so we headed out before sunrise! We had to decide if it was going to be… Continue reading Day 6 – 4/31/22 – SouthSeas Marina, Captiva Island, FL

Today we can relax for a bit while we finish cleaning up and organizing the boat. We went over and got fuel from the SPYC fuel dock. Dockmaster John informed me that we were getting the very last of the fuel at that price and they they were getting more fuel in later today and… Continue reading Day 5 – 4/30/22 – St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL – Tom’s party and welcome Dave and Kelly from MI!

It was a slow but busy day. I had to clean all the linens and towels on the boat. SPYC has free laundry! We also headed to the Publix to restock the fridge and the liquor cabinet! Not much to see here so there are zero photos!

Another early morning but this time it was to get breakfast and head out in the car with Jack and Kelly. We all four (and their luggage) crammed in the car and drove to our house. Jack and Kelly transferee their stuff to their car and headed on to their next stop. We gathered up… Continue reading Day 3 – 4/28/22 – St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL – SPYC Welcome Party.

Got up early so we could be sure to be out before the rising tide. The trip to SPYC was a beautiful and clam one! Look at the calm water – it was a perfect day! Looks like Kelly was at home with the water! After we docked we cleaned up and headed out for… Continue reading Day 2 – 4/27/22 – St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL – Rays vs. Mariners Baseball Game