Category: Americas Great Loop

The boat is waiting for us at Alpena Michigan. We are enjoying the beautiful scenery of Oakland Hills CC. This morning we got up and headed over to practice while Dave sold his ski boat to a Ohio buyer. We ran into Dr Jerry Burke who had been with us on day 2 in Marco… Continue reading Day 120 @ Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, MI – Great Loop – Boat Trip

Early morning today! We got up at 6:30 am to prepare for an early departure from Tobermory. Here are some sights as we exited Tobermory. It was quiet on the bay. Then we got near the car ferry. How cool is this? The bow of the boat opened to let cars in. Lake Huron is… Continue reading Day 119 @ Thunder Bolt Shores Marina, Alpena, MI USA – Great Loop Boat Trip

No rest for the Aquasition if we want to make it to Michigan soon! We got out of our slip and to the fuel dock to be the first ones there and we beat the employees! After fueling up we saw Coventina – our NY friends with the little green tug. The community and friendships… Continue reading Day 118 @ Tobermory Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip

What a day! What a day! I woke up too early, but enjoyed the sunrise with my morning coffee. After a few checks we packed up and headed out for our last 4 locks on the Trent-Severn Waterways. We quickly caught up to fellow loopers and our NY friends. Jealous Mistress, Mimi & Me and… Continue reading Day 117 @ Queens Cove Marina, Victoria Harbour, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip

The danger in life is that you might miss opportunities if you don’t grab them! We found out about The Great Loop a few years ago from friends from Quebec. They had told us about their goal to do the loop someday but no real plans. Nick and I knew it was something we wanted… Continue reading Day 116 @ Port of Orillia, Orillia, Ontario