Category: Americas Great Loop

I almost died on Jekyll Island! It was a quiet ride from Amelia but sad. Nick and I really enjoyed the island and the people we met! We said goodbye in the early morning. I got to talk to an old boater on “BlackJack” a fishing boat next to my boat. He warned us of… Continue reading Day thirty three @ Jekyll Island Marina, Jekyll Island, GA

Early morning on Breakaway to help our new friends learn to blog on WordPress. Julie and Milton showed up just after their cribbage game. Michelle made us all a breakfast sandwich – all except Nick. He had a hard time getting out of bed before 10am. I guess he was over served. I have to… Continue reading Day thirty two @ Amelia Island Marina, Fernandina Beach, FL

We said goodbye to our beloved FL Yacht Club and to the last reciprocal club as we begin our exit out of FL! Last stop before the final exit is Amelia Island. Here are some last moment views of FL Yacht Club. The clubhouse… The view The view from our boat. It was another adventure… Continue reading Day thirty one @ Amelia Island Marina, Amelia Island, FL

So much to do and so much to see! Making time for old friends is a wonderful part of Nicks personality and mine too! Facebook has reconnected me with so many old friends and faces – since I moved out of my hometown so long ago. This morning we had a relaxing breakfast with our… Continue reading Day thirty @ The Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville FL

Good morning tide! We had to time our departure by the morning tide since the marina has a shallow entry and we need a 4 foot draft. On our way to Jacksonville we saw lots of nature. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Park was beautiful and desolate. Then as we reached Jacksonville we saw industry rather… Continue reading Day twenty nine @ The Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville FL