The Great Loop

After a few weeks of prep work we are finally under way and on our adventure. This should be a year long experience up the Atlantic Coast, over the Great Lakes, and down the inland rivers. Les mer

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Art around Norfolk
6. april 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The Neon district is known for the art around the city. I enjoyed viewing the different architecture and art displays throughout. I noticed that there were many mermaid a sculptures that I enjoyed looking for.Les mer
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DC National Mall
8. april 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Our first day in DC took us to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Smithsonian Natural History Museum. We rented bikes which made traveling a bit easier.
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DC Capitol Segment
9. april 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We visited the Capitol with a roll down the hill followed by a peek at the Supreme Court. We then strolled in the botanical garden and Eastern Market. Say was finished with a trip in the International Spy Museum.Les mer
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Philadelphia resumes the adventure
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We took a quick break and went home to Washington state and returned by flying into Philadelphia. Spending one night here, we did a quick tour and got into a car to drive back to our boat in Chesapeake VA.Les mer
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Bennetts Creek Landing
5. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Steve left his boat at Bennetts Creek so we went there to meet up with him. It was a nice small town with a great restaurant and nice kayaking.
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Fort Monroe
6. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
This anchorage was to just be a stop for the night but ended up being an amazing find. The old Fort Monroe lies here and has a moat and occupied buildings on the interior. Lincoln stayed here and the former Confederate President was held here. We also learned about the Oozlefinch and discovered a brewery named after it. The brewery was a blast being pet and family friendly.Les mer
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Yorktown, VA
7. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We stopped in Yorktown for the day and were pleasantly surprised with the nice weather. The kids enjoyed the sandy beach and I enjoyed strolling through the historic area of old colonial buildings.
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Deltaville
10. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Anchoring in Deltaville, we stayed for two nights due to the lightning storm. Nearby was a restaurant with delicious low country boil and a friendly yacht club that allowed us to dock the dinghy.
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Tangier Island
10. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
It’s like stepping back in time. This little island is slowly sinking and has many buildings on stilts in the water. It’s also common to see headstones in peoples yards as they would bury their loved ones nearby. The island has a long sand spit that is nice to walk.Les mer
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Crisfield MD
11. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We’ve entered the crab capitol of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is small with many shops closed, except for those that sell blue crab.
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Solomons Island
13. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
We visited Solomons Island and toured the area. There’s a tiki bar, good restaurants, and a pile screw lighthouse and museum. While riding on the dinghy, we spotted a bunch of sting rays swimming.
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Saint Michaels
15. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
One of my favorite towns. Small town feel with adorable homes and shops. Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. We stayed for two days as we loved it so much. We anchored on the south side of town which provided better holding mud. Crab boats would cruise by. The water was warm so we jumped in to swim in the afternoon. While pulling up anchor we did pull up a crab line, but quickly removed it with a boat hook.

Many loopers anchored nearby and we had dinner together.Les mer
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Annapolis
17. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We had a quick stop on Annapolis, not far from the Naval Academy. Wednesday’s are sailing races so we were able to watch. We also took a quick stroll in the historic town.
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ReisendeHave a great time
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Birthday in Rock Hall
18. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We had coffee and coffee cake in the morning to celebrate Boris Birthday and then departed Annapolis for Rock Hall. Rock Hall has the Waterman restaurant that also has a dock. We tied up to the dock and had drinks and dinner on the patio. We choose a pirate theme and everyone wore hats to celebrate. I also purchased a Smith Island Cake that we all enjoyed for the birthday festivities.Les mer
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ReisendeHappy birthday to my great Sina
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Anchoring in Still Pond Bay
19. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
We found a nice anchorage to stay the night before continuing our trip. The water was calm and the weather warm. Michael and I took the dinghy to shore to practice our beaching skills. The beach reminded me of home as it was rocky. But these rocks were smooth, pink, and white. There was also a neat rock formation and an amazing sunset.Les mer
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Chesapeake City
20. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We’ve left the Chesapeake Bay and entered the C&D canal. I wasn’t expecting much from this town, but it was surprisingly nice. We stayed the first night on the public dock which was next to the tiki bar. After lunch there, Annette and I strolled the shops and got ice cream. Later, Tonia and I explored more and found a restaurant with all you can eat blue crab. It was so good! The next day we anchored out and dinghied to shore.Les mer
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Delaware City
23. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This is the place to set up and wait for a weather window to continue traveling. The dock master was great, providing an informative meeting on how to travel the Delaware Bay. A bunch of loopers also came in and docked and had dock tails. We also ran into loopers we originally met in Myrtle Beach.

The town itself was very small with most shops closed except weekends. The original lock was also on display along with a diving bell.Les mer
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Atlantic City, NJ
26. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We anchored in a bay with a small beach near the Golden Nugget Casino. Lots of fun was had on the board walk. We enjoyed delicious food, a massage, the beach, and parasailing.
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Rockefeller
30. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We went up to the top of the Rockefeller Tower and explored the nearby attractions.
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Chelsea Market and Central Park
31. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We wandered Central Park for a bit then found ourselves at Chelsea Market for a snack.
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The Highline
31. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
The city converted an old elevated train track into a park like walkway. The area provides plants, seats, and lovely views.
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Brooklyn Bridge
1. juni 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A walk along the Brooklyn Bridge was nice. At first, there are little items for sale and a sea of people. Once we reached the middle, the amount of people lessened.
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9-11 Memorial
1. juni 2023, Forente stater ⋅ 🌩️ 81 °F
I visited the twin towers when I was a teenager and wanted to come and see the memorial. It’s beautifully done with two large waterfalls surrounded by names. The surviving tree is nearby as is the One World Trade Tower.Les mer
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Coney Island
2. juni 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We spent the day playing at Coney Island. First we bought a bracelet which allowed you to ride on unlimited rides for 4 hours. Afterwards, we headed to the beach and relaxed for a few hours.
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Lady Liberty and Staten Island
3. juni 2023, Forente stater ⋅ 🌩️ 68 °F
We spent the day taking the ferry from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We spent another evening moving the boat next to the statue and anchoring behind Ellis Island.
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