The Great Loop is a continuous waterway that can be traveled and includes part of the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Canals, and inland rivers. There are a variety of routes one can take; however, some are dependent on how tall the boat is or how deep its draft is. The draft… Continue reading What is the Great Loop?
My What Pointy Teeth You Have
Today’s adventure took us to the Everglades for an Airboat ride. We chose the Miccosukee Airboat and Indian Village Tour. The Miccosukee Tribe was originally part of the same group of Creek Indians as the Seminole Tribe who fought against the U.S. government during the Seminole Wars of the 1800s. Part of our Homeschool curriculum… Continue reading My What Pointy Teeth You Have
We saved $1,000 by fueling this way…Let me tell you how you can also save $1,000
But wait, there’s more! Not only do you get to save money, but you don’t have to move your boat. We called Gulfshore Dockside mobile fuel service to deliver fuel to our vessel and our friends’ vessel (Lil Sudden). The company is a full-service mobile fuel delivery business that services Southwest Florida from Fort Meyers… Continue reading We saved $1,000 by fueling this way…Let me tell you how you can also save $1,000
Come Take a Tour of Saga
Saga is a Sea Ray 480. She has three state rooms, two heads, and ample space to live comfortably. The two videos below provide a tour of both the inside and outside. Otherwise, scroll to the bottom for still images of the boat.
Dinghy Disaster
Before coming out to Florida, we purchased a unique dinghy called an Evolution M10. It is 10’ and will fit comfortably on our swim step. There’s also plenty of room for our family and is powerful enough to get onto plane (you can ski behind this thing). It even has a cute little canopy. The… Continue reading Dinghy Disaster
Feeding Stingrays at the IMAG
We’ve been working hard prepping the boat for the Loop. The kids have been troopers but asked for a break and excursion. Our family has a Pacific Science Center membership in Seattle. The Science Center participates in the ASTC Passport Program, which allows entry to Science Centers nationally. I quickly identified the IMAG History and… Continue reading Feeding Stingrays at the IMAG
What’s Up With Boat Beds?
Have you ever noticed that the beds on boats aren’t the standard rectangular shape? It’s designed so that they fit into spaces that require some contouring. That’s great for space saving, but not so great when trying to put on sheets or even ordering new sheets. After going to the internet, I received many suggestions… Continue reading What’s Up With Boat Beds?
Meet Saga and Her Crew
When our family decided to embark on the Great Loop, we had to decide what type of boat to purchase. We first considered shipping our current vessel, Ships N Giggles, but that was too costly, and she didn’t quite fit our needs, which included: We quickly found the Sea Ray 480 to be the perfect… Continue reading Meet Saga and Her Crew
The Saga Begins
Where does the Saga begin…let me tell you a story of derailed plans. Four years ago, the Browns (Lil Sudden), Steve (Coda), and the Hodaks (Saga) met, became friends, and decided to embark on an adventure together known as The Great Loop. Fast forward to 2022, and this dream became a reality. The initial plan… Continue reading The Saga Begins
Just A Bit Loopy 