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Fort Lauderdale Trawlerfest Panel
The Great Loop
March 4, 2026

One Move Away

There is truly no other word to describe the last week and the week ahead other than bittersweet. We have been putting off our inevitable wake crossing for as long…
Miami Skyline Selfie
The Great Loop
February 25, 2026

Slowing Down

Over the last year, we traveled an average of 91 nautical miles each week. This past week, however, we only made two jumps totalling 28 nautical miles, and that is…
Ripley on dolphin watch
The Great Loop
February 18, 2026

Turquoise Water

Another week down means another week closer to crossing our wake…and trust me, we are not ready for this amazing journey to be over. We reluctantly pushed off the dock…
Lounging by the Saltwater Lagoon at Hawks Cay
The Great Loop
February 11, 2026

Much-Needed R&R

After one full month on a mooring ball in Marathon, Florida, we finally dropped the lines to begin our last leg north before we cross our wake. January was spent…
Braving the cold, rainy weather
The Great Loop
February 4, 2026

Gale-Force Winds

With our time in Marathon, Florida, coming to a close, we’re soaking up all that time with friends, enjoying plenty of island food, and keeping our days full. Despite gale-force…
Fishing near Sombrero Reef
The Great Loop
January 28, 2026

Six More Weeks

Another week in Marathon, Florida, has come and gone, and we’re really starting to feel at home here! We’ve fallen into a comfortable routine juggling the workdays, spending time with…
First time in Marathon 3 years ago
The Great Loop
January 7, 2026

A Full-Circle Moment

There have been several “full-circle moments” along the Loop, like when we cruised through downtown Chicago or when our boat touched the Mississippi River for the first time. This week,…