Wow, what a cool trip!
Second Hardest Workin Man on Texags
Fascinating read and awesome adventure, but I have to put on my Debbie Downer cap since this is the OB. If you would have bought the biggest sized Yeti, it would be making ice and you could have made some side money on the trip.TailG8TR said:
Ice is expensive...and bags a shrinking in size !!! We try to get blocks but only occasionally available.
TailG8TR said:
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Coast Guard has a significant presence up here. Lots of commercial shipping with a reported 90% of US iron ore being shipped through this region.
Mistaken. It's in New London, Connecticut.SPF250 said:
If not mistaken, the Coast Guard Academy is on Lake Michigan.
Off topic: Was thinking that because of an Aggie bachelor party I attended in Waukegan, IL. When the flaming shots started, some young Coast Guard types walking by were invited in. We're so scared of the flames, they dribbled flaming alcohol down their chins and burned themselves. Much more to the story but back on topic.Jabin said:Mistaken. It's in New London, Connecticut.SPF250 said:
If not mistaken, the Coast Guard Academy is on Lake Michigan.
Thats a good looking boat man.TRIDENT said:
Found my Great Loop boat. We will likely buy an Albin 32+2 the summer after next. My wife and I have have four more years to work full time in our current positions before we can draw our pensions. We will be in our 50's and want to do this trip and some extensive Florida and Bahamas cruising.
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-albin-32-+-2-command-bridge-8838384/
Turf96 said:
I have a dream that one day the entire loop will be dotted with maroon colored boats all carrying texags flags and doss stickers. Lol
I'm not much of a boater but this trip is so awesome. If I win the lottery May have to buy a boat name it horns down and start the loop.
Yup. Some of the open water stuff he's described seems quite challenging.hopeandrealchange said:Turf96 said:
I have a dream that one day the entire loop will be dotted with maroon colored boats all carrying texags flags and doss stickers. Lol
I'm not much of a boater but this trip is so awesome. If I win the lottery May have to buy a boat name it horns down and start the loop.
For me Loop fever turned in to just a romantic dream.
At first glance who would not be awestruck?
After a couple of years of study and practical experience it became crystal clear I was not up to the challenge.
I truly have the utmost respect and awe for the very small group of adventures that even start much less finish the loop.
The Looper merit badge is a true badge of honor.
techno-ag said:Yup. Some of the open water stuff he's described seems quite challenging.hopeandrealchange said:Turf96 said:
I have a dream that one day the entire loop will be dotted with maroon colored boats all carrying texags flags and doss stickers. Lol
I'm not much of a boater but this trip is so awesome. If I win the lottery May have to buy a boat name it horns down and start the loop.
For me Loop fever turned in to just a romantic dream.
At first glance who would not be awestruck?
After a couple of years of study and practical experience it became crystal clear I was not up to the challenge.
I truly have the utmost respect and awe for the very small group of adventures that even start much less finish the loop.
The Looper merit badge is a true badge of honor.
It is over on the Connecticut coast in New London but they do indeed have a huge presence in the Great Lakes.Quote:
If not mistaken, the Coast Guard Academy is on Lake Michigan.