https://youtu.be/Cxj51S-T-Xk S6E27-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 26- Panama City FL to Port St Joe FL This morning we are departing Panama City, Florida, and making our way east to the beautiful town of Port St. Joe. With calm seas, light winds, and sunshine from start to finish, it couldn't have been a better day to experience open Gulf cruising for the first time this trip. Not every boating adventure is filled with drama... and honestly, we're perfectly okay with that. Sometimes the be

https://youtu.be/Rh99pjdLz98 S6E26-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 25-Miramar Beach, FL to Panama City, FL Today we're cruising about 48 miles from Miramar Beach to Panama City Beach, Florida. With a short travel day ahead, we took our time and enjoyed a slow, relaxing morning before getting underway. Along the way, we discovered West Bay Creek—a surprisingly beautiful stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway. After an easy cruise, we arrived at Sun Harbor Marina with plenty of time left to exp

https://youtu.be/zXCF8dnanz4 S6E25-LEG-24-Pensacola FL to Miramar Beach FL We spend four days at Pensacola Marine Center while Andromeda gets some much-needed maintenance. Our daughters fly in to join us, we explore Pensacola by dinghy, and we reunite with our good friends aboard Dreamer. Then it's time to cast off for a 55-mile run to Baytowne Marina in Miramar Beach...except we get a much later start than planned. Can we beat the sunset, or will we be navigating the Gulf Co

https://youtu.be/Pn-k3pYUkGQ S6E24-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 23-Orange Beach AL to Pensacola FL This morning we're leaving our old stomping grounds of Orange Beach, Alabama, after a whirlwind evening reconnecting with old friends and making a few new ones. Today we're cruising a beautiful stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway toward Pensacola, Florida, where Andromeda is scheduled for some much-needed exhaust repairs and, hopefully, a final resolution to our ongoing ECM issues. YOUR SU

https://youtu.be/ayR4cQlPHkw S6E23-GREAT LOOP 2-Mt Vernon AL to Orange Beach AL We're up early... again! But once again, thick morning fog has us waiting for a safe departure. Today's destination is beautiful Fairhope, Alabama, with the possibility of pushing on to Orange Beach if conditions cooperate. We're excited to reconnect with old friends in Orange Beach, but what really makes this day unforgettable is experiencing four completely different boating worlds in a single d

https://youtu.be/ajkYBGpADrk S6E22-GREAT LOOP 2-Silas AL to Mt Vernon AL Today is an emotional day, and we didn't expect it to hit us this hard. Our route takes us through Jackson Bend on the Tombigbee River—the very spot where, two years ago, we crashed Andromeda and suffered major damage. As the memories come flooding back, we're reminded just how quickly everything can change on the water. The past three days have already been long and exhausting, and today promises to be

https://youtu.be/BS6DLxt9O8k S6E21-GREAT LOOP 2-Demopolis AL to Silas AL We're up early again... and didn't need to be! The Demopolis Lock is right outside our marina, and we were told we'd be able to lock through at 6:00 AM. Of course, after we had already cast off, that got pushed back to 7:30. With a long day ahead and Bobby's Fish Camp in Silas as our destination, we settle in for another stretch of river cruising. Along the way, we learn a little something about what it

https://youtu.be/dCVfLhfyRKU S6E20-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 19-Columbus MS to Demopolis AL Before sunrise, we are slipping the lines at Columbus Marina and heading into the darkness toward Stennis Lock. But our day takes an unexpected turn when we discover some troubling news—the exhaust leak is back. With nearly 120 miles of river ahead of us and a goal of reaching Demopolis, Alabama before nightfall, the pressure is on. Every mile raises the same question: will the repair hold, or

https://youtu.be/g8Ashw6He5s S6E19-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 18-Fulton MS to Columbus MS We’re up early and headed for Columbus Marina in Columbus, Mississippi! The Fulton Lock is waiting for us just outside the marina, and today’s mission is all about timing. We’re coordinating with 14 boats to make this lock run as smooth as possible… yes, 14 boats! Looks like we’ve officially caught up with the fall Looper pack, and things are getting busy on the water. Today’s journey includes fou

https://youtu.be/PACLpK9RNB8 S6E18-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 17-Iuka MS to Fulton MS We’re slowing things down for a day in beautiful Iuka — a chance to catch up on work back home, knock out a few boat projects, and enjoy some well-earned docktails with friends, both new and old, in an amazing setting. After our reset day, we’ll continue the journey 55 miles south through three locks along the scenic Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway as we make our way to Fulton, Mississippi on our next st

https://youtu.be/AWf3LpxRuBY S6E17-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 16-Clifton TN to Iuka MS We are up early and ready to go...however Mother Nature has different plans. We are socked in with fog, but we can see the sun is burning it off slowly. today we will head from Clifton TN to Iuka MS. We will leave the Tennessee River and enter the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.

https://youtu.be/97ZQ-ParCS4 S6E16-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 15 Buchanan TN to Clifton TN Today we are traveling 90 miles down Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River from Buchanan Tennessee to Clifton Tennessee. We are leaving early this morning because we have a long day. And to make this long day even longer...FOG! Surreal, spooky and thick! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US...

https://youtu.be/nTyh0b2E1lc S6E15-GREAT LOOP 2- LEG 14 Grand Rivers KY to Buchanan TN This morning we are at Green Turtle Bay in Grand Rivers KY. We are spending the morning with our friend Tom, and getting some maintenance done on Andromeda. We will spend the afternoon running down Kentucky Lake and dock at Paris Landing in Buchanan TN. We will spend the next day exploring Paris Landing State Park! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromed

https://youtu.be/AQnMhQVDcfk S6E14-GREAT LOOP -LEG 13-Paducah KY to Grand Rivers KY Today we head to Grand Rivers KY. To one of our favorite stops from our first Loop. Green Turtle Bay Marina! We will travel the Ohio River to the Cumberland River then to Barkley Lake. This is a cool stretch of the Loop. Tonight is Halloween and the crew has a little surprise for me! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cru

https://youtu.be/BmVsfwKBG7Q S6E13-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 12-Scott City MO to Paducah KY This morning we share a first hand look at just how messy it is to take the dogs to shore on a river anchorage. Ugh! We are traveling down the Mississippi River then up the Ohio River as we make our way to great town of Paducah Kentucky. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingand

https://youtu.be/oHatAdIn5Ys S6E12-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 11-Kimmswick MO to Scott City MO Today we have a long way to go! We are leaving Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick Missouri and heading to the Little River Diversion Canal in Scott City, Missouri to anchor for the night. It is pouring rain and we are leaving very early. Visibility is low. Will it rain all day?! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandr

https://youtu.be/LCyI16cccjY S6E11-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 10-Farewell to Hoppie's Today we are making the long run from Grafton Illinois to Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick MO. Dreamer has a crew change in Alton and we are trying to rendezvous at just the right time. We will pass through St Louis and we have a VERY memorable stop at Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick MO! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandrom

https://youtu.be/Htx3gG3Sako S6E10-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 9-Beardstown IL to Grafton IL We are on our way to one our favorite stops...Grafton Illinois! The Key West of The Midwest. It is a bit of a chilly day on the river on our way to Grafton. Once we are safely moored in Grafton Harbor, thats when the fun begins! We ride the Alpine Coaster, explore Grafton and try some custom martinis at Bobby G's! Grafton never disappoints! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon

https://youtu.be/4wUVgArzmEQ S6E9-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 8-Peoria IL to Beardstown IL Today we are traveling from the IVY Club in Peoria IL to an anchorage right next the the La Grange Lock and Dam in Beardstown IL. There is low water and mud at the IVY cLub and there is fog on the river early this morning. It will be 90 miles today and every minute counts. We are not happy about how this day starts out! We hope it ends well.... YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patre

S6E8-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 7-Ottawa IL to Peoria IL https://youtu.be/v86c54gUzXo This morning we are finally departing Heritage Harbor Marina after being here 8 days! We are looking forward to only one lock and getting down to Peoria Illinois and checking out the Ivy Club. We are also excited to be traveling with two new boats today! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US...