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Small Vessel to do great loop

fred@tug44.org

Fri, Dec 9, 2011 9:52 PM

David,

Just what Bill said!

I have seen long distance cruisers travel in kayaks and canoes. One time I
saw some folks going down the Hudson River on a floating dock! It had a
tarp ballooned in front of it acting as a sail.

Yes it is completely crazy, and yes you could do it.

Just consider there are some places where you must travel in open ocean. I
wish you all the luck in the world, and keep us all posted!

The ultimate loop cruiser remains this boat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RaFApVP0zU

Fred
Tug 44

From: "David Pike" davidleopike@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 4:28 PM
To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com
Subject: GL: Small Vessel to do great loop

My friend and I (both retired and previous Trawler owners) are considering
doing the Great Loop in very small boats (under 12 ft). Is this crazy to
even think about? or is it doable given the types of water that we will
have during such a trip. We are somewhat experienced boaters but no
experience with the Great Loop. We obviously would not be living on the
boats, but just using them to get from point A to B to C, etc. Any advice
appreciated.

David, Just what Bill said! I have seen long distance cruisers travel in kayaks and canoes. One time I saw some folks going down the Hudson River on a floating dock! It had a tarp ballooned in front of it acting as a sail. Yes it is completely crazy, and yes you could do it. Just consider there are some places where you must travel in open ocean. I wish you all the luck in the world, and keep us all posted! The ultimate loop cruiser remains this boat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RaFApVP0zU Fred Tug 44 ---------------------------------------- From: "David Pike" <davidleopike@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 4:28 PM To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Subject: GL: Small Vessel to do great loop My friend and I (both retired and previous Trawler owners) are considering doing the Great Loop in very small boats (under 12 ft). Is this crazy to even think about? or is it doable given the types of water that we will have during such a trip. We are somewhat experienced boaters but no experience with the Great Loop. We obviously would not be living on the boats, but just using them to get from point A to B to C, etc. Any advice appreciated. ___________

Roger Lalonde

Sat, Dec 10, 2011 1:51 AM

David,

If you come up the St Lawrence river in Lake St Francis at Buoy D68, go
directly north 1/2 mile and stop in. I will accommodate you for as long as
you wish. Give it a try.

Roger Lalonde
Summerstown Ontario Canada

From: "David Pike" davidleopike@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 4:28 PM
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Subject: GL: Small Vessel to do great loop

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David, If you come up the St Lawrence river in Lake St Francis at Buoy D68, go directly north 1/2 mile and stop in. I will accommodate you for as long as you wish. Give it a try. Roger Lalonde Summerstown Ontario Canada From: "David Pike" <davidleopike@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 4:28 PM To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Subject: GL: Small Vessel to do great loop My friend and I (both retired and previous Trawler owners) are considering doing the Great Loop in very small boats (under 12 ft). Is this crazy to even think about? or is it doable given the types of water that we will have during such a trip. We are somewhat experienced boaters but no experience with the Great Loop. We obviously would not be living on the boats, but just using them to get from point A to B to C, etc. Any advice appreciated. ___________ _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com