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I have heard and read so much about the loop and how spectacular it is
along the canals and intercoastal.  Yet from this picture, the amount
of debris along this canal route does not look inviting at all?
Wasn't expecting.

Anyone want to share their comments greatly appreciated.

Thanks - Ann
(aka looper wannabee)

Snip:"...the amount

of debris along this canal route does not look inviting at all?

Wasn't expecting...."

The loop is a grand personal adventure that is not necessarily
adventuresome.

It is an exception that the entire route whichever one you take will be
idea.  But both routes are grand.  All the watershed rivers will have some
degree of float and debris depending upon recent weather events. Harbors and
sea ports, even offshore there is stuff to avoid e.g. boards, trees, logs,
pilings, pallets, etc will be seen as the detritus of urban living and
nature flushing its system.  It's part of the toll and memorable in its own
way.  You go slow keep watch and if necessary make way then push thru it
gently with engines in neutral.  If too extreme wait it will moderate. You
work through it and it becomes a memorable experience.  Don't let the
prospect of float deter you.  We've done most of the Tennessee Rivers and
currently going to cruise the Ohio to Pittsburg and some of it's side rivers
we've experienced debris of some type everywhere on our two loops and
numerous side trips.

Joe

M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37

MTOA# 3813

AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper)

CarolynAnn-N37.blogspot.com

Joseph.pica@gmail.com

I agree with Joseph. Just finished the loop and now back in Ontario. There is lots of stuff floating in the water and taking it slow and keeping a lookout makes it very manageable. The bigger challenge is the number of crab pots along the coasts of Florida and parts of the eastern seaboard. It's part of the challenge and the adventure. A sharp knife, swim fins and mask will take care of the inevitable rope around the prop. It's a wonderful adventure. Go for it. You will have an experience of a lifetime and meet so many kind people along the way!!
John

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On 2012-05-24, at 7:15 PM, "Joseph Pica" joseph.pica@gmail.com wrote:

Snip:"...the amount

of debris along this canal route does not look inviting at all?

Wasn't expecting...."

The loop is a grand personal adventure that is not necessarily
adventuresome.

It is an exception that the entire route whichever one you take will be
idea.  But both routes are grand.  All the watershed rivers will have some
degree of float and debris depending upon recent weather events. Harbors and
sea ports, even offshore there is stuff to avoid e.g. boards, trees, logs,
pilings, pallets, etc will be seen as the detritus of urban living and
nature flushing its system.  It's part of the toll and memorable in its own
way.  You go slow keep watch and if necessary make way then push thru it
gently with engines in neutral.  If too extreme wait it will moderate. You
work through it and it becomes a memorable experience.  Don't let the
prospect of float deter you.  We've done most of the Tennessee Rivers and
currently going to cruise the Ohio to Pittsburg and some of it's side rivers
we've experienced debris of some type everywhere on our two loops and
numerous side trips.

Joe

M/V "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37

MTOA# 3813

AGLCA# 5485 (Platinum Looper)

CarolynAnn-N37.blogspot.com

Joseph.pica@gmail.com

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