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04-17-2023, 05:52 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Slow Hand 2023 To Lake Superior and back
I'm heading back up to Lake Superior for the summer and thought I might post a picture or three, maybe even a sunset.  Should be getting into Superior around July 1st. It's about 2,700 miles by boat from Fort Myers, FL to Sault Ste. Marie, MI (locks to enter Lake Superior).
If you want to follow my travels, here's the link to my Garmin Inreach satellite tracking map.
https://share.garmin.com/EdwardGreen
Looking forward to meeting some TF member and reconnecting with some others.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-17-2023, 06:03 AM
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City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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And so it begins. 5am and time to get underway.
Weather radar doesn't look all that nice. There's some lighting over the Gulf of Mexico, but otherwise light winds.
Dishy (Starlink satellite internet) seems to be playing nicely, so far.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-17-2023, 06:12 AM
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Guru
City: Saint Petersburg
Vessel Name: Weebles
Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Cool Ted - had strong lightning overnight at home in Madeira Beach, near St Pete.
For those of us with little knowledge of The Loop, can you post an outline of your intended route? i assume you're headed across Okeechobee and up the east coast?
Looking forward to your travelogue....
Peter
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M/V Weebles
1970 Willard 36 Sedan Trawler
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04-17-2023, 06:54 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Greetings,
Atta boy Mr. OC! Fantastic light show last night in FLL. Almost continuous lightening for about 40 minutes. Must have run from the west right up "Alligator Alley".
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RTF
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04-17-2023, 06:58 AM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
Vessel Name: Ranger
Vessel Model: 58' Sedan Bridge
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
Looking forward to meeting some TF member and reconnecting with some others.
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When you get up to this area, have a look at anchoring in Galesville (West River) or the Rhode River... and we'll have a go at a visit by dinghy.
-Chris
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Chesapeake Bay, USA
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04-17-2023, 07:04 AM
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City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,714
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Safe travels.
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Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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04-17-2023, 08:24 AM
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City: Narragansett Bay
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,742
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Enjoy your trip Ted. Will follow along. You are inspirational.
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04-17-2023, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
City: Lake Wales/Greenbackville
Vessel Name: "OLD BAY"
Vessel Model: 1979 Grand Banks #599
Join Date: May 2022
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Thanks for the link. Look forward to following along.
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04-17-2023, 09:39 AM
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Guru
City: Malmö
Vessel Name: ABsolutely FABulous
Vessel Model: Greenline 33 Hybrid (2010)
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,382
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Trevlig resa!
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2010 Greenline 33' Hybrid
Home port: Malmö, SWEDEN
Currently in: Valletta, MALTA (Departing ~12 June in the direction of GREECE)
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04-17-2023, 11:59 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mvweebles
Cool Ted - had strong lightning overnight at home in Madeira Beach, near St Pete.
For those of us with little knowledge of The Loop, can you post an outline of your intended route? i assume you're headed across Okeechobee and up the east coast?
Looking forward to your travelogue....
Peter
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Ok, so I'm waiting on the Ortona lock. There's been lightning, and they won't resume operations until 30 minutes after the last lightning.
So here's my projected route:
Cross the Okeechobee waterway to Stuart, FL.
AICW (Atlantic Intra Coastal Waterway) to Norfolk, VA.
Up Chesapeake Bay.
Through the C&D canal.
Down Delaware Bay.
Atlantic Ocean to Barnegat inlet (visit friends).
Manasquan inlet to Atlantic Ocean to New York city.
Hudson River to Waterford, NY (Erie Canal start point).
Erie Canal to Tonawanda, NY (Erie Canal & Niagara river).
Niagara River to Lake Erie.
South shore of Lake Erie toward Cleveland, OH.
Up the Detroit river.
Across Lake St Clair.
Up the St Clair river to Lake Huron.
Up Lake Huron to near the Mackinaw Bridge.
Up the St Marys river to Sault Ste Marie.
Lock into Lake Superior.
6 to 8 weeks later, leave Lake Superior and follow the above back to Fort Myers.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-17-2023, 12:54 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ranger58sb
When you get up to this area, have a look at anchoring in Galesville (West River) or the Rhode River... and we'll have a go at a visit by dinghy.
-Chris
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Either river looks fine.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-17-2023, 01:17 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Field of dreams.
Glades Boatyard and storage.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-17-2023, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
City: New Smyrna Beach, Fl. & Scottsboro, Al.
Vessel Name: Salty Dog & Last Dragon
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster & Mainship 34 MK 1
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 186
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
Ok, so I'm waiting on the Ortona lock. There's been lightning, and they won't resume operations until 30 minutes after the last lightning.
So here's my projected route:
Cross the Okeechobee waterway to Stuart, FL.
AICW (Atlantic Intra Coastal Waterway) to Norfolk, VA.
Up Chesapeake Bay.
Through the C&D canal.
Down Delaware Bay.
Atlantic Ocean to Barnegat inlet (visit friends).
Manasquan inlet to Atlantic Ocean to New York city.
Hudson River to Waterford, NY (Erie Canal start point).
Erie Canal to Tonawanda, NY (Erie Canal & Niagara river).
Niagara River to Lake Erie.
South shore of Lake Erie toward Cleveland, OH.
Up the Detroit river.
Across Lake St Clair.
Up the St Clair river to Lake Huron.
Up Lake Huron to near the Mackinaw Bridge.
Up the St Marys river to Sault Ste Marie.
Lock into Lake Superior.
6 to 8 weeks later, leave Lake Superior and follow the above back to Fort Myers.
Ted
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Just curious, did you consider going up the Tenn Tom?
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04-17-2023, 08:31 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jc180
Just curious, did you consider going up the Tenn Tom?
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I've gone down the Ten Tom when I did the Great Loop. Going against the current from Mobile to Chicago would be a tough at 7 knots water speed. If you had a planing hull boat, it might be a different story.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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04-18-2023, 12:48 AM
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City: Pahrump, NV
Vessel Name: Pairadice
Vessel Model: Sold Selene 47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,956
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Keep at it Buddy! I so envy you.
We had our run, albeit on the wrong coast!
I will be following you and your journeys. Be safe but have fun!
Cheers, John
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04-18-2023, 05:08 AM
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City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,714
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Sounds like another fun adventure for you and Slow Hand. Safe passage!
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Jack ...Chicken of the sea! Been offshore 3 miles once
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04-18-2023, 02:07 PM
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Guru
City: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Vessel Name: Xanadu
Vessel Model: Mainship 37 Motor Yacht
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,231
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Subscribed to the thread and I'll be following your trip closely. In four years we'll be doing the same trip in the opposite direction (we're doing a clockwise half loop, Duluth to Stuart). Dad lives in Stuart and he's a serious boat guy, if you run into any trouble and need help, let me know.
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04-18-2023, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
City: Baltimore, MD
Vessel Name: Starshine
Vessel Model: 1989 Bayliner 3288
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 361
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If you duck into Bmore for the night give me a shout.
John
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04-18-2023, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member
City: Bayfield
Vessel Name: Phoenix
Vessel Model: Mainship 390
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 314
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I’m waiting for you in Bayfield, but there is 16” of fresh snow here. Take your time……like I know you will!
Hope to not miss you this time, and hope Brad doesn’t wreck another dinghy against the dock because he was excited to meet you. (I know that isn’t what happened but it seems like a better story)
See you soon around the Apostles!
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04-19-2023, 06:04 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,043
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Good morning from the AICW (Atlantic Inter Coastal Waterway). Left the Okeechobee waterway this morning at 6:15am and turned North on the AICW. 987 miles to Norfolk, VA.
Turning onto the AICW and overlooking the barrier Island to the East.
At command central. The 3 plotters to the left are Coastal Explorer on top, Garmin software in the center, and Aquamaps on the tablet.
Not the nicest sunrise, but good to be back on the boat.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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