Parka on the Loop

1986 Niagara 35 Encore

04 March 2018 | Ensenada Anchorage
22 February 2018
04 February 2018 | Just east of Luperon Dominican Republic
03 February 2018 | Big Sand Cay
02 February 2018
01 February 2018 | South Caicos Marina, Provo, Turks and Caicos
22 January 2018
20 January 2018 | Provo, Turks and Caicos
04 January 2018 | Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamas
03 January 2018 | Clarence Town Long Island
25 December 2017 | Palm Cay
27 April 2017
19 April 2017
18 April 2017
18 April 2017
18 April 2017
16 April 2017
12 April 2017
08 April 2017

Carrabelle

13 November 2016 | Carrabelle
Joanne
We stopped in Apalachicola to fuel up and fill our jerry cans. The run to Carrabelle was a motor job because the sound is shallow and there is a narrow channel to follow.
We checked in to C-Quarters Marina right in front of the "famous" porch lined with large comfy rocking chairs. We soon found out the porch is a gathering spot where many fish tales are told.
We really liked Carrabelle. The people are super friendly, the grocery store is right across the street and there is an amazing fish market selling what the boats bring in from the Gulf. I stocked up with large shrimp, lobster tails, smoked mullet, red snapper and two dips, one crab and one salmon. Yum!
Yesterday was spent making chili, tuna macaroni salad,brownies and coffee cake.
Today is the big day! Crossing the Gulf to Tarpon Springs.
We departed Carrabelle at 10:08. This will be an overnight passage with no cell coverage so I won't post until at least tomorrow night.
Comments
Vessel Name: Parka
Vessel Make/Model: Niagara 35 Encore
Hailing Port: Pell Island Georgian Bay; Registered Midland, Ontario Canada
Crew: Joanne and David
About: David is a retired OPG Stationary Engineer. Joanne is a Registered Nurse retiring July 2016. We have been upgrading Parka in preparation for the Great Loop commencing August 2016 from Georgian Bay.
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The Manatees swim into the marina looking for fresh water.
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Super busy port. These photos were on the weekend!
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84'Drop on our way to the Gulf
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These are only. Seen for about a mile but really beautiful.
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Photos taken down the Illinois River
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Crossing into Usa
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We took Parka out for a cruise down the Waubano Channel. Beam reach 7 knots!
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Old wiring out and new in! Forced air furnace installed.
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David duplicated the grab rails over the winter so time to install.
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Some of the things we are changing or improving.
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