We Start the Great Loop Adventure

[@NIN34]

Running the Detroit and St Clare River system at 4 knots you have to give way. It’s a wide river system so it’s kind off in some parts where your just going up the middle of the river, especially with the race boats. Also the section at the blue water bridge is the most important turn for the freighters, but there you are in the way. Be aware of your surroundings for the safety of yourself and others

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

@@NIN34 Thanks! Hope you watch enjoy the rest of our loop adventure which is still in production 😀

[@Jeannie70]

Poor Yorksie. Maybe put her on the floor. In the rough waters. She was scared trying to find her footing. .. a big comforter in the dash so it surrounds her body works great. I had 4 tiny toy poodles 16 yrs and traveled every where with them . Just a suggestion . Thanks for sharing

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Hi Jeannie and welcome to the channel. Yorksie has a little round pillow, and a little square pillow for everyday napping, and a giant soft human pillow that goes on the floor when it gets bouncy. She's quite the Sea Dog, only got Sea Sick once so far on the Great Lakes. 4 tiny toy poodles, AWESOME do you have any pictures to share? We would love to see them on Yorksie's facebook page. Happy Travels and Thanks again for your comments Alan & Darina

[@donames7274]

I stumbled across this video a year too late. I'm intimacy aware of this water way as I was born in Algonac. Your experience in this area didn't surprise me. I've lived in North Carolina for more than 12 years now and I'm ashamed to say how well I know this waterway. I plan on doing the great loop and sorry to say I know what days and times to pass through this area.

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks! Algonac is lovely. We enjoyed North Carolina - especially the seafood that video is coming.

[@hughosborn7292]

Thanks for the video ! I look forward to your journey !!

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks Hugh we really appreciate it. The blog on our website at adventuresofyorksieandme.com is close to real time so you can see where we are at the moment :-). Thanks again for the kind words.

[@michaelbruder5610]

Looking forward to following your journey 🙂 I’m doing the Loop next year starting from GBay.

[@no-zx3zf]

Enjoyed you video from Pasadena Tx. Excited to make the trip in a few years.

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks you will love it!

[@haroldconnell2973]

Great video,

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks! We're having a lot of fun making them.

[@ljmavis1]

Sorry for your troubles. I look forward to watching your journey.. But I have lives in St. Clair Shores and work in Port Huron. I disagree that those are 'crappy' neighborhoods. Hope you can be positive about the adventure..

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks for the comment. When its 90 degrees and 90 percent humidity everything looks crappy :-)

[@ljmavis1]

@@theadventuresofyorksieandme Understand the frustration. Thanks for clarifying. Look forward to seeing your stops around the lakes in particular.

[@fkrr5]

I'm local too, I agree St. Clair Shores is nice. But Port Huron isn't exactly Grosse Pointe, there's definitely some ghetto area's.

[@LarryMavis]

@@fkrr5 I have worked in Port Huron for decades. It has the feel of a city that time has passed. South of the Black River there are small houses that could stand some paint. But calling PH a 'ghetto' is harsh. .. Anyway my comment to them was about the tenor of their commentary. I don't click on a site to find out what is wrong with their visit. I want to know what was attractive that I might want to go and see.

[@mikenelson1387]

I believe you’re telling it as it is- the Loop:)

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks you captured the spirit of what we are planning to do with our videos perfectly. Really appreciate it!

[@bobgeoghegan5910]

I love following loopers. Can you list your website with a non contrasting color-or list it in the description above? Can't quite make it out. Best of luck on your trip!

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks for the comment! adventuresofyorksieandme.com. It is in the page header but KZbin does not make it easy to find! On the website is a blog that covers just the Great Loop stuff with more technical detail.

[@Godofthemoon1]

Great video sorry your having to hike in all that heat. Have you thought about getting a couple small electric scooters idk how yorkise will feel about it but you can mount a carrier so she can go too

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Hi! We're seriously contemplating folding bikes.

[@scottdecker3072]

Like the vids. Plz add some more context to the overall journey. What’s the route your taking, planned stops, expected times lines etc

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Hi Scott. We will definitely do that.

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

It’s hard to tell. Are you suggesting all go-fast boaters are rude, or these particular boaters were rude? It felt like the former, which would be making a big generalization as well.

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Darina and I also own a 27’ Express which definitely puts us in the go fast crowd. That being said we would never pass a sailboat, or people fishing, or someone going 5, 6 knots while blasting along at 25 knots plus! The Detroit River - and parts of New Jersey - were full of power boaters blasting by seemingly as close as they could. As you’ll see in a not yet released episode one fellow in NJ waked us so bad in shallow water the swimstep hit the bottom!!

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

@@theadventuresofyorksieandme I think it's important to be courteous and attempt to pass in a respectful manner, and create distance when possible. I also know that If I passed you going 12-20 knots it would make a much larger wake than if I'm going 25+ knots. Speed is your friend in that case as the wake is reduced. Unless ultimately the person passing you is going slow to no wake speeds, which also can be nearly impossible to pass people, because the vessel being overtaken also doesn't slow down enough. Some fast boats are rude, but some slower boats are also rude. I would say they should try to create space, but beyond that if they're not in a now wake zone and attempt to be courteous, what more can you ask?

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

@@buroakridgehomestead5995 Absolutely. Call the boat ahead of you on 16. Announce your intentions. Agree on the pass side. If you’re the vessel being overtaken, slow down for sure. When you do the rivers it’s critical etiquette for the commercial tows. Thanks!

[@prasatsurin]

Yorksie and I 😉

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Funny! That URL was already taken ;-)

[@Seawizz203]

A little piece of advice when repairing anything on a boat, do not try a good enough repair. The marine environment is harsh. Components will fail under the best of circumstances. Ore importantly, a jury rigged repair may work for a while but will most likely fail when you need it most, as in a narrow channel, storm, etc. Always make repairs with proper tools, methods and replacement parts. If you do not know how to do it, there are plenty of good videos that can show you. Certainly, if you are not comfortable hire a professional.

[@theadventuresofyorksieandme]

Thanks Vine, you're spot on with this comment. Check out episode two which documents the restoration work I did on the boat before departure I think you'll enjoy it. In the next episode you'll see how I solved the valve cover leak. Thanks again for the comments

[@timflynn2136]

Reality will break a hasty repair. Watched to many people taking shortcuts that come back to haunt them. Like not changing Both fuel filters!

[@jeremystory6981]

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