Great Loop Route # 216: Melbourne, Florida to New Smyrna, Florida | What Yacht To Do

[@rickdamico7146]

When I tell people I was in the Air Force they always ask if I flew. And I always answer them with yes, - - United - - Eastern - - ! Ha ha. About sailing, it is a lot of work, and especially when you're all done for the day and on the dock, then there's more work to put everything away. But it is a kind of magic, to turn off the motor and have the wind pull you through the water. Also, in the 16 years or so that I had sailboats in San Diego, I think I had been to the fuel dock about 5 times! Great show today.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Good one! 😂 Thanks Rick! Have a great weekend!

[@lauravalerius4667]

Ever the gentleman, Sam.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

😊 Thanks for tuning in Laura!

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Nice, event-free day on the water. Enjoyed the video.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks John 😎

[@buckpowers4837]

This was a good video for beginning loopers to see a lot of the different important aspects of doing the loop. Radio calls, bridges, passing and meeting boats, and the importance of tide and water depth. Way to go and get ready for another day. Enjoy

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks Buck! Sometimes there's no drama and things go smoothly. On these rides we try to educate folks about the procedures best we can. 😎

[@steveprice4779]

In all your flying with the Air Force did you ever get to Fairchild AFB Sam? It's here in Spokane, Eastern Washington. My son in law taught survival there for years. Then he was at Eglin AFB in Combat Control. Now he's back at Fairchild as a civilian contractor. Thanks for your service Sam🇺🇲

[@WhatYachtToDo]

You are welcome. I'd do it all again. Yes, had two trips to Fairfield. Both were for survival schools! 😯

[@WhatYachtToDo]

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[@LTD-iv3ir]

Thank you Again Capt. Sam and Admiral Rev! Such a View. I am seeing thing's I never would have not seen with out you both. Stay safe and calm Wind's. Capt. Mike. "Rita Mae 3".

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Hey Capt Mike! Thanks for watching!

[@byronstyron3893]

Thank you again for your service Sam. You guys are looking soooo comfortable traveling this loop. We are still prepping the Black Pearl for some trips coming up. Hope to see ya'll on the water one day. Be well and best wishes.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks it would be great to see you out there 😄

[@reloksat]

My Mom and Dad lived in West Melbourne when he worked at the Cape back in 60’s and 70’s. Much cheaper to live there than the Cocoa area. Looking forward to seeing you two Tuesday!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

😎 Looking forward to seeing you two as well. Have a safe trip!

[@CJrun]

If you are traveling south, mark this cut. I have made this trip several times, from north and south; don't get distracted by an engine issue or anything like that during this stretch. From the north, this is a 90 degree turn to starboard. My first time, I was fiddling with hydraulic steering on the flybridge, when my lookout started turning to starboard from the saloon helm. We were just pumping hard in opposite directions on the same steering. I was below the dash, bleeding air from the hydraulic system. he was hollering to me, as lookout, to make the starboard turn. Even on the flybridge, the engines drove away all sound. I had been single-handling for weeks before he climbed aboard. That was maybe a day after we met. And we have saved each other's butts many times in the decades since. Have a lookout and trust them. And, for us tall guys, if a shorter person tells you they see something different, no matter how focused you are, know that they literally have a different view. He saw what my view from under the dash could not and, years later, he saw what my eyes could not see through a low windscreen. That is boating.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Good advice👍

[@brianunderwood3109]

Another great video. A mix of cruising the IC and nuggets useful information. Thank you!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mcmillinsfaithhomestead523]

Still loving the bridge info! So peaceful to watch your videos :)

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Great to hear from you. We just watched your latest video. Great job and it WAS a wonderful day! Thanks again! And now in the salon having tea with your honey in it! 😊

[@mcmillinsfaithhomestead523]

@@WhatYachtToDo just let us know when you get low, we can ship to you. OR you can come back!! 🥰

[@zoffinger]

Ya'll make it look easy ;^)

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks Marty! Just watched your Amelia island video. Just love the Georgia 8 foot tides!

[@airman6822]

Really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to riding along!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks. Great to have you onboard with us 😎

[@rusdavies3831]

Nice relaxing trip through your old stomping grounds. Sister Joan lived in the area for quite a few years as 'm sure you recall. Does Marina Girl have a new moniker, Anchorage Girl? You both ae great at educating others who are interested in life along America's Great Loop!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks Rus. Yes, I visited Joan and George and her pet boa constrictor 🐍 there in the early 90s.

[@ironichumorist]

do you ever use your loud hailer to try to reach boats who don't respond on the radio?

[@WhatYachtToDo]

No, we have a portable megaphone, but have not used it for that yet.

[@CJrun]

Oh, and you kids will be getting close, soon. If you need a grocery run or something, let me know. Up here, you will find me where you find Stone Crab.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks so much!

[@karlbass7895]

Which anchorage did you use by Satellite Beach that you seemed to really like? Was it "Eau Gallie East" or "Dragon Point"? Thx

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Kind of in between them. Here are the coordinates. 28°8.414'N • 80°36.579'W 😎

[@karlbass7895]

@@WhatYachtToDo Thx!

[@dankreke3405]

As of this date, where are you guys and are you going to do the loop again?

[@WhatYachtToDo]

We are on winter break and our boat is inside heated storage. We plan to concentrate on the Great Lakes these next two summers! We put more detailed plans in our newsletter so be sure to sign up for that if you're not already on it 😎

[@dankreke3405]

@@WhatYachtToDo Thanks for the update

[@tonymarx28]

I’m curious what is your average SOG for the trip to date ?

[@WhatYachtToDo]

First loop our average speed over 5,570 miles was 8.7mph. We address more of that kind of information in our four part Q&A series at www.GreatLoopAcademy.com Have a great week 😎

[@allenkracower4787]

Starting to get boring.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Uneventful trips so far, but we have some excitement coming up. 😯