Great Loop Route

[@WhatYachtToDo]

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[@rusdavies3831]

Great to have a video of the Here's to Us underway!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Oh Yes!

[@SchoandJo]

We love watching you guys cruise along the loop! Glad to see the Canada section went well, without any hiccups.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks for being onboard with us! 😎

[@robertbennett6697]

"I got all my stuff, water and a fan because it's hot. Now, what are we doing Sammy?" Is this the same Rev that was petrified at the thought of entering a lock in the early videos? You guys have sure come a long way! Definitely enjoy the videos.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Oh thanks Robert! We have come a long way for sure!

[@bradwelch4076]

Look at you two becoming famous!!!! We love it!!! Glad Canada went well. Be safe and enjoy!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks for being a loyal follower. We have met so many wonderful people as we share our journey. We are truly blessed. ☺️

[@pbroad87]

That was awesome to have that footage of you all motoring along, thanks again for another great video.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

You are quite welcome! 😎

[@pbroad87]

@@WhatYachtToDo Sam did you happen to get my email in response to the last update you and Rev did? Just want to make sure you received it because it says it was sent from my end.

[@byronstyron3893]

What a nice ride. Too bad ya couldn't stop in Canada like you wanted. That is super cool some fans sent you the photo and video. You guys are Super Stars :-) Be well and smooth travels you two.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Very nice of them. We have met so many nice people. Great to hear from you!

[@davidrockefeller2007]

Beautiful synchronicity at the end!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks! 😊

[@seeya255]

Very nice video. Welcome to Michigan.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thank you!

[@davidmilitz2275]

Bought our 52' Silverton at Jefferson Beach 2 years ago...brought it around to Grand Haven on Lake Michigan...amazing trip!! Definitely stop at Mackinaw Island!!!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Awesome. We are getting on the ferry now! 😎👍

[@davidmilitz2275]

@@WhatYachtToDo The Pink Pony ...>Best Bloody Mary's!!! Best $$$ dinner...Island House 1852 Room!! Fancy and great food!! If you can, bike around the island....beautiful water and views! Enjoy!

[@12000Jetlag]

How cool that so many people follow you on your adventure. Another great video, thanks for sharing. The water looked amazing on the Detroit River.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

It has been an amazing second loop so far. Enjoying each and every day!

[@ritabarnowski6359]

Sorry we missed you! We enjoy watching your channel and have a Carver 405, so share some similarities. Have a great trip!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Thanks Rita!

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Looks like the Boat Paparazzi are going to follow you from now on.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

😊 love the friendships we have made on our trips!

[@ryankay6716]

Good to see you in Canada! Too bad it wasnt on the Big Chute lock. You video is classic on you on the Big Chute

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Yes, so sorry we missed it, but having new experiences all the same! 😎

[@brianj672]

Love that some fellow followers and boaters got some shots of you guys! Have you guys passed under the Bluewater bridge yet in current time? Our marina is right at the bridge and was gonna try and get a few shots of you guys also. Funny story, you passed us between Bobcaygen and Fenelon Falls two years ago on your first loop. We have been following you since :) Have a great trip and keep up the great videos.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Yes, I think I remember you waving to us... We are past the Bluewater bridge. Stayed in Port Huron Yacht Club for four days. Loved that area. Our videos are posted about 3-4 weeks after the trip. Our newsletter that comes out on the 5th and 20th of the month and we put in our intended route. Thanks so much for following us! 😎

[@johntrautman8166]

This video was awesome! I'm from the area, I live in Leamington and have lots of family that live in Windsor. Was pretty awesome seeing you guys go under the Ambassador Bridge! Oh and Rev, I made your Instant Pot Pulled Pork.. My parents loved it, my son and his cousin say it's the best they've ever had and I think the same! 😅 Safe travels! And maybe I'll see you guys when I start my Loop journey in '24!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Oh thanks so much! So great to have you onboard with us. Hope to see you out there soon! 😎

[@rusdavies3831]

Lots of fun being in a "Foreign Country, eh?" Got to have some excitement. As long as the Canadians do not fire a shot across your bow you are good. Phrases from their National Anthem., "O Canada! .... .... .... The True North strong and free! .... .... God keep our land glorious and free! .... .... O Canada, we stand on guard for thee."

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Beautiful country for sure! Someday we shall return! Hope all is well with you and Miriam!

[@rickdamico7146]

Love your video's.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

🤗

[@diannesimms1684]

Hot or not Rev, you were being a good lookout - just like they require in the Collision Regulations

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Exactly. Good point!

[@stehouwercamping6585]

Welcome to Michigan. We bout out Grand Haven on the other side.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Love Grand Haven!

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Don't know if they deliver or if they are still open. Green Lantern pizza. House made pepperoni. Training class in Troy, Yes a little bit away, but met friends (1995) and that's where they took us. Also caught Tigers baseball game in old stadium. Seat behind a pillar, but 1/4 full stadium so moved wherever we wanted. Know I said less than a year behind, but guess these are not from date posted. I'll get there though

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Exciting times! Yes, the date of each trip is in the textual description. Also list and maps on our website under JOURNEY. www.WhatYachtToDo.com

[@chuckg6039]

A few years ago due to a huge algae bloom, the city of Toledo couldn't draw water from that water intake you showed.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

😯 Yikes!

[@BobEstler]

I grew up a couple of miles from there. Hope you had a chance to explore the Nautical Mile while you were there!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Just a quick night there, but did get a good feel for it. Wonderful boating!

[@robmills7453]

I have watched and enjoyed most of your videos. I saw on a previous video how frustrated you were with Canadian restrictions, and I realize it caused you some delays and some money. However, you may or may not know that the US border is even more restrictive for us Canadians wanting to do short term visits. Also, our borders are due to open to fully vaccinated US citizens on Aug 9, while the US government has decided to keep us out, even though Canada has a higher rate of vaccination and lower rate of infection.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

OK

[@alexmikhael5061]

oh hey, *I* got a question.... do you perfer a GLASS PANEL ??? or old skool vacume gauges ... in a ''personal aircraft'' platform????

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Glass unless it's a vintage aircraft!

[@TERMIN8TOR99]

I worked at US Steel for 5 years, retired from there about 1.5 years ago, yes Retired with small pension😀

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Awesome!

[@BobEstler]

Did you by chance have the opportunity to eat at Brownies while you were there. It used to be called the Lido and had an old Chris Craft inside the restaurant as part of the decor.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

We missed that!

[@FloridaYachtInsuranceGuy]

Dumb quest...if the boat is running why do you need the generator on to use elect in the galley? I just fig if the engines are on you can use anything on the boat. Great vicarious view of Lake Erie!!!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Hi. The Range is the only item in the galley that needs dedicated Group 1 power (hi draw) which can only be done via Shore Power or Generator. Engines have alternators that keep the battery banks charged underway and an Inverter then takes the battery bank DC and turns it into AC for appliance outlets in the kitchen as well as the ice maker in the Lido deck. 😊

[@FloridaYachtInsuranceGuy]

@@WhatYachtToDo Wow, alot to learn, everyday is a school day.... Thanks for the info, def learned alot watching your videos....have fun !!!!

[@jhaedtler]

/thank for the great videos. Sam is it easier to navigate a boat or a =n airplane?

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Well that's a great question! I guess a boat is easier because I don't have to be strapped in and talk to controllers all day! 😊

[@sisaacs6071]

@@WhatYachtToDo Wait??? Isn't Rev technically a controller 🤣😂🤣 Safe travels 🙏 Scott

[@jhaedtler]

@@WhatYachtToDo Yea in a U-2 there is not much room to move around! I would love to try and land one! Flying is the second greatest thrill known to mankind, Landing is the first!

[@matfairband7475]

We really enjoy watching your videos, Sam and Rev! You've been instrumental in building the confidence of the Admiral, as she's new to all of this. We are currently cruising the western Michigan shore (St. Joe right now with South Haven, Grand Haven, Ludington, and eventually Mackinac on our itinerary) and hope to see you as you come through. St. Joe and New Buffalo are two terrific stops if you haven't been yet. Wishing you flat water and following winds!

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Hi Mat, thanks so much for the compliments. This loop, we will be doing the west side of the lake, so the closest we will get is Hammond, IN. You can get our twice monthly newsletter with the inside scoop by signing up on on our website.

[@jimgavin1761]

What happened to the Thousand Island area you wanted to visit?

[@WhatYachtToDo]

Well, we did what we could. A Bay, Clayton, St Vincent, Navy Point, wish we could have done more, but had an unexpected trip needed for medical that impacted our plans. 😔

[@carbidegrd1]

Strange! Here in Lake St.Clair sailboats have to stay in US waters.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

😯

[@ejlouks18]

Livingston channel is down and upbound,.

[@WhatYachtToDo]

thanks!