Tuesday August 26-Thursday August 28, 2025
Eagle Island Harbor Anchorage-Blind River Marina-DrummondYacht Basin, Michigan
Tuesday – From Anchorage to Blind River Marina
We left our anchorage and headed toward Blind River Marina. It was a bit rough for a short stretch, but most of the trip was smooth sailing. The weather has certainly shifted—I was hoping for relief from the hot, humid days, but I didn’t quite mean fall-like temps!
Once we got settled, we crossed paths with many other Loopers—some we hadn’t seen in quite a while. It was so nice to reconnect. I took care of laundry and knocked out a couple of chores. Later, we gathered for docktails under a gazebo right on the water with Sweet and Salty, Bobcat, Tortuga, Inception II, and Arcadia. What a view!
As always, there were lots of stories—especially about the windy weather, high waves, and of course, boat parts in need of replacing. It’s a great group, full of laughter and camaraderie. Tomorrow, some of us are heading out to cross back into the U.S.
Wednesday – Hello Again, USA (Drummond Island, MI)
We weren’t sure how rough today’s water would be, but the ride turned out better than expected. We arrived safely at Drummond Island, Michigan—yes, we’re back in the USA! Just as we got settled into the marina, it started to spritz a bit.
Several other Looper boats came in today as well. When the wind is favorable, everyone moves. After taking care of a few chores, we planned to meet for docktails—but right as it was time to gather, the skies opened up with real rain… not just a drizzle.
I hadn’t been to the store and was scrambling to find something to bring. I remembered I had some frozen shrimp. In the rush to cook them, I got distracted and the pot boiled over—left a stain on the cooktop that looks like a creepy face! 🤪 Luckily, the shrimp turned out great and were devoured in no time.
Because of the rain, we moved the party with –Valkyrie, Tortuga, Back Forty, and new Loopers Current Obsession into the laundry room. On the Great Loop, you’ll find docktails, rocktails… and apparently now, laundry-tails! I even tried to convince a few folks to hop into the dryers for a photo—but no takers. Still, we had a great time together.
Thursday – Groceries, Guests, and “Creepy Face”
Today we took the courtesy car and made a grocery run—time to restock as we prepare to move again tomorrow. We’re also rearranging a few things on board to get ready for our friends, Ron and Alisa, who will be joining us on Sunday. This will be the first time we’ve had anyone overnight with us on the Loop! We’re really looking forward to it—it’s going to be a terrific time.
The day was nice overall, but breezy and definitely on the chilly side. Still working on getting “Creepy Face” off the cooktop. It’s coming off slowly… ugh!
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