Loop Completion - Part 3 - Return to St. Augustine

500 Days

8000 miles

Countless Memories

The third completion point of the Great Loop was reached on July 6, 2012, at the point the continuous journey began on March 1, 2011.  The adventure, circumnavigating eastern North America via waterways, took the Last Dance crew to many interesting places in the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas.  From some of the largest cities to uninhabited islands, interesting and beautiful vistas were experienced.  More importantly, many new friends were made in many different places.  Thanks to all our old friends who followed us along this journey and to the many new friends developed along the way.

The Gold ALGCA burgee, signifying the completion of the Great Loop was taken to one of the most famous of St. Augustine landmarks, the Bridge of Lions, posed by the northern lion.

At the time of this posting, Last Dance is undergoing major maintenance in preparation for her next adventure, of which there are multiple options.  One is to sell the boat and move onto the next dreamboat - larger of course.  The second is to continue cruising on Last Dance, albeit at a slower pace.  How can you travel at a slower pace than 7 mph?  By traveling shorter days and staying longer at each location visited.  The fall will find her traveling north until the cold weather dictates a turn to the south or someone decides to make Last Dance their cruising platform.

St. Augustine Bay