In this episode, Chris and Deb check in from a very cold and snowy Cincinnati after hopping off the boat for a quick Midwest pit stop (because apparently eight degrees sounded like a good idea).
They recap the last couple of weeks aboard in Sanford, Florida, where life has been anything but boring. From learning to fly a brand-new drone over water (and surviving the backwards controls) to discovering hidden gems like the Old Jailhouse restaurant and local breweries, they’ve been soaking up everything this charming river town has to offer.
Highlights from this episode include:
Their first overnight anchorage at Butcher’s Bend — complete with alligators, manatees, glassy water, and incredible star-filled skies
Exploring Winter Park and finding what might be one of the best steaks ever
Testing out alternative transportation options like bikes, rental cars, and the SunRail
A competitive (of course) Topgolf outing
More fun at their favorite German spot, Hollerbach’s
And a true boater lesson learned the hard way: always tie down the dinghy cover when 40+ mph winds are in the forecast
They also share what it’s like when a polar vortex makes its way to Central Florida — frozen hoses, icy dock lines, and a near $900 dinghy cover replacement that thankfully turned into a muddy but salvageable recovery mission.
Looking ahead, family visits, a cruise up the St. Johns River, and dreams of anchoring off Harbour Town during tournament week are all on the horizon as they prepare to push north on the Great Loop.
It’s everyday loop life — part adventure, part problem-solving, part golf, and always a good story.
As always, thanks for tuning in and following along on the journey.
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