Posts on the AGLCA Forum after Parrot Bay crossed her wake:

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Eric Cruise on 8/22/2019 at 1:54 PM

Congrats you two ! You were the first loopers we met when we were just starting our "Triangle Loop" in Sylvan Beach, back on July 2. Best wishes. Eric & Sharon

"Just Passin' Thru"

Monk36 Trawler

Poland, NY USA

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Russ & Kerry on 8/21/2019 at 7:39 AM

Hi Guys

Congratulations! It was great meeting you early on in our loop, and then again and yet again along the route... we’re still a long way from done, but are happy to hear of your success.

So, what happens now, second time around?

I'm sure our paths will cross again!

Russ

Russ & Kerry Wende

m/v Long Story

1977 Grand Banks 36 Classic

Started Loop from Sturgeon Bay WI. Aug 2018

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Jeanne Abbo on 8/20/2019 at 7:48 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patty. The gold sure does look good on you! Great meeting you last summer!

Art and Jeanne

Magic Jeanne

Gold June 2019

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Richard Spurlock on 8/19/2019 at 5:17 AM

Congratulations on your journey. We enjoyed the dock tails in Killarney a lot! Wished we had met earlier in the trip. 


Richard and Jill Spurlock
Jill Kristy
MacGregor 26 X

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Bud & Sue Hansen on 8/19/2019 at 11:49 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patty!! So happy for you! Loved our time at Sunbury Crab Co. 

Bud and Sue  

Odyssey           

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Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Susanne & Ed Mack on 8/18/2019 at 6:57 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patty!!! We are SOOO excited for you! True friends are measured by their willingness to help with a first pump out! :)

You’ve educated us and even more, inspired us. We sure wish we could talk you into starting your platinum loop when we leave Milwaukee in October. Looking forward to catching up soon! XOXO Ed and Susanne

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: James McMillan on 8/18/2019 at 7:57 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patty, a great accomplishment! We really enjoyed meeting you both, good to hear you enjoyed the water in twelve mile bay😳

James & M.J McMillan

M/V Late Harvest

316030379MMSI

VHF CFA2587

AGLCA#8340

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Nick Civitillo on 8/17/2019 at 5:35 AM

Mike & Patty,

Congratulations on the gold. From our first meeting in Cape Haze to wishing you all the best as you left Great Kills Yacht Club heading up the Hudson while we turned up the East River to our home, we had a blast cruising with you. The Delaware City to Cape May to Atlantic City to GKYC flotilla was an exceptional experience and we continued ‘stalking’ you all after we split up. We’re so glad to have met and cruised with you both and look forward to meeting again.

Nick Civitillo

860-508-3194

civitillonick@comcast.net

'Kailani'

Tollycraft 44CPMY

Gold Loopers-2019

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Sandy Tucker on 8/17/2019 at 8:53 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patti.  We loved hanging out with you guys on the Loop. Then we lost contact and wondered where you were.  So glad to hear you made it around.  What a great adventure.  What is in store for you next?  If you make it to Virginia Beach area, please look us up.

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Sandy and Kevin Tucker 

Koastal Karma

Gold Loopers Dec 18, 2018

Virginia Beach, VA 23451 
SandyAqua@hotmail.com 

Tuck2509@hotmail.com

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Kyle Kieper on 8/16/2019 at 7:35 AM

Way to go Mike and Patty!!!

Congratulations on completing the loop.

Thanks for all of the great times, Demopolis, passing on Lake Wimico, Carrabelle, Cape Haze, Belleville…

Looking forward to seeing you again this winter in Cape Haze.

Kyle Kieper

itsOK 2

Sealine F-44

USCG 100 Ton Master

Former RSYC Commodore

Boat currently snug in its summer slip in Demopolis safe from hurricanes

Ed and I enjoying the cooler temps of Limerick Lake, ON

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Karen McClellan on 8/16/2019 at 8:25 AM

Congratulations Mike and Patty!!!👏👏👏

It was such a pleasure meeting you in Peterborough! Then breaking bread together, enjoying docktails, and outdoor concerts along the TSW and Georgian Bay. 

Again Congratulations and best wishes!!

Lee and Karen

M/V Tiki Queen

37 Chung Hwa Trawler 

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Mark Snyder on 8/15/2019 at 8:13 PM

A big congratulations from the Texas Trawler Trash crew aboard Antonia. It’s been a long time but a good time since Alton.

‘Mark And Lezlie

Harrisville Harbor of Refuge in Harrisville, MI to Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, MI

Mike and I want to thank all of our family and friends for their support during our adventure. Thanks to all that visited, sent texts and sent e-mails keeping in touch with us while we looped. Thanks to Audrey, Deb and Rodney who helped Mike with condo association business while we were gone. Special thanks to Mom and Dad Burdo for making the trips to Frankenmuth to check on the condo every month. 

Day #409: Mike and I were up at 5:00 A.M. to prepare for departure. At 6:00 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was underway for the last leg of their loop.  There were fog advisories out for lower Michigan but there was no fog on the water. I received a text from Jarrod and Heidi letting Mike and I know that there was no fog as "Kool Time" was ahead of "Parrot Bay" as they were headed back to Bay Harbor Marina that morning as well. The two of us couldn't have asked for a better weather it was sunny with calm seas. At 8:45 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was at Ausable Point with calm seas. Mike called Bay Harbor to have the staff put his truck in front of the slip. At 11:30 A.M. "Parrot Bay" at Gravelly Shoal light there was a northeast breeze 5-10 miles per hour with seas 1 foot or less. At 1:30 P.M. "Parrot Bay" at the green spark plug buoy #1 with seas flat. At 3:05 P.M. "Parrot Bay" near Bay Harbor Heidi and Jarrod out taking pictures of "Parrot Bay", Mike and my return. At 3:15 P.M. "Parrot Bay" secure in F-13 (her slip) at Bay Harbor after traveling 80.2 miles (5,382 miles total for the trip. Mike and I were greeted by Kenny, Monica, Jarrod, Heidi, Dave and Kelly with a cake to celebrate "Parrot Bay" going Gold. At 5:00 P.M. I ordered BJ's pizza (this pizza is one of the food items that Mike and I missed while they were gone for the 13 months). Mike and I were joined by Dan, Mom/Dad Burdo, Dave/Kelly, Jarrod/Heidi, Bill, Chuck/Cindy. The group held on until the mosquitos came out. What a great evening for Mike and I to see both family and friends that we have missed for the year. 

"Parrot Bay's" announcement on the AGLCA Daily Forum:

Subject: Parrot Bay Crosses Her Wake

Posted by: Mike & Patty Boynton on 8/15/2019 at 5:39 PM

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Parrot Bay crosses her wake in Harrisville, MI at 4:50 PM on 15Aug19.
After over 13 months underway, Mike and Patty aboard Parrot Bay cross their wakes at Harrisville, Michigan on 15Aug19.
Our gratitude to all the friends we made along the way that shared docktails, experiences, help and support.  We’ve planned this trip for years and it met all expectations, but we never anticipated the camaraderie that emerged so naturally and organically.
Miles:  5221.2
Days: 408
Locks: 105
Boat issues:

1. We replaced 1 raw water impeller pump.
2. We replaced 1 Garmin 741 GPS unit.
3. We rebuilt and replaced the 4 duckbill valves in the vac-u-flush.  Yuck!  Got splashed with black water! (had to jump into Georgian Bay at 12 Mile Bay to clean off)
4. Dropped 1 VHF handheld radio into the North Channel at the Benjamins.

Groundings:   Zero!  It can be done without touching bottom!

We have been Looping for 409 days.

Miles Traveled (thru August 16, 2019) : 5,382 miles

Ports of Call: Harrisville, MI; Presque Isle, MI; Rogers City, MI; Mackinaw City, MI; Harbor Springs, MI; Leland, MI; Frankfort, MI; Ludington, MI; Manitowoc, WI; Sheboygan, WI; Port Washington, WI; Racine, WI; Chicago, IL; Joliet, IL; Ottawa, IL; Peoria Heights, IL; Havana, IL,; Florence, IL; Grafton ,IL; Alton, IL; Kimmswick, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Cairo, MO; Paducah, KY; Grand Rivers, KY; Buchanan, TN; Waverly, TN; Bath Springs, TN; Counce, TN; New Site, MS; Fulton, MS; Columbus, MS; Gainesville, ; AL; Demopolis, AL; Putnam, AL; Silas, AL; Mt. Vernon, AL; Mobile, AL; Gulf Shores, AL; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Panama City, FL; Carrabelle, FL, Clearwater, FL; Sarasota, FL; Cape Haze, FL; Fort Myers, FL; MooreHaven, FL; Stuart, FL; Fort Pierce, FL; Vero Beach, FL; Cocoa Village, FL; New Smyrna, FL, Marineland (St. Augustine), FL;  St. Augustine, FL; Fernandina Beach, FL; Cumberland Island, GA; St. Simon's Island, GA; Midway, GA; Savannah, GA; Beaufort, SC; St. John's Island, SC; Charleston, SC; Georgetown, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC; Southport, NC; Surf City, NC; Beaufort, NC; Oriental , NC; Belhaven, NC; Columbia, NC; Elizabeth City, NC; South Mills, NC; Tidewater, VA; Deltaville, VA, Soloman's Island, MD; Annapolis, MD; Chesapeake City, MD; Bear, DE; Cape May, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ; Statin Island, NY; Croton-On-Hudson, NY; Kingston, NY; New Baltimore, NY; Waterford, NY; Scotia, NY; Amsterdam, NY; St. Johnsville, NY; Utica, NY; Sylvan Beach, NY; Brewerton, NY; Oswego, NY; Harrisville, MI and Bay City, MI

"Parrot Bay" has transited (17) States: Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, Maryland,  Delaware, New Jersey, New York.

"Parrot Bay has transited 2 countries.

"Parrot Bay" has traveled the following Canadian cities: Kingston, ON; Bellville, ON; Trenton, ON; Frankford, ON; Campbellford, ON; Hastings, ON; Peterborough, ON; Youngs Point, ON; Bobcaygeon, ON; Kirkfield, ON; Orillia, ON; Coldwater, ON; Victoria Harbour, ON; 12 Mile Bay; Nobel, ON; The Stairs and Maskinonge, an anchorage at Shawanaga Island; "The Bustards" anchorage; Killarney, ON; Baie Finn; South Benjamin; Kagawong, ON; Meldrum Bay, ON.

Location for the Nights: Marinas (through August 16, 2019):  393, Anchorages: 13 Free Dock: 3

Miles Walked Total: 1,298.77

Games of Cribbage Total: 241:  Mike wins: 119 (19 skunk) Patty: 122 (15 skunks)

Books Read: Mike: 40 Patty: 32

Sunrise leaving Harrisville. 

                                                                                  

                                                                       Gravelly Shoals

Gold loop burgee heading into Bay City.

Bay Harbor Marina, Bay City, MI.

                                                                                  

Thanks to Heidi and Jarrod for taking "Parrot Bay's" picture as she approached Bay Harbor.

                  

"Parrot Bay" at Bay Harbor heading to F-13. 

NEBO trip Harrisville, MI to Bay City, MI.

Thanks to Heidi and Jarrod for getting Mike and I a cake upon return.
 

Dan and myself enjoying a beverage. 

Chuck and Cindy

Kelly, Dave, Don and Rose. 

Mom and Dad Burdo. 

Meldrum Bay Marina in Meldrum Bay, ON to Harrisville Harbor of Refuge in Harrisville, MI

"Parrot Bay" goes GOLD in Harrisville, MI

Day #408: Mike and I were up at 4:45 A.M. to prepare for departure. At 5:45 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was underway with assist from "Sirus".  At 7:00 A.M. "Parrot Bay" at the Mississaugi Strait Lighthouse, the seas were calm.  At 8:53 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was at the United States border so Mike took down the courtesy flag. It was sunny, 66 degrees and seas of l or less. At 10:30 A.M. "Tim S. Dool" passed "Parrot Bay's" bow. At 12:55 P.M. "Parrot Bay" at Green "WR-1" buoy. Mike and I had lunch on the flying bridge as the seas starting to begin pick up.  Not unsafe but uncomfortable on the beam. At 3:42 P.M. "Parrot Bay" made it past Thunder Bay with seas of 2 foot or less on the port beam and rolling. At 4:40 P.M. "Parrot Bay" secure at Harrisville Harbor after traveling 99.2 miles (5,301.8 miles total for the trip). Mike and I replaced the white burgee with gold burgee as "Parrot Bay" has crossed her wake in Harrisville. Mike found a gentleman on the dock to take pictures. At 5:00 P.M. Mike contacted United States Customs to check "Parrot Bay", Mike and I back into the United States. At 6:00 P.M. it was time for champagne in celebration of "Parrot Bay" going gold. At 6:30 P.M. Mike and I via telephone participated in the condo association meeting. The plan is for us to bring "Parrot Bay" back to Bay City on Friday weather dependent.

Pre-sunrise

Sunrise!

Mississaugi Strait Lighthouse

Mike removing the Canadian courtesy flag.

NEBO trip from Meldrum Bay, ON to Harrisville, MI

Mike and I changing the burgee from white to gold. 

                                                         "Parrot Bay" goes Gold. 

 Kagawong Municipal Marina, ON to Meldrum Bay Marina in Meldrum Bay, ON

Day #407: Mike and I were up at 6:30 A.M. to prepare for departure. Gina and John came out to say "see you later" (loopers never say "goodbye") and helped casting off "Parrot Bay's" lines. Mike and I have been traveling the last few weeks with "Alysana". Mike and I have had a great time sharing adventures with Gina and John but today it was time for the two boats to part ways as "Parrot Bay" is starting to head towards home and "Alysana" is heading towards Chicago by way of Mackinaw City and Lake Michigan. "Parrot Bay" was underway at 7:15 A.M. At 9:00 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was off of Gore Bay. At 11:00 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was off Robert's Point with sunshine and 1 1/2 foot waves off the starboard quarter the ride was very comfortable. At 11:50 A.M. "Parrot Bay" was off of Vidal Island. At 12:20 P.M. "Parrot Bay" was off of Batture Island. At 1:00 P.M. "Parrot Bay" was secure at Meldrum Bay Marina after traveling 49 miles (5,203 miles for the trip). After checking in at the marina Mike and I worked on paperwork. The two of us then headed up to the grocery store that was very small.  We really didn't need anything so the two of us headed back to the boat. After showers it was time for happy hour and reminiscing about the loop. At 5:00 P.M. Mike and I had reservations at the Meldrum Bay Inn (the only restaurant in town) which has excellent white fish dinners. The two of us very much enjoyed our dinners along with apricot cheesecake. After dinner it was time for Mike and I to prepare for Thursday day of travel which will be one of our longest.

NEBO trip from Kagawong, ON to Meldrum Bay, ON

What is this sailboat following "Parrot Bay" the "Madeline" coming into Meldrum Bay.

                                                                                 

                                                        Meldrum  Bay Marina office. 

"Parrot Bay" at the Meldrum Bay Marina. 

Meldrum Bay Inn & Restaurant

                                                                                  

                                                         Grocery store in Meldrum Bay. 

Ok! Mike and I didn't really need the cheesecake covered in apricot sauce (yup it was delicious).
 

The last time that Mike and I were in Meldrum Bay the parlor was the only place to get good Wi-Fi to check the weather. The parlor hasn't changed much.