GL: What a year...

[Thomas L Rogers]

>Also, I'm pushing 70, should have started sooner!
>Who is/was the oldest person/s to complete the Loop?
>Any one still cruising in their 80's?
>Any thoughts on elder cruising would be appreciated.



Joshua Slocum, being around sixty in 1895, was the first person to
circumnavigate the world on a 46K  mile trip.  He stated that " I feel
healthier, happier and younger".

Although the Loop presents a much more gentile adventure it could
reinvigorate a sense of health and happiness.  My wife will be happier
knowing that there is a Tow Boat for emergencies, an interesting restaurant
in addition to our galley and a phone and Internet for keeping in touch with
the family.  I wonder what Slocum would think about AIS as he allegedly was
struck by a steamer on a subsequent voyage to the Amazon?

I read the AGLCA Survey and became more motivated than ever digesting the
statistics.  I have a great job, a kid in college and a few years to go but
I hear Jerry loud and clear "should have started sooner"!


Bob DeGroot said and I like:

Plus when you get right down to it, I can't think of a better way to go than
a having a Pina Colada at a tiki bar where you just cruised on in from a
long day of hanging on the hook working on your tan.


Tom R
Cat's Away/Oscoda, MI