Chuck Hewett
To Old to Learn to Roll?
A few people following these blogs have known me since I was 15; one since I was two. They know, and you know, that I define Type A. I...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 94 min read
We're On the Mississippi (But Not Without Some Excitement)
As those of you who are following us closely know, we're cooling our heals a bit waiting for a reservation at Hoppie's, the Mississippi...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 85 min read
So Much to Share!
It's hard to believe we've been in Grafton Harbor almost two days and I haven't even told you about our evening walk in Beardstown on...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 53 min read
How Low Can You Go?
Today saw our next to the last day on the lower Illinois River--Only one more day to the Mississippi! But wait. What happened to...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 43 min read
Down Days in Peoria
Woke up this morning to a thunderstorm right overhead. First rain, then distant thunder, finally crack, boom--no time to count the...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 33 min read
It's a Beautiful Morning!
An early riser, I awoke yesterday well before any daylight. As I was making coffee, one of the most powerful lights I'd ever seen...
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Chuck Hewett
Oct 24 min read
Report From the Heartland
Yesterday was a day! But I should start with the night before. Harborside Marina provided a glimpse into midwest summer. It hosted an...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 303 min read
A Dip Into Ratty's Habitat
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing, absolutely nothing, quite so fine as messing, simply messing about in boats." Today was a...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 272 min read
And, They're Off!
After 8 months of preparation for this trip, lifetimes on and around the water, and a maritime heritage that hopefully has had some...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 254 min read
They Call Me Bosun--That's Weird
Hi. This is Rascal the Cat. (Please remember to capitalize the "C"). Well, my life has taken a turn. I was really happy at the Lake...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 221 min read
Says I, says the Admiral
Says I: "Why would they need to be washed, they're brand new?" Says the Admiral: "Have 'em washed before I get there." The two...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 222 min read
Progress!
If you suffered through yesterday's post, great news! This one will be shorter. Yesterday, after a morning of cleaning decks, grocery...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 214 min read
It's Been a Week (If it can go wrong, it will go wrong)!
I arrived at M.E. Yacht Restoration where our boat, Katahdin, spent the summer on the hard on Monday afternoon. Nate Lattimore, project...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 141 min read
Now She's Wet!
Launched yesterday and ready to host our adventure, Katahdin looks awesome in this new photo. We'll be beginning our adventure soon. ...
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Chuck Hewett
Aug 282 min read
To make God chuckle, tell her you've got plans!
Some of you have been asking about our plans and schedule for the Great Loop. To be honest, we're trying not to have a schedule--a huge...
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Chuck Hewett
Aug 262 min read
To embark on America's Great Loop, it takes a lot of stuff!
Jackie and I bought our 2020 Back Cove 41 in Hilton Head on April 30 and promptly trucked it to M.E. Yacht Restoration in Holland,...
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