Spirit Song Ready for Great Loop

Spirit Song

March 16, 2018 and we are ready to go as far boat and 

crew preparedness.

Mirage MFG removed the Glendenning JoyStick Pro due to

software issues that could not be solved. We are 

comfortable using the engines and bow thruster to control

SS safely in tight marinas, for docking and fueling. All of 

the punch list items, repairs and modifications have been

completed.

Depending on the weather and ice break-up on the Great 

Lakes Coco and I plan to depart April 15. The Erie Canal

is scheduled to open May 15. Last year all permit fees to

navigate the Erie Canal were waived by the New York

Canal System; happy to report there will be no fees for

2018!