Ahoy! We are Tom and Brenda, and I have been cruising on our 42-foot Beneteau Swift Trawler, Kissed Some Frogs, since 2017. We’ve logged over 24,000 miles, completing America’s Great Loop twice!
During our cruising adventures, we’ve learned a lot and met some fantastic people who have taught us even more.
We love cruising! While we haven’t quite given up the “dirt home,” we have downsized to spend more time on our boat.
We love sharing knowledge with our fellow boaters and helping new boat owners and those considering cruising America’s Great Loop to get a start in their planning.
Our Personal Travel Blog
In our blog “Kissed Some Frogs”, we have chronicled our boating adventures since 2017. You can find details of our two Great Loop trips and the adventures in between. We also have stories about our challenges, like hitting a rock in Canada and having our engines rebuilt! See how we turn lemons into lemonaid! We invite you to visit. https://KissedSomeFrogs.com
The Clever Boater
We regularly answer questions and assist boaters on the docks and through our personal Blog. To expand our reach and assist more boaters, we decided to create a place where boaters can share their knowledge and experience. On The Clever Boater, you will find articles on starting out in boating, destinations to boat to, cruising America’s Great Loop, buying a boat, keeping your boat well maintained, equipping your boat with the best gear, and most importantly, eating well while aboard!
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