Carolina Captains Home The Great Loop Intro The Dream The Boat Using the charts Calendar June 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 September 2011 July 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007	The Great Loop 12/25/08 Sarasota, FL Because of the economy and fuel prices when we made the decision, we left our big boat in the Carolinas and rented a condo at Castle del Mar right at the south bridge leading to Siesta Key. We rented it from Dec. 15 to Jan 31 and enjoyed our time. During Dec. our friends the Trainers were at their place in Siesta Key and we spent Christmas and New Yeas celebrating with them. We have some pictures of our visits with them.