The Not-So Great Loop Gallery

The author (in the green shirt) and his brother Mike. “Seasick?” I asked in a tone that mixed sympathy with infernal edginess. My brother Mike looked straight back at me and, as if the possibility of growing queasy under the circumstances was preposterous, replied, “Nope, doin’ fine, Billy.” A rainbow of spray came forth from

By Mike Smith

June 25, 2009

<p>Guillard (in the orange shirt) and Whitney in their native habitat.</p>

Guillard (in the orange shirt) and Whitney in their native habitat.

A critical part of any NSGL adventure: paper charts.

Another critical tool for NSGLs: A set of good binoculars.

Ed Guillard’s well-equipped multi-looper, I Love Lucy.

A tray of Apalachicola’s finest.

Lunch at the Dockside Cafe.

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