Beginning in spring 2027, two adults, Remi the Belgian Malinois, and Ruger the Doberman will take the rebuilt 1982 Yukon Delta 25 from a Missouri River shakedown into the Great Loop—with time reserved for exploring the Tennessee River system.
This geographic planning map uses an OpenStreetMap basemap and real waypoint coordinates to show how the Missouri River shakedown, Great Loop, and Tennessee River side trips connect. Route lines are planning approximations—not navigation tracks.
Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors. The overlay follows major planning hubs and waterways; always navigate with current official charts and notices.
Each free detailed master-plan PDF includes route and seasonal frameworks, day-by-day operating plans, fuel-range tables, provisioning, marina and anchorage strategy, lock and weather procedures, dog-ready planning, safety contingencies, call sheets, and authoritative pre-departure resources.
Approximately 734 river miles downstream with relaxed travel days and major resupply stops.
St. Louis to Mobile, Gulf and Florida, Atlantic ICW, Northeast, Erie Canal, Great Lakes, and inland rivers.
Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Pickwick, and flexible upstream extensions without losing the seasonal plan.
Refuel early: the 133–160 nautical-mile figure uses the full theoretical supply. Real trip legs will preserve a generous reserve for current, wind, detours, unavailable pumps, and unexpected delays. Actual sea-trial fuel burn will replace these assumptions before departure.
The guides are working master plans. Before and during each leg we will verify current charts, river and lake levels, weather, lock and bridge restrictions, marina status, fuel availability, and local guidance.
Safety note: The illustrated map and downloadable guides are for preliminary planning only. They do not replace official charts, current notices, weather information, local knowledge, or professional navigation advice.