19/08/2026
Our guest speaker on Friday 21st August is Rob Parker who will tell us about his "America’s Great Loop". A 4 year (in summers) expedition to drive his 40ft powerboat from Florida, up to New York, Great Lakes, Chicago, then down the Mississippi, arriving eventually back in southern Florida, while never going on the ocean once!
The Vessel: They navigate aboard a Selene 48 Trawler named Objee.
Beyond the Loop: After finishing the classic 6,000-mile Great Loop route, they extended their cruising lifestyle northward.
Recent Expeditions: They have logged thousands of offshore and inland miles, including extensive cruising voyages up to Alaska and Glacier country.
Vessel: Objee, a Selene 48 ocean-going trawler.
Milestones: Logged over 5,000 nautical miles exploring remote northern and bluewater destinations.
Where: Royal Perth Golf Club, Labouchere Road
Time: 7.10 for 7.25am
RSVP: [email protected] before noon Wednesday