WAKULLA COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — A Wakulla County man has completed the Great Loop — a nearly 4,900-mile boating journey around the eastern United States — in honor of his late father. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:Wakulla man completes 4,884-mile Great Loop journey in honor of his late fatherDavid Barber set sail from the boat ramp at Shell Point 25 days ago to complete the excursion, which took him 25 days, 8 hours, and 39 minutes to finish. According to NOAA, the Great Loop is a continuous waterway that allows boaters to explore eastern North America. Barber said he took on the challenge to honor him and to prove the trip is more accessible than many people think. He plans to complete the Great Loop again in 2028.