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My Great Loop Adventure

Tales of crusing the Loop as crew and then (mostly) solo as captain of my own boat.

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    • Crewing with Capt PaulPosts about my first time on the Great Loop, in August through September, 2021.
    • Cruising on Captain GigsStories from my travels working as a training captain, delivery captain, or Great Loop advisor while on the Great Loop.
  • Destinations
    • Side TripsSome interesting side trips I’ve made.
    • MarinasMarinas I’ve stayed at along the way.
    • AnchoragesAnchorages I’ve stayed at along the way.
    • Points of InterestTowns, museums, attractions, and other points of interest I’ve visited on my journey.
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Passagemaker Article About My (Mostly) Solo Great Loop Cruise

Passagemaker Article About My (Mostly) Solo Great Loop Cruise

I'm thrilled to have my work appear in such a slick, professional publication!
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October 2, 2025Posted inCaptaining Do It Now2 Comments
My Top 10 Great Loop Anchorages

My Top 10 Great Loop Anchorages

A list of my favorite anchorages along the Great Loop, including a few off the beaten path.
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September 23, 2025Posted inAnchorages1 Comment
Classes Available in September and October

Classes Available in September and October

I offer a few classes in September and October 2024 for folks interested in solo, Ranger Tug, or other training.
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August 18, 2025Posted inCruising on Captain Gigs, My Loop BoatNo Comments
Trawler Talk Podcast Interview is Live

Trawler Talk Podcast Interview is Live

My interview on the Trawler Talk podcast is live.
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August 14, 2025Posted inAbout, Tips2 Comments
New Dockwa Blog Post: The Less Glamorous Side of Long-Term Cruising

New Dockwa Blog Post: The Less Glamorous Side of Long-Term Cruising

Another exclusive article for the Dockwa Blog.
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August 3, 2025Posted inOnboard Cooking, Tips4 Comments
Back on the Loop Again!

Back on the Loop Again!

I get a gig helping a new boat owner move his boat from the Florida panhandle to Jacksonville with some Great Loop training along the way.
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July 26, 2025Posted inCruising on Captain Gigs4 Comments
New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 2

New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 2

Dockwa publishes part two of my latest exclusive blog post for their site.
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May 3, 2025Posted inMy Loop Boat, TipsNo Comments
New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 1

New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 1

Dockwa publishes my latest exclusive blog post for their site.
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April 2, 2025Posted inMy Loop Boat, Tips2 Comments
<del>Ladies Only</del> Cruise and Learn Class

Ladies Only Cruise and Learn Class

A unique opportunity to take a learn-to-cruise class.
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March 27, 2025Posted inTipsNo Comments
Things Loopers Should Know: Locks

Things Loopers Should Know: Locks

An excerpt from my upcoming Great Loop book that explains how to pass through locks.
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March 19, 2025Posted inGreat Loop Info, TipsNo Comments

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On this Date

Here's where I was on this day during my Great Loop travels. Click a link to read all about that part of my trip.

10/6/23
Ridge, MD to St Mary's River, MD

10/6/23
Pagan Point at St Mary's River, MD

Status Report

I crossed my wake in Chicago on August 12, 2024.

The Numbers
Days on the Loop: 464*
Travel Days: 258*
States: 19
Provinces: 1
Countries: 2
Nautical Miles: 8,330
Fuel Gallons: 5,234
Fuel Cost: $23,552
Marina Nights: 278
Marina Cost: $15,590

*Typical Great Loop trip lengthened by multiple side trips.

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Recent Posts
  • Passagemaker Article About My (Mostly) Solo Great Loop Cruise
  • My Top 10 Great Loop Anchorages
  • Classes Available in September and October
  • Trawler Talk Podcast Interview is Live
  • New Dockwa Blog Post: The Less Glamorous Side of Long-Term Cruising
  • Back on the Loop Again!
  • New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 2
  • New Dockwa Blog Post: Single Handing a Cruising Boat | Part 1
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