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

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Month: January 2025

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Choosing YOUR Perfect Loop Boat

Choosing YOUR Perfect Loop Boat

Don't just buy the boat some online forum tells you to buy. Think about what you want and need and buy the best boat for your Great Loop journey.
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January 22, 2025Posted inMy Loop Boat, TipsNo Comments
Video: The Big Chute Marine Railway

Video: The Big Chute Marine Railway

Video from my stop at the Big Chute Marine Railway on July 12, 2024.
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January 5, 2025Posted inCaptaining Do It NowNo Comments
Captain Maria Langer’s Guide to Pets on Board

Captain Maria Langer’s Guide to Pets on Board

An article I wrote for the Dockwa newsletter.
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January 4, 2025Posted inTipsNo Comments
In Gulfport, FL

In Gulfport, FL

January 21-24, 2023: I spend a few relaxing days at Gulfport, FL, waiting out some weather.
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January 3, 2025Posted inCaptaining Do It NowNo Comments
Video: Leaving Crystal River, FL

Video: Leaving Crystal River, FL

A video of my departure down Crystal River nearly two years ago today, accompanied by some added narration and the reading of a blog post.
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January 2, 2025Posted inCaptaining Do It NowNo 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.

2/22/23
New Smyrna City Marina at New Smyrna Beach, FL

2/22/24
Fenandina Beach, FL to Jekyll Island, GA

2/22/24
Jekyll Harbor Marina at Jekyll Island, GA

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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