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Video: Cruising Down the Chicago River

Video: Cruising Down the Chicago River

A video from the first day of my Great Loop journey.
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December 1, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now2 Comments
Chicago to Joliet, IL

Chicago to Joliet, IL

October 15, 2022: A trip down the Chicago River, Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Illinois River from Chicago to Joliet, IL.
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December 1, 2022Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Travelogue2 Comments
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On this Date
Watch this space! I'm having a custom plugin made that will display exactly where I was along the Loop route on this day of the year for all years I was on the Loop. You'll also find links directly to the blog posts I wrote to cover the cruise and/or destination. It's a great way to plan your trip by date.
Status Report

August 18, 2024

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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