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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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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
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
6 Things Every First Mate Should Know

6 Things Every First Mate Should Know

Dockwa publishes the first article I've written exclusively for their newsletter.
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October 14, 2024Posted inGreat Loop Info, Tips4 Comments
Ottawa to Henry, IL

Ottawa to Henry, IL

October 17-19, 2022: Provisioning, laundry, and a great Loop briefing before another cruise south.
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December 25, 2022Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, TravelogueNo Comments
Do It Now Gets on the Loop

Do It Now Gets on the Loop

October 13, 2022: Crowley's Yacht Yard to Hammond Marina to DuSable Harbor, Chicago, IL.
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October 16, 2022Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Travelogue6 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.

4/12/23
Belhaven, NC to Elizabeth City

4/12/23
Elizabeth City at Elizabeth City

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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