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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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Day 8: Little Falls to Sylvan Beach

Day 8: Little Falls to Sylvan Beach

August 17, 2021: 41 miles, 5 locks, and some crazy straight canal.
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August 21, 2021Posted inCrewing with Capt Paul, Travelogue2 Comments
Day 7: Amsterdam to Little Falls

Day 7: Amsterdam to Little Falls

August 16, 2021: Cruising in the fog and two weird things.
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August 19, 2021Posted inCrewing with Capt Paul, Travelogue12 Comments
Day 6: Waterford to Amsterdam

Day 6: Waterford to Amsterdam

August 15, 2021: The Mohawk River, the Erie Canal, and nine locks.
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August 17, 2021Posted inCrewing with Capt Paul, TravelogueNo Comments
My (First) Great Loop Adventure

My (First) Great Loop Adventure

How I found a chance to cruise the Hudson River, Erie Canal, and Great Lakes from New York City to Chicago -- without my own boat.
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May 31, 2021Posted inCrewing with Capt Paul, TravelogueNo 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.

12/20/22
Fairhope City Docks at Fairhope, AL

12/20/23
Peck Lake at Port Salerno, FL

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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