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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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New Status Report Widget

New Status Report Widget

I change my "Where I am Today" sidebar widget to a "Status Report" that shows where I am with a bunch more travel and accumulated cost information.
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June 14, 2024Posted inBlog Info4 Comments
Looping by the Numbers (So Far, v2)

Looping by the Numbers (So Far, v2)

After more than 365 days on the Great Loop -- including a "boomerang" journey from the Annapolis area to Key West and back -- I take another look at the statistics and finances of this trip.
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May 15, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Great Loop Info8 Comments
Nine Tips for Saving Money while Cruising the Great Loop

Nine Tips for Saving Money while Cruising the Great Loop

Some pretty straightforward ways to make cruising -- either on or off the Great Loop -- more affordable.
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December 21, 2023Posted inGreat Loop Info, Tips6 Comments
Looping by the Numbers (So Far)

Looping by the Numbers (So Far)

I review the statistics -- including finances -- of this adventure.
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October 20, 2023Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Great Loop Info6 Comments
Great Loop Progress Report – 101 Days In

Great Loop Progress Report – 101 Days In

February 10, 2023: A quick update on my current progress.
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February 10, 2023Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Travelogue2 Comments
Great Loop Progress Report – 67 Days In

Great Loop Progress Report – 67 Days In

January 9, 2023: A quick update on my current progress.
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January 9, 2023Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Travelogue4 Comments
Ranger Tug Training

I’ve just updated my page about Ranger Tug training (available in my boat or yours) to list the dates Do It Now will be available. Dates include participation in next September’s Ranger Rendezvous at Roche Harbor! Learn more here.

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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.

10/27/22
Hardin, IL to Grafton, IL

10/27/22
Grafton Harbor at Grafton, IL

10/27/23
Norfolk, VA to Portsmouth, VA

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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