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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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On Crossing My Wake

On Crossing My Wake

Crossing my wake is a bittersweet non-event that marks another chapter in my life closed, at least for now.
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September 6, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now16 Comments
Crossing Lake Michigan

Crossing Lake Michigan

August 7, 2024: I follow Plan A (sort of) and make a dash across Lake Michigan in better than average (but not perfect) conditions.
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August 7, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now2 Comments
The Home Stretch

The Home Stretch

August 6, 2024: An update from my final week on the Great Loop -- and an AMA announcement/invitation.
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August 6, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now4 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
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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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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