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Ladies Only Cruise and Learn Class

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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.

5/21/24
Coney Island, NY to Jersey City, NJ

5/21/24
Hudson Point Marina at Jersey City, NJ

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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