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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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Southbound on the Champlain Canal

Southbound on the Champlain Canal

June 8-11, 2024: I make my way back down the Champlain Canal at a more leisurely pace.
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June 25, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Side TripsNo Comments
Video: Single-handing through Locks

Video: Single-handing through Locks

Don't believe I can take my boat solo through locks? This video not only proves it, but tells you exactly how you can do it, too.
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June 12, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Tips2 Comments
Video: Champlain Canal Lock 5

Video: Champlain Canal Lock 5

I take a break at Champlain Canal Lock 5 and get some observer footage of a sailboat locking through.
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May 29, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Side TripsNo Comments
Coinjock, NC to Chesapeake, VA (with Videos)

Coinjock, NC to Chesapeake, VA (with Videos)

March 27, 2024: I travel from Coinjock, NC to the Great Bridge free dock in Chesapeake, VA, dealing with fog and somewhat rough water, passing boats, and waiting too long for a drawbridge that should have been open.
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April 7, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, TravelogueNo Comments
Video: Starting a Ranger Tug R-29 CB

Video: Starting a Ranger Tug R-29 CB

A quick video running down my process for starting my boat, Nebo, and Aqua Map at the beginning of a cruising day.
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March 31, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, My Loop BoatNo Comments
Video: Drone View of Drawbridge Operation

Video: Drone View of Drawbridge Operation

I send the drone up to capture a full operational cycle of the Great Bridge drawbridge in Chesapeake, VA.
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March 27, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Points of InterestNo Comments
Video: Peck Lake Anchorage R&R

Video: Peck Lake Anchorage R&R

I take nearly an hour's worth of video footage shot from my boat at a Florida anchorage and set it to music as a relaxation aid.
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March 26, 2024Posted inAnchorages2 Comments
Video: Passing in a Narrow Canal

Video: Passing in a Narrow Canal

I turn some found footage into an educational video for boaters about the Rules of the Road when passing other vessels.
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March 25, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, TipsNo Comments
Back on Do It Now: Vlog Post

Back on Do It Now: Vlog Post

A quick video blog post shot the day after I returned to Do It Now for my southbound winter travels before resuming the Loop.
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October 1, 2023Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, TravelogueNo Comments
Day 5: Kingston to Waterford Hyperlapse Video

Day 5: Kingston to Waterford Hyperlapse Video

A GoPro "hyperlapse" vide of the trip from Kingston to Waterford.
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August 16, 2021Posted inCrewing with Capt Paul, Travelogue2 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.

6/21/24
Oswego, NY to Cape Vincent, NY

6/21/24
Free Town Dock at Cape Vincent, NY

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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