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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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    • Crewing with Capt PaulPosts about my first time on the Great Loop, in August through September, 2021.
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    • Side TripsSome interesting side trips I’ve made.
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    • AnchoragesAnchorages I’ve stayed at along the way.
    • Points of InterestTowns, museums, attractions, and other points of interest I’ve visited on my journey.
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On This Date

On This Date

I add a custom WordPress plugin to the blog that displays date-related location data in the sidebar.
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December 20, 2024Posted inBlog Info2 Comments
December 2024 Blog Update

December 2024 Blog Update

I attempt to explain why I've just been releasing posts with video links lately and what my plans for this site are in the months to come.
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December 9, 2024Posted inBlog Info5 Comments
More Blog Posts and Videos to Come

More Blog Posts and Videos to Come

I know it looks like I'm done here, but I'm not.
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September 13, 2024Posted inBlog Info2 Comments
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

Oops! Unplanned Interruption of Subscriber Emails

I reinstall some software after subscriber emails stop going out.
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June 10, 2024Posted inBlog Info3 Comments
New Calendar Page Helps Folks Find Me

New Calendar Page Helps Folks Find Me

I created a new calendar page where I'll provide my planned and actual stops along the way so other Loopers -- and folks interested in chatting with me about the Loop -- can find me.
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May 1, 2024Posted inBlog Info, DestinationsNo Comments
Contact Form Fixed

Contact Form Fixed

I fix an error in my Contact form. Now it actually works.
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February 5, 2024Posted inBlog Info2 Comments
Nebo Links Fixed

Nebo Links Fixed

I fix the links to the boat's current position on Nebo.
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January 6, 2024Posted inBlog Info2 Comments
Where are the posts?

Where are the posts?

I make excuses for neglecting this blog -- and I don't think you could argue with any of them.
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December 20, 2023Posted inBlog Info, Captaining Do It Now, Travelogue8 Comments
Great Loop Blog Status Report

Great Loop Blog Status Report

Yes, I know I seem to have dropped the ball, but I really do hope to pick it up soon.
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June 25, 2023Posted inBlog Info, Captaining Do It Now, Travelogue1 Comment

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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.

6/19/24
Winter Harbor Marina at Brewerton, 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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