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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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Captaining Do It Now

Posts about my third time on the Great Loop, starting in October 2022, on my own boat, M/V Do It Now.

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Video: Dolphins at Fort Pierce

Video: Dolphins at Fort Pierce

January 25, 2024: I see a lot more dolphins than I've seen in one place as I'm leaving my Dad's house in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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October 31, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It NowNo Comments
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
Cruising the Erie Canal (with Video)

Cruising the Erie Canal (with Video)

June 13 - 18, 2024: I cruise the eastern half of the Erie Canal, taking advantage of the free lock walls for overnight docking and picking up some buddy boat friends along the way.
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July 20, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now2 Comments
A Hiccup on the Trent-Severn Waterway

A Hiccup on the Trent-Severn Waterway

June 27, 2024: I have my first serious mechanical issue while tying up on Lock 3 on the Trent-Severn.
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June 29, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, My Loop BoatNo Comments
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
A Week on Lake Champlain

A Week on Lake Champlain

June 2-8, 2024: I travel up to Lake Champlain, spend four nights at anchor and two nights at a marina in Burlington, VT.
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June 24, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Side Trips2 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
Northbound on the Champlain Canal

Northbound on the Champlain Canal

May 27-29, 2024: Back on a schedule, I cruise the 67 miles of the Champlain Canal in just two days.
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June 10, 2024Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Side TripsNo 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.

5/31/24
New Whitehall Marina at Whitehall, 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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