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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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Travelogue

Daily accounts of my travels with (unfortunately) some gaps.

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Joliet to Ottawa, IL

Joliet to Ottawa, IL

October 15-17, 2022: A short stay on the free wall, new friends, and the next leg of our journey south.
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December 24, 2022Posted inCaptaining Do It Now, Travelogue2 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
A Stay in Chicago

A Stay in Chicago

October 13–15, 2022: Do It Now's Great Loop Adventure begins with a 2-night stay in Chicago.
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November 29, 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
Great Loop 2022: Day 18: Shore Day at Wilmington NC

Great Loop 2022: Day 18: Shore Day at Wilmington NC

April 8, 2022: A walk around Wilmington NC, including a brisk River Walk, shopping finds, a giant sloth skeleton, German food, and a good afternoon rest.
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April 16, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, Travelogue7 Comments
Great Loop 2022: Day 17: North Myrtle Beach SC to Wilmington NC

Great Loop 2022: Day 17: North Myrtle Beach SC to Wilmington NC

April 7, 2022: April 7, 2022: Rain, dolphins, wind, tornado warnings, and a long day on the water.
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April 14, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, Travelogue2 Comments
Great Loop 2022: Days 14 through 16: Shore Days in North Myrtle Beach

Great Loop 2022: Days 14 through 16: Shore Days in North Myrtle Beach

April 4 to April 6: I meet up with a friend, shop, throw out my back, and visit a good (and affordable!) chiropractor.
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April 11, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, Travelogue4 Comments
Great Loop 2022: Day 13: Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach SC

Great Loop 2022: Day 13: Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach SC

April 3, 2022: We cruise to a marina in North Myrtle Beach.
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April 10, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, TravelogueNo Comments
Great Loop 2022: Day 12: Georgetown to Myrtle Beach SC

Great Loop 2022: Day 12: Georgetown to Myrtle Beach SC

April 2, 2022: We finally leave Georgetown and continue north.
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April 6, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, TravelogueNo Comments
Great Loop 2022: Days 7 through 11: Shore Days in Georgetown SC

Great Loop 2022: Days 7 through 11: Shore Days in Georgetown SC

March 28 to April 1: We spend more days than we want to in a pleasant South Carolina town.
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April 4, 2022Posted inCrewing with Capt John, Travelogue2 Comments

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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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