Today was a a day of modern marvels as we left lake Michigan and entered the river on our way to Joliet. To prepare for the day, Owen lowered our antenna and removed our anchor light to prepare for the height restrictions under the bridges. Our first "first" of the day was the lock on … Continue reading Chicago to Joliet: Buildings, Bridges, and Locks

It is difficult to imagine that our very first day looping could have gone any better. We left Port Washington, Wisconsin, just before sunrise and pointed our bow south toward Chicago. Lake Michigan can be an unforgiving lake, but it was cooperative this day. The wind was out of the S/SE at about 5 knots … Continue reading Port Washington to Chicago: All Days Can’t Be This Awesome

It's Loop Eve. We are heading out at the crap of dawn tomorrow. We sold our car today, and before that we provisioned the heck out of the galley. We can go without a lot of things, but we will not be without Diet Dr. Pepper or coffee for Owen. We wanted our last day … Continue reading Carpe Diem: We Are Not Guaranteed a Donut Sundae

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We have had this burgee for a long time and installed it on the boat today. I can't tell you how valuable the AGLCA has been in helping us learn and plan for the last couple of years. We will proudly fly our looper burgee until we cross our wake. I can't wait for it … Continue reading Burgee On!