Chicago! One of my favorite cities and an all-time Looper favorite among the big cities on the Great Loop. The Perch tied up at DuSable Harbor in the heart of it all. We barely scratched the surface of things to see and do near the marina, let alone the rest of the city, but this video covers a few of our favorites.
As we set out on America's Great Loop, there were several things that intimidated me. Locking topped the list. Give me docking in high winds any day, over going through a lock! However, 150 locks later, I've changed my tune. Here's why...
One thing all Loopers will be doing is eating and there's nothing better than checking out the local cuisine. Butter tarts in Canada, seafood along the coast, and oyster roasts in the south are all regional specialties you don't want to miss. But you'll find local favorites at every stop along the Loop and we begin our tour of Must Eats in Wisconsin ~ one bite at a time.
More and more people are working aboard while doing the Great Loop. Why wait until retirement to cruise the Great Loop if you can do your job remotely? This week's episode features Alison Major, author of "Remote Work Afloat". Alison is a Gold Looper and founder of Loop Life Academy, an AGLCA sponsor. Join us as we discuss tips for setting yourself up for success when transition to working aboard
We congratulate Robert Youens and the crew of "Lady Lor", who enjoyed impressively fast Great Loop Adventures. Both are examples of making the Great Loop your own and are proof that there is no wrong way to Loop.
Since we’re such a close-knit community, it always saddens us when members pass and we want to make sure we keep their memories alive. Thanks to Platinum Looper Tsali Bentley’s suggestion we now have the perfect way to honor these members.
