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  • Step-by-Step Roadmap: Navigate the planning stages before launch to ensure a smooth and successful journey.

  • Essential Considerations: From setting goals to choosing your vessel, we cover everything you need to know to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

  • Family-Focused Approach: Tailored specifically for families, our checklist ensures that every member of your crew is prepared for the voyage ahead.

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Ahoy! My name is Alison.

  • Over a decade of leadership experience in remote working and engineering management.

  • Extensive sailing experience, including over 5000 nautical miles on America's Great Loop.

  • Seasoned educator with years of experience teaching groups of all ages on various topics, both in person and online.

  • Dedicated to helping families like yours embark on unforgettable adventures and create lifelong memories.

Embark on Your Great Loop Adventure Today!

 

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What the Great Loop Actually Feels Like in the First Few Days

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What Kind of Boat Do You Need for the Great Loop?
What Kind of Boat Do You Need for the Great Loop?

There's no single "right" boat for the Great Loop. But there are smart ways to think through the decision and a few things that matter a lot more than most people expect.

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Commit to the Great Loop
5 Questions to Ask Before You Commit to the Great Loop

This isn't a "should I do it?" post. You already know the answer to that. These five questions are about going in clear-eyed, with honest conversations had and real expectations set.

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One Year Later: What I Wish I Had Written Down on the Loop
One Year Later: What I Wish I Had Written Down on the Loop

I was so sure I'd remember all of it. The names, the faces, the feeling of that one anchorage at sunset. Some of it has faded. Here's what I'd go back and write down, and what I'd tell every Looper to capture before they lose it.

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