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Note: Many of the articles featured here were originally published on Loop Life Academy, where I share insights on cruising life, remote work, and passage planning.

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Navigating & Weather Planning on the Great Loop: Our Favorite Tools and Tips

Planning a safe and enjoyable journey on the Great Loop starts with the right tools. In this guide, we share our favorite weather and navigation apps to help you navigate with confidence. Discover the best apps for tracking tides, monitoring anchor drag, and planning routes for open water crossings. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or new to the Loop, these tools will keep you informed and prepared for every leg of your adventure.

[Article from Loop Life Academy]

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Business Travel While Cruising

When your remote work requires some business travel while cruising, you will need to do a little planning to know which airport to book your flights from or where you'll base your boat while renting a car. In this video, I demonstrate how we review the distance we can cover before we need to be at an airport, what we look for in a place to leave the boat, and how I plan out our route between now and our destination.

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