Episode 21

Taking On America’s 6000-Mile ‘Great Loop’ with Ali Hasell

Ever wondered what it’s like to spend an entire year on a boat, navigating 6000 miles of waterways? This week, we’re joined by Ali Hasell, who - along with her husband Duncan and their dog Tito - is taking on America’s Great Loop.

In this episode, Ali gives as a look into the incredible journey that she and a community of ‘loopers’ go on to achieve this momentous task.

Ali uncovers the unexpected challenges and the joys of discovery from the loop so far which she’s currently almost 5000 miles into - from navigating lakes and rivers to managing provisions and maintaining a routine on board. We dive into what it takes to commit to America’s Great Loop.

If you’re looking for some travel inspiration, or just want a behind the scenes on an incredible story, this is for you!

Highlights from this episode:

  • What is America’s Great Loop and who’s taking it on?
  • How ‘loopers’ adapt to life on the boat long term - and how they adapt to returning home.
  • Ali and her family’s routine while traveling the 6000-mile stretch.
  • Ali’s top spots from America and Canada along the route.
  • The community of ‘loopers’ and how to get involved.

LEARN MORE

If you have questions for Ali, drop her an email: ahasell10@gmail.com.

For more information about America’s Great Loop, go to www.greatloop.org.

For more about Abide - https://svabide.com/

CONNECT

Abide on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sail_abide

Cheryl Drury on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryldruryphotographer/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bd

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-on-deck/id1749793321

Captivate - https://adventure-on-deck.captivate.fm

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Adventure On Deck
Set sail into the unknown, experience the thrill of discovery and become inspired to satisfy your own wanderlust, with Adventure On Deck - the story of one couple's journey from novice sailors to seasoned adventurers.

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Cheryl Drury

Cheryl stayed home with her four children for many years, where she found her engineering and actuarial science degrees to be surprisingly useful. Together with her husband they also ran a horse boarding barn for several years. As new empty nesters, they sold the farm, moved to Charleston, SC, and bought Abide, a 136' sailboat, with the goal of sailing to as many places around the world as possible.