Houston, we are GO for launch!

Forecast is expected to be low to mid-70's. Wind speed and direction are still a bit of an issue, so I will continue to monitor that closely. I am not very optimistic regarding Lake Michigan due to gale force winds expected today and tomorrow. If Lake Michigan is forecast to be too rough, we will avoid it completely and run our "half-looped" route.

We are NOT stopping at DuSable Harbor this year. If anyone chooses to stop at any Chicago harbor, you are doing so individually, and not as part of the CLC.

More info to follow shortly via email.

Let's Get Looped!!!! 8-)

I would like to take a moment to say welcome and THANK YOU to our 2011 Chicago Loop Cruise sponsors!! Welcome aboard and thank you for helping make the 2011 Chicago Loop Cruise a success!

The DoubleTree hotel (708-371-7300) is holding 15 more rooms for a short while longer. Get your reservations in now if you have not already done so. Also as a reminder, the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be at the hotel Friday afternoon, and at the ramp Saturday morning conducting vessel safety exams. I will be updating the attendee statistics shortly.

Also - I am extending registration until the end of this week, Friday April 15, 2011.

Lets get this party started! Registration for the 2011 CLC is now open. No registrations will be accepted beyond Friday, April 8. 2011.

We will not have a fancy "package" of goodies again this year due to limited budgets and time. We will, however, have yet another really cool t-shirt, and everyone must order at least one.

Please make sure you begin to keep daily tabs on this website as information will begin coming out quickly.

To get your party started, begin with the registration form.

If you would like to support this event and website in a more general way, be sure to visit the Donation page to contribute any amount that you feel reflects your appreciation of this event.

Thanks again everyone!!!

Let's Get Looped for the 11th time!!!!!