Chicago Loop Cruise 2014 - April 26, 2104

[OperationROL]

The Chicago Loop Cruise is scheduled for April 26, 2014. This event symbolizes the start of boating season for me and the hundreds that attend. Each year anywhere from 4 to 8 Yamahas participate in this wonderful event that usually has somewhere between 50 - 80 boats total. If you are in the Chicago area consider attending. You can find out all you need to know by going to http://www.chicagoloopcruise.com. See ya there!

 

[upperdeck]

Wish I could go again, it's a blast! But alas, we have a scout camping trip that weekend...

 

[Sheboat]

We are planning to go again this year, can't wait for that first run of the year.

 

[JCampbell]

I hope we can go this year. That is my only weekend off in April. Now the million dollar question is when can I get the boat out of storage?

 

[robbo3]

Wish I could go again, it's a blast! But alas, we have a scout camping trip that weekend...

I would like to take that cruise one of these years, the spring always seems to conflict with something. We have a camp the same weekend up at Long Lake.

 

[upperdeck]

I would like to take that cruise one of these years, the spring always seems to conflict with something. We have a camp the same weekend up at Long Lake.

That is where we will be!

 

[robbo3]

That is where we will be!

Shady oaks - Troop 71

 

[upperdeck]

Get outta here! My son is in troop 71! He started last month!

 

[robbo3]

That's awesome. My son joined last year, we're happy with the group of people in this troop.

 

[Volffas]

That sounds like a fun trip. Be sure to post lots of pictures!!!

 

[Skysurfer2010]

Chicago is one of my favorite cities to travel to! I've always thought it would be awesome to boat there (although way too short of a season!!). Have fun and post pics!

 

[Speedling]

Who are you guys kidding, it's probably going to snow!
I may make it out on the water by then, but probably just test runs on my small lake. I have been doing some out of town traveling and it looks like work will have me doing that for most of April and May, so I doubt it. One of the jobs is up on the North side of Chicago, but we work 12+ hour days with no breaks when we do this stuff and I drive our big truck, like 32' overall I believe, so my mobility is a little limited.
We usually do the Loop ourselves with my in-laws at least once in the year though.

 

[upperdeck]

Chicago is a peculiar thing by boat. The scenery once downtown is spectacular. The locks are probably interesting, but they skipped it the year I went. But the odd thing is that there is almost NOWHERE to stop and get a bite to eat. There are no slips to speak of on the river. Perhaps inside the breakwall is different, we didn't get that far due to weather.

I compare this to my hometown of milwaukee. The scenery is also awesome, but not quite as spectacular as Chicago. But, there are at least a dozen bars and restaraunts with slips on the river to visit. Many are extremely popular. It is easier to bar hop from the boat/river than it is by car or cab.

The huge number of boats is pretty cool on the loop cruise though!

 

[OperationROL]

Chicago is a peculiar thing by boat. The scenery once downtown is spectacular. The locks are probably interesting, but they skipped it the year I went. But the odd thing is that there is almost NOWHERE to stop and get a bite to eat. There are no slips to speak of on the river. Perhaps inside the breakwall is different, we didn't get that far due to weather.

I compare this to my hometown of milwaukee. The scenery is also awesome, but not quite as spectacular as Chicago. But, there are at least a dozen bars and restaraunts with slips on the river to visit. Many are extremely popular. It is easier to bar hop from the boat/river than it is by car or cab.

The huge number of boats is pretty cool on the loop cruise though!

You should organize a Milwaukee River Hop event. That sounds cool. I have heard that before, but never made it up there.

 

[upperdeck]

I have considered this, but while there is always dock space for a few boats, it wouldn't accommodate a dozen. It would be a blast though!

 

[RiverRat]

@upperdeck I've been wanting to cruise up the Milwaukee River downtown for years. Where do you launch from? McKinley?

 

[upperdeck]

Yes, McKinley. Ride is slightly longer to enjoy, more/wider ramps, easier and more secure parking.

Hit me up some time, I'll show you around!

 

[robbo3]

Yes, McKinley. Ride is slightly longer to enjoy, more/wider ramps, easier and more secure parking.

Hit me up some time, I'll show you around!

I'd be in on a Downtown Milwaukee trip, have never gotten around to it.

 

[Speedling]

Heck yeah, we should do a resteraunt/bar crawl via boat! lol, or maybe just meet somewhere once!

 

[OperationROL]

So far Sheboat and I are the only Yamahas that are signed up. I know that @007, @trace and @JCampbell, @buckbuck1 will not be bringing their boat and riding with me, but I anticipated more Yamahas. Who else is in, but not registered yet?