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Sweets, a Nordic tug, carried Megan Milan on her cruise of The Great Loop. The vessel is shown here in New York Harbor with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop.

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By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com

July 27, 2026

‘Keep the pointy end in front’: A fairweather sailor’s 5 years on The Great Loop

WELLSVILLE — For sailors and boaters, The Great Loop runs from Florida up the East Coast to New Je...

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