Lessons From the Great Loop
November 5, 2025
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
Are you ready to tackle the Great Loop? Here are some tips on identifying the right boat for the job.
After they completed their own America’s Great Loop cruise, a couple volunteered as helpers for other Loopers cruising near their hometown of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure
A liveaboard couple discovers that cruising the Great Loop was even more comfortable on their Aquila 44 catamaran.
After years of cruising down the ICW and wintering throughout Florida, these snowbirds keep coming back to Fernandina Beach and the surrounding area of Amelia Island
Kim Russo and Michael Martin take their Silverton 410 Sport Bridge for a second trip on the Great Loop
After logging 5,000-plus miles on the Great Loop in less than four months as part of a marketing promotion, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 named
After 5,137 nautical miles and nearly four months circumnavigating the Great Loop, a Swift Trawler 34 that Beneteau named The Greatest Loop returned to its
The Great Loop is a circumnavigation of eastern North America that includes the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Hudson River, the Great Lakes, the
At 70 years old, the builder that defined the long-distance trawler is still going strong.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.
To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.
From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.
