Small Boats on the Great Loop
May 27, 2025
Meet a seasoned boater who ran the Loop multiple times in boats under 30 feet.
Meet a seasoned boater who ran the Loop multiple times in boats under 30 feet.
After 6,800 nautical miles, a 65-year-old is the first to complete the Greater Loop as a solo kayaker.
Dennis Phillips completed the Great Loop in 2007 aboard an 18-foot Sea Ray. This summer, he finished an encore voyage in a 17-foot Bayliner.
Jim Greer’s quest to finish the Great Loop using only solar power is more than halfway complete, the cruising boater reports. Greer’s circular navigation of
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
After 5,137 nautical miles and nearly four months circumnavigating the Great Loop, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 that made the trip returned to its home
Beneteau is promoting its Swift Trawler 34 on a four-month passage of the route around eastern North America The Beneteau Group is known for innovative
The Beneteau Powerboats Division is preparing Beneteau’s latest Swift Trawler 34, appropriately named The Greatest Loop, for her maiden voyage around The Great Loop, beginning
Four years on the Great Loop For boaters with dreams of coastal and inland cruising, Bruce and Susan Armstrong have authored “Coming Full Circle: A
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
