The Walrus is Ready
June 10, 2026
This aluminum vessel’s throwback design belies its modern systems, all installed for a Great Loop cruise.
This aluminum vessel’s throwback design belies its modern systems, all installed for a Great Loop cruise.
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.
James Waters and his wife nearly purchased a 63-foot trawler. But the jump was too big for insurers. So they bought a smaller vessel and cruised far and wide, learned its many systems and earned sea time with the goal of a life as liveaboards on a proper trawler.
Powercat Alert: Aquila just debuted their 50 Yacht, a stunning boat that’s bound for private ownership and charter that’s pushing the boundaries of multihull design
This couple had the boat of their dreams, a Marlow 62, built for them to take on the Great Loop—which they completed in 2023. And they’re just getting started.
We’d like to recognize and congratulate those boaters who have completed the Great Loop in 2023.
Boaters nationwide, on all kinds of vessels, say new technology is making it easier than ever to work and homeschool from on board.
A few years ago, April and Rio DeGennaro had never heard of the Great Loop. But once they did, they never looked back.
These Loop veterans cruised north on their powercat to explore Canada’s lakes and historic canals.
A West Coast boating family discovers storied villages and easy camaraderie on New York’s Hudson River.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
