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.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
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.
