Full of anticipation and excitement starting our Great Loop, we had no idea what surprises lay in store! Now as Gold Loopers, we wouldn't trade the last 12 months for anything, but that doesn't mean there weren't some unexpected lessons along the way!

Thousands of boats have completed America’s Great Loop circumnavigation of the Eastern U.S. If you want to join them, here’s some info to get you started.

From air draft to shore-power cords, here are the core components of the ideal Great Loop boat.

The Journey Within — Cost Breakdown The Greatest Loop ❷ Page 2 ➤ ❸ Page 3 ➤

A young couple aboard their Bavaria 44 might just change the way you think of The Great Loop ... FOREVER. Prepare to be inspired here.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Great Loop with short answers and linked details. Find out more about Great Loop cruising.

Lessons Learned on The Great Loop

... including all the info on "THAT" bridge .. you know, the one that if you can't clear it, your Great Loop becomes the Great U-Turn? :)

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