Are you planning to cruise the Great Loop, but confused by FCC VHF radio licensing requirements? If your Great Loop includes Canada or the Bahamas, you need a Ship's Station License with an MMSI number and a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator license. Here are all the links from the FCC & a telephone number (with helpful people) for help. You're welcome!
Updated: 10/15/20 Ever dreamed about cruising the 6,000 miles of America’s Great Loop in your own boat? Sure you have. It’s one of the greatest boating adventures in the world, circumnavigating eastern North America by water. Short of hitching a covered wagon to a team of horses and hitting the trail, there’s no better way […]
Optimystique crossed her wake after spending the last 330 days enjoying this 5200 mile geography lesson called The Great Loop. 118 travel days, hundreds of new acquaintances plus a few old friends and new friends made our Great Loop year one of the best so far! So many different types of cruising ... East Coast
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It’s possible to complete The Great Loop in most any kind of vessel, be it kayak, pontoon boat or 70-foot luxury yacht. But why make it harder than it has to be? Fact is, some craft are just better suited to the task. Here are six new models to consider when preparing for your 6,000-mile […]
Before you start looking for a Great Loop boat, here are a few things to know ... plus a list of our Top 20 considerations in selecting a boat...
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Captain John’s guide to cruising America’s Great Loop is an information-packed book that offers tips and suggestions for undertaking a successful Great Loop cruise.
Our perfect for us Great Loop boat is for sale. We have decided to pursue other adventures after cruising close to 30,000 miles: 5,200 miles on our Mariner trawler on The Great Loop. Mariner trawlers are attractive and well-built - with the economy of the single reliable Cummins diesel engine, protected side decks, covered cockpit, teak interior and thoughtful spacious interior layout – including master and bunk bedrooms, plus lots of new additions, including a top of the line 2018 Vacu-Flush head, custom 36 gallon holding tank and new bottom paint October 2018.
Wanting a stable platform to fit onto the existing stainless frame on the BlackWatch 26, a new carbon fiber hard top was constructed.
RA Is an All-Electric Wave Piercer
Now that our Great Loop is finished, would we have chosen a different boat? Comparing the 20 boat considerations we thought we needed to what experience says we actually used.
Decision time ... will you do the 170 mile overnight passage from Carrabelle to Tarpon Springs ... OR will you dare explore Florida's Forgotten Coast. We chose to explore the Forgotten Coast! Here's our route, miles & specifics.
Click&Boat breaksdown what you need to know when sailing the Great Loop. Answering questions like, how long does it takes, and the type of boat you need.
The Great Loop has been called “the last great adventure in North America”, and it’s gaining in popularity as hundreds of boats follow the 6,000…
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Online boating Rules of the Road quiz 60 second challenge
Travesías Capota antirrociones de fibra Foro Náutico Deportivo
A fuel-polishing system heads off clogs before they slow you down. What you need to know about fuel-polishing systems for your boat and where to get one.
Over time and with use, the gelcoat on your boat can become dull, making your boat look old. Restoring your gelcoat can help restore the shine of your boat and protect its surface. Begin by making sure any surface dirt and stains are...
