April 7, 2025
BoatUS Offers Spring Checklist
Start the boating season off right with BoatUS’s Spring Commissioning Checklist — the ultimate guide to getting your boat back in the water. Regardless of your experience level and whether…
April 7, 2025
New Online Platform Automates Hourly Dock Reservations
Downtown Docks, created by Ron Silvia and Caroline Winter, is a new web platform that accommodates hourly dock reservations for businesses. The creation of the platform was driven by Silvia…
April 2, 2025
A Week in Charleston
We had quite the week in Charleston! Thanks to a recommendation from a fellow Looper, we anchored at Brittlebank Park for the entire week. Upon researching dockage in the Charleston…
April 1, 2025
Under Water
Understanding the waterproof rating on marine electronics. by Glenn Hayes Whether you’re in the market for tech equipment or are looking into the latest gizmo for your boat, one thing…
April 1, 2025
An Artful Journey
Fulfilling dreams and cultivating creativity through America's Great Loop. Story by Heather Steinberger | Photos and illustrations by James and Jill Iverson — Featured in the April 2025 issue of…
April 1, 2025
Casting Off
How to embrace the start of your Great Loop adventure. by Jordan Bohonek Now that you own the boat and you have done the “Four Ps” (planned, packed, plotted and…
April 1, 2025
I Can See Clearly Now
Recipe for good vinyl care: Lamb’s wool mitt, appropriate vinyl cleaner, protectant and microfiber buffing cloth Keeping your boat’s vinyl in top condition. by Capt. Frank Lanier Boat owners invest…
April 1, 2025
April 2025 Issue
Dubbed Canada’s prettiest settlement by Queen Victoria herself, the delightful community of Goderich, Ontario, boasts a colorful history and a particularly rich maritime heritage. Also In This Issue... Boat Test:…
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