October 1, 2026
Navigating New York
Navigating the Hudson River and New York canals. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our last installment, we arrived in New York City and at the start…
September 1, 2026
The East Coast
Discover the East Coast’s most memorable Great Loop cruising destinations. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our last installment, we left you in Fernandina Beach, Florida, right…
August 1, 2026
Snowbird Paradise
Navigating the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Florida portion of the Great Loop. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey After traversing the river system and reaching the Gulf…
July 1, 2026
Lakes and Rivers
Navigating the Great Lakes and river system portion of the Great Loop. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our next series of articles on America’s Great Loop,…
June 1, 2026
Navigating the Loop
With advanced planning and the right tools, the Loop is an easy adventure! Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey America’s Great Loop is one of the world’s most…
May 1, 2026
Safe and Sound
Keep you and your boat safe on the Great Loop. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey Safety on America’s Great Loop isn’t about fear or over-caution; it’s about…
April 1, 2026
The Big Picture
Proper preparation and planning for your Great Loop adventure. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey — EXTENDED WEB-EXCLUSIVE VERSION On our first Great Loop trip, we overprepared, packed…
March 1, 2026
Choosing a Boat
Tips for finding your dream Loop boat. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey You have decided that America’s Great Loop adventure is for you! Now it’s time to…
February 1, 2026
Plan Ahead!
Preparing for your Great Loop adventure. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey Planning your America’s Great Loop adventure is part of the fun! Your Loop route and itinerary…
January 1, 2026
A Trip of a Lifetime
What the Great Loop is all about. by Tom & Brenda Lahey We are Tom and Brenda Lahey — Platinum Loopers and avid cruisers. We have completed America’s Great Loop…
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