Great Loop
2025 Quimby’s Photo Contest
The fifth annual Quimby’s Cruising Guide photo contest will highlight amateur photographs taken along the Inland & Gulf Intracoastal Waterways. The contest will run through January 6, 2025. There are five main categories: Nature, Wildlife, People, Marinas and Anything Goes. Winners will be announced online and have their photos published in the 2025 printed guide. […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
My Fun Five Picks for Your Cruiser Dad this Father’s Day!
#1 the BOTE Inflatable Hangout Chair Classic $349 If you’ve ever sat on an Adirondack chair and thought: ‘Dang, this would be cool in the water’, then the patent pending Hangout Chair is for you. Perfect for hot days when the sun is glaring and you need to keep cool while you float, the Hangout […] Read More
Press Release: YANMAR SELECTED BY LINSSEN YACHTS TO POWER ITS ENTIRE RANGE
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) proudly announces its selection by Linssen Yachts to power its new Linssen 45 SL AC 75 Edition, set to debut in May this year, ahead of being the engine of choice across its entire range. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both esteemed companies, each boasting a rich heritage in […] Read More
For immediate release: YANMAR AND ASPEN POWER CATAMARANS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REDEFINE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans which will see YANMAR’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 model, aiming to redefine efficiency and performance in the power catamaran industry. The collaboration introduces the YANMAR 4LV250 engine to Aspen’s C100 which boasts remarkable improvements, achieving 4.1 mpg at 18 […] Read More
SUNSEEKER REVEALS A STUNNING MIDNIGHT GREY MANHATTAN 5
HIGHLIGHTS Sunseeker Manhattan 55 features a new Midnight Grey exterior finish. A harmonious interior color scheme promotes a calming atmosphere on board. Optional Volvo Penta D13-800 or IPS-950 engines, the Manhattan 55 reaches more than 30 knots. Well-equipped bathing platform with an optional electric grill, overhead rain shower and fold-down seat. Comfortable and spacious aft cockpit with a specified third helm station. Large flybridge […] Read More
36 Hours In Paducah
Courtesy of Kate Carney. Kate and her husband Tim have been cruising the Great Loop since 2020 When Covid shook things up, my husband Tim and I left our jobs, bought a boat and embarked on the Great Loop. Experiencing the diversity of places and people that make up our beautiful country we likely never […] Read More
2022 Quimby’s Cruising Guide
5,000 miles, 11 different waterways and two countries—America’s Great Loop is truly one of the most unique travel experiences in the World. Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Apollonian Yachts Launches Brand New Cruiser
2/25/2021 Seattle, WA According to a recent news release, Apollonian Yachts is a new boat brand created as a collaboration between esteemed naval architect Howard Apollonio and experienced boat broker and yacht salesman Vic Parcells. The new Apollonian 52 is an affordable, well-built cruiser set up to be easily managed by an owner operator. At […] Read More