The Looper's Companion Guide: Cruising America's Great Loop Paperback – January 1, 2019

NEW UPDATED 2026 VERSION of "The Looper's Companion Guide". You don't need to be apprehensive of cruising America's Great Loop; you just need to be prepared. And no one prepares future Loopers for cruising the Loop better than Capt. John. This is his 2025/26 updated edition of what has been our #1 BESTSELLING Great Loop Guidebook for the past eight years. Three time "Book of the Year" award winner - "The Looper's Companion Guide" has continually been the #1 most highly rated Great Loop publication in the Nautical Market.This is a huge 8.5 x 11 x 284-pages with full-color maps & photos. It is available in both Hardcover & Paperback.The Looper’s Companion Guide by Capt. John has become the top-selling handbook for boaters navigating America’s Great Loop because it delivers unparalleled value, practicality, and firsthand expertise. What sets it apart is Capt. John’s decades of real-world experience on the Loop—knowledge that’s been distilled into a clear, accessible, and deeply reliable resource. The guide combines detailed route planning, safety tips, harbor and lock information, charts, seasonal insights, and troubleshooting advice in a way that veterans and first-time Loopers alike can immediately apply.Readers consistently praise the guide for its comprehensive yet easy-to-understand format, its focus on preparation and risk reduction, and its ability to answer questions no one else addresses before departure. Whether skippers are planning logistics, provisioning, weather considerations, or community interactions along the way, Capt. John’s guide serves as both a roadmap and a trusted companion.Because it saves time, reduces anxiety, increases safety, and enhances the overall cruising experience, The Looper’s Companion Guide has become the go-to reference for anyone serious about completing the Great Loop—earning its #1 best-seller status in the market.James Peoples,CEO The Great Loop Information Center Inc. Read more