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TYING THE LOOP • Brent and Sarah Bowlin’s Cruisers 4450 Motor Yacht Light & Salty catches a sunset at a Tangier Island marina on the Chesapeake. The Bowlins and their two children will resume their Great Loop adventure this summer.

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CLASSIC CRUISERS CLUB • Julie Parmentier has been around boats all her life. Her father was a naval architect and built boats in the Puget Sound area. She spent most of her career as an interior designer and project manager in the marine space. Two decades ago, her husband reintroduced her to life on the water when they bought a 1984 Island Gypsy. They’ve spent the years since enjoying cruises around the Pacific Northwest.

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Fleming Yachts 85 • Fleming’s new flagship promises true ocean-crossing range in open- and enclosed-flybridge versions.

Getaway Tinkering • Like good books, some DIY projects make a weekend aboard the boat even better.

The Total Package • THE SEMI-DISPLACEMENT, FULL-KEEL HELMSMAN 43E PILOTHOUSE DOES JUST WHAT A TRAWLER IS SUPPOSED TO: SHE GOES THE DISTANCE.

THE GREAT LOOP LIST • From air draft to shore-power cords, here’s everything you’ll need out on the water.

PRO FILES: GREAT LOOP EDITION

LEARNING UNDERWAY • As our crew aboard the Light & Salty found, there is no shortage of grand moments on the Loop.

ROOM TO MOVE • Completing the Loop in a larger boat brought special challenges, but also more space and comfort in which to handle them.

WAYPOINT WANDERLUST • While having a general plan for the Loop is always important, for us, the ability to be flexible along the way was key to making great memories.

PRO FILES: GREAT LOOP EDITION

The 2020 Gold Burgee Recipients

DIY Tip of the Month • Why spending a few hours this weekend checking all of your onboard hose clamps is a great idea.

Ask the Experts • Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the planet.

Going by the Book • This old-school system for managing maintenance tasks still serves me well today.

No-Drama Docking • The time to ask (lots and lots of) questions is about an hour before you get to the marina.

“The Magellan of Medicine” • Only taking a select handful of patients each year, this doctor and his army of medical detectives offer an unprecedented service.

Island Time 33 • Frugal fuel economy and a nonchalant nature define this livable cruiser for waters less traveled.

How to Keep Your Cool • Engine coolant has come a long way—but can only do its job if things are working properly.

MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN • Fishermen’s Memorial, an outdoor sculpture created by artist Ronald Petty, is installed overlooking the docks at Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle. The monument was designed in 1987 and dedicated a year later. It commemorates Seattle commercial fishermen who died at sea since 1900.