An Even Greater "Loop"
Written by Peter Swanson"I'm ready for some fresh, new cruising spots, and the idea of seeing Cuba on my horizon once again makes my heart sing."-Milt Baker, Nordhavn 47 Bluewater
The popularity of America's Great Loop, despite some long, dreary stretches, reveals an essential truth about the psychology of cruising. Blame Magellan and all the circumnavigators that followed in his wake: most of us would rather not go home the way we came, whether we are navigating a trawler or driving a Toyota.
In the October 2008 issue, PMM announced the Westlawn-PassageMaker Design Competition. Sponsored by ImtraMarine Lighting, the competition would build on Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology's tradition of not only training boat designers but also encouraging new and innovative designs to meet realworld needs. It also would offer PMM readers a fresh way to consider different types of boats and gain a better understanding of which type might be best for their own use.
