Editor's Note: Here we present a new book about the Great Loop that was brought to our attention by one of our readers. The trip detailed in the book also includes an 800 mile-long side trip in the Bahamas. This is not a review of the book by Waterway Guide. The book is 364 pages long, with 90 pages with photos. Paperback: $34.95. It is available online through the author's website.

"The Great Loop with Emotion," written by Carole Duval, transports readers aboard the 41-foot motor boat "Emotion III" to follow its crew Carole and Michel as they complete their 13 month voyage across the North American continent, towards absolutely delicious destinations that they discover as they navigate a quiet and comfortable journey punctuated with anecdotes.

It is the sharing of a grand nautical adventure, but remains a treasure trove of pertinent and complimentary information full of inspiring meetings as you pilot to the many marinas and numerous anchorages.

The author, Carole Duval shares with humor and enthusiasm her comments about the many places where she sailed.

"In addition, I will share some experiences of successful fishing excursions and explain in detail our gounding in the Big Bend in the Gulf of Mexico".

The journey covered 6,100 nautical miles, 17 US States,  Quebec, Ontario and the Bahamas over the course of 13  Months. 

• The St Laurent River
• The Ottawa River
• The Rideau Canal & The Trent
• Trent Severn Waterway
• Georgian Bay
• The Great Lakes of Ontario, Huron and Michigan
• The River System (from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico)
• The West Coast of Florida
• The Bahamas (90 pages)
• The East coast
• Lake Champlain and Richelieu River

Doing the Great Loop is also realising that there are no ordinary moments and that we must take the time to listen to the sounds of the seasons. Whether by motor boat or sailboat, mariners adapt this trip to their respective vessel and their personalities.

​This turns out to be a safe route, accessible to all boat lovers who envision doing the Great Loop whether in whole or in part.

For others, this is simply a good book that invites you to dream.

Throughout this odyssey, she will make you slip through different rivers at a turtle's pace with a bit of an emotional touch. "Together we will go through the many beautiful crossings as we sail over the many waves. I hope to tickle your senses while we chat about the magical Alabama bayous, all while making you dream of paradise in the Bahamas."