BladeRunner sailing boat under full sail on blue water

BladeRunner's Great Loop Adventure Begins

Follow a restored red and white sailboat as it navigates 1,523 nautical miles across America's most iconic waterway.

Journey milestones

Key waypoints along the route

BladeRunner has navigated critical passages and iconic destinations. These waypoints mark our progress and the unique challenges of the Great Loop adventure.

BladeRunner at inland passage
BladeRunner moored at port waypoint
BladeRunner sailing on the Great Loop
BladeRunner restoration phase
Great Loop route mapping
Gulf Coast segment of journey
Evening at Great Loop anchorage
BladeRunner navigating lock system
Journey updates

1,523 nautical miles and counting

BladeRunner left Fort Myers Beach in 2025 after 18 months of restoration. Each leg brings new challenges, discoveries, and stories from the water. Follow along as we navigate the Great Loop.