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THE ADVENTURE

In 2002, Larry G. Harcum set out on a daring solo journey to complete America's Great Loop on a 12-foot Jet Ski. What followed was a 5,085.5-mile adventure through rivers, lakes, canals, and open water--filled with storms, fog, mechanical breakdowns, and the unthinkable. dreamrider adventure memoir

The dreamrider adventure memoir of America’s Great Loop

dreamrider adventure memoir

5,805 miles

rivers, lakes, & open water

storms & challenges

breakdowns & setbacks

and a jetski

that caught fire

a story that inspires 
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overcome obstacles

freedom & perspective

true adventure

inspire others

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A raw and real account of one man's incredible journey on America's Great Loop

A story of resilience, quick thinking, and never giving up no matter what.

Life-changing lessons learned on the water and the freedom found in the journey.

Encouraging others to chase their own dreams and create their own adventures.
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Meet Larry G. Harcum

In 2002, Larry left Virginia Beach with an unconventional goal: complete the Great American Loop aboard a 12-foot Jet Ski.

Over 5,805.5 miles, he navigated rivers, lakes, canals, and open water—facing storms, fog, locks, breakdowns, and, eventually, a Jet Ski fire.

He didn’t just dream about the adventure. He lived it.

Now, he’s sharing the story in Dreamrider: Adventures of America’s Great Loop—an unforgettable tale of determination, discovery, and one seriously unconventional way to see America.

The journey was real. The adventure was his. Now the story can be yours.

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