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You’re Looping in the digital age! These days, a tremendous amount of information is right at your fingertips, making life on the Loop easier than it was even a few years ago. About 3-6 months before departure, you'll want to investigate some boating apps and find your favorites.

The Post-Loop Blues are for real! But we've got another cruising opportunity for you ~ and it's across the pond!

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A lot has changed on the inland river system since last year’s Looper fleet headed south toward warm weather and salt water. Between lock closures and the loss of a few much-needed places to tie up, there are several obstacles this year’s fleet should be prepared to navigate.

For most people, living aboard and moving the boat regularly is a new endeavor, even if you’ve been a weekend boater for years. There are a lot of moving parts (figuratively and literally) that will need attention at the right points in time.

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It’s all about marinas along the river system this month! We’re thrilled to welcome back Grafton Harbor Marina and welcome Kuttawa Harbor Marina to the AGLCA community. Both are ready to assist Loopers as you begin your southbound cruise. Heritage Harbor Marina is also looking for a resident marina ambassador—essentially, a Harbor Host based at their marina—to assist Loopers this fall. Check out their ad for all the details! As always, we encourage you to support the businesses that support the Great Loop!

Buying the right boat is only part of preparing for the Great Loop—making it comfortable enough to truly feel like home is what transforms a boat into the perfect platform for your adventure. It's time to make the boat your own.

Help us welcome our newest sponsors! Bay Harbor Marina (Michigan), and Bridge Port Marina (Ontario) ~ make sure to stop in at both marinas on your way towards Lake Michigan this fall and take advantage of their amenities to make your stay a joyful one. Thousand Island Yacht Spa (New York) is all about service and storage. They offer transportation services as well. Have you ever looked at a boat and said to yourself, it looks good on paper, but can it handle the Great Loop? Head over to Can I Loop? and get additional insight into the information you won't find on the survey.

While the 2026 legislative session in Florida ended back in the spring, the work continues to keep the waterways of the Great Loop open and safe for recreational vessels.

AGLCA has been working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help our members prepare for an upcoming closure at Brandon Road Lock & Dam (Illinois Waterway Mile 286).

One of the great joys of cruising the Great Loop is discovering the history, culture, and cuisine that make each region unique. Long before roads and railways connected communities, waterways served as North America's first highways, carrying Indigenous peoples, explorers, settlers, and traders across the continent. As Loopers cruise through Canada, they're not just passing through beautiful landscapes—they're experiencing centuries of history through the food on their plates.

It's pretty uncommon to do the Great Loop in your 40s. It's even more unusual to do it as a crew of six women. Add the fact that these women will be rowing the Great Loop to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease, and the result is a truly unique and inspirational story.

Join us in welcoming our newest AGLCA Sponsors. Whether you are in need of training, looking for a slip or hoping to get work done on your vessel, C2 Bluewater, Eldean Shipyard, and Shalimar Harbor Marina are happy to help!

It's Time to Buy the Boat!

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make the 2026 Spring Rendezvous our biggest and best yet! Please also help us welcome new sponsors MTOA (one of our Advocacy Coalition Partners), and Happy at Law. Both organizations can help you make your Loop the best it can be! We encourage you to support the businesses that support the Great Loop!