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On this episode, the Home Port Crew dives into our advocacy mission—what it means, why it matters, and how we’re working to support it. We’ll share the key issues we’ve tackled, highlight current areas of concern, and look ahead to what’s on the horizon. Most importantly, we’ll talk about where you can make a difference and how you can help shape the future.
It’s 2026, and that means we’re once again fundraising to support our advocacy efforts. Our budget is spent almost entirely for a lobbyist in Florida, which has been the perennial focal point of attacks on the rights of active cruisers to the waterway. Read on to learn why it is so important we keep pressing forward.
Is 2026 the year you take on the Great Loop? Whether you’re aiming to untie the lines next year or want to make real progress on your planning, this episode is your roadmap to what’s ahead. Join us as we share everything coming up at AGLCA in the New Year—from can’t-miss in-person gatherings and virtual events to new opportunities to connect, learn, and stay inspired alongside fellow Loopers. If the Great Loop is on your horizon, this episode will help you make 2026 your year to move closer to the dream.
New anchoring regulations are coming to Florida—and they could change the way Loopers plan their cruise, especially around Biscayne Bay. On this episode, we break down what’s changing, why it matters, and what you need to know before you drop the hook. Tune in to get clear, practical guidance so you can cruise Florida with confidence.
A bill (HB 481) that further restricts anchoring in Florida has passed the House and Senate and will soon be sent to the Governor. We are mounting a campaign to urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill. Please join us for this important episode that explains the bill, why we oppose it, and how we will campaign for a veto.
Several pieces of anti-anchoring legislation are being heard in Florida this session. AGLCA and the other members of the Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition have been active in protecting your right to anchor in Florida's waterways. This episode gives details about the bills of concern and how you can help with our grassroots efforts and fundraising.
Two bills filed in Florida would further limit anchoring, and one bill would create free permits to anchor for more than 14 days. This week's podcast explains the history of the issue, gives the details of the bills, and shares why AGLCA supports one and opposes two. Most importantly, please help us fund our efforts on your behalf to protect anchoring in Florida by contributing at www.greatloop.org/advocacy.
We hope many of you enjoyed time on the water in 2024 and are looking forward to even more cruising in 2025. Before the 2025 cruising season gets going, it seems like a natural time to update our members on AGLCA’s current state of affairs, share last year’s Loop completion statistics, and take a look forward to what’s new for 2025. Enjoy!
It’s time once again for our annual appeal. We need our members to contribute to our advocacy fund! Our mission is simply stated, but widespread and far reaching. AGLCA’s advocacy efforts help keep the waterways of the Great Loop open and safe for navigation.
Join us as we discuss the recent issues at the Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River with Cline Jones, Executive Director of the Tennessee River Valley Association and the Tennessee-Cumberland Waterways Council. Cline provides information on past and current issues with this lock and why we should be concerned about similar problems that could happen throughout the nation's system of locks. We'll also explain the economic impact of locking delays on the commercial sector, and what Loopers can do to help get much needed lock maintenance and replacements funded.