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A couple of years ago, we created a planning guide email tip series to help take some of the mystery out of “Where do I start?” when planning your own Great Loop adventure. We’ve decided to share the series in the next ten issues of Great Loop Link because (even if we do say so ourselves!) it’s great information.

Come along with Gold Looper Malissa Marsden as we continue enjoying some of the best bites to be found on the Great Loop. Get ready for all things seafood!

Help us welcome SkyMed, who is dedicated to your safety out on the water. And, if you're in the market for a Loop boat, check out The Yacht Zone and see what's out there. While the northern portions of the route are cold and snowed in, a subscription to Southern Boating & Yachting will help keep you warm while you wait out the spring thaw. As always, we encourage you to support these businesses that support the Great Loop!

Do you really need all the latest and greatest technology to cruise the Great Loop? Gold Looper Dave Kansler says not necessarily. Read on to learn more.

If you are cruising the Great Loop during the holiday season, you might be wondering how to capture familiar traditions aboard your boat. You are away from the routines you once relied on, and your family may be gathered somewhere you are not. Your onboard space is far smaller than a house. But celebrating from the water can be wonderful when you embrace the moment rather than trying to duplicate every detail from life on land.

There are countless moments during your Loop when friends and family may want to join you onboard—cruising past the Statue of Liberty, riding across the Big Chute Marine Railway, or taking a side trip into Nashville. But no time draws loved ones more than the holiday season. The desire to gather with family doesn’t disappear just because you’re several hundred miles from home, enjoying docktails under the Florida sunshine.

We've got all the best Great Loop gifts this holiday season!

As we set out on America's Great Loop, there were several things that intimidated me. Locking topped the list. Give me docking in high winds any day, over going through a lock! However, 150 locks later, I've changed my tune. Here's why...

One thing all Loopers will be doing is eating and there's nothing better than checking out the local cuisine. Butter tarts in Canada, seafood along the coast, and oyster roasts in the south are all regional specialties you don't want to miss. But you'll find local favorites at every stop along the Loop and we begin our tour of Must Eats in Wisconsin ~ one bite at a time.

A recent AGLCA Forum thread asked, “What are things you really like having on your boat?”  Self-described as falling in the Great Loop “newbie level”, the original posters of this thread posed a simple question. All Loopers, whether experienced or not, have pondered this subject at length. When searching for a boat in which to do your Great Loop adventure, or outfitting a boat you already have, it could be helpful to pose questions to the throngs of people who have already gone before you. As the saying goes, it is less painful to learn from other people’s mistakes than from your own!

Exciting news as Loopers head to Chicago this season ~ Navy Pier Marina is excited to welcome you with plenty of things to see and do! Also check out Blue Tortuga Fitness ~ helping Loopers stay fit while cruising the Loop with a brand new fitness program just for you!

Being out on the water is a joy that can be shared with our furry friends, too! In this article, we’ll explore some helpful tips to ensure your pets stay comfy and safe while you all enjoy the soothing experience of sailing together!

Don't have a year off to do the Loop? No problem! Soon-to-be Gold Loopers, Tad & Libbie (m/v "Selkie") completed their Loop in segments and enjoyed every mile! They share with us the benefits of taking your time on a multi-year Loop.