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01 Jul 2026

Oh, Canada! Canadian Looping, One Bite at a Time

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.

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Handling Personal Business on the Loop
22 May 2026

Handling Personal Business While on the Great Loop

Cruising the Great Loop often means being away from home for months at a time, but life’s paperwork doesn’t stop just because you’ve left the dock. In this episode of Great Loop Radio, we discuss ways Loopers can handle personal business remotely while traveling. Our guest, Angie Boynton of Happy at Law, explains how remote online notary services can help cruisers sign and notarize documents from virtually anywhere, along with the technology and preparation needed to make the process smooth. We also discuss Powers of Attorney, including the different types, when they may be helpful, and how they can allow trusted individuals to handle financial, legal, healthcare, or other matters while you’re underway. Whether you’re planning your Great Loop adventure or already cruising, this episode offers practical tips to help you stay prepared and connected while managing life from afar.

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Traveling to and from the Boat While on the Loop
15 May 2026

Traveling To and From the Boat While Looping

Whether you’re flying for work obligations, traveling home for a family event, welcoming guests aboard, or planning a crew change during your Great Loop adventure, getting to and from the boat can sometimes feel like a logistical puzzle. In this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we’re joined by Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales to talk through practical tips for making travel days easier while Looping. We share strategies for identifying airports near the Great Loop route, including using AGLCA’s interactive Great Loop map to locate airports and plan your travel logistics. We also discuss ways to get from the marina to the terminal, and how a little advance planning can save both time and stress. In addition, we cover how your membership in America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association can help along the way through Harbor Hosts who often provide local knowledge—and sometimes even rides to and from the airport—as well as member discounts on rental cars. If air travel is part of your Great Loop plans, this episode is packed with practical advice to help make the process smoother and easier.

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01 Apr 2026

Planning Your Great Loop One Step at a Time ~ Step 2

We recommend creating at least a ballpark budget as early in the planning process as possible. For most future Loopers, one big question looms: Can we actually afford to do the Great Loop? Understanding the potential costs upfront helps answer that question and shapes many of the decisions that follow.

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23 Feb 2026

Planning Your Great Loop One Step at a Time ~ Step 1

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.

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Boat Ready, Body Ready.
02 Jan 2026

Boat Ready. Body Ready.

Your boat might be ready for the Great Loop—but is your body? In this episode, we’re joined by Gold Looper Kevin Williams, founder of Blue Tortuga Fitness, to talk about the often-overlooked side of Loop preparation: physical readiness. Kevin shares practical, Looper-specific fitness tips to help you stay strong, flexible, and safe on the water—whether you’re preparing to cast off or already cruising the Loop. From handling lines and locks to preventing injuries and fatigue, this episode will help you feel confident and capable every step of the journey.

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Sponsors' Corner
31 Dec 2025

Sponsors' Corner, January 2026

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!

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30 Nov 2025

Celebrating the Holidays on the Great Loop

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.

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