Mark your calendar for the AGLCA 2026 Spring Rendezvous!

Join Deltaville Yachting Center & Chesapeake Yacht Sales for their annual Boat Lover's Day which includes Boats for Sale, Food, Live Music, Marina Tours, Door Prizes, Free Gifts and Boater’s Boutique Sale.

Sign up for this boating safety class conducted by America's Boating Club-Richmond Sail & Power at Deltaville Yachting Center. Registration deadline is February 13th.

Kingsland, GA kicks off the Mardi Gras Festival activities on February 6 and 7, 2026 with live music, a parade and food vendors.  St. Marys takes center stage for family-friendly fun with the St. Marys Mardi Gras Jubilee at the St. Marys Waterfront on February 15, 2026.  This will be followed by a Fat Tuesday Fest in downtown St. Marys with an illuminated Parade and Party, also in the park.

Re-connect with your fellow Loopers at the 2026 Gold Looper Reunion in Punta Gorda, FL!

Join Turner Marine Supply in Mobile, AL for their annual Thanksgiving lunch at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, November 26th.  Call Turner Marine (251-476-1444) for more details and to RSVP if you plan to attend. 

Join the town of St. Marys, GA for their annual Cruisers Thanksgiving Week. There will be various events at the Southern Riverwalk Restaurant. Please consult the St. Marys Cruisers Thanksgiving Facebook page or the Harbor Host, Karen Riding, for more details.   The details will be posted on the Facebook page and other areas when the week's activities are finalized.

Thinking about tackling the Great Loop but not sure if the lifestyle—or the boat—is right for you? Buying a Looping boat is a big commitment, and many future Loopers want a way to try before they buy. In this episode, we talk with three AGLCA sponsors who offer unique ways to experience the Great Loop firsthand—before making that major investment. From joining a Looper who offers cruises aboard their own vessel, to attending “Trawler School” and earning a certification, to chartering along some of the Loop’s most iconic waterways, you’ll discover several hands-on ways to see what Looping is really like. Tune in to explore your options for testing the waters of the Great Loop lifestyle!