Alison Major 4/30/26 Alison Major 4/30/26

I'm Speaking at the AGLCA Spring Rendezvous — Here's What I'm Sharing

Two presentations, one rendezvous, and a course dropping on May 5. Here's what I'm sharing at the AGLCA Spring Rendezvous in Norfolk — and why it matters whether you're there or not.

Alison Major 4/14/26 Alison Major 4/14/26

How to Plan Your Great Loop Route: A Practical Starting Point

Six thousand miles sounds impossible until you stop looking at the whole thing and start breaking it into something smaller. Here's how to approach Great Loop route planning like someone who's actually done it.

Alison Major 4/9/26 Alison Major 4/9/26

What the Great Loop Actually Feels Like in the First Few Days

You've planned, prepped, and finally cast off. And then, somewhere in the first 48 hours, it hits you. Not the adventure you imagined. Something rawer, stranger, and ultimately more real than that.

Alison Major 4/7/26 Alison Major 4/7/26

What Kind of Boat Do You Need for the Great Loop?

There's no single "right" boat for the Great Loop. But there are smart ways to think through the decision and a few things that matter a lot more than most people expect.

Alison Major 4/2/26 Alison Major 4/2/26

5 Questions to Ask Before You Commit to the Great Loop

This isn't a "should I do it?" post. You already know the answer to that. These five questions are about going in clear-eyed, with honest conversations had and real expectations set.

Alison Major 3/26/26 Alison Major 3/26/26

How to Read a Cruising Guide Without Getting Overwhelmed

Cruising guides are invaluable — and also, occasionally, a lot. Here's how to read them like an experienced Looper instead of a panicked student cramming for an exam.

Alison Major 3/19/26 Alison Major 3/19/26

What Is the Great Loop? A Simple Answer for the People Asking

Every time we mention the Great Loop, someone asks, "Wait… what is that exactly?" So here's the simple, honest answer. No jargon, no overwhelm. Just the thing that might change everything.