Alison Major 8/22/25 Alison Major 8/22/25

How to Provision for Remote Cruising on the Loop

Planning to cruise the remote sections of the Loop? Here’s a guide to provisioning for longer stretches, including what to stock, where to pick up fresh items, and how to prepare for fewer services.

Alison Major 8/20/25 Alison Major 8/20/25

Favorite Small-Town Stops in Georgian Bay (On Our List!)

We haven’t cruised Georgian Bay yet, but here’s a list of small-town stops that Loopers love—and that we’re excited to see someday.

Alison Major 8/18/25 Alison Major 8/18/25

Top Anchorages in the North Channel Every Looper Should Visit

The North Channel is a Looper favorite, with stunning anchorages like Baie Fine, Covered Portage, and the Benjamins. Here’s your guide to the must-visit spots.

Alison Major 8/15/25 Alison Major 8/15/25

The Ritual: Our “Anchor Watch” Hour and Why It Works

We don’t keep an anchor watch all night, but we do have one hour that we treat like a sacred ritual. Here’s why it works for us, how it keeps our boat (and sanity) safe, and why it might just be the most relaxing part of our cruising day.

Alison Major 8/13/25 Alison Major 8/13/25

How to Use an Anchor Alarm Without Losing Sleep

Anchor alarms can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and an all-night pacing session. Here’s how we set ours so it’s a quiet safety net — not a constant false alarm.