AGLCA Social

SPONSOR SHOUT OUT
Columbus Marina (Columbus, MS)

Located at the 335 mile marker on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, at the John Stennis Lock and Dam, Columbus Marina has everything you're looking for and more!

With downtown Columbus only ten minutes away, they offer Loopers covered and uncovered transient slips, a fully stocked ships store, high speed fuel pumps, in-slip pumpouts, a courtesy car, clean shower and laundry facilities, free high speed WiFi, on-site service, and ample parking in a beautiful parklike setting.

Visit their website to learn more and book your stay: https://www.columbusmarina.com

Thank you, Columbus Marina, for your support of the AGLCA!

Final Call to register for tonight's Virtual Docktails!

This will be our last Virtual Docktails of the year. Select from one of five awesome breakout room topics:

• Buying a Loop Boat hosted by Michael Martin, Platinum Looper (The Perch) & Brent Bowlin, Gold Looper (Light & Salty) and owners of Great Loop Yacht Sales
• Gold Loopers Still Cruising hosted by April & Larry Smith (One Eye Dog)
• Ladies of the Loop hosted by Sarah Bowlin (Light & Salty) and Laura Stein (Have Another Day)
• Fleet of 2022 Reunion hosted by Capel & Karen English (Arabella)
• Guests on Your Loop hosted by Tsali & Jacque Bentley (Compass Rose)

This event is free for members, just remember to BYOB!
Register now: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar/virtual-docktails-october-30.html

Virtual Docktails Come connect with other Loopers on special interest topics on Zoom!

What does it look like to invite family and friends aboard your boat for portions of the Loop? Whether it's a few days at one stop or a weeklong cruise to multiple ports, having guests aboard can be both fun and challenging.

You may have heard the well-shared Loop advice for guests: "You can pick where you visit. You can pick when you visit. But you can't pick both." How do you navigate this? And what are some easy ways to help your guests feel more comfortable aboard your boat? Please be prepared for interactive discussion, sharing questions and best practices!

This breakout room will be hosted by Tsali & Jacque Bentley (Compass Rose)

Free event for members, just remember to BYOB!
Wednesday October 30th 7 - 8:30 PM EDT
Register today: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar/virtual-docktails-october-30.html

Did you Loop during any part of 2022? If so, we'd love to have you join us for this Virtual reunion!

This will be a great evening to reconnect, share a few stories and catch up with one another. You won't want to miss out!

The Fleet of 2022 Reunion breakout room will be hosted by Capel & Karen English (Arabella)

Free event for members, just remember to BYOB!
Wednesday October 30th 7 - 8:30 PM EDT
Register today:

Virtual Docktails Come connect with other Loopers on special interest topics on Zoom!

Ladies, please join us to connect with other women about the exciting times you've experienced preparing for or cruising the Loop! You never know what will come up in this group...restaurant recommendations, grocery shopping tips, where to get your nails done, how to help with boat maintenance...you name it, and the Ladies of the Loop have discussed it!

If you're not sure you're ready to be a "Lady of the Loop", this group is also for you! It will be a great place to discuss any concerns and get some virtual support from those who've gone before you!

Whenever we offer this breakout session at an AGLCA event, it's always overflowing with conversation, questions and instant friendships! We're excited to offer it as a Virtual Docktails group this month.

This breakout room will be hosted by Sarah Bowlin (Light & Salty) and Laura Stein (Have Another Day)

Free event for members, just remember to BYOB!
Wednesday October 30th 7 - 8:30 PM EDT
Register today: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar/virtual-docktails-october-30.html

Calling all Gold Loopers still cruising, this Virtual Docktails is for you! We love that so many of our members extend their cruising past their wake crossing. Are you spending time doing more side trips? Maybe you're living your best boat life at a favorite stop you visited on your Loop? Or possibly you're making your way around the Loop again?

Whatever adventure has kept you cruising, we can't wait to hear about it! This breakout room is sure to be a fun collection of Gold Loopers with great stories and also an excellent forum for a new member looking for experienced advice!

This breakout room will be hosted by April & Larry Smith (One Eye Dog)

This is a free event for members, but remember to BYOB.
Wednesday, October 30th from 7 - 8:30 PM EDT.
Register today: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar/virtual-docktails-october-30.html

Virtual Docktails Come connect with other Loopers on special interest topics on Zoom!

Finding the right boat for you is one of the most important decisions you'll make when planning for your Loop! Beyond making sure the boat is Loop-capable, the rest is largely dependent on your cruising plans, budget, and comfort level. Join us next Wednesday, October 30th from 7 - 8:30PM EDT for Virtual Docktails.

This Virtual Docktails breakout room will provide a space for members to ask questions and share their boat buying experiences. We'd love to have a diverse group of boat owners and want-to-be boat owners so we can chat about a passion we all share: boats!

Buying a Loop Boat will be hosted by Michael Martin, Platinum Looper (The Perch) & Brent Bowlin, Gold Looper (Light & Salty) and owners of Great Loop Yacht Sales.

This is a free event for members. BYOB!
Register today: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar/virtual-docktails-october-30.html

Don't miss this short video from AGLCA sponsor, Leopard Catamarans!

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZVYUq_G6ujY?si=Wwcg5rRyVJ4iZAC5

Great Loop Sponsor Video Featuring Leopard Catamarans #greatloop #boating #catamaran #shorts

SPONSOR SHOUT-OUT
Grand Harbor Resort and Marina (Counce, TN)

There is no more perfect sanctuary for Loopers than Grand Harbor Resort and Marina. In Grand Harbor’s sheltered waters, you’ll find a boater’s paradise where personal service meets nautical expertise.

The marina features covered slips from 24 feet through 70 feet, including transient dockage. At Grand Harbor Resort and Marina, you can relax and unwind while enjoying all the premium amenities that their facility has to offer, including a swimming pool, condo vacation rentals, ship’s store, on-site concierge service, and more.

Transients and Loopers are welcome! Grand Harbor slips are equipped with pump-out stations and electric service (30-amp 125v and 50-amp 220v). The fuel dock offers ethanol-free 87 octane and high-speed diesel pumps.

Visit their website to learn more and book your reservation: https://grandharborresortandmarina.com/

Thank you, Grand Harbor, for your support of the AGLCA!

One of the most frequently asked questions by people just learning about the Loop is about the route. How exactly do you circumnavigate the eastern U.S. and part of Canada?

Curious? Check out this short video to learn where you can find all of that information!

https://youtube.com/shorts/s938H52NnUE?si=9QMKZxnzu3JnPp_V

What is the Great Loop route? Don’t miss this short with the answer! #greatloop #boating #aglca

Please join us in welcoming our new sponsor, Morningstar Marinas Southport! (Cape Fear River, NC)

Morningstar Marinas is located at marker 2A on the ICW at the Cape Fear River within a marked no-wake zone and walking distance to historic downtown Southport making it an ideal stop on your Loop!

With its breathtaking waterfront and historic downtown, Southport has been in more than 40 movie productions. Spend the day enjoying the maritime museum, great restaurants, and golf cart tours, and learn about the wealth of history, including pirates, Native Americans, & the Revolutionary War.

Visit their website to learn more and book your stay: https://www.morningstarmarinas.com/location/732/nc/southport/southport/
Morningstar Marinas

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