Part I. Planning your adventure -- The boat and its equipment -- Selecting your route -- Financial considerations -- Security -- Part II. Preparing for the journey -- Getting the boat ready -- Organizing your onboard life -- Association memberships -- Websites and apps -- Guidebooks, books, and periodicals -- Part III. Underway on the Loop -- Boating protocol -- Locking -- Negotiating the variety of waterways -- Crossing open water -- Border crossings -- Many of the great stops on America's Great Loop -- Final thoughts -- Glossary: Terms often used on the Great Loop -- Authors' biographies.