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The Great Loop is a 5,250- to 10,000-mile continuous waterway circumnavigation of the eastern United States and parts of Canada, typically completed in one year.3:58 The route utilizes the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Chesapeake Bay, the New York canal system, the Great Lakes, and the inland river systems.1:38 While often associated with trawlers, sailboats can complete the journey by unstepping masts to clear fixed bridges, the lowest of which is charted at 19.6 feet on the Illinois River.9:12 Recommended vessel specifications include a draft of 5 feet or less to navigate shallow sections of the Intracoastal Waterway and Canadian canals, though deeper drafts are possible with careful planning.10:48 Cruisers often travel counterclockwise to utilize favorable river currents.6:29 Participants may complete the loop in segments over multiple years or as a single continuous voyage.6:41 Insurance policies may dictate seasonal travel windows to avoid hurricane season in the south.6:01

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