Indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Great Lakes & the inland portions of the Great Loop Cruise from New York to the Great Lakes & from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina listings & locater charts, anchorage information & expanded ” Goin` Ashore” articles on ports along the way. Helpful cruising data like GPS waypoints, detailed planning maps, distance charts & bridge tables help get cruisers there safely. Flexible spiral binding & heavy laminated covers with bookmarker flaps ensure durability & easy use in the cockpit & at the helm.