We are landlocked sailors, (last boat Dickerson 37, Gryphon) and are exploring the idea of doing the loop in few years or maybe a piece at a time. Our closest access to any part of the loop and side cruises is the Chattanooga area. So if anyone has opinions of marinas or other info on that area, please feel free to chime in. Our sailing was the Chesapeake and surrounds out of Tolchester.