Great Loop Radio: Galley Gadgets and Storage Tips
On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Carolyn Shearlock of TheBoatGalley.com joins us to talk about her favorite gadgets and storage tips.
Jul 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 22
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Great Loop Radio: 2018 Fall Rendezvous
The Home Port Crew has been getting A LOT of question regarding the upcoming Fall Rendezvous and how to register. So, this week's episode of Great Loop Radio will focus on the details.
Jun 22, 2018•27 min•Ep. 21
Great Loop Radio: Salvage and Towing
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, John Pitney returns to share another of his check licsts/procedures. This week, we're covering the difference between salvage and towing and sharing important information to ensure you know which of these a tow company is about to perform on your boat. We'll also give suggestions on preparing to be towed, as well as towing another boat.
Jun 15, 2018•30 min•Ep. 20
Great Loop Radio: Upcoming Seminars at Trent Port Marina
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, we'll provide details on the Route Briefing and Looper Lifestyle seminars coming up June 29th and 30th at Trent Port Marina. Trent Port is the "Gateway to the Trent Severn" and in addition to our seminars, it's a great stop on the Great Loop! Trent Port's Marina Manager, Kathy Lammers, tells us about the marina, and Quinte West's Senior Tourism Official, Jennifer Rushlow, talks about the things to see and do within walking distance of the marina....
Jun 08, 2018•25 min•Ep. 19
Great Loop Radio: Insuring Your Boat During Hurricane Season
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to share information about insuring your boat during hurricane season. The season begins today, and with one named storm already, this could by another busy season. Jon will share details on what insurers will expect you to do to be covered during a storm.
Jun 01, 2018•24 min•Ep. 18
Great Loop Radio: Documentation, Registration & Tax Issues
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates provides details on Coast Guard documentation, registration, and tax issues related to your purchase of a boat for the Great Loop.
May 11, 2018•32 min•Ep. 17
Great Loop Radio: Planning to Fail
This week's guest on Great Loop Radio is Marine Safety Expert Mario Vittone. Mario will talk about "Planning to Fail" and how you can stay safe on the water by developing contingency plans for handling the things that could go wrong.
May 04, 2018•32 min•Ep. 16
Great Loop Radio: Locking Through
The Great Loop route has over 100 locks. On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Gold Looper Ken Bloomfield joins us to share the procedure for locking through. Our primary focus will be the Army Corp of Engineer locks on the inland rivers, but advice will also include how to handle other locks as well.
Apr 27, 2018•31 min•Ep. 15
Great Loop Radio: The Albemarle Loop
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, learn about 24 nights of free dockage available on Albemarle Sound. Jack Atwell, Managing Director of the Albemarle Loop is our guest. Jack explains the many things to see and do along the Albemarle Sound and provides details about 12 marinas that each offer two free nights to transient boaters who tie up there!
Apr 20, 2018•26 min•Ep. 14
Great Loop Radio: Procedures for Running Inlets
Gold Looper John Pitney is back this week on Great Loop Radio. He'll be sharing details on the procedure he uses for running inlets. Listen to learn about the best (and worst) times during the tide cycle to run an inlet, how to prepare, and more.
Apr 13, 2018•30 min•Ep. 13
Great Loop Radio: The Atlantic ICW from Charleston to Norfolk
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale returns for part 2 of his tour of the AICW. This week, he'll share navigation information for the segment of the Great Loop route that takes us along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Charleston, South Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia. Listen for tips on current hazards to navigation and how to work with tides when planning your trip.
Mar 30, 2018•41 min•Ep. 12
Great Loop Radio: The Atlantic ICW from Fernandina Beach to Charleston
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale join us to share navigation information for the segment of the Great Loop route that takes us along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Fernandina Beach, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina. Listen for tips on current hazzards to navigation and how to work with tides when planning your trip.
Mar 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 11
Spring Rendezvous Preview
This week's Great Loop Radio podcast provides a preview of the upcoming Spring Rendezvous. Hear about the seminar line-up, the other activities, and the status of the facilities after their major renovation. Helpful information for those already registered, and those considering attending this year or in the future, will be shared.
Mar 16, 2018•29 min•Ep. 10
Great Loop Radio: Procedures for Security Aboard and Boarding by Authorities
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Gold Looper John Pitney joins us once again to review some of the checklists he's provided to AGLCA members. This week we'll cover what to do when being boarding by authorities. We'll also tackle general security aboard with the focus not on personal security, but rather, securing your boat and belongings.
Mar 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 9
Great Loop Radio: Anchoring (Re-play)
AGLCA is presenting content this month focusing on anchoring while cruising the Great Loop. This week, we bring you a replay of one of our Great Loop Radio podcasts from two years ago when Gold Looper John Martin joined us to talk about anchoring. John shares lessons on anchoring including basic gear, types of anchors and rode, techniques, and tips.
Mar 02, 2018•27 min•Ep. 8
Great Loop Radio: The Status of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
As this year's fleet of Loopers prepare to head up the east coast, Brad Pickel, Executive Director of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, joins us to talk about the status of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, current dredging projects, and other projects that have been funded. Listen for tips on where to look out for shoaling and low-depths on your cruise north.
Feb 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 7
Great Loop Radio: Anchoring Basics
On this week's espidoe of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guests are anchoring consultants Rudy & Jill Sechez. They'll be joining us to talk about anchoring basics.
Feb 16, 2018•22 min•Ep. 6
Great Loop Radio: Harbor Host of the Year Finalists
Learn our AGLCA's Harbor Host Program and Hear from the Finalists for the True North Harbor Host of the Year Award.
Feb 09, 2018•33 min•Ep. 5
Great Loop Radio: Dealing with Fire Aboard and at the Marina
John Pitney joins us again this week on the Great Loop Radio podcast to go through more of the checklists/procedures he's provided for members. On the agenda this week, procedures for dealing with fire aboard and marina fires.
Feb 02, 2018•34 min•Ep. 4
Great Loop Radio: Looping on a Smaller Boat
Gold Looper Betsy Johnson is our guest on this week's episode of Great Loop Radio. Betsy and her late husband, Rick, completed the Great Loop aboard their 22' Glacier Bay. Betsy will share the pros and cons of Looping in a smaller boat.
Jan 19, 2018•29 min•Ep. 3
Great Loop Radio: Looping on a Budget
On today's Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Loopers Wendy and Bobby Wilson join us to talk about how they did they Great Loop as a family of six while staying within their budget. They'll share some of the money saving tips they learned along the way and their plans to Loop again later this year.
Jan 12, 2018•30 min•Ep. 2
Great Loop Radio: Looping on a Budget
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Captain John Wright of the popular website, CaptainJohn.org, joins us to talk about budgeting for the Great Loop. As Capt. John prepares for his 10th voyage around the Loop, he'll share details on how he's Looped while spending less than $8,000 on boat-related expenses (fuel, marinas).
Jan 05, 2018•30 min•Ep. 1
Great Loop Radio: Completing the Loop under Solar Power
On this episode of Great Loop Radio, find out how Jim Greer completed the Great Loop earlier this year cruising only under solar power. Jim will explain the boat he used, including the solar equipment, and how his Great Loop experience differed due to his limited power.
Dec 22, 2017•31 min•Ep. 328
Great Loop Radio: Procedures for Heavy Weather
Gold Looper John Pitney is back to share more of his helpful checklists and procedures. On this episode, we'll talk about heavy weather and the steps you can take to mitigate its effects on your crew and your vessel.
Dec 15, 2017•31 min•Ep. 327
Great Loop Radio: Preparing a Holiday Feast Aboard
Don't miss this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast. Our guest this week is the very popular Carolyn Shearlock of The Boat Galley. Carolyn will join us to talk about celebrating the holidays and preparing a festive meal aboard!
Dec 08, 2017•22 min•Ep. 326
Great Loop Radio: VHF Radio Distess Signals
On this episode, we cover how to use your VHF radio in emergency situations. Gold Looper John Pitney joins us to go over important checklists he's developed for issuing distress calls, and the situations in which you should use them.
Dec 01, 2017•32 min•Ep. 325
Great Loop Radio: The Downeast Loop
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, AGLCA Members Roger and Chris VanHoozer join us to discuss cruising the Downeast Loop. We'll cover information about the route itself, cruising stats, and highlights of the trip.
Nov 03, 2017•25 min•Ep. 324
Great Looop Radio: Intro to Weather
On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, marine weather expert, Lee Chesneau, joins us to share information about marine weather and his thoughts on why it's important for boaters to go beyond reading the forecast and actually understand weather.
Oct 27, 2017•29 min•Ep. 323
Great Loop Radio: All About Vessel Safety Checks
Join us for this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast when Gold Looper Larry Cook joins us to explain what to expect from a vessel safety check. He'll share what equipment you must have aboard as well as why you should complete this important safety check regularly.
Oct 06, 2017•19 min•Ep. 322
Great Loop Radio: Three Must-Do Safety Drills
On this week's Great Loop Radio, safety-at-sea expert Mario Vittone teaches the three most important drills to perform regularly to ensure you and your crew are ready to handle emergencies aboard including engine failure, man overboard, and medical emergencies. Don't miss this important episode!
Sep 22, 2017•27 min•Ep. 321
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