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Great Loop Radio Podcast

America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association brings you this weekly podcast providing information and inspiration to help you plan your own Great Loop adventure.
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Episodes

Great Loop Radio: Side Trip to the Dry Tortugas

Join us for this week's Great Loop Radio podcast when Scott & Karen DeVoll, Gold Loopers and owners of Capable Cruising, Inc., share details on cruising to the Dry Tortugas. Learn what to expect when visiting this most remote U.S. National Park aboard your own boat.

Oct 30, 202036 minEp. 31

Great Loop Radio: Working, Home Schooling, and Looping at the Same Time

Considering working from aboard while "boat-schooling" the kids and Looping at the same time? On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, hear how the Bowlin family fits it all in. Brent & Sarah will share details and practical tips on this increasingly popular lifestyle.

Oct 23, 202027 minEp. 30

Great Loop Radio: Internet Connectivity for Working While Looping

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cherie Ve Ard and Chris Dunphy join us to talk about staying connected in order to work while Looping. Cherie and Chris are Loopers whose site, Mobile Internet Resource Center, includes guides to help you select the gear and services that can help you ensure internet connectivity while you cruise. They'll offer their suggestions and tips during the podcast.

Oct 16, 202033 minEp. 29

Great Loop Radio: Preventative Maintence for Your Loop Boat

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Keith Ruse, President of Deltaville Boatyard, talks about preventative maintenance on your Great Loop boat. Keith is an American Boat & Yacht Council Certified Master Technician and on this episode, we cover oil and filter changes.

Oct 02, 202032 minEp. 28

Great Loop Radio: Details on the Virtual Fall Rendezvous

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew fills you in on the details of the upcoming Virtual Fall Rendezvous. Learn about the seminars, social interactions and fun things on the agenda, what technology will be used to make it all happen, and important registration deadlines.

Sep 11, 202036 minEp. 27

Great Loop Radio: AGLCA Director Kim Russo on the Trawler Talk Podcast

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're doing something a little different! We're replaying an episode of PassageMaker's new podcast, Trawler Talk. Kim Russo, AGLCA's Director, was invited to discuss the Great Loop on this episode of Trawler Talk. We hope you enjoy it!

Sep 04, 202020 minEp. 26

Great Loop Radio: Ladies on the Loop (Part 2)

This week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is Part 2 of "Ladies on the Loop". This week we'll talk to authors of two more chapters of the e-book. Sarah Bowlin will share why "It's Not All Sunset and Chardonnay" and Reenie Boyer will talk about the importance of your boat's name on the Loop. Download "Ladies on the Loop" now!

Aug 28, 202035 minEp. 25

Great Loop Radio: Ladies on the Loop (Part 1)

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Susan Costa, the woman behind the new "Ladies on the Loop" e-book, joins us to talk about how to book came to fruition and what readers can expect. Also with us is Gold Looper Jodi Symes who shares the details of her chapter titled "There's No Crying on the Flybridge". Jodi shares the things she put in her "toolbox" to make the Loop more enjoyable. This is part one of a two-parter. Next week we'll hear from the authors of two more chapters ...

Aug 21, 202035 minEp. 24

Great Loop Radio: Mistakes Made While Looping and How to Avoid Them

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Looper Jim Lund shares some of the mistakes he and Leslie Poole made on their Great Loop. Jim hopes that by sharing their missteps, he can help others avoid making those same mistakes.

Aug 14, 202036 minEp. 23

Great Loop Radio: The Welland Canal

With the U.S./Canada border still closed and the Oswego Canal opening soon (which will allow Loopers to reach Lake Ontario), some Loop boats will be transiting the Welland Canal to get from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie next week. On this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we discuss the still-vague Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements to transit the Welland during COVID. In addition, our guest, Rodger St. Amand, who has transited the Welland hundreds of times, explains how the ...

Aug 07, 202030 minEp. 22

Great Loop Radio: Looping on a Small Boat

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Looper Bill Webster joins us to talk about Looping on a small boat. Jim and his wife, Molly, completed the Great Loop aboard their Rosborough 246. Bill will share the advantages and disadvantages of Looping on a small boat, as well as some tips for making a smaller boat more usable and comfortable for the Great Loop.

Jul 31, 202033 minEp. 21

Great Loop Radio: An Update on the Erie Canal

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Bill Drage, Immediate Past Chair of Canal New York, returns to update us on the status of the Erie Canal and the Save the Erie Initiative.

Jul 10, 202033 minEp. 20

Great Loop Radio: New Law Returns Freedom to Anchor to Georgia

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we have two guests sharing details about Georgia's new anchoring law that re-establishes the freedom to anchor in the waterways of that state. First, James Newsome, Founding Member of Save Georgia's Anchorages, describes the history of this issue from 2019's HB 201--that had many boaters vowing to bypass Georgia--to the new law that just took effect reopening anchorages in that state. Then, Ron Stephen, Gold Looper and Georgia State Represe...

Jul 03, 202043 minEp. 19

Great Loop Radio: Virtual Looper Crawl and Other AGLCA Webinars

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the AGLCA Home Port Crew discusses our upcoming Virtual Looper Crawl. This latest installment in our on-going Great Loop webinar series is a 4-parter introducing you to different types of Loop-capable boats including video tours and discussions with the owners. This podcast also lists recorded webinars available to both AGLCA members and non-members and provides details on our current 2020 promotion offering discounted membership to new mem...

Jun 12, 202028 minEp. 18

Great Loop Radio: Insuring Your Boat During Hurricane Season

With hurricane season upon us and many Loopers farther south than they usually are at this time of year due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, this week's Great Loop Radio podcast covers storm-related coverage for your boat. Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to discuss insurance trends, whether insurers are making any accommodations for those "stuck" in the hurricane zone, and expectations for hurricane coverage.

Jun 05, 202029 minEp. 17

Great Loop Radio: Being at Anchor

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Scott and Karen DeVoll of Capable Cruising tell us about "Being at Anchor", including anchorage etiquette, how to plan for and conserve power and water, galley tips, and more.

May 29, 202029 minEp. 16

Great Loop Radio: An Introduction to the Down East Loop

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're playing a segment from our webinar series on the Down East Loop. Join us as Gold Loopers Mark & Denise Gillespie from M/V Island Office give and overview of the Down East Loop route and share some things to consider if you're planning to cruise it.

May 15, 202027 minEp. 15

Great Loop Radio: The Status of the New York Canal System

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we focus on the New York State Canal System and the impact of COVID-19 on its opening. Our guest is Bill Drage, the Immediate Past Chair of Canal NY. Bill will share information on the Erie Canal's history, its current status, and its future. We'll also discuss efforts by Canal NY to ensure the Canals open to navigation this season and in the future.

May 08, 202036 minEp. 14

Great Loop Radio: Health & Wellness Aboard

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll provide tips on maintaining a stress-free, healthy lifestyle while living aboard. Our guest, AGLCA member Shelley Watson, is a Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach who will share details on establishing healthy habits to remain stress-free and opitimize your enjoyment of your Great Loop experience, especially during these trying times where concerns about COVID-19 are woven into every facet of daily life.

May 01, 202041 minEp. 13

Great Loop Radio: AGLCA Webinar Series

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we feed your Great Loop addiction and give you something to do while staying safe at home. Listen for details about AGLCA's webinar series, including a segment from our Tips from Gold Loopers webinar.

Apr 24, 202030 minEp. 12

Great Loop Radio: Deciding Where to Stop for the Night

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jeremy Dann of Untold Horizons shares advice and information on how to determine where to stop for the night when on the Great Loop. Jeremy will cover what to look for in marinas and anchorages to ensure you stay safe and have the resources you need along the way.

Apr 10, 202026 minEp. 11

Great Loop Radio: Marine Lending in the Aftermath of COVID-19

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to give an update on marine lending during the financial crisis created by COVID-19. Cindy will share whether loans are still available and how the process of securing a loan has changed.

Apr 03, 202031 minEp. 10

Great Loop Radio: COVID-19's Impact on Buying a Great Loop Boat

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Curtis Stokes of AGLCA Admiral Sponsor Curtis Stokes & Associates joins us to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting the boat market and the process of finding and buying a boat for your Great Loop adventure.

Mar 27, 202038 minEp. 9

Great Loop Radio: COVID-19's Impact on the Boating Community

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guest is Ed Tillett, Editor-in-Chief and General Manager of Waterway Guide Media. Ed and I will discuss how the Corona Virus is affecting the boating community, including details about marina closures and where boaters can go for up-to-date information.

Mar 20, 202028 minEp. 8

Great Loop Radio: An Update on Anchoring Regulations in Georgia

Our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is Scott Draper. Scott is the lobbyist hired by recreational boaters to help with a legislative fix to Georgia's restrictive boating regulations. Scott will have current information on the status of HB-833, the bill filed by Rep. Ron Stephens to reopen most of Georgia's waterways to anchoring and put Georgia's discharge rules in line with federal EPA requirements.

Mar 13, 202028 minEp. 7

Great Loop Radio: Miami Boat Show Innovation Award Winners

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ben Stein joins us to talk about some of the products that won Innovation Awards earlier this month at the Miami Boat Show. Ben co-chaired the judging panel and he'll share details of the winners in categories pertinent to Loopers.

Feb 28, 202039 minEp. 6

Great Loop Radio: Effectively Communicating Over the VHF Radio

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jeremy Dann joins us to share information on how to effectively communicate using your VHF radio. We'll cover details on what channels to use, contacting commercial vessels, contacting other recreational vessels, and what to do and say in an emergency.

Feb 14, 202033 minEp. 5

Great Loop Radio: Spring Rendezvous FAQs

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're gearing up for the Spring Rendezvous. The Home Port Crew answers the most frequently asked questions about the event and gives all of the details you'll need to register and attend.

Feb 07, 202033 minEp. 4

Great Loop Radio: How to Handle the Things You Leave Behind

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Wendy Wilson joins us to share her thoughts and suggestions on how to handle the things you leave behind while you're on the Loop. We'll include tips on what to do with your house, car, bills, mail, and more.

Jan 31, 202031 minEp. 3

Great Loop Radio: Bills to Ban Overnight Anchoring in Parts of Florida

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll discuss bills filed at the Florida Statehouse to ban overnight anchoring in the Ortega and Cedar Rivers in the Jacksonville area, with an amendment to also ban overnight anchoring in Crystal River and Kings Bay. Our guest is Jerry Paul with Capitol Access, who has been representing recreational boaters in Tallahassee for several years. Jerry will walk us through the history of anti-anchoring bills in Florida and give us the status of ...

Jan 17, 202028 minEp. 2
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