Great Loop Radio Podcast

We thought this would be a good time to share some storm-related information, so this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is a re-broadcast of a previous episode. Captains Chris & Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services  share how to prepare your boat for a storm.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Scott & Karen Devoll, Gold Loopers and owners of Capable Cruising, talk about various topics related to daily life on the Loop.  The discussion includes information on what clothing to bring, how to get in some exercise, the need for a dinghy, how to fill your prescriptions, and more.

AGLCA's 20th birthday celebration continues this week on the Great Loop Radio podcast with a conversation with former AGLCA Directors, Janice & Steve Kromer.  Janice & Steve talk about their roles in the organization, and how AGLCA has changed over the years.

Ron & Eva Stob, founders of AGLCA, are our guests on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast.  Ron & Eva help us celebrate AGLCA's 20th anniversary by sharing the details of why and how they wrote their book, Honey, Let's Get a Boat!, and started America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association.  Join us as we reminisce about the early days of AGLCA and what it was like to do the Gre...

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guest is Michael Walsh, Chief, Illinois Lock & Dam Section, Illinois Waterway Project.  Mike will fill us in on the current partial closures at Marseilles and Starved Rock locks, as well as the full closures happening in September/October of this year at Marseilles, Starved Rock, and Lockport.  We'll hear what acommodations are being...

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Graham Lacy of Wright's Marina in Britt, Ontario, joins us to talk about Georgian Bay, focusing specifically on the small craft channel from Britt to Killarney.  He'll update us on the status of the region after last year's devastating forest fires and share his favorite places to visit and best anchorages along the way.  

Dave Fuller is our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast. This is the time of year that many Loopers are cruising Georgian Bay and the North Channel.  As you wrap up the North Channel, Dave recommends taking a side trip to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario for a train tour to Agawa Canyon, and then heading to Lake Superior to visit Whitefish point.  Listen to learn why this is a uni...

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard, also known as "Technomadia", are our guests.  They'll be discussing the best options to ensure internet connectivity while Looping.

The tables are turned on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast!  Kim Russo is interviewed by Mark Philpott in this re-broadcast of the Global Travel Channel's podcast.  Kim answers questions about the Great Loop route, Loop-capable boats, and the people who do the Loop each year.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ed Tillett, Editor-in-Chief and General Manager of Waterway Guide Media, joins me to discuss Georgia's new anchoring law.  The law requires boaters to obtain permits to anchor, to keep a log of pump-outs, and to anchor only in areas approved by the Department of Natural Resources.  Listen for information on the law's provisions, the current i...

This week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is all about dogs!  Join us as Looper Janice Nagle shares tips on bringing your furry friends on your Great Loop Adventure.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we cover the dangers of electric shock drowning (ESD).  Our guest is Gold Looper & Waterway Guide Cruising Editor, Bob Kunath.  Bob will explain what ESD is and how to prevent it.  He'll also share his personal experience with ESD.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll provide a wrap-up of the recently ended legislative session in Florida.  Our guest is Jerry Paul of Capitol Access who lobbied on our behalf in Tallahassee.  Jerry will update us on the efforts to prevent additional anchorages from closing, and will share details of the boating-related bill that passed in the Legislature and will soon b...

On this episode of Great Loop Radio, Rick Bagnall, Senior Vice President at Gowrie Group, joins us to address the complex issue of health insurance while on the Loop.  Listen to find out more about how to ensure your medical needs are covered while you're cruising.  

Our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is Mitch Mays, Administrator of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.  Mitch will share details about the history of the Tenn Tom, and also talk about the recent unprecedented flooding and subsequent shoaling  the waterway has experienced.  He'll also tell us what Loopers can expect on the Tenn Tom this fall.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to share the insurance considerations you should keep in mind when preparing for the Great Loop.  Our discussion includes things that can cause your premiums to be higher, how to handle hurricane season, what level of boating experience you need, and more.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates joins us to talk about what to expect when you engage a buyer's broker.  Curtis will address the basics of the broker/buyer relationship and provide suggestions on how to know whether you're dealing with a reputable broker.  He'll also touch on the pros and cons of engaging a buyer's broker when...

On this week's episode of the Great Loop  Radio podcast, Chad Buchner returns as our guest.  Chad is the Manager of Canal Operations in Ontario for Parks Canada, and he'll share information about the discount being offered through March on season passes for the Trent, as well as what you can expect from cruising the Trent Severn in the upcoming season. Chad will also reference a link to a website...

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast, Justin Joyner, Manager at Beneteau Powerboats, joins us to discuss reasons you might consider buying a new boat for the Great Loop rather than a previously owned boat.

AGLCA will soon be retiring the "Meets" feature on our app and website that allows members to locate one another while on the Loop. We're thrilled to be switching to Nebo as the "official" AGLCA locator app!  On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Nebo's Managing Director, Stephen Winter, joins us to share details about Nebo's features, which go way beyond simp...

This week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast features short discussions with each of the four couples who are finalists for the True North Harbor Host of the Year award.  Learn more about the Harbor Host program from these Harbor Hosts who went above and beyond to assist their fellow Loopers in 2018.  AGLCA members can vote for your favorite now at www.greatloop.org.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, authors Gene & Katie Hamilton join us to talk about getting started in the cruising lifestyle.  They'll cover moving from weekend cruising to longer-term cruising, ideas for making money along the way, and thoughts on kids and pets aboard.  In addition, we'll touch on stargazing on the Great Loop.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to discuss marine lending basics, including how the process of finanacing a boat works and what requimrents to expect from the bank.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale joins us to talk about considerations for tides and current on the Atlantic ICW. 

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Loopers Scott & Karen Devoll join us to talk about cruising the Bahamas as part of your Great Loop adventure.  They'll provide details on planning, crossing, and daily life in the islands.