Great Loop Radio Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

Learn our AGLCA's Harbor Host Program and Hear from the Finalists for the True North Harbor Host of the Year Award.

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.  

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.

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!