Great Loop Radio Podcast
505 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsAmerica'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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Great Loop Radio: Knowledge & Skills Needed to Safetly Cruise the Great Loop-Pt2
December 13, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our discussion on some of the basic knowledge and skills needed to safely cruise the Great Loop. If you've been watching our forum and social media discussions, you know that there are varying opinions on how much preparation should be done. Some say "just do it" while others prefer extensive preparation, knowledge & skills. We invited Gold Looper Dave Fuller to join us for this discussion. Dave serves as the Deputy Direc...
Great Loop Radio: Knowledge & Skills Needed to Safetly Cruise the Great Loop-Pt1
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we discuss some of the basic knowledge and skills needed to safely cruise the Great Loop. If you've been watching our forum and social media discussions, you know that there are varying opinions on how much preparation should be done. Some say "just do it" while others prefer extensive preparation, knowledge & skills. We invited Gold Looper Dave Fuller to join us for this discussion. Dave serves as the Deputy Director of Education fo...
Great Loop Radio: Welcoming Guests Aboard
November 27, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBWith the holidays upon us, it seems like a good time to talk about having guests join you for part of the Great Loop. So, on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Scott & Karen DeVoll of Capable Cruising give tips on how to prepare your guests for spending time with you aboard your boat.
Great Loop Radio: Update on the Planned Illinois Waterway Closures for 2020
November 22, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're joined by Mike Walsh, Chief, Lock and Dam Section, Illinois Waterway. Mike will share lessons learned from the 2019 lock closures on the Illinois Waterway and give us an overview of the closures planned for 2020. Listen to learn what to expect during the 2020 "Looping Season" on this inland river. The site Mike mentions during the podcast that lists closure dates is available here: https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigat...
Great Loop Radio: Looping in Segments
November 15, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cherie Ve Ard and Chris Dunphy share tips on how to do the Great Loop in small segments over a long period of time. Listen to learn the benefits and potential drawbacks of this type of Great Loop plan.
Great Loop Radio: Looper-palooza!
November 08, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Kim Russo and Karen Nettles from the Home Port Crew give all of the details of the upcoming Looper-palooza event. Whether you're new to the idea of the Great Loop, you're cruising the Loop now, or you've completed the route, there's something at Looper-palooza for everyone! Kim & Karen share all of the details of the agendas, what's included, and how to register.
Great Loop Radio: The Down East Loop
October 25, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Looper Dave Fuller shares the details of his recent cruise of the Down East Loop. TThe discussion covers information about the Down East Loop route including distances, weather concerns, favorite stops, and whale sightings! Dave and fellow Down East Loopers Vicki and Mack McGahee have also shared their cruise plans for the Down East Loop. AGLCA Members may download them by visiting the Document Library on our website (https://www...
Great Loop Radio: Sales & Use Tax on Your Boat
October 18, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Curtis Stokes of Admiral Sponsor Curtis Stokes & Associates joins us to talk about a topic of recent interest on the GreatLoop.org members' forum -- what to expect for sales and use taxes when buying a boat and cruising the Great Loop.
Great Loop Radio: An Update on the TennTom Waterway
October 11, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBIt's been a tough year for the Tenn-Tom Waterway. After historic spring floods that left the waterway closed for several weeks earlier this year, more than 100,000 gallons of crude oil spilled in one of the locks on the Tenn-Tom last month. On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Mitch Mays, Administrator of The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, updates us on the Tenn-Tom's recovery. Spoiler-alert: They're ready for Loopers to come through!
Great Loop Radio: Marine Sanitation Devices and No Discharge Zones
October 04, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Tom Hale tells us about different types of marine sanitation devices. Tom also clears up misconceptions about No Discharge Zones (NDZs), what they are, and where they are located.
Great Loop Radio: Using Whistle Signals to Communicate
September 20, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services share some timely advice and information on how to use whistle signals to communicate with other vessels on the waterways.
Great Loop Radio: Lock Closures on the Tenn Tom & the Illinois Waterway
September 13, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's been a challenging season with locks on the inland rivers! The work on Illinois Waterway locks that has run behind schedule has caused issues for Loopers, and the dates for full closure keep changing. An oil spill on the Tenn Tom will keep the Whitten Lock closed for a few weeks. This week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast gives you up-to-date information to avoid delays on the waterways.
Great Loop Radio: Mail, Drivers' Licenses, Voting, & Banking While Looping
September 06, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're covering a recent topic of discussion from our forum -- How to handle mail, drivers' licenses, vehicle registration, voting, and banking when you're a full time traveler without a "dirt" home address. Our guest is Amber Hobert of AGLCA Sponsor, DakotaPost. She'll share what you need to know to handle these things that are simple at home, but more challenging on the Loop.
Great Loop Radio: Preparing Your Boat for a Storm
August 30, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBWe 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.
Great Loop Radio: Tips for Daily Life Aboard
August 23, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Former AGLCA Directors Janice & Steve Kromer
August 16, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBAGLCA'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.
Great Loop Radio: AGLCA Founders Ron & Eva Stob
August 09, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBRon & 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 Great Loop in 1994.
Great Loop Radio: Current Illinois Waterway Lock Maintenance/Closures
August 02, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBOn 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 made to lock through pleasure craft. We'll also hear more information on the planned 2020 closures t...
Great Loop Radio: The Small Craft Channel
July 26, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio-A Side Trip to Agawa Canyon & Lake Superior
July 19, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBDave 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 unique and fascinating side trip to your Great Loop adventure!
Great Loop Radio: Staying Connected While Looping
July 12, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Kim Russo on the Global Travel Channel Podcast
June 28, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 38.7 MBThe 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.
Great Loop Radio: New Georgia Anchoring Law
June 21, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34 MBOn 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 implementation status, and how you can get involved in the commenting process.
Great Loop Radio: Dogs Aboard
May 31, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBThis 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.
Great Loop Radio: Preventing Electric Shock Drowning
May 24, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up
May 17, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBOn 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 be presented to the Governor for signature.
Great Loop Radio: Health Insurance While Looping
May 10, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.6 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: The Tenn Tom Waterway and it's Recent Closure
May 03, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MBOur 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.
Great Loop Radio: Insuring Your Boat for the Great Loop
April 05, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Blogging About Your Great Loop Adventure
March 29, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast, Ken Williams of BoatBlogs.com joins us to provide details about blogging about the Great Loop. He'll talk about some of the features available in different blogging tools and how to blog while cruising.
Great Loop Radio: Engaging a Buyer's Broker
March 22, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBOn 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 getting ready to purchase a boat or yacht.
Great Loop Radio: Get Ready to Cruise the Trent Severn
March 15, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBOn 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 during the podcast. Here it is: http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent From there Loopers can beg...
Great Loop Radio: Buying a New vs. a Pre-Owned Boat
March 08, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: AGLCA and the Nebo App
March 01, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBAGLCA 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 simply finding other Loopers while cruising.
Great Loop Radio: Harbor Host of the Year Finalists
February 15, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MBThis 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.
Great Loop Radio: Getting Started in the Cruising Lifestyle
February 08, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Financing Your Great Loop Boat
February 01, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: Tides and Currents
January 25, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale joins us to talk about considerations for tides and current on the Atlantic ICW.
Great Loop Radio: Cruising the Bahamas
January 18, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBOn 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.
Great Loop Radio: The Florida Keys
January 11, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MBThis week's episode of the Great Loop Radio features Captains George & Pat Hospodar sharing information on wintering in the Florida Keys as part of your Great Loop Adventure.
Great Loop Radio: Cruising Florida's East Coast
January 04, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MBGold Looper Dave Fuller joins us on this week's episode of Great Loop Radio. He'll tell us what there is to see and do on the portion of the Great Loop Route that runs along Florida's east coast from Miami to Jacksonville. He'll also share his favorite stops, recommended side trips, and how much time to budget for this segment of the Loop.
Great Loop Radio: The Rules of the Road
December 14, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll discuss The Rules of the Road for boating with our guests, Captains Andrea and Rick Gaines. Join us to learn about the basics of these important rules.
Great Loop Radio: The 2020 Illinois Waterway Closure-Trailering Your Boat
November 30, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast, we complete our series on options for dealing with the 2020 closure of the Illinois Waterway by giving details on whether and how you can trailer your boat to bypass the closed sections of the waterway. Our first guest is Ken Fickett, Founder and President of Mirage Manufacturing who builds Great Harbour Trawlers and the trailerable TT35. Ken will discuss the advantages of selecting a trailerable cruiser for the Great Loop, especially ...
Great Loop Radio: The 2020 Illinois Waterway Closure-Going Clockwise
November 23, 2018 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, we continue our series on how to deal with the closure of the Illinois River from July 1 - October 31, 2020. This week, we tackle the idea of doing a clockwise Loop so that you're through the Illinois River in the spring, prior to its closure. We recognize there are some challenges to doing a clockwise Loop. Our first guest is Captain Matt Hahn. He will address concerns about running upstream on the inland rivers. Our second guest, Jim Healy g...
Great Loop Radio: The 2020 Illinois Waterway Closure-Winter Storage
November 16, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Kevin Dyer, Service Manager for Northport Bay Boatyard, joins us to talk about winter storage for your boat. As many contemplate how to do the Great Loop in 2020 when the Illinois River will be closed from July 1 - October 31st, one option is to continue exploring the Great Lakes and other side trips into the fall, store the boat for the winter, and then resume the Loop the following spring. Kevin will share details about how and when ...
Great Loop Radio: The 2020 Illinois Waterway Closure-Going Through Before 7/1
November 09, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBAs we continue our series on options for dealing with the 2020 closure of the Illinois Waterway, this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast gives details on heading through the Illinois River before it closes on July 1, 2020. Gold Looper, Joe Pica, joins us to share details about the side trips we can take during the summer after come through the Illinois River in June, and Jon Horton shares insurance considerations if you decide to continue south to the Gulf and/or Florida for the ...
Great Loop Radio: The 2020 Illinois Waterway Closure-Waiting in Chicago
November 02, 2018 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast, we begin our series on the options available for dealing with the 2020 closure of the Illinois Waterway. This episode discusses the possibility of "waiting it out" including options for waiting near Chicago until the scheduled November 1st opening, as well as moving as far into the Illinois River as is possible to wait for each lock to reopen. We'll also discuss the availability of facilities as you proceed south later than the "normal...
Great Loop Radio: Chartering a Boat to Try Out the Looper Lifestyle
October 26, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 22 MBOn this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cheryl Brown (Global Managing Director) and Darryl Bushaway (Operations Director) of Le Boat join us to talk about opportunities for chartering boats on Canada's Rideau Canal. They'll discuss this great option for trying out the Looper Lifestyle before buying a boat.
Great Loop Radio: Cruising the TennTom Waterway
October 19, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20 MBOn this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Guy Conner, owner of Midway Marina, shares information on cruising the TennTom waterway, including details about marinas, anchorages, and towns along the way.
Status of the ICW in North Carolina Post-Florence
October 12, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 24.3 MBWinston Fowler of Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net is our guest on this week's episode of Great Loop Radio. Winston will share information that Cruisers' Net has collected on the status of the ICW in North Carolina post-Florence, including details about marinas, shoaling and more.