Information On Cruising The Great Loop

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 implementation status, and how you can get involved in the commenting process.

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 be presented to the Governor for signature.

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 getting ready to purchase a boat or yacht.    

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 during the podcast.  Here it is:  http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent From there Loopers can begin to trip plan, purchase their permits and do the final countdown to a memorable trip to Ontario.

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 simply finding other Loopers while cruising.

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.

This 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.  

Gold 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.

On 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.

On 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 if you plan to Loop in 2020.  If your boat is not trailerable, you'll want to hear from our second guest, Molly Vervair of Cross Country Boat Transport.  She'll discuss what size boat can be trucked and what preparations you'll have to make to the boat to do so.