Great Loop Radio Podcast

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we focus on the AGLCA Harbor Host program. Learn about this network of volunteers who will provide local knowledge as you cruise your way around the Great Loop, including how to find them, what types of services they provide, and how to become one. We'll also have a conversation with Beth Tyler. Beth and her husband, Rip, are our newly selected recipients of the True North Harbor Host of the Year Award.

Join us as Greg and Susan Costa aboard "Lucky Me" tell the tales of their Great Loop adventure, including information about the charitable giving they did along the way and their e-Books about the Bahamas and Ladies on the Loop.

On this week’s episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Bob Malkin joins us to walk us through the process of daily cruise planning on the Great Loop.  He’ll teach us how to plan for each travel day the evening before, including what information to gather, what factors to consider, and how to prepare for a stress-free day of cruising.

On this week’s episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Mike Marsiglia of Chesapeake AED Services joins us to explain why Loopers should have these lifesaving devices aboard, and how and when to use them. He’ll also talk about any special considerations for using them aboard a boat.

Join us as Mike & Sharon O'Malley aboard "My Sharona" (a 20' Robalo center console) tell the tales of their Great Loop adventure.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guests are Scott Croft of BoatUS and Peter Wiles who is on the Board of Directors of Canal New York.  Scott & Peter will help explain what's happening with the oversight of the New York State Canals and the current bill before the New York legislature that would make changes to the current structure of canal management.  This is an important topic for Loopers since the Loop can't be done without these vital waterways.

On this week’s episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the AGLCA Home Port Crew answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the Great Loop.  We’ll cover the specifications required for a Great Loop boat, popular boats for the Loop, “traditional” Great Loop time frames to be in different places based on the seasonality of the route, AGLCA events, and more.

Join us as two-time Harbor Host of the Year winners, Robert & Kay Creech, tell the tales of their Great Loop adventure live!

Each Dock-Tales session features one Gold Looper boat whose owners share the stories of their Great Loop advenuture.  Our guests on this episode are Gold Loopers Dan & Jodi Symes aboard "Done Diggin'".

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guest is Sarah Bowlin, also known as Mom With A Map.  We'll provide background on the status of the Welland Canal during COVID, explain some of the discrepancies you may be hearing about procedures, and share the experiences Sarah and her family had getting their boat through the Welland in 2020.  Sarah will also share some of her family's favorite ports on Lake Erie, which they visited after finishing the Welland Canal.  This is the route many Loopers will take if the U.S./Canadian border does not reopen in time for the Fleet of 2021 Loopers to come through.