Great Loop Radio Podcast

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 unique and fascinating side trip to your Great Loop adventure!

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 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.