Great Loop Radio Podcast

On 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.

Winston 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.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, former Tow Captain Robbie Gwynn joins us to share what to do when you encounter a tow on the river system.  He'll cover the importance of communicating with these enormouse vessels, as well as what to do when meeting and overtaking.

Our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is Jeremy Fowler, Marina Manager at Heritage Harbor on the Illinois River.  Jeremy will share details of cruising the Illinois Waterway from Chicago to its junction with the Mississippi River.  We'll also talk about the Army COE's plan to close the Illinois Waterway for lock maintenance in 2020.

As "safety September" continues, this episode of Great Loop Radio discusses man-overboard situations.  Safety instructor Brian Adams joins us to talk about how to avoid falling overboard and what to do if you find yourself in the water.  "You go in as you are" so don't forget to wear your personal flotation device (PFD).  Brian will also share information on ensuring a comfortable fit and checking your PFD annually.

AGLCA is focusing on safety this month, and this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast features Captain Randall Davis discussing first aid aboard.  Randy is an AGLCA member, a FEMA instructor, and a Red Cross instructor.  He'll help listeners understand the basics of how to render first aid in an emergency.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Captains Chris & Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services share basic navigation tips helpful for newer boaters planning their Great Loop Adventure.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Ben Stein from Panbo.com join us to talk about how to ensure you remain connected while cruising.  Ben will share information on cell service and WiFi aboard, and options available for voice, data, and streaming video. 

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, John Pitney joins us once again to review one of his check lists/procedures.  The focus this time around is his checklist for getting underway.  John will walk us through the things to check in the engine room, interior & decks, and helm station.  Be prepared for a day on the water by checking these things before getting underway!

Graham Lacy of Wright's Marina Limited in Britt, Ontario is our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast.  He'll help Loopers navigate waterway closures due the Forest Fire burning in northeastern Georgian Bay, where to avoid, and what areas are clear to visit.  We'll also cover general cruising information for the pristine waters of Georgian Bay.