Great Loop Radio Podcast

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Tom Hale joins us to cover a topic straight from our Members Discussion Forum -- Sacrificial Anodes.  Aluminum or Zinc?  Which is better for your type of cruising?  To bond or not to bond?  Find the answers on this week's episode.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Carolyn Shearlock of TheBoatGalley.com joins us to talk about her favorite gadgets and storage tips.

The Home Port Crew has been getting A LOT of question regarding the upcoming Fall Rendezvous and how to register.  So, this week's episode of Great Loop Radio will focus on the details.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, John Pitney returns to share another of his check licsts/procedures.  This week, we're covering the difference between salvage and towing and sharing important information to ensure you know which of these a tow company is about to perform on your boat.  We'll also give suggestions on preparing to be towed, as well as towing another boat.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, we'll provide details on the Route Briefing and Looper Lifestyle seminars coming up June 29th and 30th at Trent Port Marina.  Trent Port is the "Gateway to the Trent Severn" and in addition to our seminars, it's a great stop on the Great Loop!   Trent Port's Marina Manager, Kathy Lammers, tells us about the marina, and Quinte West's Senior Tourism Official, Jennifer Rushlow, talks about the things to see and do within walking distance of the marina.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to share information about insuring your boat during hurricane season.  The season begins today, and with one named storm already, this could by another busy season.  Jon will share details on what insurers will expect you to do to be covered during a storm. 

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates provides details on Coast Guard documentation, registration, and tax issues related to your purchase of a boat for the Great Loop.

This week's guest on Great Loop Radio is Marine Safety Expert Mario Vittone.  Mario will talk about "Planning to Fail" and how you can stay safe on the water by developing contingency plans for handling the things that could go wrong.

The Great Loop route has over 100 locks.  On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Gold Looper Ken Bloomfield joins us to share the procedure for locking through.  Our primary focus will be the Army Corp of Engineer locks on the inland rivers, but advice will also include how to handle other locks as well.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, learn about 24 nights of free dockage available on Albemarle Sound.  Jack Atwell, Managing Director of the Albemarle Loop is our guest. Jack explains the many things to see and do along the Albemarle Sound and provides details about 12 marinas that each offer two free nights to transient boaters who tie up there!