Great Loop Radio Podcast

Gold Looper John Pitney is back this week on Great Loop Radio.  He'll be sharing details on the procedure he uses for running inlets. Listen to learn about the best (and worst) times during the tide cycle to run an inlet, how to prepare, and more.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale returns for part 2 of his tour of the AICW.  This week, he'll share navigation information for the segment of the Great Loop route that takes us along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Charleston, South Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia.  Listen for tips on current hazards to navigation and how to work with tides when planning your trip.

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Tom Hale join us to share navigation information for the segment of the Great Loop route that takes us along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Fernandina Beach, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina.  Listen for tips on current hazzards to navigation and how to work with tides when planning your trip.

This week's Great Loop Radio podcast provides a preview of the upcoming Spring Rendezvous.  Hear about the seminar line-up, the other activities, and the status of the facilities after their major renovation. Helpful information for those already registered, and those considering attending this year or in the future, will be shared. 

On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Gold Looper John Pitney joins us once again to review some of the checklists he's provided to AGLCA members.  This week we'll cover what to do when being boarding by authorities.  We'll also tackle general security aboard with the focus not on personal security, but rather, securing your boat and belongings.

AGLCA is presenting content this month focusing on anchoring while cruising the Great Loop.  This week, we bring you a replay of one of our Great Loop Radio podcasts from two years ago when Gold Looper John Martin joined us to talk about anchoring. John shares lessons on anchoring including basic gear, types of anchors and rode, techniques, and tips.

As this year's fleet of Loopers prepare to head up the east coast, Brad Pickel, Executive Director of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, joins us to talk about the status of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, current dredging projects, and other projects that have been funded. Listen for tips on where to look out for shoaling and low-depths on your cruise north.

On this week's espidoe of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guests are anchoring consultants Rudy & Jill Sechez.  They'll be joining us to talk about anchoring basics.

Learn our AGLCA's Harbor Host Program and Hear from the Finalists for the True North Harbor Host of the Year Award.

John Pitney joins us again this week on the Great Loop Radio podcast to go through more of the checklists/procedures he's provided for members.  On the agenda this week, procedures for dealing with fire aboard and marina fires.