Great Loop Radio Podcast

Join us as Jim Healy discusses AIS, what it is, and how to use it.  He'll also cover best practices for when to use (and not use) this technology.

Several recreational boating associations have come together to ensure that boaters' rights to anchor in Florida's public waterways are preserved.  The coalition has retained Jerry Paul of Capitol Access to lobby on our behalf.  Join us for this episode of Great Loop Radio as Jerry, along with Mike Bodin of the Marine Trawler Owners Association, gives us an update on the current status of the bills filed in Florida.

Join us for this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast with guests 10-year old Lucas Pronk and 7-year-old Marcos Pronk.  The boys will share details of their Great Loop adventure so far and talk about some of their highlights.  We'll also talk about a new program AGLCA is introducing to facilitate the sharing of information among special interest groups like families doing the Loop.

What color is your engine oil?  Join us as Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services tell us what to look for to determine if your fuel and oil are contaminated.  We'll include causes and cures for several common engine oil and transmission fluid problems.

Loopers will be heading up the Atlantic Intracoastal soon as they migrate north.  Join us as Brad Pickel, Director of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, gives us current information on the status of the Waterway after Hurricane Matthew and how changes in Washington will effect the waterway.

This week's Great Loop Radio podcast will provide a status update on the Dismal Swamp Canal which is currently closed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Matthew.  Our guest is Donna Stewart, the Director of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center. 

There's been a popular discussion about dinghies in this forum? recently, so we thought it would be nice to cover that topic on our Great Loop Radio podcast this week.  Capts. Chris & Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services will join us to discuss types of dinghies, outboard engines, required safety equipment, and where to stow your dinghy.

Kim Russo and Janice Kromer discuss the additional features and benefits AGLCA released in 2016 and share information on what we're working on for 2017.  Listen to learn more about the Association's new developments for both members and non-members.

This episode of Great Loop Radio gives details on the upcoming "Looper-palooza" events in Fort Myers, Florida.  Our guest this week is Robert Creech who is presenting at two of the three tracks during the event, and attending the third as a participant.  Join us for details on this event happening January 20-21, 2017.  More information is available at www.greatloop.org.

Our guests on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast are AGLCA members Kate Payne & Tom DeBacco. Tom & Kate are not your average Loopers.  Listen to hear how these 30-somethings were able to leave life behind for a year while they take on the Great Loop.