Great Loop Radio Podcast

Join us as Eddy Johnsen shares details of his daily Weather Wag reports that help Loopers choose a suitable weather window for crossing the Gulf of Mexico.  He'll give information on why, and how, he analyzes weather sources each morning and determines whether his recommendation for the day is to "go" or "stay put".

This week's guest is Phil Werndli of the Concerned Cruisers Committee of the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA).  We'll be discussing the new "Boaters Heritage Freedom Political Action Committee" recently formed by SSCA, AGLCA, and the Marine Trawler Owners' Association to help with advocacy efforts undertaken on behalf of our Members.  Listen now to learn more, or contribute to the PAC by mailing a check to:

Boaters Heritage Freedom PAC

c/o PAC Financial Management

8489 Cabin Hill Road

Tallahassee, FL  32311

This week, AGLCA Member Services Coordinator Janice Kromer and Director Kim Russo discuss details of two new tools released to the GreatLoop.org website to help our Members plan their Great Loop adventure.  Our Loop Cost Calculator helps estimate the financial investment needed to do the Great Loop based on your boat and cruising preferences.  And our Great Loop Interactive Map lets you zoom in on any area of the route, find Sponsors, events, Harbor Hosts, and more.  Join us live to hear the details and call in with any questions you have.

Join us this week as we talk about meters for troubleshooting on your boat, with a focus on electrical problems. Our guest will be Keith Ruse of Deltaville Boatyard.

Looper Hal Baker takes us on a cruise on the Tennessee River to Chattanooga and shares details of this side trip to the Great Loop.

Our guest for this episode is veteran Looper Joe Pica who, along with his wife Kathy (aka Punk), has completed the Loop three times and logged nearly 39,000 miles on the water in the past eight years. Joe joins us to talk about a Great Loop side trip on the Ohio River. Listen as Joe shares details of this historic and scenic waterway and the many sights to see along the way.

Members Bob and Sharon Boynton will be our guests this week to discuss ways to stay in shape while Looping.

Join us as Betsy and Rick Johnson return to pick up where we left off last week.  We'll cover the Great Loop route along the river system from Hoppies Marina through Joe Wheeler State Park, talking about what to see and do along the way.

You've made it through Chicago! Now what? Popular Rendezvous Speakers Rick & Betsy Johnson will share details on how to tackle the rivers, including navigation tips, ports of call, dealing with barges and tows, and more!

AGLCA currently has several events on the calendar, which leads to questions about the best event to attend for your specific place in your Loop Life.  This episode provides details on the upcoming Fall Rendezvous, Looper Lifestyle Seminars, Successful Boat Buying Seminars, and the Gold Looper Reunion.