Great Loop Radio Podcast

We often receive questions from people contemplating doing the Great Loop without a first mate. So this week, we're rebroadcasting a previous episode featuring Tanya Binford, a Gold Looper who single-handed her boat for most of her adventure. 

Join us this week as we talk about meters for troubleshooting on your boat, with a focus on electrical problems. Our guest host will be Keith Ruse of Deltaville Boatyard. Those of you who attended the Spring Rendezvous will remember Keith's very interesting presentaion on this topic! Don't miss it.

Join us this week as we talk about the Big Apple!  Our guest is John Calascibetta, AGLCA Harbor Host for New York City.  John will lead us through New York Harbor, including navigation, anchorages, and marinas.  He'll also give us tips on how to get around New York City and see the sights!

Our guests for this episode are George and Pat Hospodar, authors of "Reflections on America's Great Loop" and "The Great Loop Experience from Concept to Completion".  The Hosposdars start from the Delaware River and Bay and guide us through their home waters of New Jersey.  They share recent and specific information on whether to choose the inside route through New Jersey, or go the outside route which takes you about a mile and a half off shore.  Hear details on what to expect, where to anchor, what marinas to choose, and what to see in this area.

The Hospodar's books are available at the AGLCA website, http://www.greatloop.org/mod/ecs/dept/7.6860/great-loop-travel-stories.

This week the show will be three segments, One will be with a Gold Looper, one with a Current Looper and one with a planner. We'll talk about what they got out of the Rendezvous, best thing they learned, was it what they expected, etc.

On this week's edpisode, we'll explore the Dismal Swamp.  Join us as we talk about this unique ecosystem with Donna Stewart, Director of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center. We'll talk about what you'll see on this historic canal and how to traverse the canal safely.

Join us as Larry Dorminy of The Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net tells us what to expect while cruising the Atlantic ICW in South Carolina, including tides, shoaling, must-see ports, best marinas and anchorages, and more.

Gues host Dr. Jerry Reves

On this week's episode, members of AGLCA's Home Port Crew will talk about the Spring Rendezvous & Reunion, and what attendees can expect this year from the educational seminars and the social events.  We've got some great new sessions that we're excited to share!

Who says meals aboard should be from a can or served on paper plates? Join us as Captain Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Services shares tips and tricks for making your boat's galley user-friendly and preparing fabulous meals aboard!