Information On Cruising The Great Loop

With hurricane season upon us and many Loopers farther south than they usually are at this time of year due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, this week's Great Loop Radio podcast covers storm-related coverage for your boat.  Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to discuss insurance trends, whether insurers are making any accommodations for those "stuck" in the hurricane zone, and expectations for hurricane coverage.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Scott and Karen DeVoll of Capable Cruising tell us about "Being at Anchor", including anchorage etiquette, how to plan for and conserve power and water, galley tips, and more.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're playing a segment from our webinar series on the Down East Loop. Join us as Gold Loopers Mark & Denise Gillespie from M/V Island Office give and overview of the Down East Loop route and share some things to consider if you're planning to cruise it.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we focus on the New York State Canal System and the impact of COVID-19 on its opening.  Our guest is Bill Drage, the Immediate Past Chair of Canal NY.  Bill will share information on the Erie Canal's history, its current status, and its future.  We'll also discuss efforts by Canal NY to ensure the Canals open to navigation this season and in the future.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll provide tips on maintaining a stress-free, healthy lifestyle while living aboard.  Our guest, AGLCA member Shelley Watson, is a Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach who will share details on establishing healthy habits to remain stress-free and opitimize your enjoyment of your Great Loop experience, especially during these trying times where concerns about COVID-19 are woven into every facet of daily life.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we feed your Great Loop addiction and give you something to do while staying safe at home.  Listen for details about AGLCA's webinar series, including a segment from our Tips from Gold Loopers webinar.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jeremy Dann of Untold Horizons shares advice and information on how to determine where to stop for the night when on the Great Loop.  Jeremy will cover what to look for in marinas and anchorages to ensure you stay safe and have the resources you need along the way.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to give an update on marine lending during the financial crisis created by COVID-19.  Cindy will share whether loans are still available and how the process of securing a loan has changed.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Curtis Stokes of AGLCA Admiral Sponsor Curtis Stokes & Associates joins us to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting the boat market and the process of finding and buying a boat for your Great Loop adventure.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guest is Ed Tillett, Editor-in-Chief and General Manager of Waterway Guide Media. Ed and I will discuss how the Corona Virus is affecting the boating community, including details about marina closures and where boaters can go for up-to-date information. 

Our guest on this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast is Scott Draper.  Scott is the lobbyist hired by recreational boaters to help with a legislative fix to Georgia's restrictive boating regulations.  Scott will have current information on the status of HB-833, the bill filed by Rep. Ron Stephens to reopen most of Georgia's waterways to anchoring and put Georgia's discharge rules in line with federal EPA requirements.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ben Stein joins us to talk about some of the products that won Innovation Awards earlier this month at the Miami Boat Show.  Ben co-chaired the judging panel and he'll share details of the winners in categories pertinent to Loopers. 

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jeremy Dann joins us to share information on how to effectively communicate using your VHF radio.  We'll cover details on what channels to use, contacting commercial vessels, contacting other recreational vessels, and what to do and say in an emergency.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we're gearing up for the Spring Rendezvous.  The Home Port Crew answers the most frequently asked questions about the event and gives all of the details you'll need to register and attend.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Wendy Wilson joins us to share her thoughts and suggestions on how to handle the things you leave behind while you're on the Loop.  We'll include tips on what to do with your house, car, bills, mail, and more.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we'll discuss bills filed at the Florida Statehouse to ban overnight anchoring in the Ortega and Cedar Rivers in the Jacksonville area, with an amendment to also ban overnight anchoring in Crystal River and Kings Bay.  Our guest is Jerry Paul with Capitol Access, who has been representing recreational boaters in Tallahassee for several years.  Jerry will walk us through the history of anti-anchoring bills in Florida and give us the status of the current bills.  He'll also give details on what boaters can do to help prevent these bills from passing.

Effective January 1st, an Administrative Order implementing Georgia's new anchoring law took affect.  The order disallows anchoring within 1,000-feet of waterfront structures.  Our guest on this week's Great Loop Radio podcast is Jack White.  Jack is a long-term, long-distance boater who is also a former Georgia State Representative.  He'll share insight on how these restrictive rules came to be and what boaters can do to help fight them.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio Podcast, Wendy Wilson and her daughter, AnnaMay, talk about what it's like to celebrate holidays aboard a boat.  They also share helpful tips on adapting the traditions you may have at home so that you can continue them aboard while on the Great Loop.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our discussion on some of the basic knowledge and skills needed to safely cruise the Great Loop.  If you've been watching our forum and social media discussions, you know that there are varying opinions on how much preparation should be done.  Some say "just do it" while others prefer extensive preparation, knowledge & skills.  We invited Gold Looper Dave Fuller to join us for this discussion.  Dave serves as the Deputy Director of Education for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the national level.  His group is responsible for producing all public education content for the Auxiliary, so he is an ideal person to share his thoughts on this topic. This week's discussion is part 2.  The first part of the discussion aired on December 6th.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we discuss some of the basic knowledge and skills needed to safely cruise the Great Loop.  If you've been watching our forum and social media discussions, you know that there are varying opinions on how much preparation should be done.  Some say "just do it" while others prefer extensive preparation, knowledge & skills.  We invited Gold Looper Dave Fuller to join us for this discussion.  Dave serves as the Deputy Director of Education for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the national level.  His group is responsible for producing all public education content for the Auxiliary, so he is an ideal person to share his thoughts on this topic. This week's discussion is part 1.  The rest of the discussion will air on December 13th.