Information On Cruising The Great Loop

Tune in to listen to our discussion on stabilizers for your boat - the types and pros and cons of each. Current Looper, Emerson White, will be our co-host for this informative segment.

This show will feature member Michael Dellario who is on the Loop in his Gemini 105MC catamaran.  Michael will talk about the advantages and any disadvantages of cruising the Loop in a cat, specifically, the Gemini 105MC.    

Guest hosts Frederick Clarkson and Gerry Etzold will join us to discuss the financial aspects of doing the Loop.

This should be a very interesting show when Gold Loopers, Joe Pica and Gene Schnagl, discuss their opinions on the Asian Carp issue. The main topic of discussion will be a recently introduced bill that demands complete seperation of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to prvent the spread of Asian Carp.

Dr. Jerry Reves will join us to talk about ways to stay healthy while long-distance cruising. Don't miss these tips on a very important topic.

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

Our guest host  is Jim Healy. We will be discussing the Automatic Identification System (AIS), an automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites.

This Friday, Jan. 24th, Mike Ahart of Waterway Guide, and, Capt. Tom Shipp of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will be our guests. They will update us on the status of the Florida Anchoring & Mooring Pilot Program.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode featuring Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell of Captain Chris Yacht Service. They discuss everything you need to know about dinghies for your boat. Don't miss this informative show!

This Friday, January 10, we will rebroadcast a show with Guest Host Cary R. Wiener of Pantaenius American Yacht Insurance. Cary will discuss: · Implication of secret implied warranties. You probably won’t find these in your policy, but you’re still bound to them!   · Review of clauses found in most yacht insurance policies. What do these mean, and what property or liability risks do they cover?   · How to negotiate with your insurance company for better terms. What are common “exclusions” most policies contain? How do policies differ regarding exclusions made?

This week our Guest hosts will be Gold Loopers Alan and Susann Syme. They will be telling us all about cruising to the Bahamas, where to go and what to see. Be sure to join us to escape from the cold with talk of the balmy Bahamas!

Golld Loopers Bruce and Susand Armstrong will join us to talk about cruising the waters of sunny South Florida and the Florida Keys.

Popular Guest Host, Capt Gene Schnagl, will be joining us to talk about the story behind his new book, Fear Knot. Captain Schnagl is a frequent guest on our show and is an expert on cruising Lake Michigan.  

Jim Favors will talk about his favorite anchorages in the Florida Keys

Our guest this week is Brad Pickel, Executive Director of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association. Brad will be filling us on on the Association's Annual Meeting, recently held in Charleston, SC, as well as updating us on issues surrounding the Waterway.

Jim Stark, Executive Director of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, will be our co-host on the AGLCA Blog Talk Radio show this coming Friday, November 22, 2013. If you're interested in an update on this important waterway, please listen to our show at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  

Member Barbara Wolf will join us to discuss the ups and downs of traveling with your favorite furry friend.AGLCA's blog talkl radio show is a weekly broadcast aimed at providing inspiration and information for all those dreaming of, planning, or in the midst of, the Great loop cruise.

This coming Friday, November 8, 2013, we will replay the popular blog radio segment with Vickie and Bob Riggs talking about the beautiful city of Mobile, AL and the great cruising grounds of Mobile Bay. Listen in at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to hear this informative discussion. To listen: Go to the tab for Free For Everyone at http://www.greatloop.org (http://www.greatloop.org), scroll down and click on AGLCA Radio Click on the player that says Listen to AGLCA.  

Those of our cruisers with masts on their boats won't want to miss the coming Friday's radio show. Member Nathan Kramer, who has studied the subject, will tell us about his decisions regarding stepping and unstepping his mast. Roger Turner of Turner Marine will also be a co-host. Turner Marine offers a stepping and unstepping service in Mobile, AL. Tune in on November 1 at 10:00 Eastern Time!

This Friday, October 25, our Guest Host will be Cary R. Wiener of Pantaenius American Yacht Insurance. Cary will discuss: · Implication of secret implied warranties. You probably won’t find these in your policy, but you’re still bound to them!   · Review of clauses found in most yacht insurance policies. What do these mean, and what property or liability risks do they cover?   · How to negotiate with your insurance company for better terms. What are common “exclusions” most policies contain? How do policies differ regarding exclusions made?   · Open forum. Ask Cary anything about marine insurance and marine law.