Information On Cruising The Great Loop

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates joins us to provide a preview of what we can expect from the boat buying market in 2022.  We'll cover the current challenges you might face while searching for and purchasing your Great Loop boat and some tips for ensuring a smooth process.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we share the "DockTales" session that was streamed live on our social media platforms on Tuesday featuring Jack Huff and JoAnn Harper aboard "Jackpot" sharing the tales of their Great Loop adventure.  

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Sue & Craig share how they found their Rosborough 246 and their plans for taking their boat on the Great Loop.

On this bonus episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we welcome Rick & Rhonda aboard R&R to "Dock-Tales". Rick & Rhonda recently completed the Great Loop and they shre the tales of their adventures.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast we provide details on upcoming lock closures that will affect Loopers in 2022 and 2023 including one on the Okeechobee Waterway and several on the Illinois Waterway.  Our guest it Doug Morgan, Chief of Locks for the Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our series on "How I Found My Great Loop Boat".  This time, we talk with David & Debra who bought their Carver 430 Cockpit Motor Yacht with plans to tackle the Great Loop. Find out what they like best (and least) about their boat!  

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Platinum Looper Eddy Johnsen shares information about the return of Eddy's Weather Wag.  The Weather Wag provides information to assist Loopers in identifying a good weather window for crossing the Gulf of Mexico, which is a 20 hour overnight passage for boats that cruise at 7 to 8 miles per hour like Eddy & Linda do aboard Spiritus.  Eddy helps Loopers to be confident about their selected Gulf Crossing night by providing his insight into what to expect from the weather.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew gives you a preview of next week's Fall Rendezvous and shares details about the upcoming Winter Rendezvous in Fort Myers, Florida.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we cover what's new in the U.S. Customs & Border Protection ROAM App.  Port Director Jared Olafson with CBP is our guest, and he'll share how U.S. Citizens use ROAM to check back into the country when they cross the border aboard their boats.  He'll also cover some new developments to the ROAM app that will make checking in and reporting much easier for our Canadian members and other non-U.S. citizens.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our series on "How We Found our Great Loop Boat".  AGLCA members Erica & Hawk Thompson, who will be working aboard while Looping with their toddler, share the details of how they selected their 34' Gemini sailing cat as their Great Loop boat.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we share details about visiting Paducah, Kentucky as part of your Great Loop adventure.  Paducah made the "Best of the Loop" list in three categories this year, and the transient dock located in the heart of the downtown area makes this a must-stop while on the Loop.  Pam Spencer, Communications Manager for the City of Paducah, provides everything you need to know to enjoy your stop!

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Steve & Carol aboard JADIP, a 37' Great Harbour, share the stories of their Great Loop adventure. Steve & Carol just crossed their wake on a clockwise Loop, but their unique circumstances have them heading towards crossing their wake again, this time in the counter-clockwise direction, in the coming months.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, join us for a side trip to Nashville. Zyg Durski, a Gold Looper whose home waters are the Cumberland River, shares helpful information for planning a visit to Nashville during your Great Loop. The discussion includes details on navigation, where to tie up or anchor, and what to see and do along the way.

On this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our monthly series on "How We Found Our Great Loop Boat".  This month we feature David & Amy Deutl who completed the Great Loop aboard their 1980 36' Albin Trawler, Selah Way. Amy & David share why they choose this boat and how they went about finding it while staying on budget.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, our guests are Dan & Mary Stroeing, who completed the Loop in July.  They share how Dan, who is blind, drove and docked the boat with Mary's guidance throughout the Great Loop.  Think you have challenges to doing the Loop that are insurmountable?  This inspiring couple will prove otherwise!  

Join us as Bev & Jim Holland, who recently completed the Great Loop aboard their custom sailboat, "Steal Away", share the tales of their Great Loop adventure.  They'll talk about their favorite things about the Great Loop and give details about how they handled Looping aboard a sailboat.

The Canadian border opened to fully-vaccinated U.S. Citizens on August 9th, and Looper boat "Green Eyes" was one of the first to cross.  Teresa O'Kane joins us to share the details of her experience crossing the border aboard Green Eyes and what was required.  Teresa is happy to take your questions via Facebook, or, AGLCA members can find her contact information here.

On this week’s episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, we continue our monthly series on “How I Found My Great Loop Boat”.  Jody & Louis Wilham join us from aboard their Hampton 490 Pilothouse motor yacht to share the features of their boat, how they found it, and what makes it the perfect Great Loop boat for them.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Looper Scott Voelker joins us to share the details of completing the Great Loop on a jet ski to raise money for breast cancer research.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew gives the details of the new GreatLoop.org website, why we made the change, what new features are available, and how the forum is set up, and we even touch on upcoming events!