Information On Cruising The Great Loop

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew discusses our 2022 Advocacy efforts and provides the background and current status of efforts to fight anchoring limitations in Florida and to keep the New York Canals open for through-navigation. Please contribute to our Advocacy Fund at www.greatloop.org/advocacy. Read more about the Florida bill that funds the removal of derelict vessels (mentioned during the podcast) here.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Bill Parlatore joins us to talk about his recent article titled "Getting Ready for the Great Loop".  We discuss the proper way to execute a slow pass on the waterway, how to determine the air draft of your boat and why that's important, and other tips for those getting ready to begin the Great Loop.  You can reach Bill's article here: https://www.seattleyachts.com/news/getting-ready-for-the-great-loop If you appreciate this content, please consider joining us! www.greatloop.org/joinus.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ian & Trina share the details of how they found and purchased their DeFever 44 to complete the Great Loop.  Ian & Trina purchased the boat nearly 8 years ago and have since moved it from Chesapeake Bay to Chattanooga and have made several upgrades in preparation for the rest of the Great Loop and more cruising.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Scott & Karen DeVoll of Capable Cruising walk us through some of the points to consider when getting ready to move aboard full-time.  Whether you're selling your "dirt" home or planning to return there after the Loop, this episode gives tips on things to consider first, such as: Health insurance and obtaining medical care and prescriptions while on the LoopHow to set up residency someplace while living a transient life style (for things like car registrations and voting)What to do with all of your "stuff"Handling your mailand much more!  

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Brian & Jennifer share the details of how they found and purchased their Ranger Tug 27 in October of 2021.  They're coming to us from the Florida Keys where they are currently aboard as part of their Great Loop adventure.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ken Marks of Marks Marine Insurance is our guest.  Ken will update us on the status of the Marine Insurance marketplace in 2022 and what insurers are requiring of boaters in terms of boat size and previous boating experience.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew summarizes details of the boats that completed the Great Loop in 2021 and brings you up to speed on the many things happening for AGLCA members in early 2022.  We'll also note the associated deadlines.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jeff & Doris share the details of their Magna Marine Nova Scotia 47 trawler and how they went about finding and buying this boat for their Great Loop.

On this bonus episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, join us as Gold Looper Scott Meyers, his daughter, and friends Andre and Joel share the tales of their Great Loop adventure aboard a tritoon.

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!