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America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association brings you this weekly podcast providing information and inspiration to help you plan your own Great Loop adventure.

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Captain Alyse Caldwell of Ask Captain Chris joins us this week to share details on celebrating the holidays aboard your boat. We'll discuss how to adapt your holiday traditions from your "dirt life" to life aboard, decorating tips, ideas for gift giving,... more

Thinking about purchasing a dinghy for your Great Loop? Dustin Kidd of Bourbon City Yacht Tenders, who also happens to be a Gold Looper, is our guest this week to talk about things you should consider when purchasing a new tender.

Jake Krancic did the Loop aboard a 32' sailboat. When his wife wasn't interested in joining him, he took on crew and did some of the Loop solo. What it's like to Loop aboard a sailboat with a small diesel engine at an average speed of less... more

For some couples, one's desire to do the Great Loop and the other's reluctance can lead to an impasse. Hube & Chris came up with a solution. Chris did the parts she wanted and Hube took aboard crew for the other legs. They'll share the... more

What's new with AGLCA? Listen to learn about our new website platform and some of its new features. We'll also share details about the upcoming Looper-palooza event in Fort Myers happening January 23-25, 2023.

What's it like for a family of four with two teenagers to cruise for a year? The Wright Family shares the story of their Great Loop adventure aboard their 42' Nordic Tug.

Practice makes perfect! Before starting the Great Loop, learn how to effectively communicate with other recreational boats, commercial vessels, bridge tenders, lock masters, and marinas via your VHF radio. Dave & Nan Ellen Fuller show... more

AGLCA could not continue without support from our sponsors and assistance from our volunteers. This episode starts with an interview with Tim Konkus from the 2022 Sponsor of the Year, Delaware City Marina. You'll learn about the special... more

After 10 years of boating, Ron & Jan upgraded to a Nordic Tug 34 and completed the Great Loop over the course of 3 years, storing the boat for the winter between cruising seasons. On this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, they share... more

Considering winter storage for your Great Loop boat? Tom Pirro and John Lombardi from Winter Harbor Marina talk about winter storage. They share how boats are prepared for heated storage and relaunched in spring. They also share... more

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