Information On Cruising The Great Loop

Gold Loopers Jim and Lisa Favors will join us to discuss the story behind their popular book "Women On Board Cruising".

This Friday, August 29, 2014, our guest is Hal Baker, Gold Looper and Harbor Host for Chattanooga, Tenn. Hal will be joined by Marty Puryear, Manager of city-owned MarineMax. Hal and Marty will be discussing cruising to Chattanooga and all there is to see and do in this great city.

Robert and Patty Mitchell will be our Gues Hosts to talk about cruising the segment of the Great Loop between St. Louis and Kentucky Lake.

Captain Larry and Wynn Martin will be talking about their Loop and cruising in their trailerable  25' Rosborough boat.

Robert and Patty Mitchell will be talking about mooring and their experience at mooring fields in Florida.  

Gold Looper Capt. Gene Schnagl will be joining us to talk about visiting Chicago by boat. Some of the topics we will cover are: Navigation  Bridge Clearance Special places to visit Places to Provision Events and Things to Do Any Special Risks to be Aware of: Asian Carp Don't miss this informative show!  

Our Guest Host today will be Captain Bob Kunath. This very knowledgeable Looper will tell us about the ups and downs of cruising Lake Michigan and all of the best places to stop. With water levels reaching more normal depths, after last year's extremely low levels, there are many things to consider when approaching this always intersting body of water!

Our guest hosts this week is Gold Looper Tom Ray.  Tom and his wife, Linda, completed the Loop on September 25, 2013.  One of Tom’s favorite cruising waters is Lake Superior, and we’ll learn all about the lake today.Some of the things we will try and cover include: The suggested route and entrance to the Lake Water Depths Hazards  Time needed to adequately cover the waterways Weather this time of Year Places to Provision Marinas along the way  “Must see” places to stop  

Guest Dr. Jerry Reves will discuss what you should have in your medicine cabinet whan taking a long distance cruise. All Loopers should listen to learn what they need to do to be prepapred for the bumps, bruises and minor illnesses they will encounter on their trip.

Mike and Robin McKeown will be our guests today. They will be discussing cruising in the Georgian Bay and the North Channel. Most of our members who are actively Looping will be reaching this area in the near future and this very informative show will give them tips on where to stop, what to see and other valuable cruising information.

Today, we will feature AGLCA Lieutenant Sponsor, Regent Point Marina's  Jim Wagner, guiding our Loopers along Canada's Triangle Loop. Jim will tell us the waterways that comprise this alternative route and other interesting facts about the journey.

John Callahan, Deputy Director of the New York State Canal Corporation will be talking about the status of the Erie Canal. Be sure to listen in to this informative show, especially if you are currently Looping and headed for the Erie Canal.

Tom Hale, Cruising Editor for Waterway Guides, will be picking up where he left off last week on his narrative about the great Chesapeake Bay. Tom will relate his favorite stops, cruising tips and everything you might want to know about this wonderful waterway.

Tom Hale will be joining us to talk about places to go, things to see, and cruising information for the Cheapeake Bay and surrounding area. Since many of our members are already in this area or headed that way, this is a very timely topic for discussion. Don't forget you can call in with any questions on this topic!

Tim Mullen is our Guest Host this Week.  Time is a disabled veteran who just started his adventure of kayaking The Great Loop.  Tim will tell the story behind this journey and his upcoming plans.

Our Guest Host this week, Capt. Bob Kunath, will give us much valuable information on cruising these two Canadian waterways. He will be discussing history, interesting stops, navigation tips, locking and more. Don't miss this one!

This week's episode will feature guest host Sterling Kennedy, a multiple-Looper, who will discuss things that will break on your boat and what to do to be prepared.be sure and tune infor this humorous and helpful show!

Our Guest Host this week is George McNeir, designer and builder of the MOG Solar Powered Electric Boat.  George will tell us about the history, specifications and other facts about this innovative cruising vessel

We will be having Donna Stewart, Manager of the Dismal Swamp, as our cohost.  She will tell us all about the Swamp and why it is one of the most interesting sections of the Great Loop. If you are unsure about taking this route, tune in to find out why you should make it part of your journey.

This week Gold Looper Arch Fonken will be our guest. Arch will discuss the pros and cons of Looping alone. Be sure to thune in for this informative show.