We often get questions about what's included in AGLCA membership, so in response, this episode talks about what America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association provides to anyone interested in the Great Loop. We also give details on what membership offers to those who are still planning, those who are currently cruising, and those who have completed the Great Loop.
This week the Home Port Crew talks about what's new at AGLCA for 2025! Learn about new things coming up, existing efforts that are changing, and upcoming deadlines for participating in events, fleet shirts, stats, and more!
Heritage Harbor Marina on the Illinois River is AGLCA's Sponsor of the Year! Find out why Loopers selected this marina as the sponsor most deserving of this award as we interview Jeff Heimsoth and Bryce & Samantha Wallace. Many thanks to the entire Heritage Harbor community for their outstanding support of Loopers!
Mark Tague with Richardsons' Maptech explains the differences between charts and maps, along with the essential publications to have when planning your cruise on the Great Loop.
Tips on cruising America's Great Loop, from best boats to side trips. Whether you are planning the cruise, or are already cruising, these tips are a valuable resource.
On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, the Home Port Crew gives you up-to-date information on the process for U.S. citizens to clear Canadian customs as you enter Canada aboard your boat. We'll cover how to check into Canada when you arrive there, and how to check back into the U.S. when your cruising in Canada is over.
What does it take to do the Great Loop without fossil fuels? Bryan Verhulp is underway on the Great Loop aboard his trawler that he converted from diesel-powered to electric. Find out how he made the conversion, including the mechanical components (both those he removed and those installed), the cost, and the vessel's performance so far on the Loop.
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 in the member directory.
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.
In this bonus episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Bill & Mindy Ryan aboard the MV Harken! Share the tales of their Great Loop adventure. Bill and Mindy crossed their wake last week.
Each Dock-Tales session features one Gold Looper boat whose owners share the stories of their Great Loop advenuture. Our guests on this episode are Gold Loopers Dan & Jodi Symes aboard "Done Diggin'".
Amy and David Deutl share the stories of their Great Loop adventure, including details on the challenges they faced, their thoughts on anchoring, details about their Looping boat and their new boat, and the social aspects of the trip.
