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On this week's episode of Great Loop Radio, Captain John Wright of the popular website, CaptainJohn.org, joins us to talk about budgeting for the Great Loop. As Capt. John prepares for his 10th voyage around the Loop, he'll share details on how he's Looped while spending less than $8,000 on boat-related expenses (fuel, marinas).
On today's Great Loop Radio podcast, Gold Loopers Wendy and Bobby Wilson join us to talk about how they did they Great Loop as a family of six while staying within their budget. They'll share some of the money saving tips they learned along the way and their plans to Loop again later this year.
What's the best boat for YOUR Loop? Brent Bowlin and Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales share some things all Loopers should consider when buying their Great Loop boat and talk about some of the more popular makes and models. They also talk about specific makes and models for different non-negotiable needs, like those cruising with a family, those cruising solo, those on a budget, and more.
It’s 2026, and that means we’re once again fundraising to support our advocacy efforts. Our budget is spent almost entirely for a lobbyist in Florida, which has been the perennial focal point of attacks on the rights of active cruisers to the waterway. Read on to learn why it is so important we keep pressing forward.
Gold Looper Dave Fuller joins us on this week's episode of Great Loop Radio. He'll tell us what there is to see and do on the portion of the Great Loop Route that runs along Florida's east coast from Miami to Jacksonville. He'll also share his favorite stops, recommended side trips, and how much time to budget for this segment of the Loop.
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 Great Loop Radio, Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell share tips on what to consider when searching for your perfect boat. They'll teach you how to KNOW whether a boat is perfect for you, including tips on considerations for budget, guests aboard, engine room access, boat handling, and more.
Loopers will soon be headed down the Inland Rivers. Cruising the rivers is a little different and we reached out to Wes Litsey, who has cruised thousands of miles on the rivers to share with us what you need to know before you go.
It’s time once again for our annual appeal. We need our members to contribute to our advocacy fund! Our mission is simply stated, but widespread and far reaching. AGLCA’s advocacy efforts help keep the waterways of the Great Loop open and safe for navigation.
Don't have a year off to do the Loop? No problem! Soon-to-be Gold Loopers, Tad & Libbie (m/v "Selkie") completed their Loop in segments and enjoyed every mile! They share with us the benefits of taking your time on a multi-year Loop.
Help us say thank you to all the sponsors who helped make the Atlantic City Looper Lifestyle such a success! In addition, we welcome Islands East Advisors who would love to help you plan for your life on the water. Please support the businesses that support the Great Loop!
A couple of years ago, we created a planning guide email tip series to help take some of the mystery out of “Where do I start?” when planning your own Great Loop adventure. We’ve decided to share the series in the next ten issues of Great Loop Link because (even if we do say so ourselves!) it’s great information.