On this episode of Great Loop Radio, we’re talking about something every Looper will face—but not everyone fully understands—tides and currents.
Join us as we welcome Captain Craig Allain of Captain Craig's Boat Services for a practical, real-world conversation about how moving water can impact your Great Loop adventure.
From the big tidal swings to Georgia and south Carolina to tricky marina approaches, Captain Craig breaks down:
-Where Loopers are most likely to encounter the largest tide changes
-How currents affect boat handling in close quarters
-Smart strategies for anchoring in tidal waters
-Tips for tying up at marinas when water levels are changing
Whether you’re still planning your Loop or already underway, understanding tides and currents can make the difference between a smooth arrival and a stressful docking. Captain Craig shares confidence-building advice that will help you work with the water instead of fighting it.
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The Great Loop is a 6,000-mile water route that Loopers cruiser aboard their own boats. At its essence, it's a circumnavigation of the eastern U.S. and part of Canada via mostly protected inland waterways. The Great Loop route follows the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Chesapeake Bay, and the New York Canals northwards, goes across the Great Lakes, south on the Inland Rivers, and then east Gulf Coast to complete the Loop.
Dreaming of cruising the Great Loop but not quite ready for the full adventure? Want to test your boating skills on a smaller scale? The Florida Loop is an excellent way to dip your toes into long-distance cruising.
