Great Loop Radio Podcast

Dr. Robert LevitonMaritime Medicine www.maritimemedicine.net robert@maritimemedicine.net 914-715-8102

Find Karly & Evan here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingnietzels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingnietzels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550850008997 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlynietzel

You can view the video one of Lee's crew members made featuring photos of his time on the Loop here: https://vimeo.com/reviews/fe36bb9d-0571-4d8d-9be6-c6f3fd6c34b6/videos/1080218461

SkyMed International Admiral Sponsor rob@skymed.com https://skymed.com/?krajicek 813-997-2377 Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87082956772?pwd=DM5euHy0fvLj4qycFGzRWyKpFBOMBb.1

Captain Craig's Boat Services craig@captaincraigsboatingservices.com https://www.captaincraigsboatingservices.com/ 3215011282

The Boat GalleyJohn Herlig's VHF Quick Reference Guide

My guest is Brent Bowlin of Great Loop Yacht Saleshttps://www.greatloopyachtsales.com/brent@greatloopyachtsales.com865.216.7628 

Scott Miller, Miller Marine Consultingscott@millermarineconsulting.comhttps://millermarineconsulting.com/703-927-5705 

Thank you to Cindy Lewis & Sterling Associates for their AGLCA sponsorship!cindy@recreationfinance.comhttp://www.recreationfinance.com410.903.6611

Thank you to Jack Martin & Associates for their AGLCA sponsorship! Here's how to reach Jon Horton:Email: jon.horton@jackmartin.comPhone: O 410-626-1000 | M 443-336-6838 

Thank you to Great Loop Yacht Sales for their AGLCA sponsorship! You can reach them at:Website: https://www.greatloopyachtsales.com/Tel: 855-826-4597Email: info@greatloopyachtsales.com

Blue Tortuga FitnessSome of these exercises may seem simplistic, maybe even easy.  However, when done consistently over time they will indeed produce results.  If you have questions feel free to contact me at bluetortugafitness@gmail.com.Everyone should be cleared by their medical practitioner to begin or sustain an exercise program.Sample Exercises:-Quarter Pickups: https://youtu.be/jWBFIBYo7I4?si=XHlAv1uYldNLdwrR-Shoulder Flexibility: https://youtube.com/shorts/0j0-3QUdJVY?si=fTEOhTaYN0l6ZH3j-Lower Back Strengthening: https://youtu.be/65HhjCtMJqM?si=V6Sx6vtWFrFEs3me-Relieving constricted shoulder movement: https://youtu.be/ary93mbg1AY?si=BTI7kF5n1wUlf3Le-How to use resistance bands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEpRV5larvw

AGLCA Upcoming Events: https://www.greatloop.org/ems-event-calendar.htmlAdd your boat name to the Fleet of 2026 T-Shirt: https://www.greatloop.org/2026-fleet-shirts.htmlOrder your Fleet of 2026 T-Shirts: https://www.greatloop.com/Contribute to our Advocacy Fund: https://www.greatloop.com/product-page/advocacy-fund-contributionNominate someone for Harbor Host of the Year: https://www.greatloop.org/interact/harbor-hosts.html

What does it really take to turn a true fixer-upper into a Great Loop-worthy cruiser? When Mike Smith discovered the boat that would carry him around America’s Great Loop, it had spent a decade as a dock queen—and didn’t even run. But with determination, creativity, and a whole lot of help from friends, Mike brought her back to life and transformed her into a sound, safe, and comfortable home for his 6,000-mile adventure. On this week’s episode, Mike shares the highs, lows, surprises, and lessons learned from resurrecting his Looping boat. If you've ever wondered whether a project boat can make the journey, this is one you won’t want to miss. The Great Loop is a 6,000-mile circumnavigation of the eastern U.S. and a part of Canada. Loopers undertake this adventure of a lifetime aboard their own boats, often taking a year or more to complete the route. America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association provides information and inspiration for those planning for, currently cruising, or dreaming about a Great Loop adventure. Join us for events, members-only forum access, marina and fuel discounts, and more! www.greatloop.org/joinus

New anchoring regulations are coming to Florida—and they could change the way Loopers plan their cruise, especially around Biscayne Bay. On this episode, we break down what’s changing, why it matters, and what you need to know before you drop the hook. Tune in to get clear, practical guidance so you can cruise Florida with confidence. Want to learn more about the Great Loop? How about building camaraderie with others who have done the whole route so you can find out what it's actually like? Join AGLCA for accurate and thorough Great Loop information and access to other members. Find out more at www.greatloop.org/joinus.

Blue Mind, Bold Heart on Amazon

Solo female Loopers are still rare, but Michele proves it can be done — and done with confidence and grace. This week, she joins us to share the story of her Great Loop completing aboard her 31' Camano Trawler. You’ll be inspired by Michele’s adventurous spirit, practical approach, and refreshingly matter-of-fact attitude toward single-handing one of the greatest boating adventures there is. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! The Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime. Loopers follow the 6,000-mile route in their own boats, cruising up the east coast, into the Great Lakes, through the inland rivers, and through the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more at www.greatloop.org.

Included AGLCA Sponsors:Timeless Yacht: https://www.timelessyacht.com/Trawlers Great Lakes: https://trawlersgreatlakes.com/LeBoat: https://www.leboat.com/boating-vacations/canada

This week’s guests, Mark and Cinda Boomershine, didn’t just cruise the Great Loop—they brought their two kids along and turned the entire adventure into a hit YouTube series. Join us as they share their family’s unforgettable journey aboard SeaShine, their 56' Ocean Alexander. You’ll hear how they made the boat their own, the highs and challenges of Looping as a family, and what they learned from seeing America’s waterways together, one mile at a time. You can find the Boomershines at https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoomershines Want to learn more about the Great Loop? How about building camaraderie with others who have done the whole route so you can find out what it's actually like? Join AGLCA for accurate and thorough Great Loop information and access to other members. Find out more at www.greatloop.org/joinus.

AGLCA is all about Loopers helping Loopers—and YOU Make the Call is a perfect example of that spirit in action. Each fall/winter, this daily post helps Loopers determine when conditions are right for their Gulf crossing. In this episode, Tsali Bentley joins us to explain what goes into each YOU Make the Call update, where you can find it, and why he’s so dedicated to volunteering to provide this invaluable service. He also shares how the idea began and how it’s evolved to support today’s Loopers. Want to learn more about the Great Loop? How about building camaraderie with others who have done the whole route so you can find out what it's actually like? Join AGLCA for accurate and thorough Great Loop information and access to other members. Find out more at www.greatloop.org/joinus.