The First Step In Completing America's Great Loop | Joining AGLCA | Are The Benefits Worth It?
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2024
- This week we joined America's Great Loop Cruiser's Association and walk you through that process. We also discuss why we feel the benefits outweigh the cost. Let us know if you have any questions about joining AGLCA!
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From the video: www.greatloop.org/
Timestamps:
0:00-0:55 Intro
0:56-2:10 What is the AGLCA
2:11-5:10 Signing up for the AGLCA
5:11-7:20 AGLCA Benefits
7:21-8:55 Winter Rendezvous
8:56-10:39 Outro
Thanks for joining! Sorry that you felt like we "got you" at the end of the sign up process. The $15 one-time joining fee is underlined and bold on the same page where you selected the length of membership. We are really not trying to have any surprises at check out. Sorry for any confusion! Welcome to the group!
All jokes! We were beyond excited to join & are planning to sign up for the winter rendezvous which we can’t wait for. The membership is worth every penny as we’ve very quickly found out with all the resources
@@navigatingnietzels Glad you're enjoying the membership. See you in Punta Gorda for the Winter Rendezvous. Looking forward to meeting you!
Good for you both! 👍 Congratulations on your AGLCA membership and getting the flag🎉 We had that flag up on our wall before we actually bought the boat, a few years later❤😊
We love looking at it every day! A very good reminder of our goals and "why" we do what we do to make that dream a reality!
As you look at boats for the Loop, please add Downeast yachts to your list. They are often much better built than Taiwanese trawlers and cruise faster and more efficiently. There is a 1989 Nauset -- 38'? -- in Stuart with new Yanmar diesel in clean shape from what the listing says. Very worth a look! There are a couple of Legacy 40 cruisers for sale in New England that are for sale at less than $160K that are fine boats, although they come with twin diesels.
Old single-engine Taiwanese trawlers creep along at 6 or 7 knots. Yes they sip fuel, but doing a Great Loop at that speed can be insanely tedious. You have to run all day -- 8 or 9 hours -- just to make 60 miles. If you buy a Nauset, Duffy or other Downeast style you can cruise at 11 or 12 knots at similar deficiency but twice the speed. Much better!
We do love the look of Downeast boat.s Thanks for the comment! We sure will add them to the search
We're AGLCA members. We're a bit off the main route but plenty of people doing the side trip to Knoxville stop at our marina. We're Harbor Hosts and we enjoy helping members with their needs in a new town. Lots of ways to meet new people.
That’s great! What’s the name of your marina?
@@navigatingnietzels Jay Landings. We're in Decatur Alabama.
@@charlesdavenport2543 awesome! We’ll definitely write you down for a potential stop on our journey!!
New subscriber here, my husband and I are also are shopping for a boat (We had boats in California we part time lived on but this is a whole new adventure) It’s nice to see a young couple living life and following their dreams. Best of luck to you.
I’ve been a pseudo looper since before there was “loop awareness” lol. I’ve been planning the loop for years and I now have the boat (Grand Banks 32) and have done the Rideau and St Lawrence for three years. One day, when I have the time, I’ll get going. Lots of inspiring vids out there and so much to learn…. But that is what makes it exciting. I have told many that the Loop is the ultimate couple’s adventure. If you can’t work as a team on this adventure you might as well divorce now lol. It’s great to see young people do it…. Take the time to experience life now. Good luck on the boat purchase…. A big one cause you can’t go back on the deal one the ink is dry. The rule, and I am sure you have heard it, is to fight the “want” bug and get the smallest boat to fit your needs. Where are you guys starting from? If/When you get to Montreal contact me. I am at the RSTLYC and I would be happy to host you. I’m looking forward to following you through the process…. As much of the story as doing it. Have fun!
I just laughed out loud at your divorce comment haha! So true. Team work makes the dream work...literally, for us. I think if we found the right 34 foot it wouldn't seem too small. The first one we looked at just needed so much work and felt so crowded inside. We would love to stop by. Will definitely keep you in mind when we set off! We'll be starting from South Florida, West Palm Beach/Stuart area.
34’ is a good size. Do your diligence…. But I know you will 😊
Great video! It is so exciting when deciding on a boat! After looking at many boats, we bought a Cruisers Yacht 4450, and we love it! We are now in the process of maintenance, and some renovations. We are looking forward to hearing more about your journey! 😊
Ahh the maintenance and renovations! I'm sure it's an ongoing thing. We're having a lot of fun in the boat shopping process! Luckily we're not in a huge rush which makes it less stressful :)
Very exciting. My wife and I are in the same exact spot you two are in on our Great Loop adventure. Well maybe a week behind. I hope the trip is as fun as the planning! Ill be watching. We also may be at the crawl in Punta Gorda this Jan. I have family in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Cant wait for your next video. Thank you for the upload.
Thanks for following along! Maybe we’ll see you in January. Cheers to great loop planning!
Whatever boat you buy be sure the sea chest is easy to clean.
Good advice! Thank you!
We are starting to get our boat ready now. might meet you out there in 2025.
New subscriber here, and already a fan. I'm planning on buying a boat late next year and starting the loop around Feb-March 2025 from the Carolina's coast. I'm looking forward to watchin your vids as I do my research right along with ya. Cheers!
Very exciting! Sounds like we're on similar timelines. Cheers to Great Loop planning!
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where can you get paper charts for the whole great loop? i like the idea of having paper charts along with using the electronic chart plotters.
I have actually seen people selling sets of paper charts on some Great Loop Facebook pages! That might be a good place to start looking.
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