All things purpose, Business, Relationships and Life. To grow a community of people who'd know their purpose, fulfill it, be financially free, have a purpose driven relationship and marriage that'd glorify God. Of course have fun, laugh out loud and cry. Cover art photo provided by Markus Spiske on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske
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America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association brings you this weekly podcast providing information and inspiration to help you plan your own Great Loop adventure.
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The NUT-C community is a podcast where uncensored stories on real life experiences, wit and courage are shared to encourage and uplift others. On this platform, topics around the multiple facets of life ranging from relationships, grief, dating, divorce, separation & single parenting,DV, fashion&lifestyle etc are set on a nicely decorated table like a hot thanksgiving meal, diced and eaten. For more enquiries, Email: nutchubbie@gmail.com. IG@iamnutchubbie. Facebook. Twitter :nutchubbie. The ...
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Royal Coffee, Inc. is a green coffee importer serving the global coffee roasting community. Since 1978, Royal has connected coffee producers to coffee roasters. In 2019, Royal launched the highly anticipated project The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room, an open-sourced coffee education center located in Oakland, California. This podcast is an extension of the thoughts and happenings taking place within the larger network of Royal Coffee & The Crown. We hope you enjoy it!
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The Black Is America podcast highlights little-known African American figures who helped write the story of America. Join us as we shed new light on lost chapters in our nation's history. Hear the amazing, inspiring accounts of black American inventors, heroes, scientists, entrepreneurs and so much more. In Season 1, we feature the stories of Lt. John Fox, Marian Anderson, Wendell Scott, Bessie Coleman, and more. In each episode, we examine the legacy of these great Americans. Learn how they ...
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Great Loop Radio: Story of My Loop-Michael, 22' C-Dory
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Our "Story of our Loop" series is back with Michael MacLeod sharing the stories of his two Great Loop trips. After a career in music that included travel around the globe, Michael began the Great Loop and completed it the first time aboard a 22' C-Dory and a second time aboard a 25' C-Dory. Join us to hear what drew Michael to the Great Loop, why h…
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Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the Great Loop's gems. Find out what there is to see and do in this area as local Gold Loopers, Pete & Cheryl Glassen (Varlabania), share the details about cruising Door County as part of your Great Loop adventure. America's Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime! Loopers cruise the 6,000-mile Great Loop…
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All of us will, at some point, sell our boats. This week, Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales joins us to talk about the boat selling process. He'll provide tips on how to get the boat ready for sale, what photos to include in the listing, the popular sites where you'll want your listing included, and pitfalls to avoid. Whether you plan to sel…
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Join the Home Port Crew as we provide details on the many virtual and in-person events coming up this summer and into fall. We'll cover our Virtual Docktails free events where AGLCA members can join Zoom breakout rooms to discuss specific topics, our "Must Have Apps for the Great Loop" webinar series that is free for members, our upcoming "Looper L…
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Mackinac Island has long been a Looper favorite stop. Get all the details of what you'll find on this unique, historic, and quaint island when stopping there as part of your Great Loop adventure. Tad & Libbie Sheldon talk about the Island and the waterways surrounding it on this episode. America's Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime! …
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Some of the finest cruising on the Great Loop is found on Georgian Bay! Join us as Dale Anderson shares the details of cruising these waters that he calls home. Our disussion includes likely stops for Loopers, favorite anchorages, things to see and do, and calming the anxiety of navigating the 30,000 Islands. The Great Loop is the boating adventure…
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Great Loop Radio: Story of Our Loop-Chris & Beth, 31' Camano
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Join us as Chris & Beth share the story of their Great Loop adventure aboard their 31' Camano. Our conversation includes details about their boat, their planning, and what they gained from taking on this challenge. 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 w…
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Great Loop Radio: All About Vessel Safety Exams
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Ever wondered if you should get a vessel safety check on your boat before starting the Great Loop? Rob Rice joins us on this episode to talk about vessel safety exams. We'll cover what they are, why you should get one, and how to schedule it. Resources mentioned in the episode: List of required safety equipment can be found in this document: https:…
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Great Loop Radio: Cleaning up the Inland Rivers
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Do you know Chad Pregracke? If not, you should! For 25 years he's been helping remove trash from America's inland rivers. Chad founded Living Lands and Waters in 1998 at the age of 25 when he realized nothing was being done to clean up the waterways. He is the winner of many awards and accolades, most notably, Chad was the recipient of the Jefferso…
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Great Loop Radio: Distress & Safety Equipment
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From fire extinguishers to life rafts to personal locator beacons, distress and safety equipment is important for your Great Loop cruise. After presenting an enlightening seminar at our Spring Rendezvous, Jeremy McConnell of Northwest Creek Marina is our guest this week to talk about this important topic. Northwest Creek Marina is an AGLCA sponsor,…
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In this episode of Black is America podcast, delve into the inspiring story of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, a remarkable African-American hero of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Host Dominic Lawson narrates the gripping account of Cashe’s selfless bravery on a fateful night in October 2005. Learn about his early life in Oviedo, Florida, his distingui…
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Great Loop Radio: Paying it Forward - Volunteering While on the Loop
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Diane & Tim Vandersall earned their Gold Burgee and then decided to give back to the boating community and the waters they frequented while on the Loop. They've spent two months volunteering in some of Florida's beautiful state parks. While the work is sometimes strenuous, they've found it rewarding, and they earned free dockage during the period o…
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Great Loop Radio: NOAA Forecasts for Boaters
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Weather forecasts may be the most important piece of information you can gather before heading out for a day on the water. This week, Kennard "Chip" Kasper, Meteorologist-in-Charge at NOAA/Florida Keys National Weather Service, joins us to talk about NOAA's mission and the important work they do in marine weather forecasting. With hurricane season …
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S3, Episode 4: Innovative Honduran Coffee Production Models with Richard Sandlin
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Curious about what happens on an origin trip with importers and roasters? In this episode, we bring you exclusive insights from Richard about his recent trip to Honduras with Laurel Wirth and a team of coffee roasters. Tune in to learn more about two cutting-edge producing groups they visited: COMSA and Catracha. Music credit: Joshua Wismans…
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Great Loop Radio: Story of our Loop - Kip & Insel, 44' Endeavor Catamaran
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Kip & Insel have completed the Great Loop three times! They share the stories of their Great Loop adventures aboard two different boats including how they've grown as boaters via the many miles they've cruised, tips on how they deal with having a 60 pound dog aboard, advice for those new to Looping, and more. America's Great Loop is the boating adv…
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***This episode references the needed DTOPS sticker but we left out one detail. Only boats 30 feet and over must have a DTOPS sticker. The AGLCA Home Port Crew walks you through what U.S. citizens must do to legally enter Canada as part of their Great Loop. We cover what to do before you go, the things you can and cannot bring with you, the procedu…
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S3, Episode 3: Freelancing in coffee w/ Sandra Loofbourow and Isabella
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Have you been working in the coffee industry for a while and have the skillset and experience to work on your terms? In this episode, we sit down with the extensively experienced Sandra Loofbourrow and discuss her background and how she got into this niche area of the industry, the options as a coffee freelancer/consultant, the keys to success, tri…
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Join us as America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association's Home Port Crew updates you on our Advocacy efforts including what we do on behalf of members and the boating community as a whole, what we're working on including a long-term issue in Florida, and how you can help. America's Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime! Loopers cruise the…
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Great Loop Radio: Why Fitness Matters on the Loop
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Several things on the Great Loop are easier if you maintain a good fitness level. Our guest this week is Doreen Sharpe. She is a Gold Looper and a Physiotherapist, and she shares the reasons why maintaining fitness is important on the Great Loop and offers some tips on when and where to fit in fitness while Looping. The Great Loop is the boating ad…
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This week's episode focuses on our friendly and helpful Harbor Hosts! The Home Port Crew shares more about the Harbor Host program and the True North Harbor Host of the Year award. Then, the 2022 and 2023 Harbor Hosts of the Year (Tsali & Jacque Bentley and Eric & Lynda Baumer) share why they love this program and what they did that earned them the…
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S3, Episode 2: Intersection of Coffee Sustainability & Business w/ Katie Carguilo
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In this episode, we sit down with Katie Carguilo, Coffee Manager at Counter Culture Coffee & Board Member at World Coffee Research. Learn about her experience and growth as a coffee professional, her perspective on the intersection of business in coffee and sustainability, and her advice for new coffee businesses looking to incorporate more sustain…
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Great Loop Radio: Skills to Know Before You Loop
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With a focus on locking and anchoring, this week's episode includes some of the skills you should practice before starting your own Great Loop adventure. Our guest is Boris Hodak, a recent Gold Looper and U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master. Boris shares tips on locking and docking and why you should learn the ins and outs of your boat before setting o…
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Considering Looping on a fast boat? In this episode, Gold Looper Tom Gutowski joins us to share details on how and why he and Jan chose to cruise the Great Loop on a faster boat. Our discussion focuses primarily on how to be sure you operate safely and courteously while cruising at higher speeds, but also includes details about how often you can tr…
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Gold Looper Kim Fleer joins us this week to talk about some of the options for sharing your Great Loop with those you leave behind. We'll discuss the pros and cons of sharing via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, and other apps. We'll also share some things you should consider before selecting a platform and list some of the more popular Looper …
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S3, Episode 1: AI and Coffee Roasting w/ Chris Kornman and Doris Garrido
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In this episode, Chris Kornman, Doris Garrido, and Isabella Vitaliano discuss AI roaster technology already on the market, its pros and cons, the further division between craft and mass-produced coffee, and the potential for AI to replace human roastersBy Royal Coffee Inc,.
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This week we talk about watching your wake. It's important for all Great Loopers to practice safe and courteous boating! The biggest error we see in this area is boats not slowing enough in no wake zones, minimum wake zones, and when passing other boats, docks, marinas, and other shoreside infrastructure. We break it all down for you this week with…
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This episode explores the life and career of Anne Lowe, a pioneering African American fashion designer who dressed high society elites in the early to mid 20th century. We learn about her early life in Alabama, training in New York, moving to Harlem during the Renaissance, and most famously designing Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress. Timeline: Ea…
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Great Loop Radio: Story of Our Loop - Kim & Michael, 41' Silverton
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Kim Russo (AGLCA's Director) and Michael Martin share the story of their own Great Loop adventure aboard The Perch, a Silverton 410 cockpit motor yacht. They'll talk about why they did the Loop, their cruising preferences, and details about their boat. The Great Loop is a 6,000-mile route through interconnected waterways that allow boaters to circu…
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Great Loop Radio: 2024 Marine Insurance Update
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This week we wrap up our 2024 update series by talking about marine insurance. Jon Horton with Jack Martin and Associates joins us to discuss what to expect when seeking insurance for your Great Loop boat in the coming year. The Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime. Loopers follow the 6,000-mile route in their own boats, cruising up th…
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This episode of the Black is America podcast tells the story of Guy Bluford, the first African American astronaut in space. We'll explore his early life and inspirations, his path to NASA, the historical significance of his achievement, and his spaceflights. Guy Bluford's Upbringing and Early Inspiration - Guy Bluford was born in 1942 in Philadelph…
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Great Loop Radio: 2023 Loop Completion Stats
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The results are in! Listen to find out how many boats completed the Great Loop in 2023 and which boat makes were most popular. Brent Bowlin and Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales join us to share some of the features of the top boats for the Great Loop in 2023 and what makes them so popular. We'll also share details of the smallest and larges…
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Great Loop Radio: The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
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This week we talk about the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) and the work they do to keep the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway navigable. Brad Pickel, AIWA's Executive Director, is our guest and he'll share details of why the AIWA was formed, its mission, how dredging projects are funded, and come creative ways the materials removed …
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Great Loop Radio: 2024 Marine Financing Update
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Join us as Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates shares her insight on what to expect if you're considering financing a boat in 2024. Are interest rates really that high? What kinds of terms can I expect? What are some of the limitations on the age of the boat if I hope to finance? Cindy answers these questions and more as she shares why financing may…
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A preview of season 3By Owls Education Company
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Great Loop Radio: 2024 Boat Buying Market Update
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Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates is back as our guest to provide an update on what to expect if you are buying our selling a boat in 2024. Our discussion includes marketplace trends, pricing, insurance concerns, and what Loopers are looking for in boats for their Great Loop adventure. The Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime…
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Join us as the Home Port Crew from America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association gives a recap of happenings on the Great Loop in 2023 and previews what's to come in 2024. We'll talk about upcoming AGLCA efforts like Fleet of 2024 T-Shirts, Advocacy Fund Raising, recognition for Harbor Hosts, 2024 events, lock closures, and more.…
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Great Loop Radio: Gulf Crossing-YOU Make the Call
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The Gulf of Mexico crossing brings apprehension for many Loopers as they prepare for the Great Loop's longest open water crossing and seek a suitable weather window. Assistance is available to AGLCA members! Dave Fuller, former AGLCA Volunteer of the Year, and Tsali Bentley, AGLCA's current Harbor Host of the Year, are our guests this week. They'll…
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2023 C Market Recap w/ Spencer Ford & Alex Mason
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In this episode from the trading desk, Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, and Vice President of Trading, Alex Mason, give a quick recap of the causes of the volatility in the "C" market for the last half of 2023. They discuss the disequilibrium in the market, aggressive pricing for centrals, Brazil heat damage, and changes in the tenderable grade.…
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Great Loop Radio: A Unique Perspective on Handling Commercial Traffic
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On this week's episode, current Looper Dan Pease shares his unique perspective on dealing with commercial traffic on the Great Loop. Dan is a former tow captain who joins us from his Looping boat currently in Florida. Dan will share what you should know about communicating with tow captains based on his commercial experience and his time on the riv…
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Japan Coffee Shop Culture w/ Richard Sandlin
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Royal Coffee's Director of Business Development, Richard Sandlin, recently took a month-long trip to Japan, and in this episode, we get the tell-all. We delve into the coffee shop culture of Japan, roasting and processing trends, roaster size, tea vs. coffee culture, and more.By Royal Coffee Inc,.
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Great Loop Radio: What to Know Before Cruising Florida
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The America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association Home Port Crew tackles some of the special considerations and skills to master before cruising the Florida segments of the Great Loop. Our discussion includes information on: Marina ReservationsThe Gulf CrossingSojourners Permit/Temporary RegistrationRequired Everglades Boating CourseCourteous Passing/…
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Great Loop Radio: The Story of our Loop - Tom & Joyce, 45' Californian
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Tom & Joyce share the story of their Great Loop adventure. They and their friends, Lee & Jan, Looped aboard a 45' Californian. Two couples...one boat. Can it work? Tom & Joyce explain how with the right attitude, the right personalities, and lots of communication, two couples can share one boat for the Great Loop and have the time of their lives. T…
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Coffee Genetics w/ Hanna Neuschwander & Chris Kornman
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This week, we get the chance to sit down with Hanna Neuschwander, the Director of Strategy and Communication at World Coffee Research Center and Chris Kornman, the Director of Education at The Crown. Exploring the genetics of arabica coffee, genetically modified coffee plants, what quality means for farmers, the story of Ruiru 11 and more! Download…
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What's it like to travel 7,000 miles on a jet ski? Find our when Gold Looper Mike Straub shares the details of his Great Loop adventure aboard his personal watercraft, "Y Wait". Mike shares how he handled basic needs like where to sleep, when to eat, and what to wear to protect himself. He'll also talk about logistics like what gear to carry, ensur…
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Sourcing and Placement Specialist, Charlie Habegger, and Trader & Digital Specialist, Amanda Amato, sit down with host Isabella in this episode to discuss the luxury coffee market. They explore the concept of coffee being 'anaerobic enough,' with 'anaerobic' serving as a placeholder for the various differentiations that the industry uses to market …
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Great Loop Radio - Story of our Loop - Maggie & Bruce, 29' Ranger Tug
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Bruce and Maggie share the story of their Great Loop adventure that begins when they emerge from Covid isolation worse for the wear. They set out on the Great Loop in hopes of rediscovering their adventuresome spirits aboard "Currently" a Ranger Tug 29. This episode covers their journey and their new book, Currently Away. The Great Loop is the boat…
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Great Loop Radio: A Challenging Season on the Inland Rivers
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Loopers on the inland rivers this year have experienced lock closures, low water levels, and a few other obstacles, but they have persevered! Planning, organization, and attitude make all the difference! Join the Home Port Crew as we share what you need to know about this year's journey on the inland rivers and what those still in the Great Loop pl…
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Great Loop Radio: Nebo-A Looper Favorite App
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Find out why Nebo is a Looper favorite app! Nebo is part automated log book and part social sharing app. Loopers use it to find one another on the water, send messages, and share information while we cruise. Stephen WInter, Nebo's Managing Director, is our guest. What is the Great Loop? It's a 6,000 mile route that circumnavigates the eastern part …
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In this episode, we have Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, Trading Assistants, Grace Torres, and Lab & Education Coordinator, Isabella Vitaliano, to discuss the basics of the C-market and dissecting some of the intricacies surrounding the topic. From C-market history and the variables that impact pricing to understanding buyers' and sellers' fixes, you …
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Great Loop Radio: Story of our Loop-Bill & Molly, Rosborough RF246
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Join us as Bill & Molly share the story of their Great Loop adventure aboard their 25' Rosborough. They tell us why they selected that boat and how they made their small boat more liveable for the 300+ days they stayed aboard. They'll also share some of the highlights and challenges of their Great Loop.…
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