{"podcast":{"title":"Great Loop Radio Podcast","slug":"great-loop-radio-podcast-199947","podcast_index_feed_id":199947,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/V55fg6WS","website_url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/aglca","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9958fc5f-70de-42c3-8301-fc3f19ccca65/7171c4f3-ed4a-4e99-8a2d-52ed0fce0b1f/3000x3000/056cea8d-7a2e-4a51-a595-0c2970c9cd62-aglca-logo2.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"AGLCA","episode_count":600,"summary":"America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association brings you this weekly podcast providing information and inspiration to help you plan your own Great Loop adventure.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-05T02:17:30.825317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-loop-radio-podcast-199947"},"episode":{"title":"Cruising the Rideau Canal","slug":"cruising-the-rideau-canal","published_at":"2026-07-03T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-loop-radio-podcast-199947/cruising-the-rideau-canal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-loop-radio-podcast-199947","url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/aglca","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/3a74fd25-f163-4854-9015-b616313c4f32/9958fc5f-70de-42c3-8301-fc3f19ccca65/episodes/audio/group/4d1bf2ef-c69d-446b-ad88-ac83e4a31f52/group-item/c76c6c46-cbad-4677-b62e-0ffc07d5b1c8/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=V55fg6WS","summary":"If you're considering a side trip on the Rideau Canal during your Great Loop, this episode will help you decide if it's the right adventure for you—and show you how to make the most of it. Gold Looper and AGLCA Mentor Bill Ogilvie joins us to share his extensive knowledge of his home waters, one of the most scenic and historic inland waterways in North America. Bill explains where the Rideau Canal fits into a Great Loop itinerary, the draft requirements and other considerations for transiting the canal, and what makes this waterway such a favorite among cruisers. Along the way, he highlights can't-miss stops, shares practical cruising tips, and offers insights that will help you plan a safe, enjoyable visit. Whether you're actively planning to cruise the Rideau or simply curious about what this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer, this episode is packed with valuable information from someone who knows these waters exceptionally well. 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.","meta_description":"If you're considering a side trip on the Rideau Canal during your Great Loop, this episode will help you decide if it's the right adventure for you—and sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2733,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/great-loop-radio-podcast-199947/episodes/cruising-the-rideau-canal/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-loop-radio-podcast-199947/cruising-the-rideau-canal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}