Georgian Baykeeper Urges Attendance at Water-Level Meeting
The Georgian "Baykeeper" is urging attendance at a Monday, 22 March, meeting of the International Joint Commission, in Midland, to protest lack of action on the St. Clair River's effect on water levels. News story here... Additional meetings are scheduled for Muskegon and Toronto, Wednesday, 24 March. Details here...
Canal Clean-Up
Planning on transiting the Erie Canal this year? Here's an opportunity for a road-trip to check out the canal ahead of time—the annual volunteer canal clean-up. Details here...
Reminder - Canadian Operators License
As of last September, 2009, boat operators in Canada are required to have an "Operator Card," as evidence of knowledge of boat operation. As a reminder US cruisers staying more than 44 days in Canada will have to have the Canadian Card or a similar "license" from their home states. GLCC member Fred Bagley explains the details here, with links to official web information...
Superior Ice Breaking
Ice-breaking begins in Superior, Wisconsin, on Monday—a sure sign of the start of the shipping season. News story here...
Summer of 2009 on Reverie
With spring my thoughts have turned to the next season of cruising. We did a slide show with video of our adventures last summer that I hope you may enjoy.
The video may be found at:
Soo Locks to Open Early
The Soo Locks will open 4 days early, and Coast Guard ice-breakers get an early start, in response to shippers who see improved business. News story here...
Third Lake Michigan Ferry Proposed
A new high-speed cross-lake ferry—from Frankfort, Michigan, to Algoma, Wisconsin—is under development. News story here...
New Group Insurance Plan
A great new group boat-insurance plan will soon be available to GLCC members. Click here for details...
Warm Winter Keeps Lake Superior Nearly Ice-Free
Warmer than normal air translated to warmer water conditions in Lake Superior, leading to an unusually small amount of ice and, in many areas, no ice at all. Read more here (requires log-in)
Lake Huron Sinkholes
Peculiar "sinkholes" in the bottom of Lake Huron are being investigated by scientists. Details here...
