Welcome to the GLCC
Welcome to the Great Lakes Cruising Club’s (GLCC) Web site. This is a member-driven site—it is up to you to post information about cruising destinations, anchorages, boating issues, yourself, your boat, 
and your cruising plans. You will also be able to read the postings of other GLCC members, and the club will use the site to keep you updated about current and future events.
It is the goal of this site to eventually provide most of the information that has traditionally been delivered to our members, as well as several handy new services. However, be patient. It will take some time before everything is fully functional (a web site is always a work-in-progress).
Please take a look around and you will already find discussions, places to post boat and cruising photos and—if you are a member—our famous harbor reports for the Great Lakes. You are able to post comments—for example, to alert other GLCC members about important changes that have occurred in a wilderness anchorage.
You must register to fully use this site. GLCC members can just click on the "Sign-In/Register" tab at the top-right of this page and then follow the directions. If you’re not yet a member of the GLCC, please explore the ABOUT and MEMBERSHIP tabs on the top menu. We hope you’ll appreciate the many benefits of membership in our cruising club, and then decide to join us.
Again welcome… and good cruising.
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If you are already a member of GLCC looking to register for the website, click here.
Randy Whaley
Prime Time V
Thanks for bringing the deadline for Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) of September 15th, 2009 to the attention of Canadian and American GLCC members.
As previous Chairman of Transport Canada's National Recreational Boating Advisory Council (NRBAC) I can advise you that there will be a rush this season by Canadian boaters who have not received their PCOC. Unfortunately, many Canadians have left acquiring "the card" to the last minute.
Already, Canadian law enforcement agencies are asking for proof of operator competency when they are stopping vessels for routine inspections.
GLCC is a great medium to help members who have not already received their PCOC but I would caution the club to ensure that not only are members are encouraged to get the card but to be sure they know the 149 key elements to prove competency. All approved Canadian course providers meet this criteria.
While GLCC members generally practice safe boating, the PCOC test might be a little tougher than most would imagine so some review of the materials is recommended. Canadian Power Squadrons "Boat Pro" learning guide for instance is a great way to learn.
To pass, you must attain a score of 80% or greater and while most of those who helped develop the program would encourage training and on-site testing some organizations offer on-line testing that covers the key elements as well.
For our American members, proof of competency in your home state is accepted by enforcement authorities when traveling in Canadian waters.
A good tip for those bisiting Canada this summer! Wear your Personal Flotation Device when at risk. The enforcement community is far less prone to stop you for a courtesy safety check if you have one on.