On June 18, Michigan boat-broker Michael Vorce plead guilty of fraud, securing loans for at least 30 expensive boats with fraudulent documents and titles, while really owning just 4 boats.
GLCC News
As you're getting ready for your cruise, you may want to check out Great Lakes water temperatures. Michigan's Sea Grant Coastwatch provides a good current view of surface temperatures.
The lift bridge in Houghton-Hancock (harbor report S-200) will limit opening hours this summer because of construction on the approach roads.
An ancient caribou hunting site has been discovered on the bottom of Lake Huron. Details of the find are here...
As of next September, 2009, boat operators in Canada will be required to have an "Operator Card," as evidence of knowledge of boat operation.