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Port Captain Introductions: Sam Webster & Charlene Blondy

Cindy - July 19, 2019

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     Today we are welcoming newly appointed Deputy Port Captains for Lexington, Mich. (H-54), Sam Webster and Charlene Blondy. Please say hello when you are in the area!
     Sam started boating on the St. Clair River at age nine in a 10-foot rowboat with a 1/2 hp motor. He was a naval aviation electronics operator for the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. He joined the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) in 1977 and cruised in his next three Chris Craft boats while serving on various committees at DYC as well as Fleet Captain in 1993. Please click here to read more!

2019 Trailer Boaters' Rally

Cindy - July 9, 2019

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    A day in charming East Tawas / Tawas Bay, Mich. (H-63) is the epitome of a perfect summer day. This compact little town has everything you would want for the weekend within a two block walk. Remember, you’ll be on the sunrise side of Michigan, and watching the sun rise here is a delight. Treat yourself and your family to a genuine laid back summer weekend in a small town full of quaint gift stores, relaxing restaurants, old fashioned candy stores and ice cream parlors. Marion’s Ice Cream Parlor has been a staple of this summer vacation destination since 1945! The Ben Franklin is another staple to this town and worth the visit. East Tawas even has a small movie theater within walking distance from your boat. Please click here for more information, registration and agenda.

 

Port Captain Introductions: Leonard & Nancy Buchanan

Cindy - July 5, 2019

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     Let's give a hearty welcome to newly appointed Port Captains Leonard & Nancy Buchanan for Muskegon, Mich. (M-22)! The Buchanan’s reside in Grand Haven, Mich. They have been around boats and boating all their life. Nancy sailed a pram and a Sunfish as a child and teen, while Lenny was around runabouts and pontoon boats. They have been boating as a couple for almost 26 years. Please click here to read further.

2019 Wilderness Rally

Cindy - June 13, 2019

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Join us July 27–30, 2019 at Turnbull Harbour (NC-55)! Cost is only $40 USD/boat up to 2 people. This years Wilderness Rally will be in partnership with Women Who Sail the Great Lakes with members of both groups helping to organize the activities and presentations. Included in the Wilderness Rally will be the traditional GLCC “No Ketchup Dog Dinner,” onshore and on boat BYOB / appetizer Happy Hours, a Scavenger Hunt, blueberry picking, a book / DVD exchange, morning yoga as well as BYO coffee. There will be informational presentations and activities that will engage all. Continuing with GLCC tradition, there will be the always-delicious Potluck dinner on the last evening. A new item that comes from the WWS side will be to gather and donate items needed by a local animal rescue organization. Please click here for more information and registration!

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