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:
Update on Chicago Harbors
Port Captain James Morrin has posted a news update on the Chicago Harbor System. Details here...
March Lifeline Now Available
The March issue of the Lifeline is now available HERE. Featured in this issue is the latest information about the 2010 Rendezvous and many other summer event, updates from winter gatherings, and the first installment of John and Deanna Peterson’s The Log of Charrette (Winner of the 2009 Founders’ Award).
Strictly Sail Chicago 2010
Attendance at Strictly Sail in Chicago, January 28-31, was surprisingly strong, and the GLCC booth did very well signing up new members. Read more here... In the photo, left to right, are GLCC booth workers, Mel Wallbank, Becki Boehlke, and Lou Bruska.
Swanson and Templin Drew Large Crowd at Lake Superior Dinner
About 90 members and guest attended the GLCC's Lake Superior Mid-Winter Dinner on Jan. 16. A major draw were the world-famous cruisers Roger Swanson and Gaynelle Templin, who spoke about successfully going through the Northwest Passage in 2007, and received a special Club commendation from Commodore J.E. Fordyce. For a full account of the event, please click here.
Bowdish Awarded the Golden Wrench
At the 2010 GLCC Lake Superior Dinner, Fleet Surgeon Gail Bowdish was announced as the winner of the Golden Wrench Award. This honor is given annually in recognition of members, who have demonstrate remarkable ingenuity, safety, and proper seamanship in dealing with unusual events.
GLCC Member Honored
GLCC member Roy Eaton of Little Current has been honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Canadian Safe Boating Counci (CASBA). Click here to download the story from the Manitoulin Expositor, written by Bonnie Kogos...
Allan Penniston Remembered
We regret to inform you that long-time GLCC member Allan Penniston has passed away. His wife, Colleen, and their son and daughter were with him at the end. It was his wish that no funeral service be held, but a memorial service and celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.
2009 Founders Award Log Now Available On-Line
11/1/15 Corrected link to Peterson Log
10/22/15 Changed Founder's to Founders