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.

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 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...

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.

11/1/15  Corrected link to Peterson Log

10/22/15 Changed Founder's to Founders

 November 7-10 is the anniversary of the Great Storm of 1913, usually considered the worst Great Lakes storm of recorded history. Wikipedia has an excellent account of the storm, along with links to news stories, photos, meteorology, rescue attempts, etc. You can begin here...

Read the short story on protecting the anchorages that get a great deal of use.

02/08/20200 Updated link to Profile. JM

02/08/2022 Updated link to Rich Chowen profile. JM

 We deeply regret to report the passing of James Martin, Port Captain of (M-28) Michigan City, IN. His funeral mass is set for 11 a.m., Saturday, November 7th, at St. Patrick Church, Chesterton, IN. For more information, please click here.