The recent heavy rains, which caused widespread and serious damage along Lake Superior's West End, has impacted the big lake. It can be seen on satellite photos. For a news story about the runoff and its implications, please CLICK HERE to read the Minneapolis Star Tribune's article.

Please CLICK HERE to read the stories about the GLCC’s Spring Break adventures at Charlotte Harbor, FL; the continuing success of the GLCCSchool; the plans for the Wilderness Rally, Lake Superior Rally, Lake Huron Rally, and Lake Erie events; as well as well as the third installment of Aluva Adventures (Winner of the 2011 Founders’ Award).

Bay Port Yachting Center has generously offered all GLCC Rendezvous participants a complimentary night of dockage at their premiere marina.

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About 60 GLCC members and guests gathered from March 29 to April 3 at the Port Charlotte Yacht Club, which served as the headquarters for our 2012 Spring Break. Organized by Port Captains (Charlotte Harbor) John and Penny Holmes, it was truly a Spring Break to Remember — and due to popular demand the event will return to Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte, FL, next year.

This is Toronto Brigantines 50th anniversary year & they really want to fill the boats for this 2012 Summer Season. Please help them spread the news of this unique program for teenagers age 13 to 18 (sailors and non-sailors alike. - No sailing experience needed) that are looking for a unique tall ship sail training adventure this summer.
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www.torontobrigantine.org

If you would like someone from Toronto Brigantine to come and make a presentation about the sailing adventures of the crew of Pathfinder and Playfair in years past, do let us know.

We have 50 years of Sailing adventures on the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay to share with your members. 

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CLICK HERE to read the March 2012 Lifeline. This  issue has the program information about the 2012 Rendezvous at Parry Sound, ON; many other summer cruis

There is a new effort to build a tall ship for Lake Superior. They are looking for people who would be willing to serve as board members, as well as financial contributions. Check out their website at https://sites.google.com/site/lakesuperiortallships/

The GLCC again participated the 2012 Toronto International Boat Show. To read Commodore J.E. Fordyce's report, please click here.

Nearly 100 GLCC members and guests attended the 2012 Lake Superior Mid-Winter Dinner in St. Paul, MN. The event featured Eric Thomas, who in 2008 placed first in his class in the 2,160 NM Transpac Solo Race from San Francisco to Hawaii on his 30-foot ultra light displacement boat. To read the event report, please click here.