Photos of the July 25 party honoring new GLCC honorary members, Dr. Jack Bailey and Roy Eaton, are available in the photo gallery...

 The GLCC fleet gathered for the Wilderness Rally, Burnt Island, Beaverstone Bay, July 27-29. It was a windy affair, with plenty of anchoring practice. Details of the event are here...

In July, Bill Rohde was appointed to the GLCC Board at the Rendezvous at Mackinaw City. He has been an active member since 1982, and also serves as the Port Captain for (S-192) Bayfield, Wisconsin. A vacancy was previously created on the Board, when Mel Wallbank was elected Vice Commodore at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Please click HERE for more information.

02/08/2022 Corrected link to profile. JM

Consider yourself an experienced Great Lakes Cruiser? Could you help new cruisers plan their first visit to your favorite cruising area? If so, the club has an exciting new opportunity for you. Click here for more information.

The latest soundings indicate that the water depth in the channel into Beaverstone Bay from the Collins Inlet is 5' 6". Boats drawing more than that, or those desiring a comfortable margin, when coming to the wilderness rally should use the south entrance, from the Georgian Bay.

Mel Durschlag

The April/May GLCC Member Survey results are in.  Members were invited by the Communications and Website Committee to share their opinions on importance and the ease of use of several website features and tools.  Final results are still being tabulated but the overall comments and suggestions provide a richness we want to acknowledge and share. Thanks all to those who participated in the survey and we look forward to hearing from more members in future surveys as well.
Click here for the overall comments and responses.

U.S. foghorns are increasingly becoming boater-activated. News story here...

A new 250-slip marina is underway in Port Hope, Ontario, with completion expected in 2-3 years. Port Hope (see harbor report O-42) is located between Oshawa and Cobourg and currently has minimal facilities for transients. News story is here...

Red Rock and Nipigon—the northern-most ports in Lake Superior—will see a cruise ship this summer, for the first time. Details here...