2009 Rendezvous Report
The 2009 Rendezvous at Port Colborne, ON, got underway on Saturday, July 11. It was not one to be missed. Our GLCC volunteers and the local community did much to make it a great success, and the program was filled with varied and exciting activities, many of which were new additions. Highlights included a visit to Niagara Falls, and the near-by Welland Canal.
2009 Leamington Rally Report
The GLCC's 18th Annual Lake Erie Rally took place at Leamington on June 18 through 21. This year’s theme was Lord Nelson’s Court. Click here for the full report.
"Fundamental Changes" in Great Lakes
Scientists are examining what they are calling "fundamental changes" in the Great Lakes ecosystem. News story here...
Lake Ontario Wilderness Rally
A Lake Ontario Wilderness Rally will be held July 27-29, 2009 just east of Beaurivage Island in the Admiralty Islands in the 1000 Islands Group. For more info...
Boat Broker Pleads Guilty of $27 Million Fraud
On June 18, Michigan boat-broker Michael Vorce plead guilty of fraud, securing loans for at least 30 expensive boats with fraudulent documents and titles, while really owning just 4 boats. News story here...
Ancient Hunting Site Under Lake Huron
An ancient caribou hunting site has been discovered on the bottom of Lake Huron. Details of the find are here...
Canadian Operators "License" Required
As of next September, 2009, boat operators in Canada will be required to have an "Operator Card," as evidence of knowledge of boat operation. US cruisers staying more than 44 days in Canada will have to have the Canadian Card or a similar "license" from their home states. GLCC member Fred Bagley explains the details here, with links to official web information...
New Aquatic Invader
A new, very sharp water plant has invaded the Trent-Severn Waterway. Since it spreads downstream easily, it may find its way into Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario. News story here...