6/2/2020 Updated artcle about magzine.  JM

5/28/2020  Update link to magazine. Note that Good Old Boat is offing their latest issues free at this time.  JM

The crew at Good Old Boat magazine created a brand-new digital subscription offering. To spread the word they’re offering free introductory issues. 

The 2013 LAKE SUPERIOR RALLY took pace August 11-16 at the picturesque port of Silver Bay, which is located on Minnesota’s rocky North Shore. The packed four-day program included a tour of Split Rock Lighthouse, how-to safety seminar, historical presentation by Stewart Severtson, several GLCC business meetings, local shopping trips, trail hikes, great meals, and much visiting with friends. FOR A FULL REPORT ABOUT THE EVENT, PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADLINE ABOVE.

Lake Superior's water level has increased rapidly the last few months. Now Lake Superior will outflow more water into Lake Michigan-Huron. Read Mark Torregrossa for MLive.com's article HERE.

It is with much sadness that we report that Past Commodore, David J. Landry has lost his battle and passed away peacefully in his sleep early morning on August 21, 2013. The services are set for this weekend, with a wake Friday and a funeral mass on Saturday. Here is a link to his obituary from the funeral home: http://www.friedrichjones.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/49693/obit/Da… and as found on the Naperville Sun website: http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/obituaries/stng-napervillesun/obi…; Click HERE to read more.

Asian Carp, the invasive species known for leaping out of the water when motorboats pass, have reportedly moved upstream another 100 miles on the Illinois this year. According to an August 19th Prairie Rivers Network press release, they were recently found spawning within 62 miles of Lake Michigan and just 25 miles from an electric barrier intended as the final line of defense for the Great Lakes. For more information click here.

Event reports from the 2013 Rendezvous at Charlevoix, Detroit-Saginaw Bay Regional Dinner Meeting at GPYC, and the Lake Erie Regional Rally. Promos for upcoming GLCC events such as the Annual Meeting and Spring Break 2014.

For many GLCC members and others making offshore passages, Herb Hilgenberg and his free daily "Southbound II" SSB weather broadcast had become an integral part of the their crew. After over 25 years of service to the cruising community, Hilgenberg, age 76, recently retired. While similar services remain available to offshore sailors (for example, GLCCSchool weather instructor Chris Parker's Marine Weather Center), Herb's Ontario-based North Atlantic forecasting and routing services will clearly be missed. We thank Herb for his years of service, and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.

What factors are influencing the recent decline in Great Lakes water levels? Changes in precipitation? Warming lake temperatures? Increased outflows? Evaporation? Will these trends continue or reverse? Click here to read an interesting July 27th Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article examining the factors affecting our Great Lakes.

May 18, 2020: Page updated to reflect correct broken links and reflect Safety at Sea course status as of COVID-19 - W Rohde.

The Cruising Club of America has put together an outstanding checklist for skippers to use whenever new crew or guests are invited aboard. Click here to take a look, and think about using it every time you leave the dock with new crew or guests this summer.

The Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light will sponsor SandFest, the first Master and Professional/Advanced Amateur Sand Sculpting competition in Michigan. The festival will take place July 4-7 and they hope to raise $20,000 to provide a match for the County’s Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant application for 2013. You can learn more about the festival by going to their website which is www.bluewatersandfest.com