The March 2013 issue of Lifeline includes a recap of the 27th Lake Superior Annual Mid-Winter Regional Dinner meeting, an invitation to join GLCCSchool and the anticipated Harbor Reports Update Package announcement. Information & registration forms for upcoming events are included here (on-line registration forms are also available via the Events page). Also in this issue, a light-hearted look into fellow members’ (Phil and Althea Doolittle) cruising log. 
Click HERE to read the issue.

The GLCC will again have a booth at Strictly Sail Boat Show - Chicago being held at Navy Pier from Thursday, January 24, 2013 through Sunday, January 27, 2013.  This boat show is the nation's largest indoor all-sail boat show featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest sail boats, marine accessories, the newest sail boat gear, hardware from the top suppliers and seminar sessions given every hour for sailors of all abilities.  Though the show is focused on sailboats, there are some seminars and exhibited equipment that are relevant for powerboats as well.
Click HERE to go to event information page.

When planning your 2013 summer cruise, the Green Bay harbors and anchorages provide an excellent opportunity to explore a unique corner of northwestern Lake Michigan, before or after attending the GLCC Rendezvous in Charlevoix (M-6), MI. There are 4th of July and other summer activities in almost every community. For more information, please click on the headline above. 

The December Lifeline has the announcements about the 2013 Rendezvous at Charlevoix, MI, Spring Break at Punta Gorda, FL, and the Lake Superior Mid-Winter Dinner at Duluth, MN, as well as news about the GLCCSchool. Also included are the event reports from the Annual Meetings at Chicago, Wilderness Rally, Lake Huron Rally, Lake Superior Rally, and Lake Erie Regional Meeting.  Click HERE for to read the issue.

To check out a short article about our Great Lakes Cruising Club School in the November-December issue of Great Lakes Boating, click Great Lakes Boating. Log in if you're already registered, otherwise click register (it's free), and then proceed to view the virtual November-December issue. The GLCCSchool article is on page 49 of the virtual issue (page 47 of the hard copy if you're a subscriber).

The GLCC’s Annual Meeting of Members was held at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, Oct. 12-13. Treasurer Tim and Becky Boehlke organized the event, and more than 60 members arrived by planes, trains, and automobiles at the historic hotel. TO READ THE FULL STORY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADLINE.

    As a part of the harbour improvements ongoing in Meldrum Bay, the main dock, which is badly rotten, is going to be rebuilt. Sadly, this involves the demolition of the iconic freight shed, originally built in 1935.  Though considered by many as a heritage building, it was deemed too costly  a job to try to save it. Click heading to read full story.

The Great Lakes Cruising Club School today announced the start of its 2012-13 curriculum year. Eight classes are already open for registration, with over thirty more planned between now and May.
Also announced were new cooperative education agreements with both the United States Power Squadrons and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. The roughly 50,000 USPS and CPS members will now enjoy the same GLCCSchool discounts as GLCC members. Watch for upcoming information on reciprocal USPS and CPS course discounts for GLCC members.
Click here for details on these exciting new announcements. We hope to see you in class soon!

The weather gods shone brightly on the Lake Huron Rally held at the Algonac Harbor Club August 17 to 19th.  Beautiful sunny skies and great breezes blessed each day of this fun event. Twenty three couples attended the Rally with the majority arriving by boat. PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADLINE ABOVE for full story.

The Lake Superior Rally, which was officially held Aug. 17-19, was attended by more than 60 GLCC members and Guests. It again grew to include several more days of fun and informative activities, beginning with a Wednesday visit to a Big Top Chautaugua concert. For detailed information about the Rally, please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE ABOVE.