Discounts on USCG License Courses Now Available to GLCC Members
The Great Lakes Cruising Club has worked with Mariners Learning System to provide members a way to enhance their boating knowledge on-line from their own homes. The new partnership offers specially arranged Member Discounts on a suite of six US Coast Guard-approved online captain’s licensing courses, from “six pack” to master 25/50/100 ton licenses.Click here for more information.
Clean-Boating Requirements
The US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is developing future clean-boating requirements for all recreational boats in the next few months, and they need to hear from boaters. During April, they are hosting weekly "webinars" to solicit boater input (April 6 - 6 pm, April 14 - 8 pm, April 22 - 10 am, and April 25 - 12 pm; all eastern time).
180-Year-Old Shipwreck in Lake Michigan
Researchers have discovered the shipwreck of a 60-foot sloop in Lake Michigan, off Saugatuck. The wreck may be from the 1820s or 1830s. The Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates were a Great Lakes Foundation Grant recipient in October of 2010. News story here...
Passing of "Bernie" the voice of Wiarton Coast Guard Radio
To the many GLCC boaters and others who travelled over the years within the voice of WIARTON COAST GUARD RADIO, it is with sadness that we must share the news of the passing of Bernard Dempsey, fondly known to many as "Bernie". Bernie passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Owen Sound, Ontario on Saturday March 26, 2011. Bernie’s clear, accented voice was heard by many GLCC members over the years of service with Canadian Coast Guard.
Photos From Spring Break
Photos from Spring Break In The British Virgin Islands are now available in the Photo Gallery.
SSCA Calls for End to Piracy
In the wake of the recent tragedy, where pirates murdered four sailors aboard the American sailboat Quest off Africa, the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) has issued a call to end piracy. To read more, please CLICK HERE.
2011 March Lifeline Now Available
The March issue is now available HERE. It has the program information about the 2011 Rendezvous at Gore Bay, ON, and many other summer event; updates from winter gatherings; the latest Port Captain appointments; and the first installment of Phil McCauley and Bernadine Rolnicki's The North Channel Adventures of Meridian and Her Crew (Winner of the 2010 Founders’ Award).
Special Charter Discounts Now Available to GLCC Members
Thinking of chartering either in the Great Lakes or elsewhere? The Caribbean? The Med? Like to receive a discounted rate on your charter vacations? Now you can with a special GLCC Members-Only Discount Program. Click Superior Charters Discount Program for more information.