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...

To all registered for the Lake Erie Rally at Leamington Marina. 

There's a new historical exhibit on the Challenger, the oldest "Laker" still operating on the Great Lakes. She is 104 years old this year.  Details here...

Read about border crossings resources, the upcoming summer events, Spring Break 2011, and an exciting new benefit for GLCC members. The reports from the Grosse Pointe and Sarnia meetings, as well as the second installment of John and Deanna Peterson’s The Log of Charrette (Winner of the 2009 Founders’ Award), are also featured in this issue.

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 The Michigan DNR has a new website to help boaters find and map lake launch ramps and access sites throughout the state—especially helpful for trailer sailors. Check it out...