DOCSLIB.ORG

LIFELINE 9-09.Pdf

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
LIFELINE 9-09.Pdf Our 75th A N N RY I VERSA 1934-2009 September 2009 From The Bridge Volume 76 Number 1 CONTENTS This is my final article as your budgeted membership level in this From The Bridge ..........................2 Commodore. Although two years year’s budget and more new Great Lakes News and Views.........3 seems a long time to be at the helm, members will be signed up as we Sarnia Meeting .............................4 the time has gone rather quickly. pass through the summer cruising Annual West Harbor Picnic............5 season. Leamington Meeting .....................6 The Club has prospered over the Lake Huron Rally..........................7 past two years. We had a very I would like to thank the Board, the 2009 RENDEZVOUS ...................8 Founders Award Log...................12 successful move to Port Huron. This Executive Committee, all Great Lakes My Lighthouse............................16 move was seamless with the help of Cruising Club members, and my 50 & 25 year Members Honored.16 Commodore James Acheson, wife, Paula, for their patience during Auto ID System ..........................17 Director Mel Wallbank, Treasurer Tim my two years at the helm and your Welcome Aboard ........................18 Boehlke, Secretary Phil Doolittle, and help in making this a successful Member to Member ...................19 many other volunteers. In addition, voyage. It has been an honor to Where In The World Are We?......20 Coming Events ...........................20 we were very fortunate to employ our serve our Club as your Commodore. new Office Manager, Yvonne To my advisor, Commodore Jim Official Publication of the Murray, who has outstanding Acheson, I thank you for your Great Lakes Cruising Club Post Office Box 611003 technical and interpersonal skills. mentoring, advice, and guidance Port Huron, MI 48061-1003 during this period. In addition, I am We have several members with Phone: 810.984.4500 grateful to Commodore Ralph Fax: 810.984.4565 exceptional skills that have made our Email: [email protected] Heninger for his assistance and transition to a web based system Home Page: http://www.glcclub.com advice. possible. More improvements to the Publisher Great Lakes Cruising Club web based system are on the Although I will not be at the helm Editor horizon. after the Annual Meeting in Windsor, Niels R. Jensen Ontario, Paula and I plan to be very Office Paula and I have attended nearly active in the Great Lakes Cruising Yvonne E. Murray all of our events these past two Correspondents Club. My best wishes go to my years. We thank all of our members All GLCC Members successor, J.E. Fordyce. J.E. will be who have volunteered their time to a great Commodore. IMPORTANT NOTICE make these events very successful. The membership application included with this issue of Lifeline – as in every issue – I even pulled “Lord Nelson’s” robe is for your use in signing up a new member. and wig out of mothballs to It DOES NOT mean that your membership participate in Lord Nelson’s Court at has expired. It is just a reminder that GLCC is always interested in new members, and the Leamington Rally. you are the source. Sign up a new member today! Despite poor economic Editorial Closing Dates conditions, we seem to have turned Editorial copy and change of address should Jim Richlak “Bullfrog” the corner in membership recruiting be submitted no later than the 1st of the Commodore month preceding issue date, to the and retention. We are currently GLCC Office. about 6 percent above our LIFELINE (ISSN: 0745-9718), is published in December, March, June, and September by the Great Lakes Cruising Club, P.O. Box 611003, Port Huron, MI 48061-1003. The subscription rate is $48 annually, available only to Club members. Copyrighted by The Great Lakes ON OUR COVER Cruising Club. Periodicals postage paid at Port Huron, MI and at additional mailing offices. The 2009 Rendezvous at Port Colborne, Ontario, included a bus tour of POSTMASTER: Send change of address nearby attractions. A major highlight was Niagara Falls, shown here with notice to LIFELINE, Great Lakes Cruising Club, P.O. Box 611003, Port Huron, Michigan the 600 passenger Maid of the Mist VII going upstream. The boat is 80 feet long, 48061-1003 and is powered by two 350-horsepower diesel engines. © 2009 GREAT LAKES CRUISING CLUB Photo by Niels R. Jensen 2 Canadian Great Lakes Weather Quiz In the June issue, we offered a News and Views brief quiz on the locations of Thunder Bay Coast Guard Radio’s transmitting towers. Here are Bonnie Dahl’s responses: Canada to Require Proof of The Horn transmittter is located between Highway 17 and the Operator Competency Schrieber Channel approximately 8 by Fred Bagley miles east of Rossport at 48° 49.08' After a ten-year phase in period, offer their own courses; others N and 087° 21.20' W. Canada‘s Operator Competency contract with private companies or The Silverwater transmitter is on Program is nearing its final not-for-profits (e.g. US Power Manitoulin Island halfway between implementation. As of September 15, Squadron) to offer the courses and Meldrum Bay and Bayfield Sound at 2009, every Canadian operator of a oversee the tests. The competency 45° 54.05' N and 082° 54.55' W. powered vessel must possess a card however must be from your The Bald Head transmitter is located Pleasure Craft Operator Card and home state, i.e. USPS card alone on the mainland north of the Lizard there are also specific age and won’t suffice. State web sites will give Islands in Lake Superior at 47° horsepower restrictions on young this information, or go to 28.80 N and 084° 49.02' W. boaters. This puts Canada at the www.nasbla.net/courseListing.php, If you want to have some fun with forefront of boater safety. The the web site of the National these co-ordinates go to Google regulations are spelled out in Association of State Boating Law Earth and zoom in close to each of Transport Canada literature and may Administrators. the transmitter areas. Then move the be found at www.tc.gc.ca/marine Americans who wish to take the cursor while matching up the safety/debs/obs/quick/quick_visitor.htm. Canadian test may do so on-line with Canadian members of the GLCC out taking a course first. Transport moving lat/lon written below it with have been aware of this upcoming Canada, Office of Boating Safety, has these above co-ordinates and you date for some time. Some may have certified 65 course providers through can pin point exactly the location of overlooked the fact, though, that this out Canada, 29 in Ontario alone, each transmitter. I was then able to applies to sailboats with auxiliary many of whom offer the course on- print pictures of each area. motors, even when the boat is under line. The cost is usually about $50 sail power alone, and to a dinghy with CDN; a list of course providers is on an outboard motor on it, even if the the Office of Boating Safety website dinghy is being rowed. (see above). American boaters bringing their In an effort to assure the on-line own boat into Canada are not required test is taken fairly, on-line tests to possess proof of competency as cannot be taken on your home long as they leave Canada within 44 computer, but rather must be taken at New Port Captain days. But Americans will be required a neutral site (a library, for example), to have either a boating certificate and must be proctored by a person, Announcement from their home state or pass the who is not related to the test taker Canadian exam if they spend more and who has been approved by James Richardson than 45 consecutive days in Canada Transport Canada. This somewhat on an American registered boat, or cumbersome process means most Sutton Bay, MI operate a Canadian registered boat Americans may choose to get M-11 even if they are in Canada for less certified by their home state, but than 45 days. (Canadian charter studying for and passing the We congratulate James operators are excluded; they have Canadian exam may make you a Richardson on his their own safety checklist for American better boater, while you’re in Canada charterers). American boaters under (think of those cardinal marks that appointment as Port Captain the age of 16 will be subject to the have you searching for in CHS Chart of M-11, Sutton Bay, MI. age and horsepower restrictions No. 1). More information will be regardless of how long they are in Since the rule goes into effect available in future issues of Canada. September 15, 2009, American the Lifeline and on the club’s All U.S. states that border the boaters are unlikely to require the website. Canada have requirements for boater card this year as most are out of safety competency for boaters under Canadian waters by then. However, a certain age, but older boaters may it’s a good idea to start making your take the course and obtain a plans for next year. One place to start competency card as well. Some states looking is at www.boaterexam.com/ 3 Sarnia Meeting Kicks Off Boating Season by Port Captain Ardy Barclay On Saturday May 2, approximately 95 Great Lakes Cruising Club members and their guests gathered at the Holiday Inn in Sarnia to set in motion the 2009 summer boating season, and the myriad of GLCC events, including a rendezvous in Port Colborne in July, and a number of other rallies and events that will be held during this year.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2020 Lakeshore Life
    HURON | ONTARIO | MICHIGAN | ERIE | SUPERIOR 2020 Lakeshore Life MEDIA KIT A guide for Great Lakes boating enthusiasts With more than 10,000 miles of shoreline (equal to almost 44 percent of the earth’s circumference), the Great Lakes command a vast share of North America’s boating waters and is one of the world’s most popular, affluent and explored cruising grounds. For 73 years, Lakeland Boating has covered this unique area. Our editorial content caters to the interests of freshwater boaters throughout the Great Lakes, as well as connecting waterways as far south as Florida, north to Ontario, west to Minnesota, and east to Quebec. Our respected editorial package is a mix of Great Lakes travel destinations, personality profiles, boats, boating gear and accessories, boating lifestyle, waterfront living, cruising and more. Editorial departments highlight local news and events, boater education, maintenance tips, electronics, new products and boat tests appear monthly. We know Great Lakes boating. BOAT TEST Formula 400 SSC Editorial Calendar PORT OF CALL FORTY-FOOT SPORTS CROSSOVER SATISFIES EVERY FAMILY MEMBER’S MUST-HAVES. BY MARSHALL BRODIE ctive boating families want to bow cockpit, aft deck lounge and spacious A maximize their limited boating time also encouraging connectivity among guests. but sometimes that can be difficult. What below-decks cabin — gives boaters the best of all w Passage fore and aft is unimpeded and makes if you want to overnight with your f orlds. amily socializing natural. The surprisingly large for one or two nights because that’s all the Rare features cabin below includes a convertible dinette/ time you get off from work? Or what if your sleeping berth, plus an aft stateroom bed, teenage chil Formula realized that customers were asking dren ask to bring a group of private head compartment and entertainment friends to hangout and sunbathe for a day? for something other than an expre ss cruiser galley with sink and microwave.
    [Show full text]
  • Lakeshore Life Media
    HURON | ONTARIO | MICHIGAN | ERIE | SUPERIOR 2021 Lakeshore Life Advertising MEDIA KIT A guide for Great Lakes boating enthusiasts With more than 10,000 miles of shoreline (equal to almost 44% of the earth’s circumference), the Great Lakes command a vast share of North America’s boating waters and is one of the world’s most popular, affluent and explored cruising grounds. For 75 years, Lakeland Boating has covered this unique area. Our editorial content caters to the interests of freshwater boaters throughout the Great Lakes, as well as connecting waterways as far south as Florida, north to Ontario, west to Minnesota, and east to Quebec. Our respected editorial package is a mix of Great Lakes travel destinations, personality profiles, boats, boating gear and accessories, boating lifestyle, waterfront living, cruising and more. Monthly editorial departments highlight local news and events, boater education, maintenance tips, electronics, new products and boat tests. We know Great Lakes boating. BOAT TEST GLASTRON GTD 245 You never forget your first. BY CHUCK WARREN Editorial Calendar PORT OF CALL GLASTRON GTD 245 Cla ssic design hints, including SPECIFICATIONS traditional Glastron “spear” DEALERS LOA: 24’4” Easy access with twin stern ladders SkipperBud’s Beam: 8’6” and bow ladder SKIPPERBUDS.COM Draft: 35” Optional enclosed head Weight: 4,600 lbs. Spicer’s Boat City SPICERSBOATCITY.COM Fuel Capacity: 60 gals. Matching trailer included Ravenna Marine Water Capacity: 12 gals. Seating, seating and more seating From boating and world-class beaches RAVENNAMARINE.COM Max Power: 350 hp MSRP: $66,667 Thayer Marine to fine dining, friendly boutiques and THAYERMARINE.COM GLASTRON.COM year-round activities, there’s something Watch the video at LAKELANDBOATING.COM! for everyone in the neighboring PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLASTRON MARCH 2020 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM communities of grand bend and Bayfield 38 on Ontario’s Sunset Coast.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Display Advertising
    HURON | ONTARIO | MICHIGAN | ERIE | SUPERIOR 2020 Display Advertising MEDIA KIT A guide for Great Lakes boating enthusiasts With more than 10,000 miles of shoreline (equal to almost 44 percent of the earth’s circumference), the Great Lakes command a vast share of North America’s boating waters and is one of the world’s most popular, affluent and explored cruising grounds. For 73 years, Lakeland Boating has covered this unique area. Our editorial content caters to the interests of freshwater boaters throughout the Great Lakes, as well as connecting waterways as far south as Florida, north to Ontario, west to Minnesota, and east to Quebec. Our respected editorial package is a mix of Great Lakes travel destinations, personality profiles, boats, boating gear and accessories, boating lifestyle, waterfront living, cruising and more. Editorial departments highlight local news and events, boater education, maintenance tips, electronics, new products and boat tests appear monthly. We know Great Lakes boating. BOAT TEST Formula 400 SSC Editorial Calendar PORT OF CALL FORTY-FOOT SPORTS CROSSOVER SATISFIES EVERY FAMILY MEMBER’S MUST-HAVES. BY MARSHALL BRODIE ctive boating families want to bow cockpit, aft deck lounge and spacious A maximize their limited boating time also encouraging connectivity among guests. but sometimes that can be difficult. What below-decks cabin — gives boaters the best of all w Passage fore and aft is unimpeded and makes if you want to overnight with your f orlds. amily socializing natural. The surprisingly large for one or two nights because that’s all the Rare features cabin below includes a convertible dinette/ time you get off from work? Or what if your sleeping berth, plus an aft stateroom bed, teenage chil Formula realized that customers were asking dren ask to bring a group of private head compartment and entertainment friends to hangout and sunbathe for a day? for something other than an expre ss cruiser galley with sink and microwave.
    [Show full text]
  • LB Brokerage Apr06 76 83 2/23/06 2:57 PM Page 76
    LB Brokerage_Apr06_76_83 2/23/06 2:57 PM Page 76 1.800.682.9192 www.baymarine.net 155 E. Redwood St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 PREOWNED INVENTORY 18’ 1949 Chris Craft 18 Riviera, Trl 24’ 1996 Cruisers 2420 Aria, Trl 26’ 1993 Cruisers 2670 Rogue, Trl 26’ 1990 Four Winns 265 Vista, Trl 27’ 1998 Sea Ray 270 DA, Trl 27’ 2004 Crownline 270 BR, Trl 28’ 1999 Pursuit 2866 Denali 28’ 2000 Boston Whaler Conquest, Trl 30’ 1992 Cruisers 3070 Rogue, Trl 30’ 1992 Sea Ray 300 DA 300 Express 30’ 1993 Cruisers 3020 Aria 415 Express 30’ 2000 Chaparral Signature, Trl 30’ 2000 Cruisers 3075 31’ 2005 Crownline 316 LS 32’ 1985 Carver Aft Cabin 32’ 2002 Cruisers 3275 Express 33’ 1991 Sea Ray 330 DA 33’ 2000 Cruisers 3375 Express 34’ 1989 Wellcraft Grand Sport 28’ – 56’ 35’ 1998 Carver 355 MY 28’ – 56’ 35’ 2001 Cruisers 3572 Express 36’ 1992 Cruisers 3670 Express 36’ 1992 Cruisers 3675 Express 36’ 2000 Cruisers 3672 Express 37’ 1996 Sea Ray 370 DA 37’ 1999 Cruisers 3750 Aft Cabin 38’ 1998 Cruisers 3870 Express 38’ 1999 Cruisers 3870 Express 38’ 2002 Cruisers 3870 Express 39’ 1995 Trojan 390 Express 40’ 2004 Cruisers 400 Express 42’ 1994 Ocean Alexander 423 Classicco 42’ 1999 Cruisers 4270 Express 42’ 2000 Cruisers 4270 Express 44’ 2002 Cruisers 4450 Aft Cabin 45’ 2003 Carver 450 Voyager 420 Express 54’ 2005 Cruisers Yachts 540 Express 477 Sedan Bridge 2002 CRUISERS YACHTS 4450 Featured Brokerage Boat MOTORYACHT Twin Volvo Penta 74P, 480hp Diesels SPOIL YOURSELF.....AND THE FAMILY! Bought new in 2003 this freshwater boat boasts a full Raymarine electronics package, Hard Top, Bow & Stern Thrusters, “Freedom Lift” Hydraulic Dinghy Lift, Windlass, 11.5 KW Geny, and much more.
    [Show full text]
  • Marine Marketplace Media
    HURON | ONTARIO | MICHIGAN | ERIE | SUPERIOR 2021 Marine Marketplace Advertising MEDIA KIT A guide for Great Lakes boating enthusiasts With more than 10,000 miles of shoreline (equal to almost 44% of the earth’s circumference), the Great Lakes command a vast share of North America’s boating waters and is one of the world’s most popular, affluent and explored cruising grounds. For 75 years, Lakeland Boating has covered this unique area. Our editorial content caters to the interests of freshwater boaters throughout the Great Lakes, as well as connecting waterways as far south as Florida, north to Ontario, west to Minnesota, and east to Quebec. Our respected editorial package is a mix of Great Lakes travel destinations, personality profiles, boats, boating gear and accessories, boating lifestyle, waterfront living, cruising and more. Monthly editorial departments highlight local news and events, boater education, maintenance tips, electronics, new products and boat tests. We know Great Lakes boating. BOAT TEST GLASTRON GTD 245 You never forget your first. BY CHUCK WARREN Editorial Calendar PORT OF CALL GLASTRON GTD 245 Cla ssic design hints, including SPECIFICATIONS traditional Glastron “spear” DEALERS LOA: 24’4” Easy access with twin stern ladders SkipperBud’s Beam: 8’6” and bow ladder SKIPPERBUDS.COM Draft: 35” Optional enclosed head Weight: 4,600 lbs. Spicer’s Boat City SPICERSBOATCITY.COM Fuel Capacity: 60 gals. Matching trailer included Ravenna Marine Water Capacity: 12 gals. Seating, seating and more seating From boating and world-class beaches RAVENNAMARINE.COM Max Power: 350 hp MSRP: $66,667 Thayer Marine to fine dining, friendly boutiques and THAYERMARINE.COM GLASTRON.COM year-round activities, there’s something Watch the video at LAKELANDBOATING.COM! for everyone in the neighboring PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLASTRON MARCH 2020 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM communities of grand bend and Bayfield 38 on Ontario’s Sunset Coast.
    [Show full text]
  • STATE of MICHIGAN CENTRAL PROCUREMENT SERVICES Department of Technology, Management, and Budget 525 W
    STATE OF MICHIGAN CENTRAL PROCUREMENT SERVICES Department of Technology, Management, and Budget 525 W. ALLEGAN ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913 P.O. BOX 30026 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Number 8 to Contract Number 071B1300135 Program EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC Manager Valencia Stewart MDE CONTRACTOR 517-373-5581 EIS BR PO Box 2543 STATE [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35202 Administrator Contract Contract Jillian Yeates DTMB San Freeman (517) 275-1131 855-500-1709 [email protected] [email protected] CV0061770 CONTRACT SUMMARY PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN DOE INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE INITIAL EXPIRATION DATE INITIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE January 1, 2011 December 31, 2015 2 - 1 Year December 31, 2018 PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TIMEFRAME N/A ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS EXTENDED PURCHASING ☐ P-Card ☐ PRC ☐ Other ☐ Yes ☒ No MINIMUM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS N/A DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE NOTICE OPTION LENGTH OF OPTION EXTENSION LENGTH OF EXTENSION REVISED EXP. DATE ☐ ☐ CURRENT VALUE VALUE OF CHANGE NOTICE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT VALUE $192,738.95 $14,230.00 $206,968.95 DESCRIPTION Effective December 3, 2018, this Contract is hereby increased by $14,230.00 for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) use. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing remain the same. Per contractor and agency agreement, and DTMB Procurement approval. STATE OF MICHIGAN ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT Department of Technology, Management, and Budget 525 W. ALLEGAN ST., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913
    [Show full text]
  • Currently Received Periodicals List
    Currently Received Magazines List The Central Library of Milwaukee Public Library has an extensive collection of Periodicals in print, microfilm, and microfiche. This list provides the titles of all magazines and journals currently received by the Central Library. Click on the title to link to complete information on dates owned and location of materials at Central Library. While these titles are readily accessible to patrons visiting the library, retrieving many titles will require some assistance from staff members and patrons will need to show identification. All materials are to be used in the library only. Some titles are available digitally through databases offered through Milwaukee Public Library. These titles can be accessed via the web or personal devices with a valid City of Milwaukee library card. Full listings of titles available are available within each database. Databases offering magazines include America’s News Magazines, PressReader, RBdigital, and Wisconsin Newspaper Association. A.A.A. Living / American Automobile Association A.A.H.S. Journal / American Aviation Historical Society A.A.R.P. Bulletin / American Association of Retired Persons A.A.R.P. The Magazine / American Association of Retired Persons A.A.U.W. Milwaukee Branch Newsletter / American Association of University Women A.B.L.E. / Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement A.C.L.S. Occasional Paper / American Council of Learned Societies A.W.I. Quarterly / Animal Welfare Institute Absolute Sound Accounting Today [PressReader] Advertising Age Advocate [RBdigital]
    [Show full text]
  • Toronto International Boat Show 2009
    Our 75th A N N RY I VERSA 1934-2009 March 2009 From The Bridge Volume 75 Number 3 CONTENTS As I write this article, snow is going well. Our retention rate seems From The Bridge ..........................2 falling in the greater Cleveland area to have stabilized. I am very aware Great Lakes News and Views.........4 and the temperature is just above of the economic crunch across North Port Captains Logbook .................6 zero. This has been quite a winter America and want to thank each of 2009 Harbor Report Updates........7 and I’m sure we are all looking you for renewing your membership. Cruising the 1000 Islands..............8 forward to those long days of Your support of the Club during Going Mobile ...............................9 summer. In a few days, Paula and I these difficult economic times is Wilderness Rally .........................10 will visit Bullfrog to commence our much appreciated. Toronto Boat Show ....................11 spring maintenance program. The Toronto Boat Show was a Cleveland & Chicago Boat Shows 12 Fortunately, “she” (the boat that is) huge recruitment success. Vice Lake Superior MidWinter Meeting14 My Lighthouse............................16 is in heated storage where the Commodore J.E. Fordyce, Director Member to Member ....................17 temperature will feel like a warm Mel Wallbank, and the many GLCC Welcome Aboard ........................18 spring day. volunteers set the standard for Letter From The Editor ...............19 I am pleased to officially note that signing up new members – nearly Where In The World Are We?......20 at our December Board meeting in thirty. Thank you for your fine efforts. Coming Events ...........................20 Port Huron, Roland Aubé was Although northern Ohio is very confirmed as our new Canadian economically depressed, several Official Publication of the Judge Advocate.
    [Show full text]