Class schedule

Looking for boating adventure with historic charms and dramatic scenery? Then you might be interested in the Down East Circle Route, a 3,000 mile loop from Montreal through the St. Lawrence River, around Nova Scotia, then New England and return via the Erie Canal. Join Gold Loopers, GLCC Admiral Bayfield Award winner and GLCC School instructors Deb and Mike Hervey as they share tips and suggestions for this Down East trip.

The yachting center of Lake Superior combines over 600 square miles of pristine, protected, National Park island cruising with extensive services in several nearby towns, marinas, and the largest charter fleet in the Great Lakes.

Learn what anchoring strategies are best to minimize each other’s stress, to maximize restful sleeps on the hook and to stay safe throughout the anchoring process. Discussions will include; choosing the right anchorage, selection and safe use of ground tackle and related equipment, and in particular, crew communication while anchoring. Those new to anchoring will pick up a good foundation of knowledge and those experienced at anchoring are sure to learn a few new things to make anchoring easier and safer through the illustrative slides.

This webinar presents a detailing of the 2026 Summer Flotilla routes to the Mackinac Island Rally, Rally at the Soo and 2026 Rendezvous in Superior, including mileage between the various points, preliminary dates, services available at each stop along with GLCC negotiated slip hold expiration dates and any discounts available.

Making the leap to that first longer-distance overnight passage can be intimidating. It shouldn’t be. From this webinar you'll gain the confidence to undertake longer passages including overnights, sharply expanding your cruising horizons. Plus, you'll find that longer passages definitely add a special dimension to the cruising experience.