Niels Jensen

Niels Jensen, originally from Denmark, is a past Commodore of the Great Lakes Cruising Club, past president of the Great Lakes Foundation as well, plus is GLCC Port Captain for Stockton Island on Lake Superior. His home cruising waters are western Lake Superior.

A journalist by trade, Niels' articles are frequently seen in the international boating press. He also writes for various non-boating publications, has authored several historical books, served as editor ofthe Great Lakes Cruising Club's Lifeline magazine for several years, and is a frequent speaker at various boating related events such as Strictly Sail. During the summers, he and his wife Vicki are most often found exploring their home waters of Lake Superior or other Great Lakes aboard their Pearson 36 cutter, Freelance.

Upcoming classes

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Cruising Lake Superior's South Shore
Lake Superior's South Shore is often a first time Lake Superior cruiser's introduction to the lake's expansive and varied cruising areas. Join GLCC Past Commodore Niels Jensen in this webinar updated for 2025, as he explores one of his favorite cruising areas.
Cruising Lake Superior's Apostle Islands
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.