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Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes by volume. It receives its water from Lake Huron to the north via the St. Clair River. Approximately 2 dozen islands in Lake Erie, countless ports, harbours, anchorages and beaches  make for incredible Cruising experiences.

Long Point 



Long Point is a favourite destinatin for sailors and motor cruisers alike. It is a 40 kilometer stretch of sand and marshes and, what many don't know, it is the heart of the UNESCO-recognized biosphere in Norfolk County.  The eastern end of Long Point is protected as a national wildlife area by the federal government. Visitors are not permitted except at the very tip, where there's a lighthouse, only reachable by boat.

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Long Point Bay, divided into Inner Bay and Outer Bay, lie to the nort of Long Point. Towns along this side of Long Point include Port Rowan, Turkey Point and Port Dover, home to the Long Point Bay Yacht Club.

Erie, PA


If you have ventured to "the point" of Long Point, you are half way to Erie!  The shortest distance to the shores of Pennsylvania is approximately 23.5 miles.  Aside from the easily avoidable Bluff's Bar and the shallow waters off the tip of Long Point, you should have nothing but clear sailing or motoring! 

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Remember, this sail will take a little more planning. Everyone traveling with you will need a Passport! If your boat is over 30', you will be required to purchase a CBP decal. Additional information can be found at the DTOPS website. And once you arrive, or 4 hours before if you have Nexxus, don't forget to check in! 

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Erie is the home of many festivals and special events including Erie Days and Roar on the Shore but no matter when you go, you're bound to have a great time.

Port Stanley


Port Stanley is a historical working fishing and tourist village on the North shore of Lake Erie. 

Port Colborne

Port Colborne is at the foot of the Welland Canal and rich in marine history. Its historic shopping districts, beach access, and many natural attractions make it a great port to visit.

Past Commodores

Jim Pepper                           1975-1976

Ray Gibbons                        1976

Dave Perry                           1978

Fin MacDougall                   1979

Marten Sissing                    1980

Bill Martland                        1981 

Guy Meiklejohn                   1982

Harold Tuthill                       1983

Art Woods                             1984

Bill Hughes                           1985

Maitland Travis                   1986

Duncan Barry                       1987

Margaret Perry                    1988

Catherine Hughes               1989

Murray Gow                          1990

Jack Petrie                             1991

Don Van Bradt                      1992

Barb Lusher                          1993

Pat Sissing                             1994

Chris Styan                            1995-1996

Bob Wood                              1997

Don Drywood                           1998-1999

Bob Rankin                               2000

Mark Byers                               2001

Ted Jenkinson                          2002

Bob Eagles                                2003

Norm Mills                                2004

Geoff Sanders                          2005

Dave Gillie                                 2006

Judy Redmond                         2007

Rob Zaffino                               2008

Jody Sharrock                          2009

Alistair Robertson                  2010 - 2011

Trevor Owens                          2012 - 2013

Alistair Robertson                  2013

Steve Redmond                       2014 - 2015

Doug Cunningham                 2016 - 2017

Judy Redmond                        2018 - 2021

Derrick Yeomans                    2022 - 2023

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