Great Lakes Grand Banks Association (GLGBA) Events

GLGBA'’s major event is the annual rendezvous, held at a Great Lakes port. Each rendezvous attracts 25 to 30 boats of all sizes plus 6 or 8 crews who, for reasons of distance or scheduling, decide to attend via “land yacht”. Our rendezvous is a 3-day event convening on Thursday and ending Sunday morning. Programs typically include seminars on technical, historical and culinary subjects, plus tours of local landmarks, boat visits and ample opportunity for social interaction.

Rendezvous sites are chosen well in advance by the Board, on a rotating basis to accommodate the geographic distribution of our membership. As noted below, the first several events were held in the same location while the fledgling organization was learning the ropes. Now, sites are selected based upon a comprehensive survey conducted by Board members.

Thus far, we have gathered in the following Great Lakes ports:

1996 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1997 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1998 - Frankfort, Michigan
1999 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
2000 - Mackinac City, Michigan
2001 - Bay Harbor, Michigan
2002 - Sioux Ste Marie, Ontario

2003 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin
2004 - St. Ignace, Michigan
2005 - Frankfort, Michigan
2006 - Rogers City, Michigan
2007 - Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
2008 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
2009 - St. Ignace, Michigan

2010 RENDEZVOUS

Watch this page and upcoming editions of our Newsletter for information about the 2010 Rendezvous. When published, you'll have access to registration forms and other information which will help you get into the swing of things as the Rendezvous approaches.

If you have questions about this event, feel free to contact one of our officers. And, be sure and visit our Photo Gallery for some great shots from past Rendezvous!