America's Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay

A boating club with activities all year long, from the Shakedown Cruise in June through the Cruise of the Bay in September to our monthly winter dinner meetings, there is always something happening.

We offer boating classes through Extended Education Services of Northwestern Michigan College that range from a basic boating course for the Michigan Boating Safety Certificate, to advanced classes.

Shakedown Cruise 2026!
Was A Roaring Success
Clinch Marina
Traverse City

The Friday evening Grill Out and Potluck picnic was a good time! Grillmaster Brian grilled some excellent burgers and the potluck offerings were outstanding as usual. Jan brought her famous deviled egg sailboats, Nancy's desserts were delicious, and of course there was the famous old family recipe garlic pull aport bread from Tom and Jan. Those along with all kinds of summer salads, dips, baked beans and other dishes too numerous to mention made for a great meal. An the company of friends was icing on the cake.

Saturday morning found several members at the downtown farmers market, especially at 9 Bean Rows for pastries, then back to the marina for coffee and conversation. Dinner was at Little Fleet, a popular gathering place great for food, drinks, and people watching. Of course there was ice cream at Milk and Honey on the way back to the boats.

Shakedown 2026 did not disappoint! Thanks to organizers Tom and Janet Stone for making the Shakedown Cruise another resounding success.

Lobster Bake
August 7-8
Northport Marina

The 2026 Lobster Bake will be August 7 & 8! "The Bake" starts Friday evening with hamburgers and all the fixings and continues on Saturday with Prime Rib or Lobster dinners. Grand Travere Bay invites all D-9 clubs to attend this guaranteed good time!
Click here for an informational flyer.
Click here to register.

eQuality Cruise: Staying Closer to Home
August 122-24

The eQuality Cruise is staying close to home this year. The short distances and two nights at each port will allow a whole day to explore each town. That combined with social hours, picnics, and other activities make for a good time. As always, you can join or leave the cruise as your time permits.

Ports of Call

Charlevoix August 12 and 13
Boyne City August 14 and 15
Petoskey August 16 and 17
Harbor Springs August 18 and 19
Charlevoix August 20 and 21
(Optional Ferry to Beaver Island)
Suttons Bay August 22 and 23

The eQuality Cruise is always a great club event. Hopefully staying closer to home will encourage more members to participate. And the shorter distances will allow those without boats to enjoy all activities by car. Slip reservations are your responsibility so make them soon.

Don't miss this guaranteed good time!
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Today is Tuesday July 14th 2026