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The boating community gives generously to multiple charities this time of year. You should be proud!

East Peoria Boat Club hosts the Polar Ice Plunge at their marina on Friday, January 1st. Proceeds benefit local charities.

The annual Penguin Plunge returns on Saturday, January 9th, to Heritage Harbor in Ottawa. Sponsors, teams and individuals combine forces to work toward a goal of $100,000 this year, to be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. SRYC has raised $1,000 for this event.

SRYC Charities is proud to announce Continue reading “Boaters Give to Charities”

For years, venturing out on the Great Lakes required carrying a “visual distress signal” device on your boat — and that meant flares. Unfortunately, flares expire and need to be replaced every few years. (Usually, they expire just prior to your Coast Guard inspection!) But can you rely on flares to actually work in an emergency? Now an electronic device can take their place. The Coast Guard has approved the Sirius SOS Distress Light for use in place of flares. Continue reading “What’s New in Boating Tech?”

Please be sure to sign up in advance for this family-pleasing holiday favorite.

Children under 12 are welcome.
Wear your PJs.
Breakfast @ 11:00 with Santa’s arrival about 11:30
Bring a gift with your child’s name on it.
SRYC will provide long sleeved shirts with child’s name on them.
Please be sure to sign up at the club.
Deadline for sign-ups is  December 5th. No exceptions since we need time to order the shirts.