Hunting Canada Geese in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan deedsphotos

In case anybody wondered, as I did, whether goose or duck hunting is legal on Lake St. Clair a stone's throw from Lake Shore Drive, I'm informed that it's legal so long as the blind or boat is 500 feet off...

A Squall Threatens Farms Boat Club Race 8-5-06 deedsphotos

I took these pictures last night before and during the Farms Boat Club's Thursday evening race. The wind was blowing 15 out of the north-northwest with higher gusts and frequent oscillations.

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race 7-31-08 deedsphotos

Wind NW 6-10. Waves: Under one foot

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race Aug. 16, 2007 deedsphotos

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race #5 6-28-07 deedsphotos

The final race of the Farms Boat Club's spring series brought gear busting NE 20-25 knot winds and a starting line collision. The class winners were: Spinnaker A------Lady Luck, Tartan 10 Spinnaker...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race #2 6-6-07 deedsphotos

Despite a storm forecast earlier in the day Farms Boat Club racers were treated to excellent conditions in race #2 last night with clear skies and 15-20 knot winds out of the southwest. Top boats in each class...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Final Race & Awards 2007 deedsphotos

The weatherman again provided good conditions for the final Farms Boat Club race--18 knots out of the north. The last race was followed by hot dogs and hamburgers in the new Grosse Pointe Farms clubhouse at...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club #3 6-14-07 deedsphotos

Ideal conditions prevailed again this week--NE winds 10-14 knots, light chop and clear skies. The first two legs were tight reaches followed by a broad reach and another tight reach to the finish. ...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Regatta 7-31-08 deedsphotos

Boating Basics

In order to safely and legally operate your boat it is important to make sure that you have the right boating equipment. The right equipment is required by the United States Coast Guard. In addition, other...