March 10, 2022 The Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) received a transformational gift of $75,000 from Tiara Yachts in support of incoming students and the “Come Aboard, Launch Careers” capital campaign that will increase the school’s capacity for educating future generations of marine professionals. Tiara Yachts, with headquarters in Holland, Michigan, is a family-owned manufacturer of American-made […]
Join us in shaping the future of the marine industry workforce! Become part of a growing team in an expanding post-secondary marine training school. Move your career to a new level by becoming an instructor at Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS). Located on Lake Huron in Cedarville, Michigan, the School has partnered with ABYC […]
GLBBS was recently published in BoatingIndustry.com. Read the full article below: January 24, 2022 Cedarville, Michigan – The “Come Aboard, Launch Careers” capital campaign in support of doubling the instructional infrastructure at the Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) received significant support last week. Walstrom Marine, headquartered in Harbor Springs, Michigan contributed $25,000 to the project. […]
Cedarville, Michigan –The Board of Directors of Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas W. Coates to the newly-created position as Director of Development this week at the institution located in the Les Cheneaux Islands area nestled in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. “This school was founded […]
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BOSS Spirits of the Les Cheneaux Islands People’s Choice Contest Experience the Spirits of the Les Cheneaux Islands by indulging and taking a sip! Join us in celebrating 100 years of BOSS, a luxury wooden yacht built in 1921, by visiting Les Cheneaux Islands watering holes to taste test the Boss and Bossy spirits to […]
Congratulations to Cheri Fischer, winner of the 2021 Indian River Skiff Raffle! Cheri Fischer was thrilled to learn she had won the Indian River Skiff. As a first-time boat owner, she plans to enjoy time on the water near her home in the Trout Lake area. The Indian River Skiff is a replica of […]
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3rd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Bass Challenge June 12, 2021 | 7am – 1pm | Hessel Marina The Bass Challenge is back on for 2021! Register below, or print a registration form to share. Interested in being a sponsor for this event? Print a sponsorship form. ENTRY $50 entry per team $25 individual […]
GLBBS is looking for a passionate marine technician to join our growing team! If you have a love for boats and would like the opportunity to help shape the future of the marine industry workforce, teaching at Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) may be for you. If you have industry experience GLBBS will provide […]