In Toledo we bask in the glories of our great Lake Erie and a bounty of rivers, playing in their waves and along their shores. Consider this your invitation to experience some of the many water activities available in Point Place, a Toledo area where water is a big part of leisure life.
Wind Wizards
Running the waves since 1946, The Jolly Roger Sailing Club (5961 Edgewater Dr.) focuses on “the love of sailing and the camaraderie that draws sailors together…sailing and racing for pleasure and sport.” Commodore Norm Longberry stresses that the club is about its people and helping each oth
er hone their sailing skills. He sends a warm welcoming invitation: “If you are a sailor looking to join in, or are new to sailing and would like to get started in taking sailing lessons, we would love to meet you.”Contact Phil Fry (419-283-1340 or [email protected]) for more info, tours and classes. For activities info, or the Wednesday and Thursday night sailing races and group sails, go to jollyrogersailingclub.com
Ultimate Lake Guide
Whatever your favorite shoreline or water pastime happens to be, the Lake Erie Public Access Color Brochure is my absolute favorite guide. This free brochure pinpoints 169 beaches, parks, preserves, launches and fishing sites along Lake Erie’s 312-mile Ohio coastline. It folds out with mapped locations and pertinent info, all on one sheet that’s easy to take along.Download or order a hardcopy at https://ohiodnr.com/Coastal_Main_Menu/PublicAccess/tabid/21033/Default.aspx
Paddle Pals
The Northwest Ohio River Runners invite everyone to launch with them into the Ottawa River every Tuesday at 6:30pm (May-September) from the Howard Pinkley Landing on Shoreland Ave. NWORR also will be paddling under the stars and full moon Tuesdays, August 5 and September 2. Two kayaks are available (with life jackets and paddles) for loan. A bow light (provided) attached to your craft and life jackets are required. RSVP at nworr.org for launch location and time. Also visit the website and/or Facebook (facebook.com/groups/NWORR) for upcoming outings and to reserve kayaks. Check the website or Facebook an hour before outings to confirm launch sites (water-level dependent) and check on weather possible cancellations.
River Group
Commodore Gary Horn states that “the Ottawa River Yacht Club is a family and working persons club.” Dating back to 1910, it is one of the area’s oldest yacht clubs and provides docks, hoists and picnic facilities. Owning a boat is not a requirement to join this group of vibrant, easygoing folks—just a love of the water. The membership to ORYC, located at 5844 Edgewater Dr., includes memberships to AYC (Associated Yacht Clubs) and I-LYA (Inter Lake Yachting Association) which provides access to other Lake Erie clubs. Family-orientated and adult-only events happening throughout the year include a regatta, a Key West party, and a rib-off competition. For membership and activities go to
