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THIRD WEDNESDAY | EVERY MONTH | 12 – 1 PM
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH SERVED

FIRST CLASS PILOT, JON OLNY | NOVEMBER 19, 2025  ***CLASS IS FULL***

First Class Ship Pilot
Ever wonder who’s at the helm when massive ships cruise through the Great Lakes? Join us for a fascinating presentation with Jon, a federally registered ship pilot licensed to navigate foreign-flagged vessels across the Great Lakes and their rivers. A proud graduate of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City, Jon holds a USCG Master’s license for Great Lakes vessels of unlimited tonnage, as well as a First Class Pilot license—qualifying him to captain or pilot any vessel, regardless of size. Jon will share what a Ship Pilot really does, how pilots guide enormous vessels safely through complex waterways, and the unique lifestyle and responsibilities of a Great Lakes pilot. Set sail with us—no life preserver required!

 

*** NO DECEMBER CLASS ***