Detroit Propeller Club

02/06/2026

Dear members and prospective members,
Notice of the February 11, 2026 Dinner Meeting.
It is at the Gazebo on Mound Rd. Doors open at 6:30.
The speaker is Bruce Allen Kopytek and he will discuss the
Luxury Liners of the Great Lakes. He wrote a fantastic book on the subject!

Dinner and an open full bar are included!
Please see the invitation below for all the details.
Please reserve by February 7th.

Click this link to pay online. Payment for Feb. 11, 2026
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__square.link_u_1M8kivkp&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=h9yDaWZUCqULyu0t5iG00dsd9L5CUlokMokxnl0VUcY&m=rI8fpvBH6YrZbg86Ehi5LEDX3J9HNXI6M-wsx0nfhLh7_do_fC0WIPO16ygmc8dX&s=7pwticbWgiflBD3AA85uUD0cjNA0Od6UdErc3PJnGPU&e=2.718
Online payments $55.00 per person- we will have your reservation.

Pay on arrival, $60.00 per person- and you must reserve with a
call or text to 313 737 0994 for the pay at the door option.

12/11/2025

Mr. John Jamian of the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority

12/05/2025

Hello Members!
Wednesday December 10th, 2025.
Join us for the annual Christmas Dinner Party at
the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. It is our year-end event to welcome
the holiday season with old and new friends and spread Christmas joy
to local kids with our Toys for Tots contributions.

RSVP soon- Monday the 8th by 5 pm!
313 737 0994, respond to this email, or sign up with the blue link below.

Schedule
6:30 pm Social & Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm Dinner Buffet
8:00 pm Dessert Service
9:00 pm Evening Wrap-Up

The Buffet Includes
Chicken Chardonnay, Herb Crusted Pork Loin, Penne Marinara, Rosemary Teeny Potatoes, Chef's Vegetables, Greek Salad, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea, and the
Create your own Ice Cream Sandwich Bar for dessert. Cash Bar. $85.00 per person.

Toys for Tots
If you would like to contribute, please bring an unwrapped toy.
It is welcomed but not required!

Payment link & RSVP

https://square.link/u/gL39vPkV

10/08/2025

Detroit Princess cruise. October 3, 2025. What a gorgeous night.

09/03/2025

Dear Members,
USCG Station Private Tour and Casual Dinner Meeting.
Us Coast Guard Station, Belle Isle, 50 Strand Dr., Detroit MI 48207
✴️ Limited number 35 max and no walk-ins
RSVP Deadline September 5th by 5 pm is firm ✴️

September 10, 2025
Our Hosts, Captain Rick Armstrong, Commander Detroit Sector & Senior Petty Officer Casey McDonough.
6:00 pm Social and meet the guardsmen
6:30 pm Dinner--Pizza, salad, cookies, soda, iced tea and water.
BYOB is welcome, cups and ice will be available.
7:30 pm Private guided tour

Enter through the gate, a guardsman will check your name, and direct you to correct parking.
Security requires the first and last name of all attendees, let us know if you are bringing a guest and his or her full name.

Click link to pay USCG Tour payment https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQQAN173CCXR/checkout/U7XML4HD4IGHI2IR6YY43HB4
Or RSVP and pay at the event 313 737 0994 Text or call.
For this event, there are no refunds for no shows, sorry.

08/13/2025

OPENING ON AUGUST 23, 2025 in the Robert M. Dossin Gallery.
An upcoming event at the Dossin Museum that may be of interest to our membership. For details, see the following link:

With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

08/04/2025

Tall ships are coming to Detroit and you can volunteer at "Sail Detroit"!

They are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles and shifts during next weekend's event. In return for your time, you'll enjoy two free anytime passes (worth $100 each), breaks, light lunch, water, hat and a monogrammed T-Shirt. You'll also have access to the docked vessels and their crews!

You can explore volunteer opportunities on their website and sign up today to take part in an unforgettable weekend. https://www.saildetroit.com

This is the event John Jamian spoke about when he addressed our club at the April Port Opening meeting. More info at: www.saildetroit.com

Sail Detroit is officially one week away! We wish smooth sailing upon all the tall ships as they make their way to us and we can't wait to anchor down with the ships and crew ⚓

05/15/2025

Please join us in Muskegon for this event on Saturday, June 7th. The event is open to the public and there will be a hospitality tent for Propeller Club of Detroit members and their guests.

05/13/2025

The Propeller Club of Detroit held its annual Port Opening meeting on April 10th at Bayview Yacht Club.
Mr. John Jamian, Director of Operations for the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, gave us an update on "Sail Detroit", the Tall Ships event taking place on the Detroit Riverfront this August. Mr. Jamian joins us each year for our Port Opening event and it is always enjoyable and interesting to hear about the new things going on at the DWCPA mixed in with his many humorous and captivating maritime related anecdotes.

Our featured speaker of the day, Capt. Richard Armstrong, Commander of USCG Detroit Sector, gave an entertaining and informative presentation on some of the solutions to the many predicaments and challenges that the USCG encountered on the Great Lakes over the winter of 2024-2025. The membership enjoyed it tremendously and we thank Capt. Armstrong for staying and fielding several questions during the following Q & A session. What a terrific presentation.

We thank both Mr. Jamian and Capt. Armstrong for making it a great meeting.

Our next Meeting is May 14th at the Voyageur Restaurant in St. Clair, MI at 6:30 pm

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day to all from Detroit!!!