2010 Job Applications available online

Monday, 01 February 2010 12:20

The 2010 Job Applicaton for Jet Express seasonal employment is available online.  Simply click on the EMPLOYMENT link to the right, complete the form and submit.  Once you complete and submit your application, it will be held on file until the conclusion of the 2010 season.  Should a position become available, qualified candidates will be called for an interview.  Initial interviews take place towards the end of April.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Jet Express.

A Put-in-Bay warm up in the middle of winter!

Friday, 29 January 2010 12:49

The Jet Express is proud to sponsor Pat Dailey, this Friday January 29, 2010, in Toledo at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.  Warm up Put-in-Bay style with this evening's performance, doors open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:30 pm.  For tickets and more information call 419-473-3003.  We will see you there!

Final Weekend for Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show

Friday, 22 January 2010 12:57

The 2010 Mid-America Boat & Fishing Show at the Cleveland IX center is wrapping up, but you have until Sunday 1/24 to attend and do a little summer dreaming.  Show hours are 3 pm - 9 pm Friday, 11 am - 9 pm Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm on Sunday.  Visit the Jet Express booth in the Put-in-Bay Pavilion and catch up on all the exciting things we have planned for the upcoming season.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Service Team secures Jets III & IV for Winter

Monday, 07 December 2009 15:26

The summer 2009 season flew past and the final two vessels of the Jet Express fleet were winterized on Monday, December 12, 2009.  The Jet Express Service Team battled snow, cold and wind as they backed the Jet Express III & IV up a narrow slip into Brand's Marina, off the Portage River, Port Clinton, OH.  The slip will be bubbled to prevent the water from freezing and damaging the vessels.  The Jet Express I & II were pulled from the water last month.  2010 information will be posted soon.  The new season will kick off from Port Clinton at the end of April. 

Jet Express 2009 Season draws to an end

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 10:38

The Jet Express announces that the final Game-Day Shuttle to the Cleveland Brown's Monday Night Football game versus the Baltimore Ravens has been cancelled, due to a lack of interest.  Thank you to everyone who took advantage of the Jet Express Game-Day Shuttle service this Fall, we had three great sell-out trips, and lots of fun.  Keep an eye on the website for next season's Game-Day Shuttle Schedule, featuring transportation to downtown Cleveland for the Browns and other sporting events.

 

The Jet Express has concluded its operating season for 2009 and would like to thank all its guests for their support over the last year.  2009 was a busy year featuring expanded service from Sandusky to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island, the acquistion of the Jet Express IV and the start of an Excursion & Charter Service from the Black River Landing, Lorain, OH.  2010 will showcase expanded Excursion & Charter Service from Black River Landing, with excursions into Cleveland, Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and other lake ports-of-call, as well as a greater capability of providing private charter service.   

 

2010 Information will be posted to the website by the beginning of the year.  Check in for Special Excursion information, Schedules and Fares.  The Jet Express looks forward to having you as our guest next season.  If we can be of any help please contact us at 1-800-245-1538, we are in the office year round.

 

Put-in-Bay #1 Spot for Halloween Fun

Saturday, 17 October 2009 17:25

The last BIG weekend of 2009 at Put-in-Bay is scheduled for October 23rd-25th.  Saturday night features the annual Halloween blowout with downtown taverns decorated for Halloween and many hosting costume contests with big cash prizes.  Dress up in costume and join in the fun of Put-in-Bay's last bash of the season.  The Jet Express will provide transportation all weekend long, delivering you right to the downtown excitement of Halloween at the Bay!  Make your plans and get to Put-in-Bay before the season is over. 

Seats selling quickly for Browns Game Day Shuttle

Friday, 16 October 2009 13:43

Join the Jet Express Game Day Shuttle from Lorain's Black River Landing on Sunday, October 25, 2009.  Arrive early to enjoy pregame festivities and take advantage of the FREE parking.  The Jet Express departs at 11:00 am for Cleveland's Northcoast Harbor (docking at the E. 9th St. Pier), and returns one hour after the conclusion of the game.  Tickets for the Game Day Shuttle are $25.00 per person round trip (game ticket not included).  Call 1-800-245-1JET for reservations or purchase online.

Wake planned for untimely passing of Summer '09

Monday, 12 October 2009 12:34

The world famous Roundhouse Bar will celebrate the untimely passing of Summer '09, with the holding of The Wake, an annual event taking place Saturday, October 17, 2009.  Come join the mourners, and be sure to wear black as we say goodbye to Summer '09.  Great live entertainment, excellent discounts at the area shops, and specials at the downtown restaurants await your visit to Put-in-Bay this weekend...and the final weekend party of the season will take place with the infamous Halloween at the Bay, held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  Plan your island getaway soon, time is running out...and the snow & ice will soon lock in our harbor.  The Jet Express will offer late-night service to and from downtown Put-in-Bay from downtown Port Clinton, OH on Friday and Saturday, and service throughout the day & early evening on Sunday.  Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the bay!

16th Island Oktoberfest Coming Fast

Thursday, 08 October 2009 11:56

Put-in-Bay will host its 16th annual Island Oktoberfest this weekend, October 10-11, 2009.  Held under the Big Top downtown in DeRivera Park, just steps from the Jet Express dock, this event is sure to please everyone in the family.  Polka and German music will play both days, German beer and wine and everything from brats to wiener schnitzel, German chocolate cake, apple dumplings, German potato salad, spatzel, cabbage rolls & more will be featured.  Event hours are 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday and Noon - 5:00 pm on Sunday.  Catch the Jet Express from downtown Port Clinton directly to downtown Put-in-Bay and the Oktoberfest celebration.  The Jet Express will provide late night service Friday and Saturday (midnight the last scheduled departure back to the mainland).  On Sunday, the last departure to the mainland will be 6:30 pm.  We will see you there.

6th Annual "Closing of the Island" Fundraiser a success!

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 10:43

The 6th annual Closing of the Island Charter departed Ford Yact Club, Grosse Ile, MI on Saturday September 26, 2009.  Two trips were made to Put-in-Bay, with one group returning Saturday evening and the other returning Sunday afternoon.  This annual event supports the Opening of the Island (OOTI) event held every spring in Michigan, and other community events supported by the OOTI committee.

Ford Yacht Club Past Commodore and Opening of the Island Chairman,  Russ Vaughn, desribes the event as follows:

The Opening of the Island (OOTI), is an event that celebrates the start of the boating season and takes place the second weekend after Memorial Day. A function that began 21 years ago, was originally hosted by 3 boating clubs of the island of Grosse Ile, Michigan; Elba Mar Boat Club, Ford Yacht Club and Grosse Ile Yacht Club. Another 5 boating clubs have since joined as host clubs, Great Lakes Steel Boat Club, Seaway Boat Club, Sunseeker's Boating Club, West River Yacht and Cruising Club and Wyandotte Yacht Club. The highlight of the weekend is the introduction of current and past officers representing all of the boating organizations in the Western Basin of Lake Erie from Michigan, Ohio and Canada. A boat parade and blessing of the fleet follows with 65 - 70 boats participating. The current Commodores, Vice Commodores and Rear Commodores  lead the parade upon the vessels assigned to them. Fleet Captains and Past Commodores will follow on their assigned vessels.  Each of the VIP vessels are fully stocked with food and beverage, which has challenged the committee to generate funds to pay for it all.

Six years ago, in 2004, the committee pursued the idea of chartering the Jet Express as a fundraiser. With 300 tickets sold, the Jet Express departed Ford Yacht Club on an early fall Saturday for a fun "Day at the Bay". With such a tremendous success of that Jet Express fundraiser, the next 2 years, the committee chartered for 2 trips and deemed the event as the Closing of the Island, (COTI). Many of the repeat participants expressed how much fun it would be if they could spend the night. The committee was up for the challenge.  They secured overnight accommodations for 130 guest rooms and worked out the details with the Jet Express. Now, in it's 6th year of partnership with the Jet Express and the 3rd year of the overnight trip, this fundraising event is as big as ever, selling out every year. With the income generated from those fundraising efforts, the OOTI celebration continues to be very successful. None of this would be possible if it wasn't for the generosity of the management of the Jet Express.

The OOTI committee is made up from a group of active boaters that volunteer many hours for the betterment of the boating community. In May of 2009,  four people from the OOTI committee, with the help of the Jet Express, orchestrated the inaugural Inter-Lakes Yachting Association (I-LYA), "Spend a day at The Bay" from Sindbad's Restaurant in Detroit fundraiser. I-LYA is a 116 year old organization that's "basic purpose is the protection and promotion of the interest of boat owners and water sports fans", and has held yachting regatta's at Put In Bay for over 100 years. Again, the Jet Express went beyond expectations with numerous donations to assure another very successful fundraiser.

Our friends at the Jet Express has contributed to many off the water events also. Another function with representation from OOTI, is an annual "Toys for Tots" Christmas party. The event provides Christmas gifts to children of family's that are experiencing difficult times and makes sure no child goes with out. Again, the Jet Express steps up and provides items such as shirts and tickets for a raffle so the organizers may purchase additional gifts.

As you can see, the people of the Jet Express are more than just your transportation provider, they are also a great neighbor. Just like so many of us that take pride in our volunteer efforts, the management of the Jet Express takes pride in their efforts to provide for the communities that support them.

This is only three stories of the Jet Express's generosity, there are many more, not only in Michigan, but in their home state of Ohio. Our OOTI committee wishes to express a very big THANK YOU to the Jet Express for all of your efforts in making all of our events a success.

 

Ford Yacht Club Past Commodore,

Opening of the Island Chairman,

 

Russ Vaughn