During Les Cabot's two terms as commodore the constitution and bylaws were written; the club was chartered in 1981; and the club became a member of GCBA, The Greater Cleveland Boating Association.

In 1982 one of Les' best friends, Donald L. Molnar, became commodore.Don's boat was a double-planked wooden Owens that he rebuilt and called "Just Us." He and his family docked at Venetian along the roadway in the vicinity of what is now "E" dock. Don also wanted toincrease membership, however interest in the club declined. Looking back, we did not join during these early years due to the fact that there were so many parties, cookouts, and activities on the
concrete pier that there didn't seem to be the need for more activities. Don eventually sold his boat and became an avid motorcyclist. Commodore Donald Molnar died January 1, 2008.

Diane Stieber

The "Articles of Incorporation" for All Ports Yacht Club were approved for filing on 3-13-80 at the cost of $25, and were signed by Lester J. Cabot (Sandusky), William J. Lewis (Mentor), and Richard L. Smolik (North Royalton). These three men served as trustees of the corporation until the first meeting was held to elect officers. Lester Cabot was elected Commodore in l980 and again in 1981.

Commodore Cabot and Lady Gloria lived on Bimini Drive in a boat house. Tom and I found them to be very friendly and enthusiastic about the newly founded club. Most of the club members from Venetian occupied the docks along the roadway which is now in the vicinity of "E" dock. There were members from other ports too, giving rise to the club's name. Later, the Cabots sold their boat house to live full time on their boat, the " Morning Glory,"at Venetian Marina. The novelty wore off, and they eventually moved to Florida. Lester Cabot was born May 26,1931 and died March 28, 1991.

Diane Stieber

In 1975 Venetian Marina was a cluster of block buildings sitting on dirt and stone driveways. The restrooms were primitive; the pavilion had overhead doors, metal picnic tables, and a fireplace; and, there were repair services. You could drive-up to your fixed dock, or push a metal grocery cart down one long concrete dock. There were many trees and much rip-rap rock edging the area. All in all, it was a friendly, partying marina that provided the site for the start of All Ports Yacht Club in 1980. (Tom and Diane Stieber have docked at Venetian Marina since 1975.)

 Archie Lang, the owner of Venetian Marina, originally used the property as a site for building boats. The Inland Seas Boat Building Company began production in Sandusky in 1957, and the Cleveland plant was shut down in l958 to consolidate all boat building in Sandusky. Boat sizes ranged from 18 ft. to 54 ft. with no two boats being alike. When Inland Seas was closed in 1970, Archie and Arlene Lang established Venetian Marina. When the Langs wanted to retire, they sold Venetian Marina to Hoty Enterprises and retained a dock for their Steel Clipper houseboat, named "The Tin Can."

Hoty Enterprises hired Bob Faflik as it's manager in 1984. Many changes were made to the marina. The marina was completely reconfigured with floating docks in a newly dredged basin, a swimming pool and hot tub, air-conditioned restrooms,and a community room with decks, grills,and picnic tables. Rack storage, paved driveways, security, cable, winter storage,as well as a gas dock and shop facility attracted many boaters. Over the years various business were on the property. There was a marina store with electronics, food, beverages, boating supplies,and nautical clothing,as well as, boat brokerages, and canvas businesses.

In 2003 Dick Henry became the marina manager, and the marina continued with improvements. There were 2 yacht clubs at Venetian for a time: South Shores Cruising Club and All Ports Yacht Club. All Ports Yacht Club remained at Venetian Marina, helping with the Venetian Marina Regatta, as well as inviting all marina members to its poker run and dinner activities.

Diane Stieber