Cedar Boat Club
Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making the Cedar River and Ellis Harbor area a better place.
Established 1948
Drone Video Footage: Jacob Huber Photo
The Board of Directors for 2026 has been chosen, and the Commodore for this year has been elected.
Don Steichen is to serve as the Commodore in 2026.
Supporting the local boating & Ellis Harbor community since 1948.
The Cedar Boat Club has been providing community events and service for decades toward the betterment of the Cedar River, boating community, and the neighborhoods surrounding the Ellis Harbor area. The Club has provided a free-to-the-public July 3rd Fireworks show for 50+ years, as well as other family-friendly events like the Fire on the River Drag Boat Races.
Our membership base, though small and exclusive, does big things! There are open membership spots available… Check out the benefits of membership in 2026.
We also accept donations online as well as at any of our events. 90% of our annual budget comes from sponsorships and personal donations. Please consider donating!
2026 Board of Directors
Don Steichen, Commodore
Jeff McLaud, 1st Vice Commodore
Rich Cooling, 2nd Vice Commodore
Jeffrey Kaas, Secretary
Jim Kaas, Treasurer
Chad Hutchcroft, Cruise Captain
Press Releases
The Cedar Boat Club hosts several large-scale events annually to benefit the surrounding communities. Below you can find press releases regarding the Club and our events.
We hope to see you at one this year!
Recent Water Levels
Historic Crests
(1) 31.12 ft on 06/13/2008
(2) 21.97 ft on 09/27/2016
(3) 20.00 ft on 03/18/1929
(4) 20.00 ft on 06/01/1851
(5) 19.66 ft on 03/31/1961
(6) 19.27 ft on 04/04/1993
(7) 18.60 ft on 04/04/1933
(8) 18.51 ft on 04/10/1965
(9) 18.32 ft on 03/19/2019
(10) 18.31 ft on 07/25/1999