Drive to the far south end of Grosse Ile, cross the bridge to Elba Island and you find Elba-Mar Boat Club. This unpretentious little spot is known as the friendliest club on Lake Erie. Founded as a private club in 1953 when Grosse Ile Township declined to issue a permit for a marina, it appeals primarily to power boaters. Over the years the clubhouse was remodeled, the gas docks and electrical systems were renovated, new docks were added and the grounds were landscaped.