Marine News from the Great Lakes

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Navy Pier Marina is proud to announce that project founder and developer Randy D. Podolsky has received the Yachtsperson of the Year Award from the Chicago Yachting Association. This annual CYA award recognizes exceptional efforts and endeavors to enhance the boating experience for recreational boaters on Lake Michigan and

tags: boating awards, boating lifestyle, Chicago boating community, Chicago Yachting Association, Great Lakes boating, Great Loop destinations, Lake Michigan marinas, marina news, Navy Pier Marina, Randy Podolsky, transient boating, urban marinas, Yachtsperson of the Year

Friday, October 24, 2025

When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm one

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boating Inspiration, boating lifestyle, Charter Captains, Empowering Women, Female Captains, Great Lakes boating, Lake Erie, Sailing Stories, Women Boaters, Women in Maritime