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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Bayliner, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), is expanding its center console offering with the launch of its new Trophy Series, which will officially debut at the Miami International Boat Show this week. The six-model series will help new boaters enter the segment without a steep learning curve and at an affordable price

tags: Boat Show, New Boat Models, South Coast

Monday, February 10, 2020

Syracuse, N.Y. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9 am to 5 pm, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant will offer youth ages 10 to 17 the boater safety course required from them to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on waters in NY. The training will be held at the 2020 Central New York Boat Show at

tags: Boat Show, Boating 101, Education, Inland Boating, Kids & Pets, Lake Ontario, Promotions & Giveaways

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

This February, the 2020 Progressive ® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, presented by West Marine will once again return to Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin over President’s Day weekend, February 13-17. The world-renowned event is one of the most internationally attended and influential boat shows in the world,

tags: Boat Show, South Coast

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Want to get a taste of the boating life or improve your on-water boat handling skills? The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with Freedom Boat Club of Miami Beach and the Miami International Boat Show February 13-17 offer a choice of four, fun and affordable at-the-helm, on-water training courses for beginners, women and experienced boaters at the show’s location at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key.

tags: Boating 101, Education, Events, South Coast

Friday, January 24, 2020

Eager for the chance to catch one of Michigan’s most unique fish? The wait will soon be over! The lake sturgeon season on Black Lake, in Cheboygan County, begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, so make sure your license and registration are in order. Registration is required to participate in this season. The total 2020 season

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Inland Boating, Law & Politics

Monday, January 13, 2020

The 2020 Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® will drop anchor at the Minneapolis Convention Center January 23-26, 2020, providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity for guests to shop and see the latest and greatest boats and marine accessories and technology, swapping the winter blues for thoughts of summer fun. Minnesota

tags: Boat Show, Inland Boating, Lake Superior

Thursday, January 2, 2020

The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University will conduct a freshwater fishing seminar with guided fishing on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Bass Pro Shops, Dania Beach, FL from 10:00 am to 3 pm. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the educational

tags: Education, Events, Fishing, South Coast, Women In Boating

Thursday, January 2, 2020

A “short” seven-hour drive from Toledo, Ohio, landed us at the State Dock Marina on Lake Cumberland – the houseboat mecca of the world! Fifteen of my family members met here, from all over the Midwest, to start our weekend adventure on the water. Lake Cumberland is located in southern Kentucky, just west of Daniel

by: Melanie Kyle

tags: Inland Boating, Lifestyle, Travel

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will offer $500,000 in grants to improve boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities across the state. Applicants may request up to $75,000 for a single project during the grant period. “Ohio has experienced extraordinary

by: Tim Petrides

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Inland Boating, Lake Erie, Water Toys

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Over 40 manufacturers will be represented during Michigan’s first look at new 2020 boat designs. Discover the latest in technology and styling in early January at the Lansing Boat Show in downtown Lansing, Mich. Convenient parking and an excellent location makes the boat show a great break in the winter weather. Just two blocks

tags: Boat Show, Inland Boating

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