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Friday, April 25, 2025

Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference Set for May 17th, 2025 The 15th annual Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference (MWSC) will take place Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This year’s event will offer 21 sailing related courses taught exclusively by women to help attendees grow their sailing skills, as well as network

by: Midwest Women's Sailing

tags: Event, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Sailing, Wisconsin, Women In Boating

Monday, April 21, 2025

Lake Erie Poised for Another Year of Excellent Fishing Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2025 fishing season to offer continued world-class catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can expect a

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Boating News, Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Lake Erie, ODNR, Ohio

Friday, April 11, 2025

Inaugural BoatUS Foundation ‘Turning the Tide Online’ Summit Inspires Attendees to Say, ‘I Will,’ and Provides Solutions for Boating Industry-Generated Waste BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” summit highlighted three days of educational resources, enlightening panels and keynote

by: Scott Croft

tags: BoatUS, Coastal Cleanup, Environmental Impact, Lake Superior, Marine Debris, Pollution

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Amazing Anglers! Thousands Receive Fish Ohio Pins The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their amazing catches of 26 species of fish. A qualifying catch for the program has specific

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Awards, Fishing, Lake Erie, Natural Resource, ODNR, Ohio

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Dates Announced for the 2025 Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show The Ohio Marine Trades Association (OMTA) has announced dates for the 19th annual Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show-the largest in­ water spring boat show on the Great Lakes. The highly anticipated event will take place April 25-27, 2025, at the prestigious

by: Todd Sheppard

tags: Boat Show, Community Outreach, Event, Industry News, Lake Erie, Marina

Friday, April 4, 2025

The Axopar 45 XC: Performance Redefined Boaters today demand more—more speed, more efficiency, and more versatility. The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin is designed to meet and exceed these expectations, delivering an exhilarating ride with cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship. Built for adventure-seekers who refuse

by: Michaela Rentmeester

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Design, Dealerships, Industry News, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, New Boat Models

Monday, March 31, 2025

New facility fuels growth as Marine Trades Institute Purchases Taylor Lumber Property Excitement abounds at Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville, Michigan, as the institution embarks on a new chapter of growth and innovation. Following a rebranding that formally established the esteemed Boat Building School and the cutting-edge

by: Gina Stegehuis

tags: Boat Building, Boat Design, Community Outreach, Company Expansions, Education, Industry News, Lake Huron

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Great Lakes Boat Building School Rebrands as Marine Trades Institute, Honoring Tradition While Expanding Student Opportunities Great Lakes Boat Building School is pleased to announce its rebranding as Marine Trades Institute, a new name encompassing the growth of the school’s educational programs and reflecting its

by: Tom Coates

tags: Boat Design, Education, Industry News, Lake Huron, marine industry

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

New Navy Pier Marina Now Accepting 2025 Transient Reservations Construction of Navy Pier Marina in the heart of Chicago made great strides this winter, setting its sights on opening by early Summer 2025. Crews continue to work through the winter, braving the frigid temps and snow, driving piles, connecting miles of pipes and conduits,

by: Randy Podolsky

tags: Boat Show, Chicago, docking, Events, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Marina, marine industry

Monday, March 10, 2025

Clinton River Boat Club The Clinton River Boat Club (CRBC), established in 1940, is a family-friendly boating community situated on a private 14-acre island along the Middle Channel near the southern tip of Harsens Island on Lake St. Clair. Members enjoy a range of amenities, including expansive docking areas, a clubhouse equipped

by: Cliff Cohen

tags: Community Outreach, Destination, Lake Erie, Lake St.Clair, marine industry

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