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Saturday, September 20, 2025

I’m sure you have seen the term “Women on the Water” floating around the past few years. Maybe a conference was held in your area? Were you aware of the awesome opportunities to meet people who are more knowledgeable about boating? I did that this past February and there was so much more to learn. WOW! I passed the

by: Mary Robinson

tags: Andrea Albert, Boating, Boating 101, Kelsey Way, Mary Robinson, Reese (Bacon) Milliron, women, Women In Boating

Friday, September 19, 2025

Riverfront Marine Sales & Service is excited to offer the full X Shore electric boat lineup—Eelex 8000, X Shore 1, and X Shore Pro—to boaters across the Great Lakes. Crafted in Sweden, these innovative vessels deliver exceptional performance while combining sleek design, advanced marine technology, and a true

tags: Boat Show, Boating, cruiser, day boat, eco, Electric, Great Lakes, Propulsion, Riverfront Marine Sales & Service, X Shore

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Images courtesy of Mary Robinson. Highfield USA gathered dealers and industry partners in Cadillac, Michigan, for its 2025 Dealer Meeting, outlining ambitious goals for the coming years while celebrating the company’s rapid rise in the U.S. market. CEO Christophe Lavigne set the tone with a clear message, noting that

tags: Highfield, trade, Tohatsu, tariff, Skyhook, Simrad, Rotax, Nuova Jolly, national, Mercury Marine, Boat Show, Ft Lauderdale, Flux Marine, EZ Loader, Dealerships, day boat, cruiser, Cadillac, BRP, Boating

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Imagine docking your boat with total confidence—no stress, no scrapes, just smooth sailing every time. With Sidekick Concepts’ custom docking solutions, you spend less time worrying and more time making memories on the water. Why struggle with hard plastic, non-rotating fenders that are too short to protect your boat and

tags: boat protection, Boating, day boat, Dealerships, Dock, fender, Sidekick Concepts

Friday, January 31, 2025

Revisiting the No-Nonsense Nordic Tug 44, an American Classic The Nordic Tug 44 is one of those classic cruising boats that will never go out of style. Introduced in 2017 and still in production, the 44 is an upgrade and replacement for the NT 42, which was and is a terrific coastal cruiser. But there were a couple of issues in the

by: George Day

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boating, History, Horsepower, Performance

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Seamanship: 10 Tips for Better Docking No matter the size of the boat, the current or the wind, it’s close quarters maneuvering that takes the most gelcoat from boats. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you follow these simple rules. 1. Never approach a dock any faster than you want to hit it. Some captains like to

by: Boattest.com

tags: Boating, docking, Docking 101, Passengers

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