Saturday, January 24, 2026
As a boat surveyor in the Detroit metro area, I know firsthand that the Great Lakes are beautiful but our climate is unforgiving. If you’re new to boating and thinking about buying a used power or sail boat, here are my top five things to check so you don’t end up with an expensive mistake. 1. Check for Water DamageSunday, November 2, 2025
Foreword Dear boating enthusiast, winter poses unique challenges for boat owners, with risks such as frost damage and the wear caused by prolonged inactivity. Proper preparation is essential to safeguard your vessel and avoid costly repairs. This guide has been crafted to provide you with clear, practical advice and a convenientSunday, October 19, 2025
When the unexpected happens it can feel like these accidents always occur at the worst times. One of the worst instances of this is stepping onto a boat, ready for an afternoon on the water, and finding your battery is dead. It can happen to anyone at any time, as it has on occasion according to Captain Doug Sabin, charter captainSaturday, October 18, 2025
There’s nothing better than a Great Lakes summer. Fresh water, friendly winds, and long days combine to make a sailing paradise. However, a few recent sailing incidents reinforce the fact that weather up here can be extreme. This is especially true for sailors who don’t have the option of outrunning storms like their powerThursday, August 14, 2025
Coast Guard Station Rochester Patrols Lake Ontario, Educates Mariners The crew of Coast Guard Station Rochester scanned Lake Ontario’s horizon looking for potential boats to board. There were plenty of options for the boarding team to pick from. The crew narrowed their focus to two small boats inTuesday, July 29, 2025
Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Professional On-Water Help Available Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake inFriday, July 25, 2025
The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with the Launch of Elite Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX LifeThursday, July 17, 2025
Chapman School of Seamanship Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Offer New On-Water Powerboat Training Courses The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leader in maritime education for over 50 years has teamed up with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation to offer two newFriday, July 4, 2025
What Will the Long July 4 Holiday Weekend Be Like on the Water for Boaters? When NOAA, The Weather Channel and even the Farmer’s Almanac all agree this summer will be hotter than average, boaters know they will need to prepare for the heat. However, on America’s July 4 holiday weekend – whenThursday, July 3, 2025
For Safe Boating on NY Waters in 2025: Here's What You Need to Know from NY Sea Grant Information for safe, legal, and environmentally-friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant (NYSG) at nyseagrant.org (slash, no spaces) /safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and
