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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Catering to Your Core The solid core of planet earth is slightly smaller than the moon and is estimated to be 10,000-degrees Fahrenheit. The liquid iron and nickel outer core produce about the same amount of heat. On a personal level, a healthy human’s core is 98.6-degrees Fahrenheit, and when operating

by: Leslie Sundahl

tags: Accessories, Applicable Everywhere, Clothing & Shoes, Gift Ideas

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

ODNR Reminder for Boaters: Life Jackets and Engine Cut-Off Switches Save Lives As Ohioans prepare to head to the water this spring and summer, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges boaters to prioritize safety this National Water Safety Month by being aware of two key pieces of boating safety

by: Dave Parsons

tags: Boating Safety, Children, Life Jacket, ODNR

Monday, May 19, 2025

Erie Islands Sailing & Powerboating School Helps Boaters Prepare for Boating Season With the summer boating season just around the corner, boaters on Lake Erie’s West/Central Basin can boost their confidence on the water with a little help from Erie Islands Sailing & Powerboating School, which

by: Scott Croft

tags: Boat Ownership, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Education, Great Lakes

Friday, May 16, 2025

Corps of Engineers to Start Dredging Cleveland Harbor Dredging of the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, New York-based DMYLES, Inc. began on May 1. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large

by: Avery Schneider

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Impact, Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Erie, Restoration, Sustainability

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Mack Boring & Parts Co. Announces New Partnership with Mercury Marine as a Mercury Engine Power Center Mack Boring & Parts Co., a leading provider of marine and industrial power solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). As an

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Company Partnership, Engines, Industry News, Propulsion

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Yearly Program Empowers Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling in Michigan Michigan is home to a vibrant boating community, with more than 800,000 registered boats across the state. To protect these vessels from the elements during the off-season, many boaters and marinas rely on plastic shrink wrap. While effective, this

by: Jillian Plant

tags: Boat Covers, Coastal Cleanup, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Impact, Michigan, Pollution, Shrinkwrap

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Ice Belt Crappies With ice off our lakes in the upper Midwest, it’s crappie time. For anglers farther south, it’s been the deal for some time. But up north, with water temps around 50 degrees, crappies are moving shallow to feed and eventually spawn. The movements are signaled by water temperature and length

by: Jim Edlund

tags: Fishing, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Monday, May 12, 2025

Do You Offer On-Water Training to Boaters? BoatUS Foundation Wants to Help You Train More The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water knows that on-water training can help reduce accidents and injuries, improve confidence behind the helm and help boaters get more out of the boating lifestyle. To

by: Scott Croft

tags: Boating Safety, BoatUS, Education

Friday, May 9, 2025

Always in Touch, Never a Drain Whether your boat is at the dock, on a trailer, or moored far from home, one thing remains constant: your connection to it. Boaters across the Great Lakes and beyond are turning to Skyhawk Oversea, a self-powered, wireless boat monitoring system designed to keep you informed—without

by: Carly Best

tags: Accessories, Battery Support, boat protection, Boat Security, Boat Technology, Electronics, Innovation, Monitoring Systems

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Irish Boat Shop Expands with Dr. Shrink, Bay Area Recycling for Community and Michigan Recycling Coalition for Shrink Wrap Recycle Day in Northern Michigan Irish Boat Shop has expanded participation from Traverse City, adding its Charlevoix and Harbor Springs locations, to host a 3-shop “Shrink Wrap Recycle

by: Marilyn DeMartini

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Community Outreach, Event, Feel Good Story, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Sustainability

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