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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 Damage

by: Mike Drouillard

tags: Boat, Boating Safety, damage, fiberglass, Great Lakes, Hull, mistake, Powerboating, safety, sailboat, Service & Repair

Friday, January 23, 2026

KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded gold in the Museum category by the community in the Best of Kingston & Area Contest. The Museum is honoured to receive this recognition and extends its heartfelt thanks to the community for their continued support. What a great way to

tags: announce, announcement, award, Boat, Boat Museum, Boating, Community, Contest, gold, Great Lakes, Museum

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Highfield Boats, the leading brand of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) in America, will unveil the latest model in its Velox jet RIB range on January 21st, opening day of the Discover Boating New York Boat Show, at 3 pm in Booth G35 at the Javits Center. The 22’1” Velox 660 is now the largest model in the series, which also

tags: Boat Show, Boating, Boats, Highfield, Inflatable Boats, Javits Center, Launch, New Boat Models

Sunday, January 18, 2026

For boaters who love the waters of the Great Lakes and beyond, The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is bringing the world of cinema to northeast Michigan. From January 21 through 25, residents and visitors will be treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world during the 14th

tags: Boat, Boaters, Boating, cinema, Festival, Film, Great Lakes, impressive, Michigan, Northeast, Thunder Bay International Film Festival

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Norwegian boatbuilder Marex Boats will showcase its lineup of smart, family-focused cruisers at boot Düsseldorf 2026, starting today January 17th and going until January 25th. Known for combining Scandinavian design with practical comfort and real-world usability, Marex continues to strengthen its international presence with

tags: 2026, Boat, Boatbuilder, Boating, Boats, boot Düsseldorf, cruiser, Cruising, Family, international, Lineup, Marex Boats, Norwegian, Safe, Scandinavian, Yacht

Friday, January 16, 2026

Luxury performance boat builder MJM Yachts is happy to announce that David Walters Yachts now represents its brand throughout The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands, as well as in the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint/St. Maarten, St. Barths, St. Kitts & Nevis in the Caribbean. In 1982, David Walters, co-founder of

tags: New, Yacht, Virgin Islands, Versatility, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Barths, Sint/St. Marteen, Quality, New Dealer, announce, MJM Yachts, luxury, Islands, Excellence, Dealer, David Walters Yachts, Caribbean, Bahamas, announcement

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Why the next wave of marine innovation isn’t built with fiberglass, it’s built with intelligence. Walk through any boat show, marina, or marine dealership today and you’ll hear it — not just the sound of new customers, but the low hum of something else, conversations. Chatter amongst management, sales teams,

by: Scott MacFarland

tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Assistance, Assistant, Digital, Digital Innovation, Innovation, Intelligence, marine industry, marine industry news, Marine Innovation, Teammate

Sunday, January 11, 2026

SailGP rolled into Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates with many doubters and detractors as whether the weather would turn up for the penultimate Season 5 Grand Finale as 4 teams battled for the final three spots for a $2 Million Dollar championship check. While the wind on the Persian Gulf port city wasn't exactly overwhelming, it

by: Mark Reid

tags: $2 million, Abu Dhabi, Battle, British, Challenging, Champions, Championship, Final, Finale, SailGP, Sailing, United Arab Emirates

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Ten years ago, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program was launched to guide farmers in applying nutrients more responsibly — using the right source, at the right rate, at the right time and place. Six years ago, Governor DeWine introduced the H2Ohio initiative, which, among many other components, outlined ten recommended farming

by: Matt Fisher

tags: data, farmers, Lake Erie, Maumee River, phosphorus, reduce, reduction, runoff, water quality, watershed

Friday, January 9, 2026

As winter wears on and boating season starts to peek around the corner, Great Lakes enthusiasts have plenty of chances to get inspired, educated, and geared up for 2026. From January through mid-March, regional boat shows bring together manufacturers, dealers, marine gear experts, and fellow boaters under one roof — the perfect

tags: Boat shows, Boats, Great Lakes, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Winter, Wisconsin

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