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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

Monday, April 28, 2025

ODNR Releases Statewide Water Use, Aquifer Mapping Tools The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) today announced new online tools and maps that serve as important tools for water and land-use planning, groundwater resource availability and development, and water resource management. These interactive tools provide a

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Boat Survelliance, Boat Technology, Great Lakes, Industry News, ODNR

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

How the Arrival of Autumn on Sept. 22 Changes Boating 3 tips for safely enjoying the water in the off season from BoatUS Foundation ANNAPOLIS, MD – Say a final goodbye to the summer 2024 boating season as Sept. 22 marks the fall equinox. With the change of season, ushered in by cooler air and water temperatures, boating safety

by: Scott Croft

tags: Boating Safety, Fall Boating, Great Lakes, Industry News, Life Jacket

Monday, September 16, 2024

10 Million Pieces of Litter Collected from Great Lakes Shorelines Chicago, IL (September 4, 2024) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes announced an Adopt-a-Beach milestone. In the twenty-one years the Alliance has been tracking trash collected by the organization’s dedicated volunteers, more than 10 million pieces of

by: Don Carr

tags: Community Outreach, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Sustainability

Monday, August 26, 2024

Snap & Zipper Lube: No Aspirin Needed Anyone who has fought with a zipper that won't close or a snap that's stuck knows the headaches it can create. The remedy is Snap Stick from Shurhold. This water-resistant lubricant and protectant is easy to apply and was designed specifically for outdoor plastic and metal hardware. Unlike

by: Martin Flory

tags: Applicable Everywhere, boat protection, Great Lakes, Lubricant, Maintenance, Polishes & Waxes

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Catching Is More Fun: Sea-Doo and Alumacraft Continue to Innovate to Deliver Fishing Performance that Is Second to None ● The 2025 Sea-Doo FishPro Apex unique design and innovation features make it one of the most complete fishing personal watercraft on the market today. ©BRP 2024 ● The 2025 Sea-Doo Switch Fish pontoon

by: Tim Olson

tags: Boat Design, Fishing, Great Lakes, Lifestyle, New Boat Models

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Monterey Boats Unveils the All-New Elite 30: A Fusion of Luxury, Performance, and Innovation WILLISTON, FL – August 16, 2024 – Monterey Boats is excited to announce the launch of the Elite 30, the latest addition to our prestigious lineup of luxury boats and the inaugural model in the new Elite series. This

by: Rene' Moore

tags: Boat Design, Boating News, Great Lakes, Lifestyle, New Boat Models, Personal Watercraft, Powerboating

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Bayliner’s New D-Series Deck Boat Bayliner announced yesterday the release of the redesigned D-series deckboat. The new D-series is a sportier version of the former DX model and is intended for everything from cruising to watersports with notable smart upgrades like a sleek new hull, elevated bow and modern exterior

by: Bayliner

tags: Boat Design, BoatTest, Great Lakes, Lifestyle, New Boat Models, Personal Watercraft, Powerboating

Friday, August 16, 2024

Discovering America's Great Loop Certain adventures seems to rise above the rest to take on iconic roles on American life. There is walking the Appalachian Trail or climbing Mt. Denali or biking across the country. All have been accomplished by a relatively few hearty souls yet many hanker to do something special like that in

by: George Day

tags: Boat Club, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, Navigation, The Great Loop

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

First In-Water Boat Show in Decades Muskegon, MI – 8/13/2024 – Get ready to experience the ultimate boating extravaganza as the Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show makes its grand debut. This groundbreaking event marks the return of an in-water boat show to West Michigan after decades, promising an unforgettable

by: Roger Zuidema

tags: Boat Show, Boating News, Destination, Great Lakes, Industry News, Lake Michigan

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