Boat show offers great deals on boats and boating equipment, entertainment for kids, and education

More than 60,000 Michigan residents are expected to visit hundreds of exhibitors and see hundreds of new 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 model boats of all types and sizes during the 52nd Annual Detroit Boat Show scheduled for February 13–21 at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit...

From Boat Owners Association of The United States

ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 27, 2010 - With over half a million members, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) knows how to help prospective boaters find and purchase the right boat or trade up to another model. Here are eight -- mostly free -- ways BoatU.S. can help...

Seven Lakes State Park, in partnership with the Izaak Walton League of America, is hosting the 45th annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Area residents and visitors are encouraged to participate, bring the entire family, and dress warm...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 26, 2010 - Out of sight, out of mind? Unfortunately for a lot of recreational boaters, that's the reality when it comes to handheld signal flares. Stored aboard in some dark corner of the boat, most boaters don't think twice about their condition until they really...

Boating on choppy waters, such as the Great Lakes, San Francisco Bay and Californian coast, can be brutal when fishing and cruising.  Ken Alldrin of Modesto, CA regularly had to deal with 6-7' swells, as well as constant rocking and rolling on his 62' Mikelson Nomad Jani Lee.  After extensive research into marine stabilization systems, he...

Professional Captain Locator Service Great for Long or Short Hauls, and Instruction

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 21, 2010 - Are you buying a boat in a distant state and need to get her home? Or, have you thought about brushing up on your boat handling skills with some on-the-water tutoring from a pro? The online Professional Captains Locator Service at...

Some called it smart marketing when President and CEO Jim Wolf of Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing Inc. decided to start making long-distance voyages over rough seas on Avalon pontoon boats. It started with a 1200 mile, 5 day trip from Baltimore to the Florida Keys during the...

What would you do during an onboard emergency if you had no electrical power? No electrical power leaves both your VHF radio and your horn inoperable (note that the Nav Rules refer to your horn as a whistle). It is always good to keep a "hand-held" VHF radio and an air driven horn...

Only Seventh Person in CCA’s History to Receive Medal Without Date

New York, N.Y., USA (January 19, 2010) – The Cruising Club of America has selected Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to receive its prestigious Blue Water Medal, without date, for a lifetime devoted to the advancement of sailing, sail training and youth development and on the occasion of the 40th...

Event to Feature Renowned Shipwreck Exploration Group

MILWAUKEE –  A team member from Odyssey Marine Exploration will be the keynote speaker at the Ghost Ships Festival on Friday, March 5.  The company is recognized as a world-wide leader in deep-ocean shipwreck exploration and has made numerous, significant discoveries throughout...

“Great Lakes, Ancient Shores –A VOYAGE INTO HISTORY” Premiere

White Lake, Michigan January 12, 2010 – Award winning documentary film makers, Robert Kreipke and Luke Clyburn, are releasing their ninth film about the history and prehistory of the Great Lakes...

It is a time honored maritime tradition to christen a new vessel prior to use.  At Tiara Yachts, we have christened hull #1 of each new model since the inception of the company.  The Crown Jewel ensures a safe and blessed passage for the first boat off of the line and all built after her...

While great to have around for a variety of situations, a push pole, if not stored properly, can be problematic and dangerous when in the way.  Accon's 708 Push Pole Holder and 708-R Ring Pole Holder work together to keep a pole safely in place.  These handy holders help prevent the push pole from swiping across the deck if it gets caught...

Features Fact Sheet

The largest annual gathering of sailors in the Midwest welcomes more than 20,000 sailing enthusiasts of all skill levels to attend the four-day event to find the latest in sailboats and sailing products at the best deals, in addition to hundreds of educational seminars. Launched in 1996...

Invitations Extended to 26 U.S. Yacht Clubs to Compete for Three Spots

Newport, RI, January 11, 2010 -- David K. Elwell Jr., commodore of the New York Yacht Club (NYYC), announced today that the club has invited 26 pre-eminent American yacht clubs to compete for places in the second New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, which will be sailed in...

Campion Marine Inc., Canada's largest fiberglass boat builder, is proud to announce that it will become the first boat builder in the world to manufacture all of its boats with Envirez®, a renewably sourced bio-derived resin from Ashland Performance Materials.  Envirez resin is the first resin that...

Boaters look to the spring boat shows as the indication that summer fun is just around the corner…a time when they can once again return to the waterways. Unfortunately, in Michigan, it only lasts for a quick six months before the boat returns to storage and we begin to count the...

Walstrom Marine Joins Grand Banks Authorized Dealer Network

SEATTLE - January 7, 2010 – Grand Banks Yachts today announced the appointment of Walstrom Marine as its new Authorized Dealer for the Great Lakes region of the United States...

International premium shrinkwrap supplier Dr. Shrink has partnered with Zap Enterprises to provide specialized shrinkwrap installation training.  This strategic alliance enables Zap Enterprises to hold Shrinkwrap University sessions and onsite demos showing the versatility of shrinkwrap covers...

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohioans are reminded to use extreme caution during winter while venturing onto frozen waterways and to be prepared to handle an emergency should someone fall through the ice, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)...