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Current Boating News

Meet the Vanquish 26’ Dual Console

Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
18 months ago, Vanquish Boats president Morgan Huntley called Zurn Yacht Designer Doug Zurn and said “we have to take a bowrider and make it classy.” Mission accomplished. more»

European Style LED Nav Lights Illuminate with Elegance

Published: Monday, June 17, 2013
Boaters needn't sacrifice style for function when choosing navigation lights. The European Style LED lights from Perko have it all—low power consumption, high quality construction more»

Learn to Fish this Summer at a 'Hook, Line and Sinker' Program

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites those who would like to learn how to fish to attend a free “Hook, Line and Sinker” program offered at over 30 state parks more»

Cruzin.com Launches Boat-To-Boater Charters Nationwide, Making Boating Affordable For Everyone

Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Cruzin is revolutionizing the boating industry, officially launching America's leading Boater-to-Boater™ rental marketplace, cruzin.com nationwide. Now, owners of boats of all more»

Five Helpful Boating Tips You Can Thank Seaworthy For

Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Everyone loves a good story about boating mishaps - as long as it's not their own. For 30 years the BoatUS Marine Insurance damage avoidance publication Seaworthy has combed through the more»

Announcing An Ounce Of Prevention

Published: Monday, June 10, 2013
Kanberra Group announces that Kanberra Gel® all natural air purifier in a jar is now available in a new 1-ounce container with a convenient, ventilated diffuser lid. The new 1-ounce more»

Bay Harbor Lake Marina hosts the 11th Annual In-Water Boat Show June 14 – 16

Published: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Bay Harbor Lake Marina will host the 11th Annual Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show on June 14 –16, 2013. Patrons can expect to see a range of one-of-a-kind exhibitors this year, more»

Nominate A Family For A Free Family Boatbuilding Class

Published: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) is looking to give one lucky family the opportunity to build their own boat… for free. Do you know a family that gives back to our community? Do you more»

Safe Boat Operations - Anchoring Techniques

Published: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
An often-overlooked safety related operational procedure is the simple act of anchoring your boat in different sea and weather conditions. Anchoring must be performed correctly in order more»

Put-In-Bay Getaway

Published: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Webasto Sunroof Offered on New Lazzara Yacht

Published: Monday, June 3, 2013
With large open spaces, huge windows, a storage garage for a tender, and the largest in-class master suite, the Lazzara Yachts new LSX64 is the next innovation in express cruising. To more»

She did it! Johnson Kayaks from Mackinac Island to Mainland Promoting Online Services and Outdoor Recreation

Published: Monday, June 3, 2013

Seven-mile trip in 18-foot sailing kayak highlights ExpressSOS.com, other causes

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