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Current Boating News

Women Only Sailing Lessons

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Harbor North has two weekends set aside this summer for Women Only Sailing Lessons. The two day live aboard clinic focuses on the "hands on" operation of a sailboat. It is a great more»


We Have Met the Enemy and They are Us

Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Next year starts the beginning of a three-year observance of the War of 1812 and September 10, 2013 is the bicentennial of Commodore Perry’s decisive victory over the British. Ohio more»


Cruising the Great Lakes

Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest, Wisconsin’s Door County has more than 300 miles of shoreline packed with activities and great boating destinations. The more»


Hook to Cooking: Captain's Benedict

Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hello Boaters! With all of this early warm weather many of us are already working on our boats and we should have an early launch. As we head to the boat with supplies in hand be sure more»


BoatUS: 22nd Annual List of Top Ten Boat Names

Published: Monday, May 14, 2012
Making the decision to buy a boat comes easy for some people. Picking out a name for the boat, however, can prove to be much harder, according to Boat Owners Association of The United more»


AquaQuad Quickly Starts Growing Dealer Network

Published: Sunday, May 13, 2012
After only entering the North American market last year, AquaQuad has already signed up six dealers throughout the US. There are now four dealers in Ohio, one in Florida and another in more»


Steyr Motors Presents its New Generation of Six Cylinder Engines

Published: Sunday, May 13, 2012
The renown Austrian Diesel engine manufacturer Steyr Motors keeps track with its own slogan “Innovation with lightness” and has successfully redesigned its 6-cylinder series more»


Chris-Craft Debuted Two New Boats at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show

Published: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Sarasota, FL – Chris-Craft introduced the new Launch 32 and Corsair 36 at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show, February, 16th - 20th, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The newest members to the more»


"Take Me Boating Toledo" Kicks Off National Safe Boating Week!

Published: Saturday, May 12, 2012
WHAT: “Take Me Boating Toledo” to kickoff National Safe Boating Week. WHO: City of Toledo, Western Lake Erie Safe Boating Council, Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources (ODNR) more»


SPX Announces New Automated Bilge Pump

Published: Friday, May 11, 2012
Hanover Park, IL – SPX recently announced its new Johnson Pump brand HD automated bilge pumps which are available in either 1600 or 2200 GPH and 12 or 24 volt models. Consumers can now more»


Let’s Go Boating!!!

Published: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wow! What an amazing early spring we are having! Most of us Great Lakes boaters have been blessed with relatively mild weather. Here in Port Clinton, Ohio, we have seen numerous more»


Nationwide Broker Opens Great Lakes Office

Published: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Toledo, OH – World Class Yacht Sales, a nationwide brokerage company with nearly 50 locations nationwide, has recently expanded their service area by opening their first office in the more»


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