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INCREASED BOARDING SAFETY
INCREASED BOARDING SAFETY Another advantage of the Nauti-Glide sliding mooring systems is increased safety and accessibility. By keeping your boat close against your dock, it allows for more >>
Current Boating News
Best Cleaners for Boat Bottoms
Published: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
A dirty scum line has turned your boat’s usually white hull a dark brown hue. Scrubbing, even power washing, doesn’t remove it completely. What to do?
ACID BATH We tested more»
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Enhanced Navionics+ detailed charts now with $50 rebate for compact chartplotters
Published: Monday, June 26, 2017
Revolutionary chart maker Navionics, has packed their new Navionics+ titles with additional features at an affordable price for smaller boat owners. The Navionics+ charts now include more»
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DNR to highlight safe boating with Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2
Published: Monday, June 26, 2017
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will focus on keeping boaters safe through heightened awareness and enforcement of more»
HarborFest Boat Show & Music Festival
Published: Friday, June 23, 2017
The lakeshore’s favorite music festival and in-water boat show returns to 31st Street Harbor June 24th-25th!
Make your way by boat or along the lakefront path for a great weekend more»
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It's Official: Less worries for U.S. Boaters, Anglers Crossing to Canadian side
Published: Thursday, June 22, 2017
A new Canadian law that will affect the rights and actions required of American boaters and anglers who cross over to the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the more»
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Pearls Before Swine
Published: Thursday, June 22, 2017
Pearls before swine. I had heard the phrase for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized ‘twas I of which they spoke.
It all started about 10 years ago. Jody and more»
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Why it’s Better to Donate a Boat Now Than in December
Published: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Is it better to donate a boat to charity now, rather than waiting until year’s end?
“Donating a boat now during the summer high season can help boaters realize more value more»
Ohio Sea Grant Releases Reprint of Lake Erie Shipwrecks Guide
Published: Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Ohio Sea Grant has released an updated version of its Lake Erie Shipwrecks & Maritime Tales brochure, a guide to shipwrecks along the Lake Erie coast for divers and snorkelers. The more»





















