Tiara Yachts Door County Customers to Benefit from Prolific Partnership
Holland, MI, USA - In Door County, one of the finest boat sellers has partnered with one of the finest marinas to create the perfect opportunity for Tiara Yachts customers. Ownership of CenterPointe Marina in Sturgeon Bay and Yacht Works, Inc of Sister Bay has combined their resources and...
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03/15/2010
Maine Boatbuilders Show Going Strong in 23rd Year
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine’s Boatbuilding Industry will be in the spotlight during the 23rd Maine Boatbuilders Show, March 19-21st in Portland, Maine. The reputation of the show has attracted a solid component of select builders from Connecticut to Canada who are comfortable joining a...
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03/13/2010
INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW CLEVELAND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW
The ALL NEW CLEVELAND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW is a 4-day event that includes anything and everything to do with the outdoor recreation industry. There will be an overwhelming variety of hands-on activities for both adults and children as well as a variety of attractions, exhibits, displays, prize giveaways, interactive games, informative seminars...
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03/11/2010
AWARD-WINNING, PATENTED MARINE TOILET SWITCHES BETWEEN FRESH AND SEAWATER
While conserving freshwater is important, sea and lake water and the small organisms that come with it can cause heads to stink. SAIL magazine recently honored the Sea/Fresh Marine Elegance from Raritan with its annual Pittman Innovation Award. This revolutionary marine toilet...
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03/10/2010
Visit Port Sanilac Marina's Open House April 10th
Would you like to relax at your cottage with a 360 degree view of Lake Huron? Port Sanilac Marina can help! Stop into our Open House April 10, 2010! The economy has taken its toll on everyone here in Michigan and many of us have had less time and money to spend on those relaxing...
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03/10/2010
Canadian Boat Shows Inc. Acquires Toronto International Boat Show
TORONTO, ON, March 9, 2010 – The newly formed Canadian Boat Shows Inc. (CBSI) today announced the completion of an agreement to purchase the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The sale is expected to...
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03/09/2010
Spring Boating Expo
Come shop hundreds of new 2010 and new overstocked non-current model boats, motors and trailers - PRICED TO SELL! Nearly 100 exhibitors under one roof, showing boats for skiing, fishing and cruising, up to 27 feet in length. Plus, personal watercraft, pontoon boats...
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03/09/2010
DNRE Examining Legal Options in Little Bay de Noc Gill Net Case
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment will seek other legal options in the 2009 Little Bay de Noc gill net case. “In light of the U.S. Attorney’s Office decision to not pursue charges, we are continuing to explore our legal options regarding potential violations of state law...
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03/09/2010
Boating Regulations Seminar Offered in Oakland County March 16th
On March 16th, at 7:30 PM, the Birmingham Power Squadron is offering a free Boating Regulations Seminar at the Orchard Lake Middle School. Discussion will focus on current laws and requirements for boating on the Great Lakes and inland lakes...
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03/09/2010
DNRE to Take Walleye Eggs at Muskegon River Site in Newaygo County
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment will be on the Muskegon River below Croton Dam in Newaygo County for a week to 10 days beginning around the last week of March to take eggs from walleye for its hatchery program...
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03/09/2010
Michigan Frog and Toad Survey Begins Its 15th Year
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) today announced that this year will be the 15th annual statewide Frog and Toad Survey coordinated by the DNRE Wildlife Division. Declining populations of frog, toads, and other amphibians have been documented worldwide...
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03/09/2010
PETTIT ANNOUNCES NEW RECOVERY REBATE
Committed to its customers during these hard times, Pettit Marine Paint offers a new rebate program, an economic recovery package boaters can take to the bank. Between March 1 and May 31, 2010, Pettit is offering rebates up to $20 per gallon on select Pettit antifouling paint...
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03/09/2010
NMMA to Sell Toronto International Boat Show, Continues Repositioning of Boat Show Portfolio
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced the completion of an agreement to sell the Toronto International Boat Show to Canadian Boat Shows, Inc. The sale is expected to be finalized on March 31, 2010...
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03/09/2010
25th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary March 25-28, 2010
WEST PALM BEACH (March 8, 2010) --- Get ready for an absolutely sterling array of the best of boating during the 25th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 25-28, 2010. Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, this year’s event -- on Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal...
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03/08/2010
SAFETY COMPONENTS ANNOUNCES NEW WEATHERMAX DISTRIBUTOR
Innovative Industrial Solutions, Inc. (IIS) is a full-service distributor that serves the awning, marine, sign, billboard and banner markets. When its customers wanted a high-performance outdoor fabric, the company turned to Safety Components' WeatherMax. IIS now carries WeatherMax 80...
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03/08/2010
Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence in Deer Unchanged in 2009
A total of 31 white-tailed deer tested positive for bovine tuberculosis in 2009, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced today. No elk tested positive for the disease. In Deer Management Unit 452, the core area of concern, 1.9 percent of...
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03/08/2010
Little Red Towboat to Chase the Fleet to Mexico
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2010 - It's a mad dash to Mexico, with over 400 sailboats of every imaginable size and shape racing 125 miles down the Pacific Coast to be the first across the finish line in Ensenada. And one little red towboat - equipped with 900-hp engine and loaded...
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03/08/2010
Four Sentenced on Charges as Result of Undercover DNRE Investigation in St. Clair County
Four St. Clair County men charged in with violations documented during a three-year undercover investigation by detectives from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Law Enforcement Division’s Special Investigations Unit have entered guilty pleas in 72nd District...
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03/08/2010
Van Buren County Conservation Officer Named National Wild Turkey Federation Michigan Officer of the Year
The Michigan chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently honored Conservation Officer Zachary Doss as its Michigan Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Doss has been stationed in Van Buren County for his entire 15-year career with the Department of...
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03/08/2010
'Miss Supertest' Commemorative Stamp Proposal
Dear Fellow Canadians:
Want to be a part of making Canadian History? We have sent a Proposal to the Stamp Selection Committee of Canada Post to request them to issue a 2011 Commemorative Stamp in honour of the 50th Anniversary of the 3 straight 'Harmsworth Trophy Race' World Championship Unlimited...
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03/08/2010
TugTub™ Launches Product, Website with 10% Off Winter Special
The TugTub™ is a detachable floating hot tub that is fully portable, lightweight, compact and designed with the space and power limitations of boats in mind. A hot tub that takes up about as much room as your dinghy! TugTub™ is unlike any product on the market...
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03/06/2010
FAIRLINE CHOOSES SEA-FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Sea-Fire Marine's European partner, Sea-Fire Europe, has signed a new, 2-year contract with luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats. Sea-Fire will supply 100% of the boatbuilder's fire suppression system requirements for engine room, generator and fuel compartments...
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03/05/2010
Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center Opens for Spring 2010 Season
The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, located just eight miles west of Kalamazoo, will be reopening for the spring 2010 season beginning Saturday, March 6. The 7,000 square-foot interpretive center offers visitors a fascinating look at Michigan’s fish and fisheries management...
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03/05/2010
Hearings on Boat No Discharge Zone Bills in MD
Under current law, it is illegal to discharge untreated sewage from vessels in MD waters. Vessels with a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I Marine Sanitation Device (for boats less than 65') or a Type II MSD (for bigger boats and ships) can treat their waste and discharge it, similar to what...
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03/04/2010
DNRE Seeks Information in Clinton County Bald Eagle Poaching Case
Department of Natural Resources and Environment officials are seeking information related to a recent bald eagle poaching case in northwestern Clinton County. DNRE Conservation Officer Richard Nickols was called to investigate a dead bald eagle found on Feb. 6 in a field...
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03/04/2010