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Saturday, August 15, 2026

The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) will host the 2nd Annual Bob Speltz Day on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating the legacy of one of the wooden boating world’s most influential historians while inviting visitors to explore the Museum’s library and archival collections up close. Bob Speltz was a passionate

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Bob Speltz, The Antique Boat Museum, wooden boats

Friday, August 14, 2026

Volare Boats, manufacturer of premium electric-powered day boats, announced today its Artemis23 has been named one of the 2026 Boating Industry Top Products by the editors of the publication. Organized and judged by the editorial team at Boating Industry magazine, the 13th annual Top Products awards recognized the marine

tags: Artemis23, Award, Boating Industry Magazine, Honor, Impact, Industry News, Innovation, Technology, Top Products, Volare Boats

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) invites the community to dust off their favorite tropical shirts and set sail for "Crafted for a Cause," an island-inspired evening celebrating 21 years of tradition and talent. This fundraising event will take place on Friday, August 21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Les Cheneaux Distillers. All proceeds

tags: Festive, Fundraiser, Island, Marine Trades Institute, MTI Student Enrichment Fund, sailing, Student, Tradition, Training

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Help Shape the Future of Toledo’s Waterfront! The Toledo Waterfront Recreation Access Study wants to hear from you! What amenities, programs, and improvements would make the waterfront more accessible, connected, and vibrant for you and your family? - Take the Waterfront Needs Assessment Survey to share your experiences and

tags: Downtown, Mapping, Survey, The Toledo Waterfront Recreation Access Study, Toledo, Waterfront

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Erie is excess phosphorus, especially phosphorus that leaves farm fields and moves through drainage systems into rivers, streams, and eventually the lake. That is why the Lake Erie Foundation has been focused on practical, science-based solutions that reduce phosphorus before it reaches the water. Our Phosphorus Runoff and P-Filter

tags: drainage, filter, grant-funded, Lake Erie, lakes, Maumee River Watershed, P-Filter, phosphorus, Project, rivers, runoff, streams, water quality

Friday, August 7, 2026

We all would rather be boating. When we’re not boating, we’re thinking about it, right? A big part of maximizing your time on the water is the accessories. From the sound system on your boat to water toys to fishing gear, most boaters have a ton of extras for their preferred way of spending time on the water. Rarely,

by: Jordan Balbresky

tags: accessory, boating, firepit, Floating Flame, high quality, Innovation, portable, propane, safety, steel, time on the water, versatile

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda Marine is a mission-driven, 7,300+ nautical mile endurance run raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. WHO: Led by cancer survivor Captain Scott “Red” Flowers and an experienced crew, including Scott

tags: endurance, Fundraiser, Honda, Honda Marine BF350 V8 outboard, Innovation, marathon, marine, Performance, reliability, The 2026 Great Loop Challenge, The Great Loop

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Greig Wright, an independent app developer and lifelong boating enthusiast based in St. Augustine, Fla., has officially launched Boating Voyage Planner, a new Android app that gives boaters instant, accurate voyage calculations before they ever leave the dock. Available now for $3.99 on the Google Play Store, Boating Voyage Planner

tags: app, Boating Voyage, fuel, Launch, location, Mapping, nautical, planning, weather

Saturday, August 1, 2026

ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. Building on the award-winning technology that shattered convention with the highly portable eLite, the kLite 750 is powerful, but

tags: electric, eLite, ePropulsion Americas, Fishing, Kayak, kLite 750 electric outboard, marine, Sport

Friday, July 31, 2026

Now entering its second year, Light the Way has quickly become the signature annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. This special evening brings together supporters, sponsors, preservationists, boaters, civic leaders, and friends of Chicago’s lakefront to help restore one of the city’s most

tags: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, education, Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Fundraiser, History, Lake Michigan, Lakefront, Light the Way, preservation

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