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Friday, April 24, 2020

For recreational boaters who are staying off the water during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s certainly more free time during what should be the busy spring launch season. So if boaters can’t get to their boats, what are they to do? Here are eight ways from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) to keep

tags: Boating 101, Coupons & Discounts, COVID-19, Education, Service & Repair, Spring Commissioning

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

America’s Boating Channel™, the highly rated producer of safe boating and boater education videos, is launching a weekly online magazine show designed to help recreational boaters cope with sheltering at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The first episode of "America’s Boating Channel LIVE" will premiere

tags: Boat Club, COVID-19, Education, safety

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Over the last several weeks, with stay-at-home orders in effect, the way individuals and organizations do business has dramatically changed. Online connection tools have become increasingly important. In response, the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) has substantially increased its virtual education initiatives to better

tags: COVID-19, Education, Great Lakes, History, Kids & Pets

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Though many of us are sheltering in place, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is happy to have a way to bring the Great Lakes into your homes. Announcing H.O.M.E.School, a new series of online lessons about the Great Lakes for kids in grades K-8. The eight online sessions will begin April 6, with a new lesson premiering on our website

tags: COVID-19, Education, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets

Friday, April 3, 2020

With more people working remotely and spending quality time with their families, we want to remind you about our video Sailing Tips available on our YouTube channel. Click here to learn everything from What Knot to Know, to creature comforts aboard a yacht. From docking in close quarters, to properly setting a spinnaker. Take time to

tags: Air Purification, Coupons & Discounts, COVID-19, Education, Kids & Pets, Sailing, South Coast

Monday, March 16, 2020

Have you heard the term “experiential marketing,” meaning hands-on participation in learning something new? Now this trend has transitioned to “experiential travel,” where more and more adventure-seekers are expecting a totally immersive, hands-on learning opportunity. That’s the very definition of our US

by: Beth Oliver

tags: Education, Sailing

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program board of directors are pleased to make the following announcement: Effective immediately the Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program is expanding to create the Detroit Community Sailing Center (DCSC). The center will be open to the public. It will expand sailing opportunities for Detroit area

tags: Boat Club, Education, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Sailing

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

In 2007, when the Rotary Club of Cleveland was seeking a way to celebrate its 100th anniversary of service to the community and to those in need around the world, they agreed to become the Port Organizer for the 2010 Cleveland Tall Ships® Festival in coordination with the American Sail Training Association, now known as Tall Ships

tags: Education, Feel Good Story, Job Opportunites, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, Sailing

Monday, March 9, 2020

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and wellness of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that Tyler Ferreby has been awarded a full scholarship in honor of his father – the Fallen Heroes Scholarship. Tyler was just seven months old when his father, Seaman

tags: Charity, Education

Monday, February 17, 2020

With more than 150,000 graduates over the past 55 years, and Steve and Doris Colgate at the helm of Offshore Sailing School from the beginning, the company continues to look toward the future with innovative growth plans. Offshore Sailing School graduates and guests will set sail in 2020 on more Colgate Sailing Adventures®

by: Beth Oliver, Director of Marketing, Offshore Sailing School

tags: Education, Sailing, Travel

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