Friday, August 5, 2022
Toledo, OH – On Saturday, August 13, at 1 p.m., the National Museum of the Great Lakes will host a special lecture at Fifth Third Center Auditorium titled: Daniel J. Morrell: Lost but No Longer Forgotten. The presentation, given by Great Lakes marine historian John DeBeck, will share stories from his research about the loss ofThursday, July 28, 2022
The resurging Great Lakes cruise industry is charting a course toward sustainability. An association of cruise lines, tourism agencies, port authorities, U.S. states and Canadian provinces has launched a sustainability pledge for ship operators and local communities in response to increasing demand for sustainable travel options.Monday, July 25, 2022
Toledo, OH – The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is releasing a new, stand-alone product for individuals to explore the story behind the museum’s hometown maritime history. Using VoiceMap, a self-guided tour app, individuals can travel back in time with author, storyteller, and holytoledohistory.com curator TeddThursday, July 21, 2022
By proclamation of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, July is Lakes Appreciation Month, highlighting the rich ecosystems, fresh drinking water, recreational appeal, and economic vitality that Michigan’s 11,000 inland lakes and four bordering Great Lakes provide. “In Michigan, our lakes – Great and small – define us. EverySaturday, June 18, 2022
A walk on the beach can clear your head, but did you know some beach walks can fill your mind with new knowledge and boost your Great Lakes literacy? This summer, the Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersSunday, June 5, 2022
Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) is honored to have Tom Slikkers, CEO and President of Tiara Yachts, become such a strong advocate and supporter of the school and students. After Tom’s initial visit to GLBBS with his family, Tiara Yachts hosted a field trip for GLBBS students and faculty, financially supported theFriday, June 3, 2022
Toledo, Ohio – Grab your friends for drinks with our Museum Ship as your backdrop at this summer’s History Happy Hour featuring sailor songs with Lee Murdock! On Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m, the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is partnering with North Cape Yacht Club to host their next HistoryMonday, May 23, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Launch (May/June) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. It’s hard to believe that the 2022 Great Lakes boating season is upon us already! Seems like just last week the JTA Team was completing the loading and offloading of 11 yachts from Sarnia to Ft. Lauderdale! With the increasingThursday, May 12, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Launch (May/June) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Bay Harbor, MI – Bay Harbor Company is excited to announce a dock expansion at the Bay Harbor Lake Marina, scheduled to be in operation in June of 2022. This is the first change in 26 years that the marina has been operating. The expansion will be on Pier B, adding 35 new slips that range from 40’ to 120’, and are
