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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Blue Venture Forum’s (BVF) 11th Annual Blue Innovation Symposium (https://blueinnovationsymposium.com) featured a full speaker lineup of top influencers from the Blue Tech movement and starts Monday with offsite tours of key Blue Tech facilities in the area. “The lineup of speakers at this year’s Blue Innovation

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

The America's Cup Partnership (ACP) today announces the formation of an historic alliance between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. This marks a transformative moment in the 174-year history of the competition, creating a unified entity dedicated to the long-term stability and growth of the America's Cup. The five

tags: Alliance, America's Cup, America’s Cup Partnership, boating, Italy, Naples, Partnership, Professional, Sports, Teammate, Teams

Friday, January 30, 2026

As winter weather continues across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding Ohioans to make safety their top priority when enjoying seasonal outdoor activities, especially around ice. From ice fishing and snowmobiling to hiking and winter boating, preparation and awareness can mean the difference between

tags: boating, ice fishing, Ohio, outdoors, safety, Winter

Friday, January 23, 2026

KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded gold in the Museum category by the community in the Best of Kingston & Area Contest. The Museum is honoured to receive this recognition and extends its heartfelt thanks to the community for their continued support. What a great way to

tags: announce, announcement, Award, Boat, Boat Museum, boating, Community, Contest, gold, Great Lakes, Museum

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Highfield Boats, the leading brand of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) in America, will unveil the latest model in its Velox jet RIB range on January 21st, opening day of the Discover Boating New York Boat Show, at 3 pm in Booth G35 at the Javits Center. The 22’1” Velox 660 is now the largest model in the series, which also

tags: boat show, boating, Boats, Highfield, Inflatable Boats, Javits Center, Launch, New Boat Models

Sunday, January 18, 2026

For boaters who love the waters of the Great Lakes and beyond, The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is bringing the world of cinema to northeast Michigan. From January 21 through 25, residents and visitors will be treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world during the 14th

tags: Boat, Boaters, boating, cinema, Festival, Film, Great Lakes, impressive, Michigan, Northeast, Thunder Bay International Film Festival

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Norwegian boatbuilder Marex Boats will showcase its lineup of smart, family-focused cruisers at boot Düsseldorf 2026, starting today January 17th and going until January 25th. Known for combining Scandinavian design with practical comfort and real-world usability, Marex continues to strengthen its international presence with

tags: 2026, Boat, Boatbuilder, boating, Boats, boot Düsseldorf, cruiser, Cruising, Family, international, Lineup, Marex Boats, Norwegian, Safe, Scandinavian, yacht

Friday, January 2, 2026

Some trips feel like a vacation. Others feel like a story you’ll tell for the rest of your life — the kind that starts with a grin and ends with, “You had to be there.” Our recent Trip of a Lifetime Giveaway delivered exactly that: a week of warm trade winds, reef-fringed anchorages, and the kind of

by: Melanie Kyle

tags: boating, Fishing, Grenadines, Horizon Yacht Charters, Promotions & Giveaways, sailing, sailing news, St. Vincent, Travel, yacht

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Walstrom Marine is proud to announce that Tom Ervin was officially inducted into the Michigan Boating Industry Association (MBIA) Hall of Fame during the organization’s Annual Awards Dinner held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 6, 2025. This distinguished honor recognizes Tom’s long-standing contributions to the

tags: association, Award, boating, MBIA

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy introduces a new NMEA Connect feature, which seamlessly integrates NMEA-enabled boat instruments with the app, providing real-time data and enhanced AIS visibility. Working with award-winning Actisense, recognised globally for their NMEA interconnectivity speciality, Savvy Navvy’s new NMEA

tags: Boat Technology, Boaters, boating, NMEA, Savvy Navvy, tech, Technology

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