Sunday, November 2, 2025
Foreword Dear boating enthusiast, winter poses unique challenges for boat owners, with risks such as frost damage and the wear caused by prolonged inactivity. Proper preparation is essential to safeguard your vessel and avoid costly repairs. This guide has been crafted to provide you with clear, practical advice and a convenientSaturday, November 1, 2025
As summer draws to a close and the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, it’s an ideal time to consider inspecting your boat and addressing any repair needs. Across the Great Lakes, fall offers a natural break in the boating season, which makes it a great time to take care of upgrades and restoration work before winter.Friday, October 31, 2025
As summer winds down and the weather gets cooler, it’s time to think about how to get your boat ready for the off-season. There are some important steps that every boat owner should take to ensure their boat is in tip-top shape come spring. While it’s an option for some locations, leaving a boat in the water all winter isThursday, October 30, 2025
This November marks 50 years since the loss of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the most famous ships ever to sail the Great Lakes. The National Museum of the Great Lakes will honor the ship and the memory of its 29 crew members with a weekend of events, special performances, and community tributes from November 7th through NovemberSunday, October 26, 2025
Auckland, New Zealand – HikoTerra, innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, officially ushers in the next generation of marine power with the introduction of the H4 Hybrid Power System. HikoTerra has been quietly working on the project for some time and is now set for a phase of rapid expansion, introducing itsSaturday, October 25, 2025
We're looking for a cover photo for our 2025 conference materials. Do you have one you would like to share? The ideal picture shows faces and active sailing. It needs to be clear and high resolution, and we must be able to get permission for use from all identifiable persons. Please see below for prior examples and inspiration.Friday, October 24, 2025
When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm oneThursday, October 23, 2025
By the numbers, the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. Their Race to Mackinac, presented by Wintrust with 285 yachts hitting the starting lines just completed their 116th Race. The Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) wrapped up their 101st Race (with National Fleet Services returning as title sponsor) theSunday, October 19, 2025
When the unexpected happens it can feel like these accidents always occur at the worst times. One of the worst instances of this is stepping onto a boat, ready for an afternoon on the water, and finding your battery is dead. It can happen to anyone at any time, as it has on occasion according to Captain Doug Sabin, charter captainSaturday, October 18, 2025
There’s nothing better than a Great Lakes summer. Fresh water, friendly winds, and long days combine to make a sailing paradise. However, a few recent sailing incidents reinforce the fact that weather up here can be extreme. This is especially true for sailors who don’t have the option of outrunning storms like their power
