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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium battery technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets associated with the Dakota Lithium® brand. The acquisition expands

tags: battery, Dakota Lithium, marine, marine products, products

Friday, October 9, 2026

The Herreshoff Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame will this fall induct four more sailing legends to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. The induction celebration will take place October 16, 2026, in the New York Yacht Club’s famous Model Room at its

tags: America's Cup, boating news, Great Lakes news, October 2026, sailing, sailing news

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Back in April 2010, I was grounded in Hong Kong for 3 weeks awaiting a return flight home and watched with interest on the hotel’s 24-inch TV, as Apple introduced the iPad to the world. In those days, Hong Kong was a top destination for any new consumer electronics and sure enough, iPads were in the market within hours. For me,

by: Nick Heyes

tags: Boat Technology, boating, Boats, Industry News, iPad, marine, Navigation, tablet, Technology

Sunday, October 4, 2026

For many Great Lakes boaters, the end of summer doesn't mean the end of the boating season — haven’t you heard that September is the new June? Some of the best cruising of the year is just beginning with warm days, cooler evenings, lighter crowds, and spectacular skyline views, making it the perfect time to set your course

tags: 2026, Chicago, Fall Boating, Fall Vibes, Lake Michigan, Navy Pier Marina, October, September

Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Coast Guard Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families across the country. Its inaugural Great Lakes Region Maritime Salutes the Coast Guard event will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, aboard City Cruises’ “Spirit of

tags: Coast Guard, Events, Great Lakes events, Great Lakes news, Navy Pier, Navy Pier Marina, Spirit of Chicago

Friday, October 2, 2026

Nothing about this E Scow Nationals stayed predictable for long. Across three days on Lake Geneva, the breeze shifted, the leaderboard shuffled, and five different teams found themselves at the top of the standings at one point or another. In the end, it was Tom Burton, Bruce Martinson, Andy Ferguson and Max Sigel on M-9 who put

by: Erik Kyle

tags: E Scow National Championship, Lake Geneva, Race, Sailing Events, sailing news

Thursday, October 1, 2026

As the open waters of Lake Michigan narrow into the protected Grand River channel, the pace begins to change. The waves soften, the harbor comes alive with sailboats and cruisers, and Grand Haven’s signature twin red lighthouses rise into view. Standing proudly at the end of the pier, connected by one of the longest lighted

by: Natalie Korpi, Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

tags: Destination, Grand Haven, Great Lakes, lakeshore, Michigan

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The popular Maple Grove boat launch at Chain o' Lakes State Park in McHenry County has reopened to the public following a $3 million improvement project that incorporates numerous accessibility upgrades and other amenities, including a new fishing pier and kayak launch. Located in the heart of Illinois’ largest concentration

tags: accessibility, angler, boat launch, boating news, Chain o' Lakes, fishing, Great Lakes news, IDNR, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, reopen

Saturday, September 26, 2026

The Marblehead and Catawba Island area of Lake Erie just landed at #4 in a new national ranking of the best lakes for watching fall foliage from the water, ahead of nearly every lake in New England. BoatBooker built the ranking by scoring lakes nationwide on how good they actually are for a fall foliage boat trip: how much public

tags: BoatBooker, Destination, Fall Boating, Fall Vibes, Great Lakes destination, Lake Erie, Marblehead, Ohio, ranking

Friday, September 25, 2026

With decades of combined experience helping customers finance their dreams, Sandy Gaulin and Jim Stiverson understand that purchasing a boat is about more than securing a loan, it's about creating memories on the water with family and friends. Sandy Gaulin (left) and Jim Siverson (right). Whether you're purchasing your first

tags: boating, Boating 101, Financing, Ocean Point

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