Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Visitors to the Illinois State Fair are invited to explore a variety of new and popular long-standing fish- and fishing-related activities and exhibits in Conservation World during the 2026 Illinois State Fair through Aug. 23. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is proud to join in the celebration of this year’s 100thSunday, August 16, 2026
America’s Boating Channel® has released a new educational video designed to help recreational boaters confidently make critical go/no-go decisions before hitting the water. Produced by the award-winning boating safety video service of America’s Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons®, the video exploresSaturday, August 15, 2026
The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) will host the 2nd Annual Bob Speltz Day on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating the legacy of one of the wooden boating world’s most influential historians while inviting visitors to explore the Museum’s library and archival collections up close. Bob Speltz was a passionateFriday, August 14, 2026
Volare Boats, manufacturer of premium electric-powered day boats, announced today its Artemis23 has been named one of the 2026 Boating Industry Top Products by the editors of the publication. Organized and judged by the editorial team at Boating Industry magazine, the 13th annual Top Products awards recognized the marineThursday, August 13, 2026
The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) invites the community to dust off their favorite tropical shirts and set sail for "Crafted for a Cause," an island-inspired evening celebrating 21 years of tradition and talent. This fundraising event will take place on Friday, August 21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Les Cheneaux Distillers. All proceedsSunday, August 9, 2026
Help Shape the Future of Toledo’s Waterfront! The Toledo Waterfront Recreation Access Study wants to hear from you! What amenities, programs, and improvements would make the waterfront more accessible, connected, and vibrant for you and your family? - Take the Waterfront Needs Assessment Survey to share your experiences andSaturday, August 8, 2026
Erie is excess phosphorus, especially phosphorus that leaves farm fields and moves through drainage systems into rivers, streams, and eventually the lake. That is why the Lake Erie Foundation has been focused on practical, science-based solutions that reduce phosphorus before it reaches the water. Our Phosphorus Runoff and P-FilterFriday, August 7, 2026
We all would rather be boating. When we’re not boating, we’re thinking about it, right? A big part of maximizing your time on the water is the accessories. From the sound system on your boat to water toys to fishing gear, most boaters have a ton of extras for their preferred way of spending time on the water. Rarely,Thursday, August 6, 2026
The 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda Marine is a mission-driven, 7,300+ nautical mile endurance run raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. WHO: Led by cancer survivor Captain Scott “Red” Flowers and an experienced crew, including ScottSunday, August 2, 2026
Greig Wright, an independent app developer and lifelong boating enthusiast based in St. Augustine, Fla., has officially launched Boating Voyage Planner, a new Android app that gives boaters instant, accurate voyage calculations before they ever leave the dock. Available now for $3.99 on the Google Play Store, Boating Voyage Planner
