Friday, February 20, 2026
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium April 1-2, 2026, offering in-person attendance in Annapolis and a live online option. The case-based continuing education event is designed for marine surveyors, attorneys, insurance professionals, boat builders, accessory manufacturers,Thursday, February 19, 2026
As Spring Brook Marine Group becomes the official Cranchi dealer for the Great Lakes region, the debut of the 2026 Sessantadue 62 Fly marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Midwest boating. Anticipation for this model has been building since it earned the title of the 2025 European Powerboat of the Year in the “up toSunday, 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 InnovationSaturday, February 14, 2026
Bob Beier, a former Director of the Community Bankers’ Association of Illinois, announced his retirement from the Board of Directors of Peoples State Bank of Colfax effective December 31, 2025. In 1978, Bob and his wife Betty, moved to Ladd, Illinois where Bob was named President of the Bank of Ladd. Bob had been employed atFriday, February 13, 2026
Walstrom Marine is expanding its Sea Ray boat sales in West Michigan, increasing access to the brand across the region. The expanded coverage includes several of West Michigan’s most popular boating destinations such as Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo, allowing Walstrom Marine to serve a broaderThursday, February 12, 2026
Michigan’s Ultimate Boat Show — with the longest running tradition — the Grand Rapids Boat Show has the reputation for the finest style. Over 30 dealers will display more than 400 boats from over 80 manufacturers from aluminum fishing boats and personal watercrafts to pro style ski and bass boats, luxury pontoonSunday, 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 fiveSaturday, February 7, 2026
Photo by Zoshua Colah As one of the world’s largest showcases for boats and marine products, the show will debut a new layout designed to elevate and streamline the attendee experience, including a return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach and a dedicated sailing location. The 2026 show will mark the debut ofFriday, February 6, 2026
Revolution Marine Group recently announced the first delivery of the Canados Heritage 36- Foot sport cruiser to the Americas, marking a major milestone for the Italian shipyard’s innovative Heritage power catamaran line. Built in Rome, Italy at the Canados shipyard, the Heritage 36’ establishes a new benchmark inThursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 REU Fellowship is open to undergraduates from any U.S. college. The upcoming fellowship runs from June 8 through July 31, 2026. In addition to a $5,500 stipend, it includes free room and meals for the duration of the experience. For the eight weeks of the fellowship, the REU students live on Gibraltar Island, where Stone
