Saturday, June 27, 2026
This July, Boyne City will once again play host to the coveted Boyne Thunder Poker Run, a multi-day event for boaters and attendees which was voted the World’s Best Poker Run by Speed On the Water in 2017. This year’s event starting July 9th and running until the 11th marks the 23rd year of the poker run, with 125 boatsFriday, June 26, 2026
“The world is her bathtub” and World’s Largest Rubber Duck lands again on Put-in-Bay for a free family fun event 10 am - 4 pm on July 10, 11 & 12, 2026. Put-in-Bay, a vacation island in Lake Erie, welcomes “Mama Duck," an inflatable rubber duckie that stands 61 feet high, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long. ThisThursday, June 25, 2026
The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, a partnership of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft, the Ohio Coastal Management Program, and Ohio Sea Grant, is joining regional partners for the annual Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz, an international effort to educate boatersSunday, June 21, 2026
As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as theSaturday, June 20, 2026
The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Ontario's Top Small Museum (under 100,000 annual visitors) as part of Attractions Ontario's 2026 Ontario's Choice Awards. The award was presented on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during Attractions Ontario's Annual General Meeting at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.Friday, June 19, 2026
EP Carry, manufacturer of the world’s lightest and most efficient electric outboards, is proud to announce their newest and most advanced outboard, the EP Carry Gen2. Building upon the success of the original motor which excelled propelling lightweight dinghies, Gen2’s new features emphasize ease of use, efficiency, andThursday, June 18, 2026
June is Ohio Goes Boating Month, and there are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water, learn something new, and take advantage of special offers from participating boating businesses across the state. BOGO Boat Rentals at Four Ohio Lakes This June Looking for the perfect excuse to spend more time on the water thisSunday, June 14, 2026
The Boating Industry editors said the winning products were chosen based on many factors such as innovation, their impact on the industry, and how they help advance technology in their category. Check out some of the best in the industry from the new list of award-winning products created by Boating Industry. ePropulsion Spirit 2Saturday, June 13, 2026
“Investing in boat launches around the state helps communities improve access to public lakes and rivers and creates a better all-around recreation experience for thousands of residents and visitors,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. The program provides financial assistance to local government agencies for theFriday, June 12, 2026
Stepping Forward For many, a bareboat cruising trip in a foreign country falls into the category of “someday.” With a little knowledge and the right approach, that “someday” could turn into day one this year. Bareboat chartering does require some planning, preparation, and a willingness to take responsibility
