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Thursday, March 26, 2026

US Sailing has named Sam Gervais and the Lowcountry Maritime School (LMS) the 2025 Award Winner for Creative Innovations in Community Sailing Programming, recognizing the school’s DF95 Middle School Radio-Controlled Model Sailboat STEM Program. With the initial idea from Bob Johnstone, the program was developed by Sam Gervais,

tags: Award, Community Sailing Programming, Innovation, Lowcountry Maritime School, Radio-Controlled, sailboat, STEM, US Sailing, winner

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Each year, more than 55,000 attendees gather along the waterfront in West Palm Beach, making it one of the most influential early-season marine events in the country. There are boats in all shapes, styles, colors and more at the show, and we’re covering some of the world debuts and exciting showstoppers that you may not know

tags: Alia Yachts, Iliad 53F, Manari 52, Maritimo, Newcomers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Boat Show, Sirena 60

Saturday, March 21, 2026

I started out sailing on the Great Lakes aboard tall ships like the schooner Charlotte Ann, a former Chesapeake Bay oyster boat built in 1888, about 100 years after she was launched. Since then, I sailed and captained other Great Lakes sailing vessels like Windy, Friends Good Will, Inland Seas, and Denis Sullivan plus a few seasons

by: Tom Kastle

tags: Boat, Dan Seavey, Great Lakes, Pirate, Sailing

Friday, March 20, 2026

The three-part series will bring dynamic Great Lakes stories to life through expert speakers, compelling research, and engaging storytelling. All lectures are free and offered in a hybrid format, allowing guests to attend in person at the museum or virtually via Zoom. Donations are encouraged, and advance registration through

tags: announcement, Explore, Free, lecture, National Museum of the Great Lakes, spring

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors. A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remain

tags: angler, Fishing, Fishing License, Illinois, on sale, season, spring, Springtime

Sunday, March 15, 2026

The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest. New trout release locations include Meadow Ridge Metro Park’s Mirror Pond (Butler County), Restoration Park Pond (Clark County), East

tags: Division of Wildlife, Fishing, License, Ohio, release, The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Trout

Saturday, March 14, 2026

CLUE, with support from NMGL, has worked since 2001 to locate and identify shipwrecks in Lake Erie, helping to preserve and share the region’s maritime history. Following several site visits, the creation of a detailed site map, and extensive historical research, the team has now positively identified the vessel as the Clough.

tags: announcement, Cleveland, Cleveland Underwater Explorers, DIscovery, Exhibit, Exploration, Shipwreck, the bark Clough

Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring on the Great Lakes is unpredictable by nature. Cold water, shifting winds, and tight marina spaces mean the first days back on the water are often the most damaging of the season. Time and again, costly repairs trace back to the same early-season mistakes. Underestimating Spring Winds at the Dock Many boaters focus on

tags: Boating Safety, Cold, damage, early season, Great Lakes, Marina, season, spring, unpredictable, wind

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The unveiling of the new model took place in front of a large crowd at boot Düsseldorf in January, but now the first photographs of the boat in the water are available. Greenline Yachts is also releasing full details of the yacht’s design for the first time. Pictures show a boat that is quintessentially Greenline, with

tags: Future Icon, Greenline Yachts, Launch, New, New Boat Models

Sunday, March 8, 2026

DOCKMATE®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote control systems for yachts, announced today its next-generation marine control technology, the DOCKMATE PRO, has been awarded the 2026 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award in the Propulsion Equipment & Parts category. Organized by the National Marine Manufacturers

tags: announcement, Award, DOCKMATE®, Innovation, marine technology, Miami, Miami International Boat Show, Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award, Remote Control, Technology, Wireless, Yacht

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