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Friday, July 31, 2026

Now entering its second year, Light the Way has quickly become the signature annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. This special evening brings together supporters, sponsors, preservationists, boaters, civic leaders, and friends of Chicago’s lakefront to help restore one of the city’s most

tags: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, education, Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Fundraiser, History, Lake Michigan, Lakefront, Light the Way, preservation

Sunday, July 26, 2026

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and project partners are celebrating the completion of a major public access and habitat improvement project at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, highlighted by a new accessible fishing pier and kayak

tags: Blue Aruaz, celebration, Chicago, Fishing, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Kayak, The Illinois Conservation Foundation, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, William W. Powers State Recreation Area, Wolf Lake

Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Cruisers Yachts GLS Series was designed to redefine what a luxury sport yacht can be — blending performance, versatility, and connection to the water into one seamless experience. Across the lineup, signature features such as expansive beach doors, deep bow lounges, and multiple propulsion options create a platform built for

tags: air conditioning, Comfort, heating, luxury sport yacht, Performance, safety, The Cruisers Yachts GLS Series, Triple Mercury Verado 600 HP, twin Mercury V10 400 HP, Versatility

Friday, July 24, 2026

The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) is proud to announce the official opening of the George C. Textor, Jr. Boat Shop, a major new facility dedicated to the care, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum’s permanent boat and engine collections. Located on the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, New York, the Museum collects, preserves,

tags: art, Boat, Clayton, collection, culture, Engine, facility, George C. Textor Jr. Boat Shop, History, Maintenance, Museum, New York, New York State’s Education Department, St. Lawrence River, The Antique Boat Museum

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Whether you’re a lone wolf who likes the quiet fishing trip or the family of five who’s spent generations of summers on the water, boating is a space for anybody and everybody. For those particularly who like to use it to be social and either find new friends or spend time with old ones, one great way to create lasting

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Great Lakes, Toronto Air Show Boat Party, Torch Lake Fourth of July Sandbar Party, social, Raft Off, Pottahawk, Muscamoot Bay Raft Off, Lake Charlevoix Raft Up, Jobbie Nooner 2026, Horton Bay Raftoff at the Boyne Thunder Poker Run, Annual Dunbar Bay Pirate Party, Fishing, Coast Guard, Chicago Scene Boat Party, Chicago Boat Scene Party 2026, Chicago, Canada Boat Party Toronto 2026, Bud Bash!, boating, Annual Island Fest Downriver Boat Party

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Well known for his role on Below Deck as Captain of Parsifal III, the 54-metre Perini Navi-built superyacht, Captain Glenn has over 25 years of experience in the superyacht industry and more than 200,000 nautical miles logged. Through a full coatings refit of his own Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS, Avalon, AkzoNobel is documenting the

tags: AkzoNobel, Awlgrip, Boat, Captain, collaboration, Craft, Interlux®, International®, Partnership, Professional, Sea Hawk®, yacht

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Lumitec, a leading designer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting solutions, is excited to announce the all-new SeaBlazeX3™ underwater light is now in production. The SeaBlazeX3 represents the next evolution in surface-mount underwater lighting. Built on the proven legacy of Lumitec’s top-selling SeaBlaze

tags: Distribution, DryLock™, Durability, efficient, Innovation, Lighting, Lumitec, Marine Dealers, Quality, SeaBlazeX3™, Technology, Underwater

Friday, July 17, 2026

A Florida native with a lifelong connection to the water, Westbrook brings with him over two decades of hands-on and executive experience in the marine electronics industry to his new role at GOST. Having grown up in South Florida, he began his career at a young age working on high-performance race boats, laying the foundation for a

tags: Global Ocean Security Technologies, leadership, marine industry, marine security, monitoring, Vice President, video surveillance

Thursday, July 16, 2026

To have ambition is to be motivated and to have a desire for success. We often attribute ambition to individuals with big dreams or high expectations, whether it's getting a higher paying job or meeting a short or long term goal. Robert Youens is certainly an ambitious figure. Through trials and tribulations, he has enjoyed nearly

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: ambition, boating, Community, Jon Boat, motivation, Robert Youens, The Great Loop, wake, world record

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

An aerial photo of the green waters of harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie, July 20, 2020. (Image credit: Courtesy of Zachary Haslick, Aerial Associates) “Toxic algae affect not only the health of people and Great Lakes ecosystems, but they can negatively impact local and regional economies by preventing people from

tags: algae, forecast, harmful algal bloom, Lake Erie, moderate, NOAA

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