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Saturday, November 15, 2025

New Hope, Minn. (October 20, 2025) – When boating season ends and it’s time to pull the boat out of the water, your Norsk Lithium batteries deserve a little attention before you call it a year. Winter storage is the perfect time to take advantage of Deep Sleep™ Mode, a built-in feature that protects your batteries

tags: bass boat setup, battery maintenance, boating tips, Deep Sleep Mode, lithium boat batteries, marine batteries, marine electronics, Norsk Guardian App, Norsk Lithium, off-season prep, trolling motor power, winter battery storage

Friday, November 14, 2025

AkzoNobel’s Yacht coatings business has been named an EPIC Award winner at this year's IBEX Show for setting the industry benchmark in training globally. Hundreds of marine industry leaders gathered for the ceremony in Tampa, Florida, on the 8th of October to celebrate organizations shaping the future of the industry through

tags: AkzoNobel yacht coatings, EPIC Award winner, IBEX Show 2025, marine industry innovation, sustainable paint application, VR spray gun training, yacht coatings training, Yacht Paint Application Center, YPAC Gold Coast City Marina

Thursday, November 13, 2025

In a landmark moment for the sport of sailing, the America’s Cup, sports’ oldest international trophy, having been contested since 1851 has entered a new era of mutual governance. Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup together to

tags: AC38, Ainslie, America’s Cup Partnership, Athena Racing, Emirates Team New Zealand, global sailing governance, Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Foreword Dear boating enthusiast, winter poses unique challenges for boat owners, with risks such as frost damage and the wear caused by prolonged inactivity. Proper preparation is essential to safeguard your vessel and avoid costly repairs. This guide has been crafted to provide you with clear, practical advice and a convenient

tags: Boat Maintenance, Boat Storage Tips, Boat Winterization, Boating Guide, Boating Safety, Engine Protection, Marine Systems, Seasonal Maintenance, VETUS, Winter Boat Care

Saturday, November 1, 2025

As summer draws to a close and the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, it’s an ideal time to consider inspecting your boat and addressing any repair needs. Across the Great Lakes, fall offers a natural break in the boating season, which makes it a great time to take care of upgrades and restoration work before winter.

tags: AkzoNobel, Antifouling Paint, Awlgrip, Boat Maintenance, Boat Restoration, boating tips, Fall Boating Projects, Hull Repair, Interlux, Marine Coatings

Friday, October 31, 2025

As summer winds down and the weather gets cooler, it’s time to think about how to get your boat ready for the off-season. There are some important steps that every boat owner should take to ensure their boat is in tip-top shape come spring. While it’s an option for some locations, leaving a boat in the water all winter is

tags: Boat Care, Boat Cleaning, Boat Winterization, Boating Maintenance, boating tips, Engine Maintenance, Fuel Stabilizer, Off-Season Storage, Seasonal Boating, Winter Boat Prep

Thursday, October 30, 2025

This November marks 50 years since the loss of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the most famous ships ever to sail the Great Lakes. The National Museum of the Great Lakes will honor the ship and the memory of its 29 crew members with a weekend of events, special performances, and community tributes from November 7th through November

tags: 50th Anniversary, Edmund Fitzgerald, Great Lakes History, Maritime Museum, Memorial Events, National Museum of the Great Lakes, Shipwrecks, Toledo Ohio

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Auckland, New Zealand – HikoTerra, innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, officially ushers in the next generation of marine power with the introduction of the H4 Hybrid Power System. HikoTerra has been quietly working on the project for some time and is now set for a phase of rapid expansion, introducing its

tags: Battery Systems, Clean Energy, HikoTerra, Hybrid Power System, LiFePO4 Batteries, Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Innovation, marine technology, Onboard Energy, Sustainable Power Solutions

Saturday, October 25, 2025

We're looking for a cover photo for our 2025 conference materials. Do you have one you would like to share? The ideal picture shows faces and active sailing. It needs to be clear and high resolution, and we must be able to get permission for use from all identifiable persons. Please see below for prior examples and inspiration.

tags: Boating Inspiration, Call for Entries, Cover Photo Contest, Photo Submission, sailing community, Sailing Lifestyle, Sailing Photography, Women in Sailing

Friday, October 24, 2025

When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm one

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boating Inspiration, boating lifestyle, Charter Captains, Empowering Women, Female Captains, Great Lakes boating, Lake Erie, Sailing Stories, Women Boaters, Women in Maritime

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