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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Boat Fix to Partner with Zodiac Nautic Group to Offer Dedicated 24/7 Support for New Customers Boat Fix, a leading recreational boating telematics company that provides a combination of on water support, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, theft prevention/recovery backed by 24/7 live support, announced

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Boat GPS, boat protection, Boat Security, Company Partnership, Monitoring Systems

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

It’s all here at NIBS 2025! The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) presented by BankNewport is one of the largest and most prestigious in the Northeast, takes place September 11–14, 2025, spanning over seventeen acres in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks to view a

by: Benny Feehley

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Show, Boating News, Event, Lifestyle, marine industry, Promotions & Giveaways

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Ohio Sea Grant to Co-Host Annual ‘Understanding Algal Blooms’ Science Conference Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab will soon co-host its annual event convening audiences across academia, government, and the agricultural community to share the latest scientific information about algal blooms. The

by: Hayley Meyer

tags: Algae Bloom, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Event, Great Lakes, Pollution, Sustainability

Monday, September 1, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Skilled Training with “Crafted for a Cause” Fundraiser The Marine Trades Institute (MTI), formerly known as the Great Lakes Boat Building School, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary celebration "Crafted for a Cause," a special fundraising

by: Gina Stegehuis

tags: Boat Building, Company Partnership, Education, Event, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Industry News

Friday, August 29, 2025

Seakeeper Ride Expands OEM Integrations with 43 New Standard Models Across 15 Brands for 2026 Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, continues its momentum into Model Year 2026 with the largest expansion of Seakeeper Ride standard integrations to date. A total of 43 new boat models

by: Bridget Tierney

tags: Industry News, Innovation, Performance, Smart Technology, Stabilization

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Dark Waters Exhibit Plunges Visitors Into True-Crime Mysteries of the Great Lakes The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) recently announced the opening of Dark Waters: True Crime and Mystery on the Great Lakes, the first exhibition to debut in the museum’s new Temporary Exhibit Gallery.

by: Ashley Streichert Lovejoy

tags: Boat Museum, Community Outreach, Education, Events, Great Lakes

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

200 Years Later, They’re Still Towing Boats on the Erie Canal Two hundred years ago, canal boats laden with freight and passengers, pulled by a team of mules, began traversing the newly opened 363-mile Erie Canal. While much has changed since then, including the transition of the historic

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, BoatUS, Service, The Great Loop, Towing

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

ePropulsion Debuts eLite Long Shaft Electric Outboard ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the launch the newest iteration of its lightweight electric outboard, the eLite 500W Long Shaft. Building on the success of the initial

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Eco-Friendly, Electric Outboards, Environmental Impact, Propulsion, Smart Technology

Monday, August 25, 2025

ODNR to Host 11th Annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to announce the return of the Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, now in its 11th year. The popular event, which features three days of fun and outdoor exploration,

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Community Outreach, Event, Health and Wellness, ODNR, Women In Boating

Friday, August 22, 2025

MJM Yachts Upgrades & Relaunches Model Line for 2026 Luxury yacht builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce it has refreshed and upgraded its entire yacht line for the 2026 model year, while maintaining the brand’s legendary performance and distinctive Carolina Downeast DNA. The company also

by: Louisa Beckett

tags: Boat Design, Innovation, New Boat Models, Performance, Sport Boats

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