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Monday, August 12, 2024

Epic Mackinac Affairs It was a year for the record books and the ages for both of the Races to Mackinac Island as the 100th Anniversary for the Bayview Yacht Club’s Race from Port Huron and the Chicago Yacht Club’s 115th Race checked off all the boxes with a pair of exciting and suspenseful, action-packed sailboat races

by: Mark Reid

tags: Awards, Event, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, Sailing, Women In Boating

Monday, August 12, 2024

Latvian-Built Glacier 48 with Walk-Around Decks The new Glacier 48 from the Latvian builder Glacier Yachts is an intriguing new design from the offices of Guido de Groot. This all-aluminum build has a purposeful, expedition-yacht look from the bow. But as your eyes sweep aft you pick out a lot of subtle and interesting details

by: George Day

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Design, Great Lakes, Luxury, New Boat Models, Yacht

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Choosing Marine Radar for Your Boat, Part 1 If you’ve been wondering if you should add a radar system to your boat this year, the answer is probably “yes.” And if you’re wondering if it might be time to upgrade your existing radar, that’s probably also an affirmative, especially if your present

by: Frank Sargeant

tags: Accessories, Appliances, Boat GPS, Boat Technology, BoatTest, Electronics, Great Lakes, Navigation

Friday, August 9, 2024

Safe & Stylish Kid & Adult PFD Bundle Kids are naturally drawn to water, but few want to wear a PFD, so it's up to adults to set the example. Bombora makes this easy with the Family Bundle of PFDs. Featuring two of its lightweight inflatable Slim Belts and a pair of colorful Kid's Life Vests, it's easy to keep everyone safe

by: Martin Flory

tags: Accessories, Boating Safety, Gift Ideas, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets, safety

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Offshore 65/70: Highly-Customized Trawler The Offshore 65 CE can be built to the buyer’s specifications to a greater degree than we see with many other builders. For example, this 65-footer has a 19'6" (5.94 m) beam, which we often find on 90' (27.43 m) vessels. Customized details include headed decks in the heads, four

by: Offshore Yachts

tags: BoatTest, Great Lakes, Luxury, New Boat Models, Yacht

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Monterey Boats: New Logo and Elite Series for 40th Anniversary WILLISTON, FL — July 24, 2024 — Monterey Boats, a leading name in the boating industry, is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new logo and the introduction of an all-new series called the Elite Series in honor of its 40th anniversary. This fresh,

by: Monterey Boats

Friday, August 2, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Prescott, Wisconsin on July 23, 2024 Kasco introduces a new RobustAireTM Diffused Aeration compressor cabinet with patented AireGuard Cabinet Technology. These newly designed Small Cabinets offer innovative airflow and additional filtering for cooler, cleaner air and follow in the footsteps of previously

by: Megan Wolf

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Golden Boat Lifts Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations: Invisilift, Freestanding Lift, and Golden Float Lift Fort Myers, FL – July 24, 2024 – Golden Boat Lifts, a leading manufacturer of boat lifts and marine products, is excited to announce the launch of three groundbreaking products designed to enhance the boating

by: Sarah Melland

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Hinckley Yachts Unveils All-New Picnic Boat 39, Celebrating The 30th Anniversary of The Timeless Model, Featuring First Ever Hinckley Picnic Boat With Forward Seating Continuing A Legacy of Excellence and Exceptional Craftsmanship Introducing the all-new Picnic Boat 39, Featuring Forward Seating July 24, 2024 – Hinckley

by: David Mandler

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

LOOKOUT, an AI pioneer in marine safety, revolutionizes marine navigation with the launch of the LOOKOUT camera system, designed to detect hazards beyond human capability. Built by a team of leading AI researchers, video game developers, 3D designers, and hardware engineers, the LOOKOUT camera system uses advanced computer

by: Andrew Golden

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