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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

SODUS POINT, N.Y., July 9, 2024 – TowBoatUS Sodus Point, the 24/7 on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, is back in operation under the new ownership of Capt. Grant and Karla Langheinrich, owners of TowBoatUS locations in Rochester, Oneida Lake and Clayton, New York. Shortly before COVID, the

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Va., July 11, 2024 – The job of the nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), is to make boating better for America’s recreational boaters. To help understand how they do it, here’s an annual look at some

Monday, July 15, 2024

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program is continuing its mission of collecting plastic before it reaches a landfill by helping secure two new grants for its partners. So far in 2024, nearly 50,000 pounds of boat shrink wrap has been collected. That’s in addition to the more than 2.3 million pounds

Saturday, July 13, 2024

For decades, Four Winns has crafted outstanding boats in Michigan, earning a reputation as one of the most esteemed brands across the Great Lakes region. Gearing up for its 50th anniversary, Four Winns unveils an impressive lineup, spanning from 20’ bowriders to a 36’ catamaran. Among these offerings, the launch of the H9

Friday, July 12, 2024

MUSKEGON, Mich. (July 3, 2024) – Research and diagnoses continue to reveal that the sun is an enemy of anglers and boaters. At times, the warmth feels good on the skin, but prolonged exposure – especially when tabulated in years – can lead to skin cancer. Frequent targets are the oft exposed face and hands, as well

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Irish Boat Shop, with locations in Harbor Springs, Traverse City and Charlevoix, Michigan, is sponsoring a contest to share summer memories from your favorite on-water haunts and boats on social media—all to support the Little Traverse Sailors and the Lake Charlevoix Mariners and its Sail Charlevoix Adult and Youth Sailing

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois to cosponsor the construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This milestone agreement with the Biden Administration unlocks $274 million in federal and $114 million in state

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 1, 2024 – Boaters cruising the Salish Sea off Washington’s northern Olympic Peninsula this summer will benefit from the opening of TowBoatUS Port Angeles, a 24/7 on-water towing and assistance company that provides professional towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump, and fuel drop-off services.

Monday, July 8, 2024

Boat shows, and dealership open houses are in full swing. That means it's time to start thinking about your options for purchasing a boat so you can be out on the water! "Any time is a good time to start looking for a boat," said Chrystal Petersen, AVP, Marine Finance Specialist. Chrystal has spent 12 years of her two-decade banking

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Somerset, N.J. – Mack Boring & Parts Co. announced today the promotion of Elisa Brady to the role of Dealer Manager of Mack Sustainable Energy, the company’s newest division. Brady joined Mack Boring three years ago in the role of Sales Administrator and served most recently as Senior Account Manager, where she

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