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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Douglass Marine Expands on East End with Opening of TowBoatUS Orient, New York A long-standing East End family business providing boat service, repair and storage on the tip of Long Island’s North Fork is growing. Douglass Marine, begun half a century ago by Capt. Robert Douglass and his late wife, Patricia,

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Company Expansions, New York State, Towing

Monday, June 16, 2025

USACE Work Plan Delivers More Than $235M for Infrastructure Improvements, Dredging, Environmental Remediation, and More Across NY, PA, OH The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District received a total of $235.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan for Army Civil Works to strengthen critical

by: Andrew Kornacki

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Environmental Impact, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Friday, June 13, 2025

Hometown Hero: Joel Ronning’s Catapult Wins 2025 J/70 U.S. National Championship on Lake Minnetonka After five races in a full range of breeze, Joel Ronning’s Catapult team won the 2025 J/70 U.S. National Championship on home waters in Wayzata, Minnesota.
 Ronning, sailing in a One-Pro configuration

by: Hannah Lee Noll

tags: Event, Industry News, Minnesota, Racing, Sailing

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Antique Boat Museum Opens for 2025 Season 2025 Admission Rates ABM continues to offer four admission packages, with full details available at abm.org along with on-line ticketing. Daily admission starts at $15 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, youth, families, and military personnel (active duty,

by: Jess Gould

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Ownership, Boat Show, Events, Industry News, New York State

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

A New Era of Elegance: The Prestige F5.7 Makes it’s Great Lakes Debut The serene waters of the Great Lakes have always been a playground for those who seek both peaceful escapes and bold adventures. Now, with the much-anticipated arrival of the Prestige F5.7, Spring Brook Marine Group once again elevates the

by: Spring Brook Marine

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Design, Company Expansions, Great Lakes, New Boat Models

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Technology Delivers Clarity RLVNT is proud to announce the addition of fishing/hunting/outdoorsindustry PR company Traditions Media to its marketing team, effective May 1, 2025. “Our company is solid in its technological achievements in fishing and hunting eyewear, so it was time to find the best channel to

by: Jim Edlund

tags: Accessories, Clothing & Shoes, Fishing

Monday, June 9, 2025

ePropulsion and Heysea Yachts Unveil the Seaview 59: A New Era in Electric-Powered Catamarans ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion system and services, has once again partnered with Heysea Yachts to introduce the new Seaview 59 catamaran. This latest innovation in sustainable yachting will

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Catamaran, Eco-Friendly, Electronics, Performance, Propulsion, Yacht

Friday, June 6, 2025

On Lake Erie’s West/Central Basin, 3 TowBoatUS Ports Under New Ownership On Lake Erie’s West/Central Basin, TowBoatUS Sandusky owners Capts. Jimmer Kennedy, D.J. Huntley and Jason Majoy are new owners of TowBoatUS locations in Vermillion, Lorain, and Cleveland. Combined, the four locations provide 24/7

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Distress Calls, Towing

Thursday, June 5, 2025

All of Eldean Shipyard’s Boat Storage Buildings are Powered by the Sun! Eldean Shipyard recently activated its 3rd and 4th solar installations to generate electricity on-site at the marina! The 4 total solar arrays produce the majority of electricity for all 5 of Eldean Shipyard’s heated storage

by: Wade Eldean

tags: Boat Protection, Community Outreach, Innovation, Michigan, Storage

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Give Your Hull Its Armor: Why Hull Pro is Replacing Bottom Paint on Lake Vessels If you’re still using traditional bottom paint on your freshwater vessel, it’s time to rethink your approach. Bottom paint isn’t just unnecessary on lakes—it can also drag down your boat’s performance and

by: Jo Tran

tags: Boat Protection, Detailing, Paint, Performance, Restoration, Service

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