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Sunday, July 5, 2026

No matter the coast or the body of water, there’s a world of boaters out there that want a vessel that exudes and encourages confidence; to make those at the helm feel like anything is possible in one boat. The MJM 47X, one of the newest offerings from MJM Yachts, reaches those high standards as a luxury open-bow adventure

tags: adventure, boating, cruiser, Great Lakes, Illinois, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, luxury, Michigan, MJM 47X, MJM Yachts, North Carolina, Ohio, vessel

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June 28 through July 4 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, an annual effort to educate the public about preventing the spread of nonnative aquatic plants and animals that threaten Michigan’s ecosystems, recreation opportunities and economy. To mark the occasion, volunteers and

tags: Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, clean, drain, dry, EGLE’s Water Resources Division, invasive species, lakes, Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development, rivers, wetlands

Friday, July 3, 2026

What was the moment when the idea for a journey through the Pacific became real for you? The dream of rowing the Pacific has been in my heart since I crossed the Atlantic. The bigger vision has always been to go around the world by human power alone, but there were other chapters I wanted to live first — joining the Coast

tags: cross, interview, journey, Katie Spotz, Ocean, pacific, Rowing, Training

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show concluded its three-day event in downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor, delivering strong first-year attendance, that exceeded our expectations, generated strong marine sales activity, and an overall engaged audience from attendees. Informa, the world’s leading event organizer,

tags: Chicago, Chicago Harbors, Chicago Park District, Chicago’s Burnham Harbor, Choose Chicago, In-Water Sail training, Suntex Marinas, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, Yacht Club Lounge

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Discover Canada's Greatest Waterway Celebration in 2026: A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival July 18–19, 2026 | Portland, Ontario, Canada For boaters, maritime history enthusiasts, antique boat collectors, and travelers seeking authentic heritage experiences, July 2026 offers a once-in-a-generation reason to visit

tags: antique, authentic, boating, Boats, Canada, celebration, Craftmanship, culture, History, Navigation, Ontario, portland, Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival, waterways

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Metro Marine Lighting, manufacturer of premium marine lighting solutions, today announced the launch of its F-Series Full Spectrum Underwater Lights, the newest addition to its lineup of marine lights with industry-first, patented anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies. Building on Metro Marine’s legacy of

tags: Debut, F-Series Full, Innovation, LED, Lighting, Metro Marine Lighting, New Model, Technology, Underwater

Saturday, June 27, 2026

This July, Boyne City will once again play host to the coveted Boyne Thunder Poker Run, a multi-day event for boaters and attendees which was voted the World’s Best Poker Run by Speed On the Water in 2017. This year’s event starting July 9th and running until the 11th marks the 23rd year of the poker run, with 125 boats

tags: Bay Harbor, boating, Boyne City, Boyne Thunder Poker Run, Camp Quality, Challenge Mountain, Charity, Elk Rapids, Fundraiser, Mercury Racing, Speed On the Water, Youth

Friday, June 26, 2026

“The world is her bathtub” and World’s Largest Rubber Duck lands again on Put-in-Bay for a free family fun event 10 am - 4 pm on July 10, 11 & 12, 2026. Put-in-Bay, a vacation island in Lake Erie, welcomes “Mama Duck," an inflatable rubber duckie that stands 61 feet high, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long. This

tags: inflatable, Lake Erie, Miller Ferries, Put-in-Bay, The Perry Group, vacation island, World’s Largest Rubber Duck

Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, a partnership of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft, the Ohio Coastal Management Program, and Ohio Sea Grant, is joining regional partners for the annual Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz, an international effort to educate boaters

tags: Division of Parks and Watercraft, economy, Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz, National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, Ohio Coastal Management Program, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Sea Grant, recreation, The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, waterways

Sunday, June 21, 2026

As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as the

by: Captain Tim Schoening of Vermilion Marina

tags: Dockage, Events, Festival, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Ohio, Sightseeing, Small Town, Vermilion, Waterfront

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