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Sunday, September 13, 2026

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to announce the opening of the Wisconsin Sailing and Maritime Hall of Fame. This permanent exhibit is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of individuals and businesses who have shaped Wisconsin’s rich maritime heritage and earned worldwide recognition as a leader in the marine

tags: Mercury Marine, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Wisconsin, shipbuilding, Sailing Magazine, sailing, Prince Yachts, Peterson Builders, Palmer Johnson Yachts, Museum, Burger Boats, Melges, Maritime Museum, maritime history, maritime, Kahlenberg Marine, history, Harken, great lakes history

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Lake Geneva Yacht Club Welcomes 77 Teams for E Scow Nationals More than 300 sailors, 15 youth teams and generations of E Scow talent come together on Lake Geneva, one of the defining venues in scow sailing. They’ve worked all summer for this. Now it’s time to see it through. A fleet of 77 E Scow teams will

by: Hannah Lee Noll, Lake Geneva Yacht Club

tags: Great Lakes news, Great Lakes Sailing, Lake Geneva, Nationals, sailing, sailing news

Friday, September 11, 2026

Aquila Catamarans will showcase seven models at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, comprising two sail models and five power models. The line-up includes two brand-new launches: the 45 Sail, representing Aquila’s sail range, and the 35 Sport, joining its power range. Aquila’s 45 Sport power model will also make its

tags: 2026, Aquila, Aquila boats, Aquila Yachts, Cannes Yachting Festival, Debut, Launch, power, sail, seatrail, September

Thursday, September 10, 2026

This fall, NAVAN® unveils its most anticipated model yet. Making its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, September 8–13, the C38 is the brand's largest and most capable boat to date, the next expression of the design philosophy that has made NAVAN one of the fastest-growing exploration boat brands in the U.S. Like every model in the lineup, the C38 is built on NAVAN's patented T-Step Hull, engineered for a smoother, more efficient, and more confident ride in changing conditions.

The C38 anchors NAVAN's “Go Beyond the Expected” campaign, a journey that follows the boat from Cannes to Genoa, Barcelona, and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Designed for capability, comfort, and versatility in equal measure, the C38 offers expansive deck space and a purposeful layout built for everything from full days of entertaining to ambitious, multi-port adventures.

Built in the USA in Merritt Island, Florida, the same state-of-the-art facility where Sea Ray® builds its larger boats, the C38 is backed by Brunswick® and comes with a 10-year transferable hull warranty, a fitting foundation for the brand's boldest model yet. To follow the C38's journey and discover the full NAVAN lineup, continue reading inside or visit Navan-Boats.com.

tags: C38, Cannes Yachting Festival, Fort lauderdale, NAVAN

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Choosing the right pontoon boat can make every day on the water more comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. Designed for families, entertaining, fishing, watersports, and leisurely cruising, the 2026 Godfrey Monaco combines modern technology, premium comfort, and innovative features that make it equally at home on Lake Michigan, the

tags: fishing, Godfrey Marine, Godfrey Monaco 2026, Monaco, Pontoons

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Food, camaraderie, music, cars and fast boats were some of the main features of events held at the Buffalo Launch Club, located on Grand Island, N.Y., during the weekend of Aug. 7-9. On Aug. 7, the Buffalo Launch Club held a concert, featuring Nerds Gone Wild, a Western New York cover and party band known for their ‘80s and

by: Alice Gerard

tags: Buffalo, Buffalo Poker Run, New York, poker Run

Friday, September 4, 2026

There's something special about a boat that immediately puts everyone at ease. It's not just the smooth ride or the premium finishes; it's the confidence that comes from knowing your boat is ready for whatever the day has in store. Whether you're cruising across Lake St. Clair, island hopping on Lake Erie, or stretching a day trip to

tags: cruiser, Cruising, downeast, JBYS, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, MJM 38R, MJM Yachts, yacht

Thursday, September 3, 2026

C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, today announced coverage improvements for the Americas, delivering significant enhancements for recreational boaters and anglers across North America. This latest release introduces high-resolution detail across key coastal and inland destinations. From the

tags: boating, C-MAP, cartography, chart data, Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Coverage, Digital, Exploration, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, marine, Recreational Boating, Satellite, Thunder Bay

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Transformative. That’s the best word I can use to describe what our friends at Pristine Marine in Marblehead, Ohio did to our 2008 35-foot Everglades with GatorStep. Pristine Marine was founded by husband-and-wife team Mike and Oyu McGlothlin with a simple goal: provide boat owners with high-quality marine flooring, upholstery,

by: Erik Kyle

tags: Everglades Boats, Gator Step, installation, Marblehead, Pristine Marine, review

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Electric Reels As the fishing industry evolves, a quiet revolution is taking place at the intersection of technology and accessibility. DAIWA — whose latest generation of "palmable" electric reels is redefining who can participate in the sport. By shrinking the footprint of high-torque motors into frames that mirror upsized

tags: chair, Comfort, fishing, gear, Great Lakes, reels, rods

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