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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Lumitec, a leading designer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting solutions, is excited to announce the all-new SeaBlazeX3™ underwater light is now in production. The SeaBlazeX3 represents the next evolution in surface-mount underwater lighting. Built on the proven legacy of Lumitec’s top-selling SeaBlaze

tags: Distribution, DryLock™, Durability, efficient, Innovation, Lighting, Lumitec, Marine Dealers, Quality, SeaBlazeX3™, Technology, Underwater

Friday, July 17, 2026

A Florida native with a lifelong connection to the water, Westbrook brings with him over two decades of hands-on and executive experience in the marine electronics industry to his new role at GOST. Having grown up in South Florida, he began his career at a young age working on high-performance race boats, laying the foundation for a

tags: Global Ocean Security Technologies, leadership, marine industry, marine security, monitoring, Vice President, video surveillance

Thursday, July 16, 2026

To have ambition is to be motivated and to have a desire for success. We often attribute ambition to individuals with big dreams or high expectations, whether it's getting a higher paying job or meeting a short or long term goal. Robert Youens is certainly an ambitious figure. Through trials and tribulations, he has enjoyed nearly

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: ambition, boating, Community, Jon Boat, motivation, Robert Youens, The Great Loop, wake, world record

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

An aerial photo of the green waters of harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie, July 20, 2020. (Image credit: Courtesy of Zachary Haslick, Aerial Associates) “Toxic algae affect not only the health of people and Great Lakes ecosystems, but they can negatively impact local and regional economies by preventing people from

tags: algae, forecast, harmful algal bloom, Lake Erie, moderate, NOAA

Sunday, July 12, 2026

The festivities begin even before the festival officially opens with the return of the beloved Set Sail for Autism and More Race on Sunday, July 12. Hosted in partnership with the Port Huron Yacht Club, Port Huron Area School District, WPHM, and the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, the event provides a memorable sailing

tags: celebration, Classic Cars, Community, Family Night, family-friendly, live entertainment, Live Music, Port Huron, Sailboats, The Blue Water Festival, Waterfront

Saturday, July 11, 2026

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when hundreds of boats converge on a single sandbar. I have watched it unfold at the Pottahawk Pissup on Lake Erie year after year. The music is loud, the sun is hot, and everyone is having a great time. But underneath the party atmosphere, the physics of rafting up are completely

by: Dwayne Rodrigues, PottahawkPissup.ca

tags: anchor, Boats, fender, float, gear, Lake Erie, Pottahawk Pissup, raft, Raft-Up, Sandbar

Friday, July 10, 2026

Provided by Water Sports Foundation. Family boating adventures can do more than create fun summer memories — they help children build confidence, strengthen family relationships and develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors according to a national study conducted by Impulse Research Corp. for the National Marine

tags: boating, Cruising, Family, Fishing, kids, National Marine Manufacturers Association, on the water, tubing, Water Sports Foundation, watersport

Thursday, July 9, 2026

SEABOB Launches Its Biggest Coast-to-Coast US Lakes & Oceans Tour This summer, SEABOB, the world leader in electric water scooters, is taking the SEABOB F9 on an epic 10,000-mile coast-to-coast journey across America. In partnership with Aquabanas and Otter-Bike, the SEABOB Lakes & Oceans Tour 2026 will visit 22 states,

tags: boating, coastline, cross-country tour, electric, Family-Owned, lakes, marine business, SEABOB, SEABOB F9, water scooter, watersport, waterway

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

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