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Sunday, February 8, 2026

The America's Cup Partnership (ACP) today announces the formation of an historic alliance between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. This marks a transformative moment in the 174-year history of the competition, creating a unified entity dedicated to the long-term stability and growth of the America's Cup. The five

tags: Alliance, America's Cup, America’s Cup Partnership, Boating, Italy, Naples, Partnership, Professional, Sports, Teammate, Teams

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Photo by Zoshua Colah As one of the world’s largest showcases for boats and marine products, the show will debut a new layout designed to elevate and streamline the attendee experience, including a return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach and a dedicated sailing location. The 2026 show will mark the debut of

tags: beach, Boat Show, Discover Boating, international, Marine, Miami, Miami International Boat Show, president's day, Sailing, showcase, Yacht

Friday, February 6, 2026

Revolution Marine Group recently announced the first delivery of the Canados Heritage 36- Foot sport cruiser to the Americas, marking a major milestone for the Italian shipyard’s innovative Heritage power catamaran line. Built in Rome, Italy at the Canados shipyard, the Heritage 36’ establishes a new benchmark in

tags: america, Canados, Catamaran, delivery, first, Heritage, Innovation, Marine, milestone, power, Revolution Marine Group, shipyard, sport cruiser

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The 2026 REU Fellowship is open to undergraduates from any U.S. college. The upcoming fellowship runs from June 8 through July 31, 2026. In addition to a $5,500 stipend, it includes free room and meals for the duration of the experience. For the eight weeks of the fellowship, the REU students live on Gibraltar Island, where Stone

tags: Application, island, Lake Erie, Ohio, Ohio State, Program, research, Stone Laboratory, Students, undergraduate, University

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Marine Trades Institute is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of one of the 2026 Make It Better Foundation (MIBF) Philanthropy Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact – values that represent the heart of MIBF’s

tags: Make it Better Foundation, Marine Trades Institute, MTI

Saturday, January 31, 2026

For over 30 years, Valiatt Yachts has established a clear and consistent approach to modern yacht design — one rooted in purposeful engineering, balanced layouts, and long-term reliability. With a lineup that extends from 35 to 54 feet, the focus is on cruising and day-use yachts designed around simple functionality, purposeful

tags: bowrider, Valiatt Yacht, Yacht

Friday, January 30, 2026

As winter weather continues across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding Ohioans to make safety their top priority when enjoying seasonal outdoor activities, especially around ice. From ice fishing and snowmobiling to hiking and winter boating, preparation and awareness can mean the difference between

tags: Boating, ice fishing, Ohio, outdoors, safety, Winter

Thursday, January 29, 2026

1916 Since its inception, Navy Pier has mirrored Chicago’s evolution, shifting from industrial powerhouse to cultural landmark while staying true to Daniel Burnham’s original vision: to serve as a vibrant public space where the city meets the water. When Burnham unveiled his Plan of Chicago in 1909, he imagined piers that

tags: Chicago, History, Navy Pier Marina, Waterfront Brands

Sunday, January 25, 2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant today announced that $200,000 in funding is available for projects benefitting New York’s Great Lakes basin by demonstrating the application of ecosystem-based management approaches to local watershed challenges. “The Great Lakes are

tags: challenges, clean, ecosystem, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Basin, New York, new york dec, New York Sea Grant Today, New York State, regional, resources, watershed

Saturday, January 24, 2026

As a boat surveyor in the Detroit metro area, I know firsthand that the Great Lakes are beautiful but our climate is unforgiving. If you’re new to boating and thinking about buying a used power or sail boat, here are my top five things to check so you don’t end up with an expensive mistake. 1. Check for Water Damage

by: Mike Drouillard

tags: Boat, Boating Safety, damage, fiberglass, Great Lakes, Hull, mistake, Powerboating, safety, sailboat, Service & Repair

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