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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

200 Years Later, They’re Still Towing Boats on the Erie Canal Two hundred years ago, canal boats laden with freight and passengers, pulled by a team of mules, began traversing the newly opened 363-mile Erie Canal. While much has changed since then, including the transition of the historic

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, BoatUS, Service, The Great Loop, Towing

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

ePropulsion Debuts eLite Long Shaft Electric Outboard ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the launch the newest iteration of its lightweight electric outboard, the eLite 500W Long Shaft. Building on the success of the initial

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Eco-Friendly, Electric Outboards, Environmental Impact, Propulsion, Smart Technology

Monday, August 25, 2025

ODNR to Host 11th Annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to announce the return of the Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, now in its 11th year. The popular event, which features three days of fun and outdoor exploration,

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Community Outreach, Event, Health and Wellness, ODNR, Women In Boating

Friday, August 22, 2025

MJM Yachts Upgrades & Relaunches Model Line for 2026 Luxury yacht builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce it has refreshed and upgraded its entire yacht line for the 2026 model year, while maintaining the brand’s legendary performance and distinctive Carolina Downeast DNA. The company also

by: Louisa Beckett

tags: Boat Design, Innovation, New Boat Models, Performance, Sport Boats

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms: Information Update from NY Sea Grant To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York Sea Grant has published a newly-revised "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure. The publication, freely available at nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsbrochure,

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Algae Bloom, Education, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, New York State

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina, August 21-24, 2025 Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego, CA — Revel Republic, in collaboration with TRAFFIK Advertising, is excited to announce the expansion of its highly successful In-Water Boat Show Series, with the addition of the

by: Kamber Jones

tags: Boat Show, Chicago, Dealerships, Event, Lake Michigan, Marina, New Boat Models

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Tickets Now on Sale for 54th Annual Newport International Boat Show The Newport International Boat Show announced today that tickets are now on sale for this year’s Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport. Organizers also announced a new slate of educational opportunities in

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Show, Dealerships, Event, New Boat Models, Promotions & Giveaways

Monday, August 18, 2025

Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show Returns to Port Huron Antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 5-6, 2025. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will be plenty of family- friendly activities for guests of all

by: Denise Brooks

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Design, Boat Show, Event, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Friday, August 15, 2025

ODNR and Partners Celebrate the H2Ohio Moxley Wildlife Area Wetland Project As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Erie Conservation District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed wetland project at Moxley

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Lake Erie, Ohio

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Coast Guard Station Rochester Patrols Lake Ontario, Educates Mariners The crew of Coast Guard Station Rochester scanned Lake Ontario’s horizon looking for potential boats to board. There were plenty of options for the boarding team to pick from. The crew narrowed their focus to two small boats in

by: Andrew Barresi

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Coast Guard, Education, Lake Ontario, Out of Harm's Way

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