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Saturday, June 20, 2026

The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Ontario's Top Small Museum (under 100,000 annual visitors) as part of Attractions Ontario's 2026 Ontario's Choice Awards. The award was presented on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during Attractions Ontario's Annual General Meeting at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.

tags: Aga Khan Museum, Attractions Ontario, Award, Kingston Dry Dock, Ontario's Choice Awards, Recognition, The Great Lakes Museum, tourism

Friday, June 19, 2026

EP Carry, manufacturer of the world’s lightest and most efficient electric outboards, is proud to announce their newest and most advanced outboard, the EP Carry Gen2. Building upon the success of the original motor which excelled propelling lightweight dinghies, Gen2’s new features emphasize ease of use, efficiency, and

tags: battery, convenience, EP Carry Gen2, lightweight, motor, Technology, upgrade, vessels

Thursday, June 18, 2026

June is Ohio Goes Boating Month, and there are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water, learn something new, and take advantage of special offers from participating boating businesses across the state. BOGO Boat Rentals at Four Ohio Lakes This June Looking for the perfect excuse to spend more time on the water this

tags: boating, Charles Mill Marina, June, Ohio, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Goes Boating Month, on the water, special offers

Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Boating Industry editors said the winning products were chosen based on many factors such as innovation, their impact on the industry, and how they help advance technology in their category. Check out some of the best in the industry from the new list of award-winning products created by Boating Industry. ePropulsion Spirit 2

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

“Investing in boat launches around the state helps communities improve access to public lakes and rivers and creates a better all-around recreation experience for thousands of residents and visitors,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. The program provides financial assistance to local government agencies for the

tags: boat access, grants, improved experience, lakes, rivers, The Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Friday, June 12, 2026

Stepping Forward For many, a bareboat cruising trip in a foreign country falls into the category of “someday.” With a little knowledge and the right approach, that “someday” could turn into day one this year. Bareboat chartering does require some planning, preparation, and a willingness to take responsibility

by: Capt. Scott Souders, Founder, Center Helm Yacht Consultants

tags: bareboat, Charter, Cruising, foreign country, The British Virgin Islands, trip

Thursday, June 11, 2026

April 15, 2026 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes will debut its newest temporary exhibit, Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes, on April 22, 2026—Earth Day—inviting visitors to explore the powerful environmental stories that have shaped the region for centuries. Presented

tags: Currents of Change, Debut, earth day, Exhibit, history, temporary, The National Museum of the Great Lakes

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Rooted in over 155 years of Italian craftsmanship, Cranchi Yachts has built its reputation on balancing innovation with tradition. Through its partnership with Spring Brook Marine Group, that heritage is now coming to the Midwest, and with it bringing a level of design and lifestyle previously associated with Europe’s most

tags: boating, craftsmanship, Cranchi Yachts, Innovation, Italian, Performance, Sessantadue 62, Spring Brook Marine Group, Tradition

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Argo has released Argo 3, the most significant update to the marine navigation platform since its launch. The new version rebuilds the foundation of the app to deliver faster maps, clearer charts, and new data capabilities designed to help boaters plan routes and understand conditions more easily. Digital navigation has become

tags: app, Argo, Argo 3, charts, clear information, conditions, maps, Navigation, quicker, reliable

Friday, June 5, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Waterways Safety Council (WSC) invites the public to attend its next quarterly meeting on June 10 at 10 a.m. in the first-floor conference room in Building H at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Central Office location. The WSC, a citizen advisory council, provides crucial input on boating

tags: conference, Conservation, Meeting, ODNR Central Office, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Open to Public, The Waterways Safety Council, Waterways Safety

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