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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Light, Science and Better Fishing You may have heard of his other company, outdoors eyeglasses manufacturer RLVNT. Now enter Mad Scientist Tackle, a paradigm shifting company founded with the knowledge of a man steeped in the science of optics, as well as the bravery to challenge conventional lure-making

by: Noel Vick

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Fishing, Gift Ideas, Innovation, Minnesota

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Professional On-Water Help Available Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake in

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Distress Calls, Minnesota, Towing

Monday, July 28, 2025

Yacht Club Trailers: 50 Years of Excellence and Innovation Since its founding in 1976 by Roger and Dean Harklau in Humboldt, Iowa, Yacht Club Trailers has been a leader in manufacturing high-quality trailers for pontoons, boats, and personal watercraft (PWC). Over the years, the company has weathered

by: Brittany Covender

tags: Dealerships, Great Lakes, Performance, Trailers, Yacht

Friday, July 25, 2025

The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with the Launch of Elite Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX Life

by: Sieneke Toering

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, Fishing, Ice Sailing, Life Jacket, Sailing

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Boater Initiative Helps Divert Plastic Shrink Wrap from Landfills Each winter, Ohio boaters cover their vessels in shrink wrap to protect against harsh weather. But what happens to all that plastic wrap when spring rolls around? Normally, discarded shrink wrap ends up in landfills, taking thousands of

by: Alex Meyer

tags: Boat Covers, Coastal Cleanup, Great Lakes, Marine Debris, Ohio, Shrinkwrap

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Irish Boat Shop Holds the Irish Boat Show - Saturday August 2, 2025 Join Irish Boat Shop and Gypsy Distillery for an unforgettable summer afternoon at one of the most unique venues in Petoskey! Whether you're a lifelong boater, looking for your “Dream Boat,” to scale up—or down--or

by: Marilyn DeMartini

tags: Boat Show, Community Outreach, Event, Lake Life, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Fountains vs. Aerators: Which One is Right for Your Pond? If you’re looking to enhance the beauty of your pond while also promoting a healthier aquatic environment, you may be wondering whether a decorative fountain like the Amherst or a more powerful aerator is the right solution. The good news?

by: Anita Yoder

tags: Algae Bloom, Applicable Everywhere, How To, Lake Life, Lifestyle

Monday, July 21, 2025

Dive In Digitally to the Scuttlebutt Library What products can help best extend the lifetime of my boat? Which boat models provide luxury amenities that won’t break the bank? Do I really need yacht insurance? Since 1992, we here at Great Lakes Scuttlebutt have strived to provide resources to all

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Company Expansions, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Researching Boats, South Coast

Friday, July 18, 2025

SailTimer Partners with Weathernews Inc. (WNI) SailTimer, a pioneering Canadian wireless marine electronics and big data company, is proud to announce a major new partnership with Weathernews Inc. (WNI), the world’s largest private weather intelligence provider. Together, they will bring advanced

by: Lindsey Rogerson

tags: Boat Technology, Company Partnership, Electronics, Navigation, Smart Technology, Weather

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Chapman School of Seamanship Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Offer New On-Water Powerboat Training Courses The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leader in maritime education for over 50 years has teamed up with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation to offer two new

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Ownership, Boating Safety, BoatUS, BoatUS Foundation, Education

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