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Monday, August 4, 2025

ABYC and Partners Showcase Marine Industry Careers at SkillsUSA The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in partnership with Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Honda and the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), participated in and judged Marine Service Technology competitions at the SkillsUSA

by: Shannon Aronson

tags: Awards, Boat Technology, Contest, Education, Electronics, Event, Innovation

Friday, August 1, 2025

Rediscover the Journey with the New Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 YOUR SWEET SPOT Swift Trawler range embodies the perfect home on the water. Style, comfort and autonomy are blended with optimised ergonomics to deliver quiet luxury for life onboard. With contemporary design, elegant finishes and smart

by: Elise Vinet

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

Thursday, July 31, 2025

ENVGO Raises $2 Million Seed Round Investment to Deliver the Future of Marine Transportation ENVGO, a Canadian company building next-generation “flying” boats, announced the first close of its seed round, led by Toronto-based early-stage VC firm Two Small Fish Ventures. The round includes

by: Pete Keller

tags: Boat Design, Boating News, Canada, Company Expansions, Eco-Friendly, Industry News, Innovation, Marine Industry, New Boat Models

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

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