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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Maybe you’ve thought of stabilization before, but it sounded like a luxury reserved for a narrow slice of the boating world. Enter: Seakeeper Ride. Since its debut in 2022, Seakeeper Ride, the latest innovation from Seakeeper, the company renowned for its gyrostabilizers, has been redefining what comfort and control look like on

tags: Burnham Harbor, Elmwood Township Marina, Innovation, Pier 53 Marine, Precision, Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach, Seakeeper, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

Sunday, May 31, 2026

The latest rollout adds over 2,200 US lakes and several European countries - opening up more waterways for boaters across the globe to explore. Prioritized by where boaters are most active, the latest update includes all major Minnesota lakes, alongside expanding lake coverage in 20 other major US states. “Land mapping across

tags: coverage, Expansion, geospatial, lakes, map, marine navigation, rollout, Savvy Navvy, update

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Luxury performance boat builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce the official launch of the “She’s the Captain” program, which the builder developed in partnership with Capt. Lauren Warren, U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton licensed captain and owner of Upper Chesapeake Boat School in Chesapeake City, Md. Designed for women

tags: Boating Course, Holland, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, Launch, Learning, Michigan, MJM Yachts, She’s the Captain, St. Clair Shores

Friday, May 29, 2026

Here's a sample of what festival visitors will find at the event from noon to 4:00 p.m. along the 1 West First Street Pier near the museum in Oswego's Historic Maritime District. See underwater videos of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary at the Upstate Freshwater Institute's "Seeing Below the Surface" booth, and learn how

tags: Festival, H. Lee White Maritime Museum, Lake Ontario, New York, New York Sea Grant, The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary

Thursday, May 28, 2026

To quote the Encyclopedia of Chicago, “before there were airports, expressways, and railroads, Chicago was a water city.” Sailing is as much a part of this city’s identity as its skyscrapers, including its world-renowned Race to Mackinac and numerous sold-out sailing and boating events. Now acting as part of the

tags: boating, Chicago, Educational, lessons, sailboat, sailing, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, yacht, Yacht Club

Sunday, May 24, 2026

The new approximately 18,000‑square‑foot, two-story, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support modern design and development and reflects Mercury Marine’s long-term commitment to investing in its people, processes, and innovation pipeline. The new studio brings the team together in a single, integrated environment

tags: boating, efficiency, groundbreaking, Innovation, Mercury Marine, The Industrial Design Studio, worldwide

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are now on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the event will launch this June 12–14 in the heart of downtown Chicago in Burnham Harbor and is presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Harbors, and Suntex Marinas. Larry Berryman,

tags: Annapolis School of Seamanship, Burnham Harbor, Chicago, Chicago Harbors, Chicago Park District, collaboration, First Sail, Sail America, SailTime, Suntex Marinas, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

Friday, May 22, 2026

World Boating Day 2026 on Track for Record Number of Global Events Celebrating Life on the Water World Boating Day (WBD) returns this May with an expanded global program designed to open up boating to everyone, from curious newcomers to seasoned enthusiasts. Across 19 countries, a wide mix of companies, organizations and communities

tags: Action Packed, Balearic Marine Cluster, boating, Cluster Yachting Monaco, collaboration, Global, Sail to Shelter, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, World Boating Day

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Marine Trades Institute Launches Accelerated Summer Training Programs Marine Trades Institute (MTI) is proud to announce the summer series of Accelerated Training Programs, designed to provide intensive, hands-on instruction for boating enthusiasts and aspiring professionals. These short-form courses offer beginners the opportunity

tags: boating, Fundraising, Instructional, Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, Marine Trades Institute, Summer, Training

Sunday, May 17, 2026

At 38 feet overall with a 12'2" beam, the 38 GFX is designed for anglers and explorers who demand exceptional performance, safety, and luxury in a single platform. Built on KingFisher’s renowned Pre-Flex® hull technology and featuring an advanced Shearwater bow design, the 38 GFX delivers outstanding ride quality, structural

tags: 38 GFX, ambition, Durability, KingFisher Boats, Launch, New Model, safety, vessel

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