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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Auckland, New Zealand – HikoTerra, innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, officially ushers in the next generation of marine power with the introduction of the H4 Hybrid Power System. HikoTerra has been quietly working on the project for some time and is now set for a phase of rapid expansion, introducing its

tags: Battery Systems, Clean Energy, HikoTerra, Hybrid Power System, LiFePO4 Batteries, Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Innovation, marine technology, Onboard Energy, Sustainable Power Solutions

Saturday, October 25, 2025

We're looking for a cover photo for our 2025 conference materials. Do you have one you would like to share? The ideal picture shows faces and active sailing. It needs to be clear and high resolution, and we must be able to get permission for use from all identifiable persons. Please see below for prior examples and inspiration.

tags: Boating Inspiration, Call for Entries, Cover Photo Contest, Photo Submission, sailing community, Sailing Lifestyle, Sailing Photography, Women in Sailing

Friday, October 24, 2025

When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm one

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boating Inspiration, boating lifestyle, Charter Captains, Empowering Women, Female Captains, Great Lakes boating, Lake Erie, Sailing Stories, Women Boaters, Women in Maritime

Thursday, October 23, 2025

By the numbers, the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. Their Race to Mackinac, presented by Wintrust with 285 yachts hitting the starting lines just completed their 116th Race. The Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) wrapped up their 101st Race (with National Fleet Services returning as title sponsor) the

by: Mark Reid

tags: Bayview Yacht Club, Chicago Yacht Club, Great Lakes Sailing, Lake Michigan, Offshore Racing, Race to Mackinac, Sailing Competitions, Sailing Events, Women in Sailing, Yacht Racing

Sunday, October 19, 2025

When the unexpected happens it can feel like these accidents always occur at the worst times. One of the worst instances of this is stepping onto a boat, ready for an afternoon on the water, and finding your battery is dead. It can happen to anyone at any time, as it has on occasion according to Captain Doug Sabin, charter captain

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Battery Backup Systems, Boat Power Solutions, Boating Safety, Boating Technology, Charter Captains, KBi KAPower, lake erie boating, marine batteries, Preventative Maintenance

Saturday, October 18, 2025

There’s nothing better than a Great Lakes summer. Fresh water, friendly winds, and long days combine to make a sailing paradise. However, a few recent sailing incidents reinforce the fact that weather up here can be extreme. This is especially true for sailors who don’t have the option of outrunning storms like their power

by: Ken Quant

tags: Boating Safety, Great Lakes Sailing, Great Lakes Weather, Offshore Sailing, Racing Incidents, Sailing Safety, Seamanship, Squalls, Storm Preparedness, Weather Awareness

Friday, October 17, 2025

DockMaster will host its 2025 User Conference November 9-13, 2025, at the West Palm Beach Marriott in West Palm Beach, Florida. The four-day industry event features a welcome cocktail reception, comprehensive training sessions, and exclusive product previews. Marina owners, operators, and service managers will be able to explore

tags: Boating Industry, Business Growth, DockMaster, Marina Management, Marina Operations, marine technology, Networking Event, Operational Efficiency, Software Solutions, Training & Education, User Conference

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The AI Current Beneath the Surface Artificial Intelligence is not coming, it’s already here. And if you’re in the boating world, especially the highly competitive 20–50 foot segment, AI is beginning to do something rare: quietly reinvent everything. What makes this transformation so important isn’t the size

by: Scott MacFarland

tags: AI in Marine, Artificial Intelligence, Boat Manufacturing, Boat Sales & Service, Boating Industry, Digital Innovation, Future of Boating, Marina Management, marine technology, Predictive Maintenance, Smart Boating

Sunday, October 12, 2025

GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today that its Specter Ai has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award by the 2025 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in the category of Remote Vessel

tags: AI, Global, GOST, marine industry, NMEA, Ocean, Security, tech, Technology

Saturday, October 11, 2025

A rendering of the redeveloped Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers. Michael Graves & Associates. Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in September 2022. The category four storm brought damaging winds and

tags: damage, Florida, Fort Myers, Gulf Coast, hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Legacy Harbour Marina, reconstruction

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