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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Discover Canada's Greatest Waterway Celebration in 2026: A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival July 18–19, 2026 | Portland, Ontario, Canada For boaters, maritime history enthusiasts, antique boat collectors, and travelers seeking authentic heritage experiences, July 2026 offers a once-in-a-generation reason to visit

tags: antique, authentic, Boating, Boats, Canada, celebration, Craftmanship, culture, History, Navigation, Ontario, portland, Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival, waterways

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Metro Marine Lighting, manufacturer of premium marine lighting solutions, today announced the launch of its F-Series Full Spectrum Underwater Lights, the newest addition to its lineup of marine lights with industry-first, patented anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies. Building on Metro Marine’s legacy of

tags: Debut, F-Series Full, Innovation, LED, Lighting, Metro Marine Lighting, New Model, Technology, Underwater

Saturday, June 27, 2026

This July, Boyne City will once again play host to the coveted Boyne Thunder Poker Run, a multi-day event for boaters and attendees which was voted the World’s Best Poker Run by Speed On the Water in 2017. This year’s event starting July 9th and running until the 11th marks the 23rd year of the poker run, with 125 boats

tags: Bay Harbor, Boating, Boyne City, Boyne Thunder Poker Run, Camp Quality, Challenge Mountain, Charity, Elk Rapids, Fundraiser, Mercury Racing, Speed On the Water, Youth

Friday, June 26, 2026

“The world is her bathtub” and World’s Largest Rubber Duck lands again on Put-in-Bay for a free family fun event 10 am - 4 pm on July 10, 11 & 12, 2026. Put-in-Bay, a vacation island in Lake Erie, welcomes “Mama Duck," an inflatable rubber duckie that stands 61 feet high, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long. This

tags: inflatable, Lake Erie, Miller Ferries, Put-in-Bay, The Perry Group, vacation island, World’s Largest Rubber Duck

Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, a partnership of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft, the Ohio Coastal Management Program, and Ohio Sea Grant, is joining regional partners for the annual Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz, an international effort to educate boaters

tags: Division of Parks and Watercraft, economy, Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz, National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, Ohio Coastal Management Program, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Sea Grant, recreation, The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, waterways

Sunday, June 21, 2026

As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as the

by: Captain Tim Schoening of Vermilion Marina

tags: Dockage, Events, Festival, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Ohio, Sightseeing, Small Town, Vermilion, Waterfront

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

tags: Award-winning, Bennington QX, Boating Industry, ePropulsion Spirit 2, Godfrey Monaco 2026, Hurricane 24CC, magazine, products

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