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Sunday, July 12, 2026

The festivities begin even before the festival officially opens with the return of the beloved Set Sail for Autism and More Race on Sunday, July 12. Hosted in partnership with the Port Huron Yacht Club, Port Huron Area School District, WPHM, and the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, the event provides a memorable sailing

tags: celebration, Classic Cars, Community, Family Night, family-friendly, live entertainment, Live Music, Port Huron, Sailboats, The Blue Water Festival, Waterfront

Saturday, July 11, 2026

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when hundreds of boats converge on a single sandbar. I have watched it unfold at the Pottahawk Pissup on Lake Erie year after year. The music is loud, the sun is hot, and everyone is having a great time. But underneath the party atmosphere, the physics of rafting up are completely

by: Dwayne Rodrigues, PottahawkPissup.ca

tags: anchor, Boats, fender, float, gear, Lake Erie, Pottahawk Pissup, raft, Raft-Up, Sandbar

Friday, July 10, 2026

Provided by Water Sports Foundation. Family boating adventures can do more than create fun summer memories — they help children build confidence, strengthen family relationships and develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors according to a national study conducted by Impulse Research Corp. for the National Marine

tags: boating, Cruising, Family, Fishing, kids, National Marine Manufacturers Association, on the water, tubing, Water Sports Foundation, watersport

Thursday, July 9, 2026

SEABOB Launches Its Biggest Coast-to-Coast US Lakes & Oceans Tour This summer, SEABOB, the world leader in electric water scooters, is taking the SEABOB F9 on an epic 10,000-mile coast-to-coast journey across America. In partnership with Aquabanas and Otter-Bike, the SEABOB Lakes & Oceans Tour 2026 will visit 22 states,

tags: boating, coastline, cross-country tour, Electric, Family-Owned, lakes, marine business, SEABOB, SEABOB F9, water scooter, watersport, waterway

Sunday, July 5, 2026

No matter the coast or the body of water, there’s a world of boaters out there that want a vessel that exudes and encourages confidence; to make those at the helm feel like anything is possible in one boat. The MJM 47X, one of the newest offerings from MJM Yachts, reaches those high standards as a luxury open-bow adventure

tags: adventure, boating, cruiser, Great Lakes, Illinois, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, luxury, Michigan, MJM 47X, MJM Yachts, North Carolina, Ohio, vessel

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June 28 through July 4 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, an annual effort to educate the public about preventing the spread of nonnative aquatic plants and animals that threaten Michigan’s ecosystems, recreation opportunities and economy. To mark the occasion, volunteers and

tags: Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, clean, drain, dry, EGLE’s Water Resources Division, invasive species, lakes, Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development, rivers, wetlands

Friday, July 3, 2026

What was the moment when the idea for a journey through the Pacific became real for you? The dream of rowing the Pacific has been in my heart since I crossed the Atlantic. The bigger vision has always been to go around the world by human power alone, but there were other chapters I wanted to live first — joining the Coast

tags: cross, interview, journey, Katie Spotz, Ocean, pacific, Rowing, Training

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show concluded its three-day event in downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor, delivering strong first-year attendance, that exceeded our expectations, generated strong marine sales activity, and an overall engaged audience from attendees. Informa, the world’s leading event organizer,

tags: Chicago, Chicago Harbors, Chicago Park District, Chicago’s Burnham Harbor, Choose Chicago, In-Water Sail training, Suntex Marinas, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, Yacht Club Lounge

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

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