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Sunday, March 8, 2026

DOCKMATE®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote control systems for yachts, announced today its next-generation marine control technology, the DOCKMATE PRO, has been awarded the 2026 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award in the Propulsion Equipment & Parts category. Organized by the National Marine Manufacturers

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, Boat Show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Friday, March 6, 2026

Steeler Yachts recently announced a new strategic sales and marketing partnership with HMY Yacht Sales, one of the leading luxury yacht brokerage firms in the United States. Under this agreement, HMY Yacht Sales will represent Steeler Yachts in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, strengthening Steeler’s presence

tags: Craft, Expansion, Great Lakes, HMY Yacht Sales, Partnership, Premium, Steeler, Steeler Yachts, Yacht

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Prominent throughout Florida, Jupiter Marine recently made its debut in the Great Lakes region with Coastal Yacht Detailing as its authorized dealer, situated in Port Clinton, Ohio. This partnership marks an expansion for Jupiter Marine into the Midwest, as well as a strategic decision to work with a team focused on quality and

tags: Balance, Capability, Coastal Yacht Detailing, Comfort, Confidence, Design, expertly-crafted, Florida, Great Lakes, Jupiter, Jupiter Marine, Ohio, Premium, Yacht

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

This summer, longtime Lake Michigan sailor and waterman Thomas Dickelman will attempt a 1,000-mile circumnavigation of Lake Michigan to raise awareness and funding for glioblastoma research — alone, on a WaveRunner. Inspired by the loss of his sister and driven by a deep love of the water, the GLiO 1000 is part endurance

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: awareness, glioblastoma, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Michigan, sail, sailing, WaveRunner

Sunday, March 1, 2026

ACY Yachts is a leading North American new yacht dealership and brokerage company specializing in luxury sailing and power yachts. With more than 40 years of industry expertise and as a subsidiary of the Fountaine Pajot Group, ACY Yachts maintains a strong presence across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada. This partnership

tags: ACY, ACY Yachts, Anniversary, announcement, Australia, collaboration, Dealer, Netherlands, North America, North American Fleet, retail, SailTime, Yacht

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Irish Boat Shop will continue to host its popular boating-themed networking events for women, Women at the Helm, expanding its offerings in 2026. The program started last year at the Traverse City Shop and proved so successful, with women learning new boating skills and asking for more events on other topics that the series was

tags: Boating, Educational, Grand Traverse Yacht Club, Helm, Irish Boat Shop, Michigan, Networking Event, women

Friday, February 27, 2026

While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boat, Bridges, Fishing, Great Lakes, Harley Davidson, Lake Michigan, Marina, Marinas, Milwaukee, Molson-Coors Brewing, Summerfest, transportation, Wisconsin

Thursday, February 26, 2026

On February 28, boaters can take part in the first-ever dual open house between 2 Ohio boat dealers. Join Castaway Yacht Sales at their Port Clinton Showroom, and Marine Tech Concepts at their Marblehead Showroom from 11 AM - 4 PM, then later at the Crows Nest from 4 PM - 7 PM for appetizers, relaxed conversations, and marine-related

tags: Boat, Boat Dealer, Boating, Castaway Yacht Sales, Dealer, Marine Tech Concepts, Ohio, ohio boat dealers, Openhouse, Showrooms

Sunday, February 22, 2026

The Irish Boat Shop Board of Directors has chosen Latimer W. Spinney to be President of Irish Boat Shop effective February 17, 2026. As President, Spinney will lead the Irish Boat Shop organization with operations in Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Traverse City, Michigan. He will oversee new and brokered boat sales, boat service and

tags: Board of Directors, Client Services, Full-service marinas, Fun, Harbor Springs, Industry-Leading, Latimer W. Spinney, Marinas, Michigan, Organization, President, The Irish Boat Shop

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