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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Lights, Camera and Action! Long before Hollywood started buying into SailGP teams, it was very obvious where the stars are. They are behind the wheels, in the cockpits, and on the trampolines of the incredibly fast, foiling and flying space age F50 catamarans reminiscent of “Formula One” on the

by: Mark Reid

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Canada, Event, Race, Racing, Sailing

Monday, July 14, 2025

Seakeeper Ride Levels Up 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 the water. Designed to tackle pitch, roll, and yaw with aerospace-inspired precision, the

by: Kim Knudsen

tags: Accessories, Applicable Everywhere, Boat Technology, Company Expansions, Innovation, Performance, Smart Technology, Stabilization

Friday, July 11, 2025

“Marine Memories” Launches Revolutionary Way to Preserve Boating Memories Scientific research shows that most vacation memories fade within days of returning home—but a new innovation aims to ensure your best adventures on the water last a lifetime. Marine Memories, a

by: Karl Oestergaard

tags: Decorative, Feel Good Story, Gift Ideas

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Raymarine Links with Orca Navigation App for Real-Time Route Sharing Raymarine – global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets – announced today its Axiom chartplotters will now offer real-time route

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat GPS, Electronics, Navigation, Performance, Smart Technology

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Ultimate Hose Management System for Life on the Water If you’re tired of dealing with sun-cracked, tangled hoses cluttering your dock or deck, it’s time to upgrade to the Hose Hut™—the first all-in-one, marine-specific hose management system built for life on the water. This patented

by: Lee Manzke

tags: Accessories, Appliances, Cleaners, Maintenance, Sustainability

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

DNR Approves $3.8 Million in Grants for Recreational Boating Improvements and Development The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to 12 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating. This year, projects in Alger, Baraga,

by: Curt Wemple

tags: Community Outreach, Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Sustainability

Monday, July 7, 2025

Adopt-a-Beach: On Our Way to 12,000 Volunteers Now that summer is in full swing, I wanted to give you an update on our Adopt-a-Beach goal. Adopt-a-Beach volunteers make great things happen in their communities. They join together, take positive action, and keep plastic pollution out of the Great Lakes. This

by: Olivia Reda

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Community Outreach, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Marine Debris, Sustainability

Friday, July 4, 2025

What Will the Long July 4 Holiday Weekend Be Like on the Water for Boaters? When NOAA, The Weather Channel and even the Farmer’s Almanac all agree this summer will be hotter than average, boaters know they will need to prepare for the heat. However, on America’s July 4 holiday weekend – when

by: Scott Croft

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Distress Calls, Event, Towing

Thursday, July 3, 2025

For Safe Boating on NY Waters in 2025: Here's What You Need to Know from NY Sea Grant Information for safe, legal, and environmentally-friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant (NYSG) at nyseagrant.org (slash, no spaces) /safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Boating Safety, Community Outreach, Education, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Maritimo M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht - Global Launch Maritimo, Australia’s world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next generation model line-up with the global launch of the all-new M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 2025. A brand defined by its

by: Bob Bauer

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Design, Comfort, Industry News, New Boat Models, Performance

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