Marine News from the Great Lakes

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The 2026 Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show on June 19-21 is set to be one of the region’s most anticipated waterfront events, bringing together boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families for an unforgettable showcase of innovation, lifestyle, and community. Nestled along the scenic shoreline, Bay Harbor

tags: Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor Lake Marina, Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show, Boat Show, Boating, Community, Innovation, Marina, Waterfront

Friday, October 3, 2025

Walstrom Marine is pleased to announce that Far Side Properties, working in collaboration with Walstrom, has acquired the Viridian commercial office building at 13561 South West Bay Shore Drive. Exact plans for the site are still to be determined, as Far Side and Walstrom have been in conversations with other nearby property owners.

tags: Bay Harbor, Boat slip shortage, Community waterfront planning, Far Side Properties, Marina development, Mixed-use waterfront project, Viridian building acquisition, Walstrom Marine