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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Our writer, Dan Armitage, reviews some of his favorite boating accessories tested over this past summer. Get them now and be ready in time for the 2022 season!

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Cleaners, Clothing & Shoes, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Retrofitting, Software & Apps

Saturday, May 1, 2021

The new PRO TREK collection features a wide range of different timepieces that are perfect for fishing and the great outdoors. This new series of watches can detect compass bearing, barometric pressure/altitude, temperature, and much more. Details inside! 

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Monitoring Systems, Smart Technology

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Rooster Nation has all the comfort you need in apparel on and off of the water.

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Lifestyle

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Helly Hansen, a global leader in technical sailing apparel, announced its partnership with The Ocean Race, sailing’s toughest team challenge. With over 140 years of knowledge, experience and expertise in developing performance-driven apparel, the Norwegian-based brand is trusted by professionals around the world and will be the

tags: Beyond the Lakes, Clothing & Shoes, Racing, Sailing

Thursday, May 14, 2020

The problem of what to do with discontinued products has long plagued marine apparel manufacturers. Their options are limited. They can sell it at a discount on their own websites but these items compete with their current offerings and confuse their brand image. They can offer it at discounts to their dealers, however, this ties up

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Company Expansions, Coupons & Discounts, Gift Ideas

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Zenlite range is the final addition to the exciting revamped dinghy collection from Gill Marine. As part of the brand’s adaptable ‘Performance’ line, which is engineered to keep you comfortable and protected, Zenlite boasts a complete offering from a Skiff Suit, Top, Trousers and Shorts for Juniors, Men and

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Sailing

Monday, March 9, 2020

Sea Bags, the Maine-based designer and manufacturer of stylish and durable bags, totes and accessories handmade from recycled sails, is excited to announce that it is expanding to the Great Lakes region and opening four new stores in Michigan between March and April. All stores will carry Sea Bags’ unique designs and seasonal

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Company Expansions, Environmental Impact, Gift Ideas, Sailing

Monday, December 9, 2019

When you write for a boating publication, you probably aren’t going to get rich, but it does have other advantages. In particular, you tend to get a lot of fun, free stuff sent your way from manufacturers in hopes that you’ll write a few nice words about their cool new products. From lifejackets to sunglasses, apps and

by: Ken Quant, Broad Reach Marketing

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Gift Ideas, safety, Software & Apps

Friday, November 29, 2019

Enhance the life of a boater that you love! Here are some perfect ideas for making sure the next gift-giving occasion is smooth sailing. Many have special pricing with Great Lakes Scuttlebutt-specific coupon codes. Make sure to use them before checkout! Scroll to view, or click to jump right to each item. Dry Tote by Bitter End

tags: Accessories, Boat Club, Books & Charts, Cleaners, Clothing & Shoes, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Paddleboards, Water Toys

Thursday, November 14, 2019

I’ve had the privilege to test out some cool gear recently and I chose to make it all something I could wear. Here are some highlights of what I found. Gill Marine OS2 Offshore Women’s Jacket - $349 For serious time on the water, whether cruising or in a regatta, I tested Gill’s OS2 Offshore jacket and was impressed

by: Zuzana Prochazka

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Gift Ideas

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