Saturday, May 2, 2026
As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold‑water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia withinFriday, March 13, 2026
Spring on the Great Lakes is unpredictable by nature. Cold water, shifting winds, and tight marina spaces mean the first days back on the water are often the most damaging of the season. Time and again, costly repairs trace back to the same early-season mistakes. Underestimating Spring Winds at the Dock Many boaters focus onItems 1-2 of 2











