Marine News from the Great Lakes

Sunday, June 21, 2026

As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as the

by: Captain Tim Schoening of Vermilion Marina

tags: Dockage, Events, Festival, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Ohio, Sightseeing, Small Town, Vermilion, Waterfront

Friday, May 29, 2026

Here's a sample of what festival visitors will find at the event from noon to 4:00 p.m. along the 1 West First Street Pier near the museum in Oswego's Historic Maritime District. See underwater videos of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary at the Upstate Freshwater Institute's "Seeing Below the Surface" booth, and learn how

tags: Festival, H. Lee White Maritime Museum, Lake Ontario, New York, New York Sea Grant, The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary

Sunday, January 18, 2026

For boaters who love the waters of the Great Lakes and beyond, The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is bringing the world of cinema to northeast Michigan. From January 21 through 25, residents and visitors will be treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world during the 14th

tags: Boat, Boaters, Boating, cinema, Festival, Film, Great Lakes, impressive, Michigan, Northeast, Thunder Bay International Film Festival