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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, Boat Show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Friday, March 6, 2026

Steeler Yachts recently announced a new strategic sales and marketing partnership with HMY Yacht Sales, one of the leading luxury yacht brokerage firms in the United States. Under this agreement, HMY Yacht Sales will represent Steeler Yachts in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, strengthening Steeler’s presence

tags: Craft, Expansion, Great Lakes, HMY Yacht Sales, Partnership, Premium, Steeler, Steeler Yachts, Yacht

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Prominent throughout Florida, Jupiter Marine recently made its debut in the Great Lakes region with Coastal Yacht Detailing as its authorized dealer, situated in Port Clinton, Ohio. This partnership marks an expansion for Jupiter Marine into the Midwest, as well as a strategic decision to work with a team focused on quality and

tags: Balance, Capability, Coastal Yacht Detailing, Comfort, Confidence, Design, expertly-crafted, Florida, Great Lakes, Jupiter, Jupiter Marine, Ohio, Premium, Yacht

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

This summer, longtime Lake Michigan sailor and waterman Thomas Dickelman will attempt a 1,000-mile circumnavigation of Lake Michigan to raise awareness and funding for glioblastoma research — alone, on a WaveRunner. Inspired by the loss of his sister and driven by a deep love of the water, the GLiO 1000 is part endurance

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: awareness, glioblastoma, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Michigan, sail, sailing, WaveRunner

Friday, February 27, 2026

While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boat, Bridges, Fishing, Great Lakes, Harley Davidson, Lake Michigan, Marina, Marinas, Milwaukee, Molson-Coors Brewing, Summerfest, transportation, Wisconsin

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As Spring Brook Marine Group becomes the official Cranchi dealer for the Great Lakes region, the debut of the 2026 Sessantadue 62 Fly marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Midwest boating. Anticipation for this model has been building since it earned the title of the 2025 European Powerboat of the Year in the “up to

tags: 62 fly, Beginning, Boating, Cranchi, Debut, European Powerboat of the Year, Great Lakes, Illinois, Marine, Michigan, Midwest, New Boat Models, Powerboat, Sessantadue

Sunday, January 25, 2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant today announced that $200,000 in funding is available for projects benefitting New York’s Great Lakes basin by demonstrating the application of ecosystem-based management approaches to local watershed challenges. “The Great Lakes are

tags: challenges, clean, ecosystem, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Basin, New York, new york dec, New York Sea Grant Today, New York State, regional, resources, watershed

Saturday, January 24, 2026

As a boat surveyor in the Detroit metro area, I know firsthand that the Great Lakes are beautiful but our climate is unforgiving. If you’re new to boating and thinking about buying a used power or sail boat, here are my top five things to check so you don’t end up with an expensive mistake. 1. Check for Water Damage

by: Mike Drouillard

tags: Boat, Boating Safety, damage, fiberglass, Great Lakes, Hull, mistake, Powerboating, safety, sailboat, Service & Repair

Friday, January 23, 2026

KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded gold in the Museum category by the community in the Best of Kingston & Area Contest. The Museum is honoured to receive this recognition and extends its heartfelt thanks to the community for their continued support. What a great way to

tags: announce, announcement, award, Boat, Boat Museum, Boating, Community, Contest, gold, Great Lakes, Museum

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

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