Thursday, July 23, 2026
Whether you’re a lone wolf who likes the quiet fishing trip or the family of five who’s spent generations of summers on the water, boating is a space for anybody and everybody. For those particularly who like to use it to be social and either find new friends or spend time with old ones, one great way to create lastingSunday, July 5, 2026
No matter the coast or the body of water, there’s a world of boaters out there that want a vessel that exudes and encourages confidence; to make those at the helm feel like anything is possible in one boat. The MJM 47X, one of the newest offerings from MJM Yachts, reaches those high standards as a luxury open-bow adventureSunday, 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 theThursday, April 23, 2026
This coming July, when sisters Katye and Anne Michaud sail pass the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on their 11th and 12th (respectively) races to Mackinac Island, they’ll be even more proud of Chicago’s most visible maritime icon -- not for how it appears today, but for the behind-the-scenes work that’s gone intoSaturday, March 21, 2026
I started out sailing on the Great Lakes aboard tall ships like the schooner Charlotte Ann, a former Chesapeake Bay oyster boat built in 1888, about 100 years after she was launched. Since then, I sailed and captained other Great Lakes sailing vessels like Windy, Friends Good Will, Inland Seas, and Denis Sullivan plus a few seasonsFriday, 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 onSaturday, 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 hasFriday, 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 presenceThursday, 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 andWednesday, 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
