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Friday, August 9, 2024

Safe & Stylish Kid & Adult PFD Bundle Kids are naturally drawn to water, but few want to wear a PFD, so it's up to adults to set the example. Bombora makes this easy with the Family Bundle of PFDs. Featuring two of its lightweight inflatable Slim Belts and a pair of colorful Kid's Life Vests, it's easy to keep everyone safe

by: Martin Flory

tags: Accessories, Boating Safety, Gift Ideas, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets, safety

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Toledo, OH – The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is pleased to announce it has joined Museums For All—a program providing free and reduced admission to those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits. With the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, museum visitors receive free admission

by: National Museum of the Great Lakes

tags: Boat Museum, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets

Friday, January 20, 2023

Every boat owner knows the best-looking boat is a clean one, but cleaning can become a full-time job when you boat with kids and pets. With help from Presta® Marine, cleaning your boat after a day on the water with the family can be fast and hassle-free. When boating with kids and pets, the boat’s interior will take the

by: Presta Marine Products

tags: Boating 101, Cleaners, Kids & Pets

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Despite the title above, no, this isn’t an editorial on last fall’s Lake Erie walleye tournament cheating debacle that is garnering national news as I write this. January and February are not only our darkest months across the Great Lakes, but January also marks the start of the annual boat and sport show season across

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Fishing, Kids & Pets, Off Season

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

It’s become more common to see a dog on board a family boat. Seventy percent (70%) of U.S. boat owners have dogs. Not sure if your dog and your boat are a good fit? Here are some tips and tricks to taking your BFF (Best Furry Friend) along. Don’t expect your dog to be comfortable with boating immediately. It can take

by: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft

tags: Boating 101, Boating Safety, Kids & Pets

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Toledo, OH – Beginning on Friday, October 28 through Sunday October 30, the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) invites visitors to trick-or-treat aboard two of Toledo’s most haunted historic vessels—the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio. “Boo on the Boat has become a National

by: National Museum of the Great Lakes

tags: Boat Museum, Event, Great Lakes, Kids & Pets

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Cleveland, OH — The On the Water Ohio Kids Fish FREE at Voinovich Park in North Coast Harbor is back! Kids can reel in some fun Tuesday July 26th from 11:00AM – 2:00PM with the newly formed non-profit, On the Water Ohio,  in conjunction with the City of Cleveland and Downtown Cleveland Alliance.  Fishing is open to

by: On The Water Ohio

tags: Cleveland, Event, Fishing, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Southeast, MI – Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in youth, and the Metroparks are partnering with other organizations in the region to close the gap so all children in the 5 county region can safely enjoy the pools, lakes, rivers, and ponds that make summer living in Michigan so great. “Southeast Michigan

by: Huron-Clinton Metroparks

tags: Boating Safety, Community Outreach, Kids & Pets, Lake Huron

Monday, June 27, 2022

Going on a fishing trip by boat can be a fascinating experience for kids. They are usually intrigued by various things, including the captain’s work, smells, colors, and sounds related to the activity. However, without proper planning, an accident where a child is involved will most certainly turn a great outing into a

by: Ningbo Haishu HongKang

tags: Boating 101, Boating Safety, Kids & Pets

Sunday, May 8, 2022

A new children's book written by Captain Bill Pinkney and illustrated by noted Chicago artist Pamela C. Rice, tells the story of Captain Bill's historic solo sail around the world in 1990. Sailing Commitment Around the World aims to inspire readers from 8 to 12-years-old with stories, adventures, and sights of the voyage and the

tags: Community Outreach, Events, Kids & Pets, Lake Michigan

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