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Thursday, October 23, 2025

By the numbers, the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. Their Race to Mackinac, presented by Wintrust with 285 yachts hitting the starting lines just completed their 116th Race. The Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) wrapped up their 101st Race (with National Fleet Services returning as title sponsor) the

by: Mark Reid

tags: Bayview Yacht Club, Chicago Yacht Club, Great Lakes Sailing, Lake Michigan, Offshore Racing, Race to Mackinac, Sailing Competitions, Sailing Events, Women in Sailing, Yacht Racing

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina, August 21-24, 2025 Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego, CA — Revel Republic, in collaboration with TRAFFIK Advertising, is excited to announce the expansion of its highly successful In-Water Boat Show Series, with the addition of the

by: Kamber Jones

tags: Boat Show, Chicago, Dealerships, Event, Lake Michigan, Marina, New Boat Models

Monday, August 18, 2025

Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show Returns to Port Huron Antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 5-6, 2025. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will be plenty of family- friendly activities for guests of all

by: Denise Brooks

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Design, Boat Show, Event, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Irish Boat Shop Holds the Irish Boat Show - Saturday August 2, 2025 Join Irish Boat Shop and Gypsy Distillery for an unforgettable summer afternoon at one of the most unique venues in Petoskey! Whether you're a lifelong boater, looking for your “Dream Boat,” to scale up—or down--or

by: Marilyn DeMartini

tags: Boat Show, Community Outreach, Event, Lake Life, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

DNR Approves $3.8 Million in Grants for Recreational Boating Improvements and Development The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to 12 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating. This year, projects in Alger, Baraga,

by: Curt Wemple

tags: Community Outreach, Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Sustainability

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Whitewater Fishing Catches Two Rising Stars Whitewater Fishing is proud to add two new ambassadors to a growing list of bass fishing pros, anchored by Bassmaster Elite tournament ace, Jay Przekurat. “We’ve been looking for the right level of attitude, aspiration, performance, and social engagement

by: Noel Vick

tags: Accessories, Company Partnership, Fishing, Lake Michigan, Lifestyle, Michigan

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Ice Belt Crappies With ice off our lakes in the upper Midwest, it’s crappie time. For anglers farther south, it’s been the deal for some time. But up north, with water temps around 50 degrees, crappies are moving shallow to feed and eventually spawn. The movements are signaled by water temperature and length

by: Jim Edlund

tags: Fishing, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Irish Boat Shop Expands with Dr. Shrink, Bay Area Recycling for Community and Michigan Recycling Coalition for Shrink Wrap Recycle Day in Northern Michigan Irish Boat Shop has expanded participation from Traverse City, adding its Charlevoix and Harbor Springs locations, to host a 3-shop “Shrink Wrap Recycle

by: Marilyn DeMartini

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Community Outreach, Event, Feel Good Story, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Sustainability

Monday, May 5, 2025

Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show: Your Summer Starts Here! West Michigan Boat Show Continues to Impress. Dust off those boat shoes and set your course for summer! The Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show is back, and it's bringing the heat to West Michigan's waterfront. From May 16th to 18th, 2025,

by: Auebre Johnson

tags: Boat Show, Event, Lake Michigan, Marina, Michigan

Friday, April 25, 2025

Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference Set for May 17th, 2025 The 15th annual Midwest Women’s Sailing Conference (MWSC) will take place Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This year’s event will offer 21 sailing related courses taught exclusively by women to help attendees grow their sailing skills, as well as network

by: Midwest Women's Sailing

tags: Event, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Sailing, Wisconsin, Women In Boating

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