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Friday, October 24, 2025

When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm one

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boating Inspiration, Boating Lifestyle, Charter Captains, Empowering Women, Female Captains, Great Lakes Boating, Lake Erie, Sailing Stories, Women Boaters, Women in Maritime

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

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms: Information Update from NY Sea Grant To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York Sea Grant has published a newly-revised "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure. The publication, freely available at nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsbrochure,

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Algae Bloom, Education, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, New York State

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

Friday, August 15, 2025

ODNR and Partners Celebrate the H2Ohio Moxley Wildlife Area Wetland Project As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Erie Conservation District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed wetland project at Moxley

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Lake Erie, Ohio

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Coast Guard Station Rochester Patrols Lake Ontario, Educates Mariners The crew of Coast Guard Station Rochester scanned Lake Ontario’s horizon looking for potential boats to board. There were plenty of options for the boarding team to pick from. The crew narrowed their focus to two small boats in

by: Andrew Barresi

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Coast Guard, Education, Lake Ontario, Out of Harm's Way

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

Thursday, July 3, 2025

For Safe Boating on NY Waters in 2025: Here's What You Need to Know from NY Sea Grant Information for safe, legal, and environmentally-friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant (NYSG) at nyseagrant.org (slash, no spaces) /safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Boating Safety, Community Outreach, Education, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

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