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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Commerce Twp., MI – The Progressive® Metro Boat Show, held September 15-18 at the Lake St. Clair Metropark was deemed a success by producer Michigan Boating Industries Association, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees. More than 11,000 attendees strolled the walkways of the Shore and South marinas at the Metropark, spanning

by: Progressive Metro Boat Show

tags: Boat Show, Event, Lake St. Clair, Michigan

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Mark your calendar! The thirteenth annual Progressive® Metro Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Midwest, is coming to Lake St. Clair Metropark September 15-18 with boats up to 50 ft.+ in length on display and for sale. A boat show is the best way to shop and compare hundreds of boats in one place and also learn more

by: Nicki Polan, Show Manager and MBIA Executive Director

tags: Boat Show, Events, Lake St. Clair

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Boat Keepers has a great future ahead of them, with such dedicated and driven upcoming legacies, the future of the company looks very bright.

tags: Feel Good Story, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Service & Repair

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Lockeman’s Hardware & Boats is happy to announce the immediate addition of Polar Kraft Boats & Suzuki Outboards to their extensive inventory. Read about it here!

tags: Company Expansions, Dealerships, Lake St. Clair, Service & Repair

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Whether you are buying or selling a vessel, Temptation Yacht Sales has an exclusive, professional focus that contributes to their continued success: they are a brokerage, not a new boat dealer. Your experience in the care of any of their seven professionals will ensure the highest level of personal attention. Truly offering a

tags: Brokerage, Lake St. Clair, Used Boats

Monday, September 7, 2020

SkipperBud’s buys an Antique Mall? What? Why? To create a boat service center for Genesee and Oakland County, Michigan, boaters. In June, SkipperBud’s acquired the former Great Midwestern Antique Emporium on three acres in Oakland County, Michigan. The property—located at 5233 Dixie Highway, Waterford Township,

tags: Company Expansions, Lake St. Clair, Storage, Winterization

Saturday, July 11, 2020

The Michigan Boating Industries Association has announced they plan to move forward with the Progressive Metro Boat Show, set to sail September 17-20, 2020 at the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. “The MBIA Board and staff believe boaters are social people and are eager to get out, especially to an event

tags: Boat Show, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Sailing has always been the perfect small-group activity. You skim along the lake in a fresh breeze with just you and your crew; maybe you choose a place to drop anchor and take a swim with the kids, and then spend the night on the boat. It’s the perfect small adventure, but the most fantastic part of this imagined scenario is

tags: Fractional Boat Ownership, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Sailing

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Let me begin by thanking you for reading about Grosse Ile Township and welcoming you. As the Township Supervisor and an avid boater, I might just be shamelessly promoting my community while convincing you to come visit. I think we have a lot to offer, so I hope Grosse Ile will soon be your boating destination. Grosse Ile Township,

by: Brian Loftus, Township Supervisor

tags: Destination, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program board of directors are pleased to make the following announcement: Effective immediately the Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program is expanding to create the Detroit Community Sailing Center (DCSC). The center will be open to the public. It will expand sailing opportunities for Detroit area

tags: Boat Club, Education, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Sailing

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