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Saturday, March 28, 2026

For too many boaters, their boating experience quietly ends not because of a loss of interest, but because of a simple physical barrier: the step from dock to boat. That reality is what led Michigan resident Adam Begley to found HandiCaptain, an ADA compliant dock-to-boat transfer system designed to restore safe, independent access to

by: Bob Namar

tags: dock-to-boat, Family, HandiCaptain, Innovation, Marina, safety, Step

Friday, 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 on

tags: Boating Safety, Cold, damage, early season, Great Lakes, Marina, season, spring, unpredictable, wind

Friday, February 27, 2026

While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boat, Bridges, Fishing, Great Lakes, Harley Davidson, Lake Michigan, Marina, Marinas, Milwaukee, Molson-Coors Brewing, Summerfest, transportation, Wisconsin

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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Suntex Strategic Partner Program Launches to Enhance Recreational Boater Experience Nationwide Suntex Marinas, the leading owner and operator of recreational marinas in the United States, proudly announces the official launch of its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Company Expansions, East Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Lifestyle, Marina

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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Dates Announced for the 2025 Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show The Ohio Marine Trades Association (OMTA) has announced dates for the 19th annual Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show-the largest in­ water spring boat show on the Great Lakes. The highly anticipated event will take place April 25-27, 2025, at the prestigious

by: Todd Sheppard

tags: Boat Show, Community Outreach, Event, Industry News, Lake Erie, Marina

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Monahan's Marine Becomes Newest Invincible Dealer Monahan’s Marine, a premier marine dealership on the south shore of Massachusetts since 1960, announced today it is now an authorized Invincible Boats dealer serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and parts of Rhode Island. Monahan's Marine offers customers

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Boat Dealer, Company Partnership, Dealerships, Industry News, Marina

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

New Navy Pier Marina Now Accepting 2025 Transient Reservations Construction of Navy Pier Marina in the heart of Chicago made great strides this winter, setting its sights on opening by early Summer 2025. Crews continue to work through the winter, braving the frigid temps and snow, driving piles, connecting miles of pipes and conduits,

by: Randy Podolsky

tags: Boat Show, Chicago, docking, Events, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Marina, marine industry

Monday, February 3, 2025

Spring Brook Marine Group's New Muskegon Location Brings Premium Boating Services to West Michigan February 1st, 2025 – Spring Brook Marine Group is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location at Adelaide Pointe in Muskegon, Michigan. This exciting expansion positions Spring Brook Marine Group as a central hub

by: Gianna Klavon

tags: Grand Opening, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Marina

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