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Friday, April 18, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Announces Michael Kletti Memorial Scholarship Marine Trades Institute is proud to announce the establishment of the Michael Kletti Memorial Scholarship, a new scholarship opportunity designed to support students pursuing marine industry careers. This scholarship was created by Sandy Kletti and her

by: Tom Coates

tags: Awards, Boat Building, Education, Feel Good Story, Marine Industry, Scholarships

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

BoatNation.com Offering Affordable and Easy to Use Yacht Listings and Comprehensive Boating Resource BoatNation.com, an online resource for new and used boats, marine services and marine equipment for sale, announced today its mission to revolutionize the digital marine marketplace for dealers, brokers and shoppers

by: BoatNation

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Dealer, Boat Technology, Dealerships, Industry News, Marine Industry, Researching Boats

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Outer Reef Yachts is proud to introduce the 540 Adventure, the latest model in its celebrated Adventure Series. Following the successful debut of the 780 Adventure in the Fall of 2024, the 540 Adventure combines advanced technology, exceptional craftsmanship, and innovative design to set a new standard for long-range and coastal

by: Tracy Burgess

tags: Boat Design, Industry News, Luxury, Marine Industry, New Boat Models, Yacht

Thursday, March 20, 2025

BoatUS Foundation Distinguished Civic Service Award Honor Goes to America’s Boating Club Atlanta America’s Boating Club Atlanta took top honors recently at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, earning the 2024 BoatUS Foundation Distinguished Civic Service Award. Bestowed annually by the BoatUS

by: Scott Croft

tags: Boating Safety, BoatUS, BoatUS Foundation, Company Partnership, Education, Industry News, Marine Industry

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Great Lakes Boat Building School Rebrands as Marine Trades Institute, Honoring Tradition While Expanding Student Opportunities Great Lakes Boat Building School is pleased to announce its rebranding as Marine Trades Institute, a new name encompassing the growth of the school’s educational programs and reflecting its

by: Tom Coates

tags: Boat Design, Education, Industry News, Lake Huron, Marine Industry

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

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

ACY Achieves Record-Breaking Sales at 2025 Miami Intl Boat Show ACY Yachts is thrilled to announce a highly successful 2025 Miami International Boat Show, marking a record year in sales and a major milestone for the company. ACY Yachts experienced double the number of orders typically seen at the event, with a particularly significant

by: Maryline O’Shea

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Show, Brokerage, Industry News, Marine Industry, Yacht

Monday, March 10, 2025

Clinton River Boat Club The Clinton River Boat Club (CRBC), established in 1940, is a family-friendly boating community situated on a private 14-acre island along the Middle Channel near the southern tip of Harsens Island on Lake St. Clair. Members enjoy a range of amenities, including expansive docking areas, a clubhouse equipped

by: Cliff Cohen

tags: Community Outreach, Destination, Lake Erie, Lake St.Clair, Marine Industry

Friday, February 28, 2025

I Learned About Boating from That - OODA Loop
 There was a United States Air Force fighter pilot who is broadly recognized as the greatest fighter pilot who ever lived. This despite having only flown 22 missions in the Korean War, never firing his guns and never claiming a kill. How could this be? And what could I

by: Capt. Gregg Clark

tags: Applicable Everywhere, BoatTest, Education, How To, Marine Industry

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Life Proof Boats Selects LOOKOUT, Transforming Maritime Safety With AI LOOKOUT, the leader in marine AI systems for safety, today announced a partnership with Inventech Marine Solutions and its Life Proof Boats brand, that will fundamentally change how operators navigate challenging conditions. Life Proof's commercial and recreational

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Boat GPS, Electronics, Marine Industry, Navigation

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