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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Luxury performance boat builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce the official launch of the “She’s the Captain” program, which the builder developed in partnership with Capt. Lauren Warren, U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton licensed captain and owner of Upper Chesapeake Boat School in Chesapeake City, Md. Designed for women

tags: Boating Course, Holland, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, Launch, Learning, Michigan, MJM Yachts, She’s the Captain, St. Clair Shores

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat and Powersports Show is back, and it's bringing the heat to West Michigan's waterfront. From May 15-17, 2026, Adelaide Pointe Marina will transform into the ultimate kickoff party for the boating and powersports season, and it's free. New for 2026 We are leveling up the experience this

tags: Boating, Michigan, Muskegon Brewing Company, Powersport, The Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat and Powersports Show

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Sharrow Engineering announced today it is scaling production of its patented Sharrow™ Propeller through a collaboration with Ford Motor Company’s Advanced Industrial Technology & Platforms (ATP) team, using advanced 3D sand-casting techniques thanks to connections made through the Michigan Central innovation

tags: Boat Manufacturing, Detroit, Michigan, production, propellor, Sharrow Marine, Sharrow prop

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, Boat Show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

This summer, longtime Lake Michigan sailor and waterman Thomas Dickelman will attempt a 1,000-mile circumnavigation of Lake Michigan to raise awareness and funding for glioblastoma research — alone, on a WaveRunner. Inspired by the loss of his sister and driven by a deep love of the water, the GLiO 1000 is part endurance

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: awareness, glioblastoma, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Michigan, sail, Sailing, WaveRunner

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Irish Boat Shop will continue to host its popular boating-themed networking events for women, Women at the Helm, expanding its offerings in 2026. The program started last year at the Traverse City Shop and proved so successful, with women learning new boating skills and asking for more events on other topics that the series was

tags: Boating, Educational, Grand Traverse Yacht Club, Helm, Irish Boat Shop, Michigan, Networking Event, women

Sunday, February 22, 2026

The Irish Boat Shop Board of Directors has chosen Latimer W. Spinney to be President of Irish Boat Shop effective February 17, 2026. As President, Spinney will lead the Irish Boat Shop organization with operations in Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Traverse City, Michigan. He will oversee new and brokered boat sales, boat service and

tags: Board of Directors, Client Services, Full-service marinas, Fun, Harbor Springs, Industry-Leading, Latimer W. Spinney, Marinas, Michigan, Organization, President, The Irish Boat Shop

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As Spring Brook Marine Group becomes the official Cranchi dealer for the Great Lakes region, the debut of the 2026 Sessantadue 62 Fly marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Midwest boating. Anticipation for this model has been building since it earned the title of the 2025 European Powerboat of the Year in the “up to

tags: 62 fly, Beginning, Boating, Cranchi, Debut, European Powerboat of the Year, Great Lakes, Illinois, Marine, Michigan, Midwest, New Boat Models, Powerboat, Sessantadue

Friday, February 13, 2026

Walstrom Marine is expanding its Sea Ray boat sales in West Michigan, increasing access to the brand across the region. The expanded coverage includes several of West Michigan’s most popular boating destinations such as Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo, allowing Walstrom Marine to serve a broader

tags: Brand Access, Expansion, Increase, Michigan, Sea Ray boats, Walstrom Marine, West Michigan

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Michigan’s Ultimate Boat Show — with the longest running tradition — the Grand Rapids Boat Show has the reputation for the finest style. Over 30 dealers will display more than 400 boats from over 80 manufacturers from aluminum fishing boats and personal watercrafts to pro style ski and bass boats, luxury pontoon

tags: Boat, Boat Show, Boats, cruiser, display, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Reputation, Style, Tickets, Tradition, Ultimate

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