Thursday, October 1, 2026
As the open waters of Lake Michigan narrow into the protected Grand River channel, the pace begins to change. The waves soften, the harbor comes alive with sailboats and cruisers, and Grand Haven’s signature twin red lighthouses rise into view. Standing proudly at the end of the pier, connected by one of the longest lightedTuesday, September 15, 2026
Mark your calendar! The 17th annual Progressive® Metro Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Midwest, is coming to Lake St. Clair on September 17-20, with boats 50 feet or more in length on display and for sale. The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) andSunday, July 5, 2026
No matter the coast or the body of water, there’s a world of boaters out there that want a vessel that exudes and encourages confidence; to make those at the helm feel like anything is possible in one boat. The MJM 47X, one of the newest offerings from MJM Yachts, reaches those high standards as a luxury open-bow adventureSaturday, 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 womenFriday, 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 thisSunday, 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 innovationSaturday, 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 hasWednesday, 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 enduranceSaturday, 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 wasSunday, 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
