Marine News from the Great Lakes

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) invites the community to dust off their favorite tropical shirts and set sail for "Crafted for a Cause," an island-inspired evening celebrating 21 years of tradition and talent. This fundraising event will take place on Friday, August 21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Les Cheneaux Distillers. All proceeds

tags: Festive, Fundraiser, Island, Marine Trades Institute, MTI Student Enrichment Fund, sailing, Student, Tradition, Training

Friday, July 3, 2026

What was the moment when the idea for a journey through the Pacific became real for you? The dream of rowing the Pacific has been in my heart since I crossed the Atlantic. The bigger vision has always been to go around the world by human power alone, but there were other chapters I wanted to live first — joining the Coast

tags: cross, interview, journey, Katie Spotz, Ocean, pacific, Rowing, Training

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Marine Trades Institute Launches Accelerated Summer Training Programs Marine Trades Institute (MTI) is proud to announce the summer series of Accelerated Training Programs, designed to provide intensive, hands-on instruction for boating enthusiasts and aspiring professionals. These short-form courses offer beginners the opportunity

tags: boating, Fundraising, Instructional, Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, Marine Trades Institute, Summer, Training