Marine News from the Great Lakes

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Maybe you’ve thought of stabilization before, but it sounded like a luxury reserved for a narrow slice of the boating world. Enter: Seakeeper Ride. Since its debut in 2022, Seakeeper Ride, the latest innovation from Seakeeper, the company renowned for its gyrostabilizers, has been redefining what comfort and control look like on

tags: Burnham Harbor, Elmwood Township Marina, Innovation, Pier 53 Marine, Precision, Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach, Seakeeper, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

Thursday, May 28, 2026

To quote the Encyclopedia of Chicago, “before there were airports, expressways, and railroads, Chicago was a water city.” Sailing is as much a part of this city’s identity as its skyscrapers, including its world-renowned Race to Mackinac and numerous sold-out sailing and boating events. Now acting as part of the

tags: Boating, Chicago, Educational, lessons, sailboat, Sailing, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, Yacht, Yacht Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are now on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the event will launch this June 12–14 in the heart of downtown Chicago in Burnham Harbor and is presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Harbors, and Suntex Marinas. Larry Berryman,

tags: Annapolis School of Seamanship, Burnham Harbor, Chicago, Chicago Harbors, Chicago Park District, collaboration, First Sail, Sail America, SailTime, Suntex Marinas, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show