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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Back in April 2010, I was grounded in Hong Kong for 3 weeks awaiting a return flight home and watched with interest on the hotel’s 24-inch TV, as Apple introduced the iPad to the world. In those days, Hong Kong was a top destination for any new consumer electronics and sure enough, iPads were in the market within hours. For me,

by: Nick Heyes

tags: Boat Technology, boating, Boats, Industry News, iPad, marine, Navigation, tablet, Technology

Friday, September 25, 2026

With decades of combined experience helping customers finance their dreams, Sandy Gaulin and Jim Stiverson understand that purchasing a boat is about more than securing a loan, it's about creating memories on the water with family and friends. Sandy Gaulin (left) and Jim Siverson (right). Whether you're purchasing your first

tags: boating, Boating 101, Financing, Ocean Point

Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to host the 12th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, returning Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center in Lore City. The three-day event brings women together for outdoor learning, hands‑on

tags: 2026, adventure, boating, Events, fishing, ODNR, Ohio, Ohio Women's Outdoor Adventure, September

Thursday, September 3, 2026

C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, today announced coverage improvements for the Americas, delivering significant enhancements for recreational boaters and anglers across North America. This latest release introduces high-resolution detail across key coastal and inland destinations. From the

tags: boating, C-MAP, cartography, chart data, Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Coverage, Digital, Exploration, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, marine, Recreational Boating, Satellite, Thunder Bay

Saturday, August 22, 2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomed community members, partners, and supporters at Mosquito Lake State Park for the official ribbon cutting of the park’s new Nature Center complex. ODNR Director Mary Mertz joined local leaders and the Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park to celebrate this major investment in

tags: boating, Cruising, Destination, Discovery, experience, fishing, Great Lakes, Mosquito Lake, ODNR, Ohio, safety

Friday, August 7, 2026

We all would rather be boating. When we’re not boating, we’re thinking about it, right? A big part of maximizing your time on the water is the accessories. From the sound system on your boat to water toys to fishing gear, most boaters have a ton of extras for their preferred way of spending time on the water. Rarely,

by: Jordan Balbresky

tags: accessory, boating, firepit, Floating Flame, high quality, Innovation, portable, propane, safety, steel, time on the water, versatile

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Whether you’re a lone wolf who likes the quiet fishing trip or the family of five who’s spent generations of summers on the water, boating is a space for anybody and everybody. For those particularly who like to use it to be social and either find new friends or spend time with old ones, one great way to create lasting

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Great Lakes, Toronto Air Show Boat Party, Torch Lake Fourth of July Sandbar Party, social, Raft Off, Pottahawk, Muscamoot Bay Raft Off, Lake Charlevoix Raft Up, Jobbie Nooner 2026, Horton Bay Raftoff at the Boyne Thunder Poker Run, Annual Dunbar Bay Pirate Party, fishing, Coast Guard, Chicago Scene Boat Party, Chicago Boat Scene Party 2026, Chicago, Canada Boat Party Toronto 2026, Bud Bash!, boating, Annual Island Fest Downriver Boat Party

Thursday, July 16, 2026

To have ambition is to be motivated and to have a desire for success. We often attribute ambition to individuals with big dreams or high expectations, whether it's getting a higher paying job or meeting a short or long term goal. Robert Youens is certainly an ambitious figure. Through trials and tribulations, he has enjoyed nearly

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: ambition, boating, Community, Jon Boat, motivation, Robert Youens, The Great Loop, wake, world record

Friday, July 10, 2026

Provided by Water Sports Foundation. Family boating adventures can do more than create fun summer memories — they help children build confidence, strengthen family relationships and develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors according to a national study conducted by Impulse Research Corp. for the National Marine

tags: boating, Cruising, Family, fishing, kids, National Marine Manufacturers Association, on the water, tubing, Water Sports Foundation, watersport

Thursday, July 9, 2026

SEABOB Launches Its Biggest Coast-to-Coast US Lakes & Oceans Tour This summer, SEABOB, the world leader in electric water scooters, is taking the SEABOB F9 on an epic 10,000-mile coast-to-coast journey across America. In partnership with Aquabanas and Otter-Bike, the SEABOB Lakes & Oceans Tour 2026 will visit 22 states,

tags: boating, coastline, cross-country tour, electric, Family-Owned, lakes, marine business, SEABOB, SEABOB F9, water scooter, watersport, waterway

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