Marine News from the Great Lakes

Friday, March 13, 2026

Spring on the Great Lakes is unpredictable by nature. Cold water, shifting winds, and tight marina spaces mean the first days back on the water are often the most damaging of the season. Time and again, costly repairs trace back to the same early-season mistakes. Underestimating Spring Winds at the Dock Many boaters focus on

tags: Boating Safety, Cold, damage, early season, Great Lakes, Marina, season, Spring, unpredictable, wind

Saturday, January 24, 2026

As a boat surveyor in the Detroit metro area, I know firsthand that the Great Lakes are beautiful but our climate is unforgiving. If you’re new to boating and thinking about buying a used power or sail boat, here are my top five things to check so you don’t end up with an expensive mistake. 1. Check for Water Damage

by: Mike Drouillard

tags: Boat, Boating Safety, damage, fiberglass, Great Lakes, Hull, mistake, Powerboating, safety, sailboat, Service & Repair

Saturday, October 11, 2025

A rendering of the redeveloped Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers. Michael Graves & Associates. Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in September 2022. The category four storm brought damaging winds and

tags: damage, Florida, Fort Myers, Gulf Coast, hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Legacy Harbour Marina, reconstruction