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Thursday, September 24, 2026

As founder of Line + Cleat, the only woman-owned Life Jacket company in the United States, Amanda Horan is on a mission to create life jackets that families of all shapes and sizes (even dogs) are excited to wear while meeting the highest safety standards. We caught up with Horan to talk about launching a business in the marine

tags: Children, Design, dog life jacket, Life Jacket, Line + Cleat, safety, Style, women-owned

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

Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Cruisers Yachts GLS Series was designed to redefine what a luxury sport yacht can be — blending performance, versatility, and connection to the water into one seamless experience. Across the lineup, signature features such as expansive beach doors, deep bow lounges, and multiple propulsion options create a platform built for

tags: air conditioning, Comfort, heating, luxury sport yacht, Performance, safety, The Cruisers Yachts GLS Series, Triple Mercury Verado 600 HP, twin Mercury V10 400 HP, Versatility

Sunday, May 17, 2026

At 38 feet overall with a 12'2" beam, the 38 GFX is designed for anglers and explorers who demand exceptional performance, safety, and luxury in a single platform. Built on KingFisher’s renowned Pre-Flex® hull technology and featuring an advanced Shearwater bow design, the 38 GFX delivers outstanding ride quality, structural

tags: 38 GFX, ambition, Durability, KingFisher Boats, Launch, New Model, safety, vessel

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Photo credit: Savvy Navvy Savvy Navvy is continuing to bring boaters all they need in one place - wind, weather, tides and now waves, allowing boaters worldwide to easily assess sea conditions before heading out on the water. The waves feature includes a clear, colour-coded overlay showing comfort factors based on official data from

tags: app, Copernicus Marine Service, safety, Savvy Navvy, tide, waves, weather

Saturday, May 2, 2026

As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold‑water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia within

tags: Cold, Danger, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, safety, Spring, water temperatures

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The U.S. Geologic Survey, State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are among workshop presenters. The workshops, presented by New York Sea Grant, are free to attend; registration is not required. Captains may attend one or both workshops. New York Sea Grant Great Lakes

tags: Charter Captains Workshops, Environmental Science, Fisheries, New York, research, safety, St. Lawrence

Saturday, March 28, 2026

For too many boaters, their boating experience quietly ends not because of a loss of interest, but because of a simple physical barrier: the step from dock to boat. That reality is what led Michigan resident Adam Begley to found HandiCaptain, an ADA compliant dock-to-boat transfer system designed to restore safe, independent access to

by: Bob Namar

tags: dock-to-boat, Family, HandiCaptain, Innovation, Marina, safety, Step

Friday, March 27, 2026

Chicago boasts the largest municipal harbor system in the United States. From the industrial pulse of the Calumet River to the scenic slips of Montrose Harbor, this sprawling maritime network is a crown jewel of the Great Lakes. While the city shivers through winter, the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee (CHSC) works tirelessly behind

by: Danica Uzelac, RN, BSN, CCRC

tags: 2024 National Harbor Safety Convention, Award, Calumet River, Chicago, Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, education, safety

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