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Canada’s Prettiest Town

Canada’s Prettiest Town: Dubbed Canada’s prettiest settlement by Queen Victoria herself, the delightful community of…

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Exploring Americas Great Loop Jill and James Iverson

An Artful Journey

Fulfilling dreams and cultivating creativity through America's Great Loop. Story by Heather Steinberger | Photos…

History’s Canal

History's Canal: Bonding with the Erie Canal.

April 3, 2025

Correct Craft’s Meloon passes

Correct Craft's Meloon passes

Events News

April 1, 2025

2025 Miami International Boat Show Recap

2025 Miami International Boat Show Recap: In February, the Lakeland Boating team traveled down to balmy Miami, Florida, for the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. Below are a few of…

Buzz News

March 31, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Announces New Scholarship

The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville, Michigan announced a new scholarship opportunity to support students pursuing marine industry careers. The Michael Kletti Memorial Scholarship was created by Sandy Kletti and…

Boat Tests

Boat Tests Boats

April 1, 2025

Monterey Elite 27 OB

Keeping it simple. by Capt. Tom Serio There is an old adage I like to live by when I can fit it into my stressful and at times tumultuous life:…

Boat Tests Boats

April 1, 2025

Front Runner 43 CAT

Front Runner 43 CAT: A matter of balance

Boat Tests Boats

March 1, 2025

Formula 457 CCF

Formula 457 CCF: For when seas get rough.

Boat Spotlights

Boat Spotlight Boats

April 1, 2025

Sea Ray SDX 250

Sea Ray SDX 250: The fun machine.

Boat Spotlight Boats

April 1, 2025

Regal 42 Grande Coupe

Regal 42 Grande Coupe: Cruising in comfort.

Boat Spotlight Boats

April 1, 2025

Scout 670 LXS

Scout 670 LXS: Project Everest.

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Features

April 1, 2025

An Artful Journey

Fulfilling dreams and cultivating creativity through America's Great Loop. Story by Heather Steinberger | Photos and illustrations by James and Jill Iverson — Featured in the April 2025 issue of…

March 1, 2025

History’s Canal

History's Canal: Bonding with the Erie Canal.

February 1, 2025

Mackinaw Arriving

A captain’s journey through love and loss, from Colorado to the Great Lakes. Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the February 2025 issue of Lakeland Boating The city of…

January 1, 2025

Next Step in the Pontoon Revolution

Bennington Pontoons revamps its offerings for the 2025 model year. By Chuck Warren | Featured in the January 2025 issue of Lakeland BoatingPontoon boats have been one of the marine…

Columns

Tech Deck

April 1, 2025

Under Water

Understanding the waterproof rating on marine electronics. by Glenn Hayes Whether you’re in the market for tech equipment or are looking into the latest gizmo for your boat, one thing…

Life on the Loop

April 1, 2025

Casting Off

How to embrace the start of your Great Loop adventure. by Jordan Bohonek Now that you own the boat and you have done the “Four Ps” (planned, packed, plotted and…

Marine Maintenance

March 1, 2025

Repair vs. Replace

Marine Maintenance: Repair vs. Replace

Tech Deck

March 1, 2025

Charge, Inflate & Seal with Scanstrut

Charge, Inflate & Seal: Unique offerings from Scanstrut.

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Keeping it reel

Historic lighthouses, fascinating museums and plenty of ways to enjoy Lake Michigan await you in the perfect Wisconsin harbor town of Kenosha, just over the Illinois border.

Your Home Port

A gathering place for centuries, the Upper Peninsula city of St. Ignace, Michigan, continues to draw travelers by land and freshwater seas. By Kath UsitaloThe first people of Michigan’s Straits…

Collingwood ON Shipyards Amphitheatre Concert

Collingwood Calling

Collingwood Calling: Once a busy commercial port and home to a major shipyard, Collingwood, Ontario, today is much better known for its great restaurants, eclectic brew pubs, luxurious spas and…