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Paradise Found

Nestled along the south shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Prince Edward Island may…
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The Turning Point

Sixty years ago this December, the first batch of coho salmon eggs arrived in Michigan…
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Kasablanca

A young Michigan family, burned out from the daily grind, sails to the Caribbean in…
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November 4, 2024

Michigan Maritime Museum to Host Livestream of Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial

The Michigan Maritime Museum will host a livestream of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society’s annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony, held in-person at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum…
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November 4, 2024

World Cat Debuts New 400DC-X Island

World Cat launched its new dual-console 400DC-X Island catamaran at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The successor to the 400DC-X, the 400DC-X Island delivers big water capability paired…
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November 4, 2024

Volvo Penta Now Offers Joystick Surfing

Volvo Penta unveiled a new Joystick Surfing solution that integrates with Watersports Control displays in wake boats equipped with Volvo Penta’s Twin Forward Drive. The solution builds on Volvo Penta’s…
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Boat Tests

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November 1, 2024

Aquador 300 HT

Aquador 300 HT: Scandinavian invasion.
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November 1, 2024

Tiara 43 LE

Tiara 43 LE: Highly polished.
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October 1, 2024

Pursuit OS 325

Pursuit OS 325: You’ll lose count adding up all of the features.
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October 1, 2024

Yellowfin 36 Offshore

Yellowfin 36 Offshore: Pushing boundaries.
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October 1, 2024

Princess S80

Princess S80: A yacht for all seasons, for all the right reasons.
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October 1, 2024

Sabre 43 Salon Express

Sabre 43 Salon Express: Downeast quality, class and style.
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Lakeland Boating Magazine

From in-depth boat tests and features on weekend getaways, to product roundups and stories about colorful Ports of Call, we’ve got the Great Lakes region covered.

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November 1, 2024

The Turning Point

Sixty years ago this December, the first batch of coho salmon eggs arrived in Michigan from the west coast, forever changing the Great Lakes and creating one of the most…
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November 1, 2024

Kasablanca

A young Michigan family, burned out from the daily grind, sails to the Caribbean in search of adventure. Story by Allison Hoogerwerf — Featured in the November/December 2024 issue of…
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November 1, 2024

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Gadgets, gifts and gear at every price point for your favorite boater! Under $25   1: Bernard Engraving Fun Plaques Add some witty nautical decor to your boat that your…
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October 1, 2024

History Returning to its Origins

An Ohio couple brings life back to Oscar Lay's historic Lyman boat. Story by Jane Ammeson | Photos by Bob Grimm  — Featured in the October 2024 issue of Lakeland…
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November 1, 2024

Techie Gifts

Five gift ideas for the tech-savvy boaters in your life. by Glenn Hayes It’s that time of year again to start thinking about gifts for the boaters in your life.…
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November 1, 2024

The Modern-Day Christmas Tree Ship

For 25 years, the U.S. Coast Guard has delivered Christmas trees to Chicago families in memory of the Rouse Simmons. by Heather Steinberger  If you grew up in the Great…
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ColumnsDon't Hesitate to Renovate
November 1, 2024

Take it for a Test Drive

Getting the most from your test drive before buying a boat. A test drive is a great way to narrow down a list of potential boats before spending money on…
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October 1, 2024

Audio Upgrade

Easy ways to improve your audio aboard. by Glenn Hayes One easy improvement that everyone onboard can enjoy is an upgrade to the entertainment system. Whether you have a very…
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Twin Harbors

The neighboring ports of Wilson and Olcott are a boating playground in New York’s Niagara County along Lake Ontario. By Bill Hilts, Jr.Niagara County, New York, home to one of…
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Beyond Legendary

When most people think of Green Bay, they think about football. Others think about cheese, farming or paper. Although those things are important parts of the story, there is so…
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Buoyed Boyne

The waterfront community of Boyne City boasts the best of all worlds as a tourism destination, a quaint award-winning business district complete with preserved historic structures, along with miles of…
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