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History’s Canal

History's Canal: Bonding with the Erie Canal.

Mackinaw Arriving

A captain’s journey through love and loss, from Colorado to the Great Lakes. Story by…

Great Lakes News

March 19, 2025

Wisconsin Gets $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Ports

Boats News

March 17, 2025

Saxdor 340 GTWA to Make U.S. Debut at Palm Beach International Boat Show

Saxdor’s acclaimed new 340 GTWA will make its U.S. debut at the Palm Beach International Boat Show March 19 - 23, 2025, after a successful European debut at the Cannes…

Boats News

March 17, 2025

Intrepid Powerboats Unveils 50 Evolution

Intrepid Powerboats will debut its 50 Evolution in a world premiere at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, offering an exclusive first look at the anticipated model on Wednesday, March…

Boat Tests

Boat Tests Boats

March 1, 2025

Formula 457 CCF

Formula 457 CCF: For when seas get rough.

Boat Tests Boats

March 1, 2025

Cruisers 57 FLY

Cruisers 57 FLY: Balance by intention.

Boat Tests Boats

February 1, 2025

Marlow 70E MKII

Marlow 70E MKII: Daring to be bold.

Boat Spotlights

Boat Spotlight Boats

March 1, 2025

Hurricane SunDeck 3200

Hurricane SunDeck 3200: A whole new class.

Boat Spotlight Boats

March 1, 2025

SACS Rebel 50 G

SACS Rebel 50 G: Leader of the pack.

Boat Spotlight Boats

March 1, 2025

Navan S30

Navan S30: Hit the mark.

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Features

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…

January 1, 2025

A Great Awakening

Workforce development, part III: Building for the next generation Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the January 2025 issue of Lakeland Boating Over the last 12 months, Lakeland Boating…

Columns

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.

Life on the Loop

February 1, 2025

The Great Boat Search

Things to consider when searching for your Great Loop boat. by Jordan Bohonek As not only a Looper but also a broker specializing in Great Loop travel, it always excites…

Tech Deck

February 1, 2025

Have it Your Way

Exploring your electronics options when buying a new boat. by Glenn Hayes The elections are over, spring is not too far away, and more importantly, it’s boat show season. If…

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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…

Paradise Found

Nestled along the south shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest province, but it stands unmatched as a unique and magnificent port of…