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Bay City for Boaters: Bay City, MI

With its rich lumbering and maritime heritage, Bay City, Michigan, beckons boaters with riverfront fun,…
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Seakeeper
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Feel the Difference

We put Seakeeper’s gyro stabilization and Ride technology to the test on Lake Michigan. Story…
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USS Cobia heading back to Manitowoc after a necessary restoration
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Preserving the Past for the Future

A $1.5 million restoration safeguards a piece of American history. Story by Ken Quant —…
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News

White LighteningBuzzNews
September 28, 2026

Dustin Kidd and Marc Crutcher Set Great Loop Record in a Highfield Sport 800 RIB

On September 18, 2026, captains Dustin Kidd and Marc Crutcher completed the fastest publicly documented Great Loop journey in history, departing Kentucky Dam on the Tennessee River on September 6,…
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Small Craft FestivalEventsNews
September 28, 2026

Antique Boat Museum Announces 3rd Annual Small Craft Festival

The 3rd Annual Small Craft Festival will return to Clayton, New York, Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm, hosted by the Antique Boat Museum. “Boats. Beer.…
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Newport for New ProductsBuzzNews
September 28, 2026

Newport International Boat Show Announces Newport for New Products Award Winners

The Newport International Boat Show announced the winners of its 20th Annual Newport for New Products Awards, which were judged by leading marine journalists and experts. The program is open…
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Boat Tests

Tiara 46 LSBoat TestsBoats
September 1, 2026

Tiara Yachts 46 LS

Tiara Yachts 46 LS: It’s the little things.
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Formula 387 CCFBoat TestsBoats
September 1, 2026

Formula 387 Center Console Fish

Formula 387 Center Console Fish: Own the seas.
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Valhalla 55 Sport YachtBoat TestsBoats
August 1, 2026

Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht

Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht: Doing it right.
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Boat Spotlights

Stancraft 340Boat SpotlightBoats
September 1, 2026

StanCraft 340 Hammerhead E

StanCraft 340 Hammerhead E: Classic style meets innovation.
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Grady White Canyon 266Boat SpotlightBoats
September 1, 2026

Grady-White Canyon 266

Grady-White Canyon 266: You can have it all.
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Cruisers 50 FlyBoat SpotlightBoats
September 1, 2026

Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY

Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY: A new standard.
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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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SeakeeperFeatures
September 1, 2026

Feel the Difference

We put Seakeeper’s gyro stabilization and Ride technology to the test on Lake Michigan. Story by David De Horn  — Featured in the September 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating Some…
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USS Cobia heading back to Manitowoc after a necessary restorationFeatures
September 1, 2026

Preserving the Past for the Future

A $1.5 million restoration safeguards a piece of American history. Story by Ken Quant — Featured in the September 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating They are known as the Greatest…
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Lake George Steamboat and The Sagamore ResortFeatures
August 1, 2026

The Most Beautiful Water

For generations of boaters, New York’s Lake George isn’t just a destination. It’s family. Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the August 2026 issue of Lakeland Boating “The lake’s…
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Lake Express ferryFeatures
August 1, 2026

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

Skip the traffic, save the miles, and experience the Great Lakes the way travelers have for decades. Story by David De Horn — Featured in the August 2026 issue of…
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Columns

GX Touch 50 && GX Touch 70Tech Deck
September 1, 2026

Powering Smarter Boating

Victron Energy brings every part of your onboard electrical system together. by Glenn Hayes Having an effective and reliable electrical system onboard is vital, given the ever- increasing electrical demands…
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Flushing a holding tankMarine Maintenance
September 1, 2026

Shock to the System

 How to deep clean your holding tank before winterization. Story & photos by Capt. Frank Lanier Hang around boats long enough, and you’ll inevitably hear someone mention the need to…
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Fort McHenry & Baltimore Skyline, Baltimore, MDPlatinum Pointers
September 1, 2026

The East Coast

Discover the East Coast’s most memorable Great Loop cruising destinations. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey In our last installment, we left you in Fernandina Beach, Florida, right…
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Make sure your gear is in tip-top shape, as you might be the only boat on the water in late fallTackle'N Fish
September 1, 2026

Don’t Winterize Just Yet

Late-fall trolling delivers hefty salmon for anglers willing to bundle up. Story & photos by Dave Mull The seagulls just ahead of our 18-foot aluminum boat form a squealing, splashing…
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Alexandria Bay NY
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The Heart of the Thousand Islands: Alexandria Bay, NY

The Heart of the Thousand Islands: Known for its laid-back charm and easy access to historic castles, Alexandria Bay, New York, is a place where summer days are best spent…
Michigan City Indiana Pierhead
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South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana

South Shore Escape: Michigan City, Indiana From singing sands and historic landmarks to marinas, dining and sunsets, Michigan City, Indiana, offers a laid-back escape along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Michigan Inland Waterway
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Whatta Waterway: Michigan’s Inland Waterway

WHATTA WATERWAY: Michigan’s Inland Waterway
Orillia waterfront downtown Mariposa Folk Festival
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Sunshine City: Orillia, Ontario
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
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Harboring History: Manitowoc and Two Rivers, WI
Thunder Bay Top of the Giant Trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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When Once is Never Enough: Thunder Bay, ON
Ashtabula Ohio
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A Sense of Place: Ashtabula, OH
St. Catharines Ontario
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A Tale of Three Cities: St. Catharines Area, ON
Brockville Tall Ships Festival
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1000 Reasons to Visit: Brockville, ON