A shorter length overall doesn’t mean less room for fun! We look at 16 exciting new boats — from pontoons and dual consoles to wakeboats and center consoles — all…
How to install a battery charger onboard. Photos and story by Capt. Frank Lanier Marine batteries are expensive and proper maintenance is crucial, both for performance and increased service life.…
The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $3.72 million in funding to support research on Great Lakes water level forecasts as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under…
This summer marks the 90th anniversary of the 17-square-meter sailboats first made in Walloon Lake, Michigan in 1934, and to celebrate the Walloon Yacht Club and Walloon 17 Foundation organized…
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline offers dog-friendly cruises on the Chicago River every weekend through October 13, 2024. Owners and their pets are invited to book a cruise on Saturday or…
Irish Boat Shop is hosting “Catch a Wave” on Friday, August 2 from 8am to 6:30pm at its Traverse City location. The event features Wakesurf World Champion John Akerman, and…
Starting in 2025, private boating vacation provider Le Boat is adding a Skipper for Hire program available exclusively along the Canal du Midi in France. Ideal for the first time…
On August 3 – 4, Hammond, Indiana, will play host to the first-annual South Shore Bass Open — a team bass tournament on the shores of Lake Michigan. Cal Sag…
A new 5-mile-long coastal trail along Lake Huron has opened in the town of Thessalon, Ontario. The Thessalon Coastal Trail is a wilderness trail with several loops to hike, offering…
The new 360 Living Museum opened on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara Falls State Park offers visitors a destination to explore the ecological story of the…
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