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Congratulations are in order for Lakeland Boating regular contributors Capt. Tom Serio and Greg Proteau for taking home awards in the 2014 Boating Writers International (BWI) Annual Writing Contest! Serio…

Legacy Yachts by Tartan announced that Walstrom Marine is now the exclusive dealer for the Legacy line of traditional, Downeast-style powerboats on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, the Straits of Mackinac,…

Hear sea songs and shanties, assemble model boats, and experience the romance, adventure, and mystery of the Great Lakes at the Chicago Maritime Festival April 18. Hosted by the Old…

This April, you’ll be able to see 90s music star Edwin McCain, famous for his hit, “I’ll Be,” flip boats with his country music star friend, Darius Rucker, former frontman…

Beneteau was recently named a sponsor of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA). ICSA is the governing authority for sailing competition at colleges and universities throughout the United States and in…

Sea Ray announced it will increase production capacity on its new L-Class Yachts by reactivating its Sykes Creek manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. The expanded production will begin in the…

Holland, Michigan-based S2 Yachts, the parent company of Tiara Yachts and Pursuit Boats, has hired a new marketing manager. Whitney Vishey will assist with brand development for both the Tiara…

Chaparral Boats recently announced its 203 Vortex VR Giveaway as part of the company’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration.  “We thought giving away one of our newest and most exciting models…

On May 16, women sailors from around the Midwest are invited to gather at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center to attend workshops, share trends and network at the 5th Annual…

Yamaha Marine Group has announced its “Reliability Starts Here Sales Event,” in effect until March 31. The promotion applies to select Yamaha 2.5- to 350-horsepower four-stroke outboards. Purchasing consumers are…