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Thanks to new technology, you can now get up-to-date wind speed, water and air temperature, wave height and more, by texting a buoy — yes, a buoy!  By simply texting…

Now booking for the 2019 cruising season, Victory Cruises has launched the “French Canada and Great Lakes” tour aboard the M/V Victory II. The nine-day cruise visits Detroit; Cleveland; Niagara…

Thanks to a new service, boaters will now be able to order fuel and have it delivered to them. Wahii LLC is similar to ride-sharing apps such as Uber, allowing…

With the new boats.com, Boats Group has recreated the boat-shopping experience. One of the main drivers for the new online platform was to keep first-time boat buyers engaged during the…

LeBoat, a European charter operator, has launched its first North American operation in the town of Smiths Falls on the Rideau Canal — the oldest continually operating canal in North…

To celebrate its 35th Anniversary, Southwest Florida Yachts is offering discounts for 2019/2020 sail and power charters, and sail and power classes through Florida Sailing and Cruising School.  “Vic and…

Data released by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) points to the outdoor industry as a positive influence on the country’s economy, and BoatU.S. wants that information…

The Grand Haven, Michigan-based brokerage Reed Yacht Sales has completed construction on its custom-built, 15,000-square-foot showroom in Grand Haven, located at 1333 Madison Street.  The showroom will feature new and…

Scout Boats honored two Great Lakes dealers at its 2019 Dealer Meeting. SkipperBud’s Grand Haven received the Top Midwest / West Coast Dealer award, and Maple City Marine in Chatham,…

The winners of the 2018 Innovation Awards across 13 categories were presented at the International BoatBuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on October 2. The awards are judged by eight professionals…