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Basa’s Marine is under new ownership. Rich and Jody Gotlund purchased the Bolingbrook, Illinois-based company from the previous owner, Ron Basa. Rich began his career in boating at Basa’s, working…

In July 2017, a new Great Lakes maritime school will open its doors in Cleveland, Ohio. The Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School will share a building with Cleveland High…

Marquis and Carver Yachts employees recently donated more than $80,000 worth of materials and equipment to the local Pulaski High School and to the local church, Ss. Edward and Isadore…

Freedom Boat Club’s Lake Erie branch franchise owners, Jim and Beckett Spreng, as well as Marketing and Sales Director Carrie Ranney, were recognized with the “Marketer of the Year” award…

As boat season slowly approaches, boaters considering buying a new vessel should take into consideration the best way to finance their new purchase. To aid prospective buyers, BoatU.S. has recently…

Chicago Sailing is mixing things up this year with a land-and-water summer camp for kids. Through Sails and Serves, children ages 9 to 16 can learn two lifetime sports: Sailing…

Mag Bay Yachts Inc., a California-based boatbuilder, has chosen Reed Yacht Sales as its exclusive dealer in the Great Lakes region. Mag Bay Yachts has developed a reputation around its…

The online slip-reservation system Snag-A-Slip is poised to become a leader in the growing boating app world thanks to $1.2 million in new financing. The additional cash flow will be…

One lucky boater won’t have to worry about the costs of docking their boat this year: Dockwa and BoatU.S. will announce the winner of their “Dock Free in 2017” contest…

Newport International Boat Show held its 11th annual Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards in September 2016. The winners include: Garmin GPSMAP 7600 with J1939 Connection for best new electronics…