Great Lakes News

During the second Building on Burnham address, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlined the future of Chicago as a “two waterfront city.” Rahm announced that 985 acres of parks have been…

Navatics MITO has launched the pre-sale of an underwater drone that can inspect boats before and after problems arise and can film while sailing. The product is available for an…

Winnebago Industries, an RV manufacturer based in Forest City, Iowa, has purchased boatbuilder Chris-Craft. Terms of the deal were not made public, but this is Winnebago’s first step into the…

Celebrate the christening of the new Schooner Huron Jewel, the newest tall ship of the Great Lakes, on June 23 at the Drummond Island Yacht Haven Marina. The event is…

Editors at BoatU.S. Magazine revealed the top ten most popular boat names of 2018, compiled through the company’s online boat graphics and lettering service. They are: 1. Grace 2. Freedom…

Tom Haag, vice president of Colony Marine and MBIA board chairman, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He will be dearly missed.  Tom was a lifetime boater, born and raised…

BoatU.S. has released five ways to celebrate the traditional start of the summer boating season just in time for the annual National Fishing and Boating Week. Here are a few:…

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released data that shows spending on new boats, engines, trailers, accessories, and services reached $39 billion in 2017 — an all-time high. New powerboat…

Jeanneau sailboats and yachts are now distributed at Great Lakes Sailing Co. in western lower Michigan. Owners Dave and Kristen Conrad’s other dealership, SailTime Detroit in St. Clair Shores, Michigan,…

The Freedom Boat Club recently opened its fourth location in Michigan at the Yacht Basin Marina in Holland. The club features 10 members and three boats. More boats will be…