Great Lakes News

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…

Thanks to the Everglades Foundation, 10 teams of scientists and engineers from around the world are racing to solve one of the most critical challenges facing the planet: The need…

New Grady-White, Cruisers, Hatteras, Mag Bay and MJM models will feature the Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System as their standard fit trim control system. Because they create a more comfortable…

Keep your drinks cool and dry with the CreekKooler this summer boating season. This insulated cooler is designed like a kayak and floats behind a raft, canoe, kayak or SUP.…