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By spring 2018, visitors will have a new mode of transportation to Pelee Island, a spot of land that sits in Lake Erie between Ontario and Ohio.  The Pelee Islander…

Boaters looking for some quick advice should tune in to “The Boat Galley,” a podcast that provides tips, reviews and how-tos for the cruising lifestyle. The podcast is an extension…

The Sea Tow Foundation and Freedom Boat Club are partnering to encourage boaters to boat sober. The two organizations are promoting their Sober Skipper Program, in which the individual responsible…

The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council designated both Evinrude and Mercury Marine as “Green Masters” in its Wisconsin Green Masters Program. The program surveys companies based on categories like energy, climate,…

Winter sports fans and deal-seekers should check out the Sportsman’s Inn new group winter sports package. The Sportsman’s Inn is located in Killarney, Ontario on the Killarney Channel and at…

Port Whitby would like to send out a big “Thank you!” to everyone who donated food, toys, books and a total of $790 to its “Stuff a Dinghy” drive for…

Garmin has acquired Navionics, an Italian company known in the marine world for its electronic navigational charts and mobile apps. Garmin representatives say they will use Navionics’ content with Garmin’s…

This year, those interested in attending both the Miami Yacht Show and the Miami International Boat Show won’t have to pay double. The two boat shows are teaming up to…

Michigan City is on track to gain a big attraction this summer, now that the Michigan City Port Authority board has voted to allow a tour boat to operate out…

Southwest Florida Yachts has expanded its sail charter fleet with the addition of Escapade, a Beneteau 38 Sloop.  “If you’re ready for an escape to the islands, we have just the…