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September 9, 2024

Highfield Boats Partners with Carefree Boat Club

Highfield Boats and Carefree Boat Club announced a new strategic partnership that will allow Carefree Boat Club locations — more than 145 across the U.S and Canada — the option…

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August 7, 2023

Lake Michigan Carferry SS Badger Cancels Operations for Season

PHOTO COURTESY OF SS BADGER: LAKE MICHIGAN CARFERRYA failure of the counterweight structure on the port side of Lake Michigan Carferry’s SS Badger on July 21 has resulted in the…

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Business News

August 7, 2023

Irish Boat Shop President Esposito Announces Retirement

PHOTO COURTESY OF IRISH BOAT SHOPMichael Esposito announced his planned retirement as president of Irish Boat Shop at the end of 2023, after nearly 30 years with the company. He…

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Great Lakes News News

January 19, 2023

Great Lakes Ice Coverage Down

Lake Huron, January 13, 2023PHOTO COURTESY OF NOAA COASTWATCH GREAT LAKESMild temperatures this year have impacted ice coverage and thickness on all the Great Lakes, reports CBC, a trend that…

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January 19, 2023

Kewaunee Lighthouse Added to National Register of Historic Places

PHOTO COURTESY OF WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, was finally added to the National Register of Historic Places after its third attempt for the distinction. Originally…

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Business News

November 16, 2022

Mercury Marine Opens New Distribution Center in Indiana

PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCURY MARINEA new 512,000-square-foot facility outside Indianapolis, Indiana, will be home to Mercury Marine’s new parts and accessories distribution center, helping to better connect Mercury’s global customers…

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April 28, 2022

First Woman to Serve as Commandant of the Coast Guard

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATIONAdmiral Linda L. Fagan has been nominated to serve as the 27th Commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to lead…

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Business News

March 3, 2022

Yanmar Acquires Majority Stake in GetMyBoat

PHOTO COURTESY OF GETMYBOATYanmar has invested $21 million in GetMyBoat as part of Series B funding. The funding will go to help the world’s largest boat rental and water experience…

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July 1, 2021

Great Lakes Hot Spots Make List of Best Beaches in U.S.

CHICAGO LAKESHORE - PHOTO BY GAUTAM KRISHNANThose who have experienced the Great Lakes know the best beaches aren’t always near saltwater. A recent article from Fodor’s Travel highlights the top…

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February 3, 2021

Mercury Marine To Be Exclusive Engine Supplier For Crownline

PHOTO COURTESY OF CROWNLINERecreational boat manufacturer Crownline recently announced plans to further its partnership with Mercury Marine. Starting in 2022, Mercury Marine will be the exclusive supplier of outboard and…

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Highfield Boats Partners with Carefree Boat Club

Lake Michigan Carferry SS Badger Cancels Operations for Season

Irish Boat Shop President Esposito Announces Retirement

Great Lakes Ice Coverage Down

Kewaunee Lighthouse Added to National Register of Historic Places

Mercury Marine Opens New Distribution Center in Indiana

First Woman to Serve as Commandant of the Coast Guard

Yanmar Acquires Majority Stake in GetMyBoat

Great Lakes Hot Spots Make List of Best Beaches in U.S.

Mercury Marine To Be Exclusive Engine Supplier For Crownline

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