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February 9, 2026

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Maritime Strategy to Advance Economic Growth in the State

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new 10-year plan called the Michigan Maritime Strategy that aims to advance economic growth and create well paying jobs across the Michigan maritime industry…

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September 25, 2025

Twin Vee Acquires Bahama Boat Works

Twin Vee PowerCats Co acquired renowned offshore fishing boat manufacturer Bahama Boat Works. The Bahama brand will continue its legacy of craftsmanship, timeless aesthetic and dedication to quality under Twin…

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August 11, 2025

House of Reps Passes Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill instructing the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a plan for the design and building of a new Great Lakes icebreaker. The Great…

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July 7, 2025

MJM Yachts Appoints New Director of International Sales and Dealer Development

MJM Yachts announced that Canadian yacht dealer and broker Derek Mader will serve as the new Director of International Sales and Dealer Development. The co-founder of Canada’s leading luxury yacht…

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February 24, 2025

Sailing Magazine Ceases Publication

America’s longest published pure-sailing magazine published its final issue in January 2025. Sailing Magazine, started in 1966, will continue to publish sailing information and photography on its website — sailingmagazine.net…

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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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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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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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Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Maritime Strategy to Advance Economic Growth in the State

Twin Vee Acquires Bahama Boat Works

House of Reps Passes Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025

MJM Yachts Appoints New Director of International Sales and Dealer Development

Sailing Magazine Ceases Publication

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

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