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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…