April 30, 2019
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Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race: Keeping it Safe, Keeping it Fun, Keeping it Real
The Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race, America’s greatest and longest-consecutively held freshwater sailing competition, is readying for its 95th edition on July 20, and organizers are working to “keep it safe, keep it fun, and keep it real.”
April 26, 2019
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Boatsetter Owners Earn up to $350 for Every Referral
Boat owners who share their vessels through Boatsetter, the leading peer-to-peer rental marketplace, know firsthand the financial benefits of turning over the keys. And now with the new Owner Referral Program, they can make up to $350 by referring a frien
April 24, 2019
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Crownline Boats Continues to Add to New Product Arsenal for 2020: Crownline Boats has committed to releasing ANOTHER 10 new boat models for the 2020 model year.
After a successful 2019 Model Year, Crownline decides not to take a breather after all that hard work, but to double down on new products for 2020! Crownline has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years and they have no plans of slowing do
April 22, 2019
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SkipperBud’s – Cass Lake Marina Update
SkipperBud’s new Cass Lake Marina is built on a site which had its first marina established in the 1950’s. The marina site has been through many facelifts and names throughout the years, Cass Lake Marina, Sun and Ski Marina and Island Cove Marina to name
April 19, 2019
Appointment: Yannick Madiot, COO for North America
April 17, 2019
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Take a Short Survey: What length is your boat?
Take a short, one question survey and watch for the results in our June issue of Great Lakes Boating!
April 16, 2019
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WEBBOAT 4G PLUS DELIVERS A WORLD OF CONNECTIVITY
With expectations of 24/7 connectivity, Glomex Marine Antennas' award-winning weBBoat 4G Plus delivers, whether it's downloading navigation updates or checking the score. It's the innovative coastal Internet antenna system that receives and amplifies 3G/4
April 15, 2019
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Dockmate Announces Expanded Relationship with VETUS: Manufacturer of Wireless Yacht Remote Controls Enhances Integration with VETUS Thrusters
Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced today it has expanded its relationship with thruster manufacturer VETUS.
April 14, 2019
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MarkSetBot To Partner with MarineVerse: Utilizing Technology to Educate and Connect Sailors
MarkSetBot, the company that introduced the sport of sailing’s first robotic mark, has announced it will partner with MarineVerse, creators of virtual-reality sailing game - VR Regatta, to continue innovating for the sport through technology.
April 13, 2019
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New Great Lakes Shoreline Erosion Guide Available from New York Sea Grant
An Erosion Management for New York's Great Lakes Shoreline guide is now available from New York Sea Grant. The 16-page guide can be downloaded for free online at http://bit.ly/2IoF1F4 or requested from New York Sea Grant at 315-312-3042.
April 12, 2019
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Fewer Apps Than A Cellphone, But Far More Useful
Cell phones have their place onboard, but even with all their apps they can't compare with the Snap Tool Multi-Key from Davis Instruments. About the same size, it packs 19 of the most useful boat tools into a pocket-sized package that doesn't need chargin
April 09, 2019
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IMTRA Restructures Leadership Team and Adds Staff to Better Serve Customers
IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today a restructuring of key management to add new roles, ensure an industry-leading customer experience and enable
April 08, 2019
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Time to Speak Up: MBIA urges boaters to voice their opposition to wind turbines in the Great Lakes
The Michigan Boating Industries Association, along with environmental groups, boating associations, and property owners are urging boaters to raise their voice in opposition of the proposed Icebreaker wind power turbines in Lake Erie.
April 07, 2019
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Beckson Clamshell Vents Keep Air Flowing, Bugs Out
Whether ventilating an engine compartment, locker, cuddy or cabin, it's a good idea to keep the insects outside the boat. Beckson Marine's 3" C-7 and 4" C-8 Hard Clamshell Vents provide superior airflow and have all the features that have made them top se
April 06, 2019
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Lowrance, Simrad and B&G Announce Products Will Not Be Affected By GPS Week Rollover
Lowrance, Simrad and B&G – leading brands in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems – announced today that the 2019 GPS Week Rollover will not adversely impact their products.
April 05, 2019
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Lowrance Brings Anglers the Complete Fishing System with Availability of LiveSight Sonar Technology: America's Number One Fishfinder Adds a New Weapon to the Angler's Arsenal
Lowrance, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today that its Lowrance LiveSight Sonar transducer will be available for consumer purchase in May 2019.
April 04, 2019|
Published in the October 2018 issue
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Shrock’s Marina, Marblehead, Ohio: Experience the Marblehead Peninsula
If you have a hankering to explore a town with historical significance while experiencing some of the wonders Lake Erie has to offer, you’d do well to consider docking at Shrock’s Marina in Marblehead, Ohio.
April 02, 2019
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New Simrad Cruise is the Most Intuitive and Easy-to-Use Chartplotter Available
Simrad Yachting – a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems – announced today Simrad Cruise, the most intuitive chartplotter on the market. Designed for simple and str
April 01, 2019
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Nova Luxe Yachts Is Disrupting The Marine Industry
Advances in propulsion have stagnated in the US as the recreational marine industry remains inexplicably tied to fossil fuels. Diesel engine suppliers stay one step ahead of ever-changing emission standards and every year outboards simply ship with greate
