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Where the World Begins

Perched at the tip of Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula, Tobermory might signal the end of the road for motorists, but for…
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Great Lakes NewsScuttle Extra
May 22, 2024

Superior Watershed Partnership Purchases 266 Acres on Keweenaw Peninsula

A 226-acre pristine parcel of waterfront land in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been conserved by the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy, with the help of a $600,000 USDA Forest…
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EventsScuttle Extra
May 20, 2024

Sea Tow Kicks off National Safe Boating Week

The Sea Tow Foundation and Sea Tow urge boaters to practice safety on the water as National Safe Boating Week kicks off May 18 - 24, 2024. "As we approach…
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EventsScuttle Extra
May 20, 2024

Captain Red Flowers to Run the Great Loop Challenge in Support of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Cancer survivor Captain Red Flowers will set out to run the Great Loop in record time in support of pediatric cancer research. Inspired by the courage and resilience of children…
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EventsScuttle Extra
May 20, 2024

S.S. Keewatin to Open to Kingston Public

The S.S. Keewatin will open to the public in Kingston, Ontario at the Great Lakes Museum with a launch party on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The museum has opened ticket…
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EventsScuttle Extra
May 20, 2024

AquaHacking Great Lakes Challenge Announces Winners

AquaHacking Great Lakes Challenge announced the winners from ten teams presenting their innovative solutions to critical freshwater issues facing the Great Lakes “Water runs through our health, our environment, and…
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May 17, 2024

Maritimo Leadership Changes

Tom Barry-Cotter has stepped down as managing director of Maritimo. Bill Barry-Cotter, owner of Maritimo, has returned to the active chairman position.ken butti
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BoatsScuttle Extra
May 15, 2024

Iguana Will Debut New Bow Rider This Summer

Iguana Yachts has announced an addition to its lineup, specifically designed for the lakes of North America. The new Bow Rider features sleek, modern lines, along with a hardtop overlooking…
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EventsScuttle Extra
May 13, 2024

Irish Boat Shop to Host Shrink Wrap Recycling Day

Irish Boat Shop’s Traverse City location is partnering with Dr. Shrink and Bay Area Recycling to host a Shrink Wrap Recycling Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10am -…
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May 13, 2024

Groundbreaking Held for New Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre

The government of Canada celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre on May 4, 2024. Construction on the new center in…
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May 1, 2024

Tiara Yachts EX 54

Peerless reputation and all you would expect from Tiara. by Peter Frederiksen Walking down the dock heading toward the newest Tiara in the company’s 50-year history, there was no mistaking…
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Boat TestsBoats
May 1, 2024

Regal 38 Surf

Surf’s Up. by Kevin Koenig In 15 years of doing boat tests for magazines, this one remains unique. Photos: RegalAnd that’s because my sea trial of the Regal 38 Surf…
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Boat TestsBoats
March 28, 2024

Formula 457 CCS

So much more than you could have imagined. by Capt. Tom Serio Wait! Don’t turn the page without seeing what is right in front of you. Photos Courtesy of FormulaSure,…
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Boat TestsBoats
March 1, 2024

Pursuit DC 306

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this new boat will be able to fill a book. By Capt. Tom Serio While I was perusing the photos of…
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Boat Spotlights

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May 1, 2024

Crevalle 26 HCO

This bigger bay boat is better. by Ken Kreisler With the previously launched Crevalle 24 HCO a hit with its owners, the only thing to do for this builder was…
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World Cat 235TEBoat SpotlightBoats
May 1, 2024

World Cat 235TE

Tournament bound… and other places. by Ken Kreisler It all starts with the design, and World Cat’s sea-proven catamaran hull and ride — no matter what size — is all based…
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Boat SpotlightBoats
May 1, 2024

Lancia Aprea 52

Mediterranean goes Downeast, Italian style. by Ken Kreisler The renowned Naples, Italy-based Victory Design studio, under the expertise of Brunello Acampora, was on a mission: To successfully reinterpret and modernize…
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Boat SpotlightBoats
May 1, 2024

Grady-White Freedom 415

Big-shouldered luxury. by Ken Kreisler Grady-White is an industry mainstay for innovation and a superior build, and the new Freedom 415 dual console bridges the gap between a major fishing…
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Gateway to Michigan’s Harbor Country

A historic downtown, eclectic shops and a trending food scene make West Michigan’s southernmost port city of New Buffalo a popular summer destination. By Jane AmmesonDiscovered by Chicagoans decades ago,…
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For Your Health

Described as “the place of good health” by the Iroquois, the delightful hamlet of Gananoque continues to toast the wellbeing of visitors today as a mecca for dining, shopping and…
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Sister Cities of Sault Ste. Marie

They’re called the Twin Soos, but far from identical, the same-named cities in Michigan and Ontario share some traits, yet have distinctive personalities. By Kath UsitaloThe St. Marys River connects…
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