The Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, a 5013c organization, is hoping to raise money to help “preserve, restore and celebrate the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse for future generations.” Located just off the Chicago shore, southeast of Navy Pier, the lighthouse was constructed in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition. The lighthouse moved to its current […]
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Although an announcement was made a couple of weeks after the Speed On The Water Key West Bash—held last year on November 10 during the Race World Offshore-produced Offshore World Championships in Key West, Fla., and the Florida Powerboat Club’s Key West Poker Run—that the ninth annual event raised more than $105,000, $41,000 of which […]
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Many across the Caribbean, Southeast U.S., and Gulf Coast breathed a sigh of relief as the Atlantic Hurricane Season official came to an end on Dec. 1. The season saw 14 named storms and the second half was highly destructive as Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole tore through vulnerable coastal communities and beyond. Coast Guard […]
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<!– In the News: Racing To Rebuild-Themed 2022 Key West Bash Raises $105,000 For Charities –> Let’s call it a good thing that there was more accounting involved than past years following the ninth annual Speed On The Water Key West Bash held almost two weeks ago in conjunction with the Race World Offshore-produced Offshore […]
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<!– In the News: Shotgun Wedding Hitches Key West To Lake of the Ozarks –> Open until November 17 when the winner will be selected and celebrated at Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., a Lake of the Ozarks Shootout raffle for a sporting clay shotgun has taken a great turn. From now until […]
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<!– In the News: Fort Myers Beach Fundraiser: Key West Bash ‘Racing To Rebuild’ Shirts Available –> If you’ve been following speedonthewater.com lately, you probably know this year’s Speed On The Water Key West Bash presented by CMR Construction and Roofing, which is less than three weeks away, is going to be quite the party. […]
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<!– In the News: FundraiserFor Cape Coral Caring Center At $100,000-Plus –> Though the Hurricane Ian relief fundraiser for the Cape Coral Caring Center—a 32-year-old food pantry and community service outfit in Southwest Florida—less than a full week ago, $100,713 has already been donated to the nonprofit organization. Per their own fundraising pledges, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCURY RACING Mercury Racing announced the launch of a fund-matching and fundraising relief program to support the Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida, communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Mercury Racing Hurricane Ian Relief program will offer financial support to the Cape Coral Caring Center, a year-round emergency food pantry that helps […]
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The annual VanderLeek Cup regatta will return to Yacht Basin Marina in Holland, Michigan, on August 20, 2022. Hospice of Holland’s largest annual fundraiser, the event was started in 2006 to honor the late Paul VanderLeek. The day-long event will feature three separate activities: the Sailing Race, the Dinghy Poker Run, and the Boat Barn […]
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Louisiana Pro Raises More Than $84,000 to Stock F1 Largemouth Bass into Hometown Fisheries PIERRE PART, La. (Aug. 25, 2022) – While many anglers were enjoying the late-July, post-ICAST lull before events started back up, Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour angler Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, Louisiana, was hard at work. On July […]
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<!– Event Coverage: Photo Essay: Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout On The Strip Soars To New Heights –> As expected, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Central Missouri hit a home run with last night’s massive Shootout On The Strip along Bagnell Dam Boulevard. In fact, this year’s event was the biggest one the […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF LAKE ERIE FOUNDATION The Lake Erie Foundation is hosting its inaugural fundraiser, Celebrate the Lake, on August 26 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Catawba Island Club pavilion. Join fellow Lake Erie lovers for a fun night of conversation, relaxation and education! Mingle with fellow attendees while you enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and summer […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHIGAN MARITIME MUSEUM Get your groove ready for the first annual Rock The Boat family-friendly concert hosted by the Michigan Maritime Museum on August 26 from 6:30-9:30pm. High-energy ‘80s cover band The 1985 will be performing the hottest hits from the ‘80s in costume, and guests are encouraged to dress the part […]
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