Day 6 – A Tropical Time In The World Of Scrub Island

Exploring Trellis Bay and Unwinding at Scrub Island Our Caribbean adventure continues departing from Anegada and setting our course for Beef Island’s Trellis Bay. From there, we’ll whisk you away to the idyllic paradise of Scrub Island, where pristine facilities, breathtaking views, and a beach festival await. Get ready for a day of exploration, relaxation, […]

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38th Annual Algonac Antique & Classic Boat Show

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALGONAC HARBOR CLUB FACEBOOK Don’t miss the “Where it All Began” 38th Annual Algonac Antique & Classic Boat Show on June 23 – 25, held at the Algonac Harbor Club — the original Chris-Craft plant. The show will begin with a Friday cruise on the South Channel, ending with dinner at the […]

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Quirky Grand Marais

Photo by Paul K. Petersen/Petersen Photography Nestled on a Lake Superior natural harbor of refuge, petite Grand Marais is known as the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, but the scenic spot in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a destination in its own right. by Kath Usitalo Long before 17th century French voyageurs Pierre Esprit […]

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Georgia Governor signs legislation for boating safety and access

Recreational boating industry stakeholders including NMMA, WSIA, Yamaha, and others joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for an official signing ceremony of towed watersports legislation that included strengthening safety and access opportunities for wakesurfing and wakeboarding. The new law took effect upon the Governor’s signature and followed bordering states, South Carolina, and Tennessee, in proactively keeping […]

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Freedom Boat Club announces Brisbane location

 Freedom Boat Club announced the planned opening of its newest club in Brisbane. Located at Manly Boat Harbor, the new location will provide direct access to Moreton Bay’s famed islands, great fishing and the Tangalooma wrecks. This announcement marks Freedom’s fourth franchise territory in Australia and sixth location in the region in four months since […]

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Erie Poker Run A Nine-Boat Gem

Since Anthony Scioli of Buffalo, N.Y., launched Elite Poker Runs, LLC, and the Erie Poker Run in 2014, the Pennsylvania event has faced challenges—primarily from Lake Erie itself thanks to the shallow waterway’s often-unruly waters. The big-air photos from the event’s early years raised the eyebrows and heart-rates of performance-boating fans around the country. Cool […]

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Silver Salmon Fishing in Southeast Alaska

The bait spins slowly in the current, an action that silvers can’t resist. Jim Hendricks Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The scene is primordial to its core. Cool ocean currents scour ancient rocky shores draped […]

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Presentation deadline approaches for AMI Conference

AMI has called for breakout and workshop topics relevant to the business of marinas and boatyards, from operations to management, for its all-industry audience of Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs), as well as marina designers, engineers, sales professionals, and staff. Topics will target entry-level staff to senior and executive management. The […]

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Freedom Boat Club accelerates Australian expansion

 Freedom Boat Club recently announced the planned opening of its newest Club on Australia’s Gold Coast. Freedom’s third franchise territory in Australia and fifth location in the region will be based at Sanctuary Cove Marina providing direct access to the Gold Coast’s famed beaches and inland waterways. Since initially launching its presence in the Asia-Pacific […]

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Suzuki Marine Officially Opens U.S. Technical Center

Suzuki Marine USA’s new 20-acre waterfront technical center includes a 9,037-square-foot main building, launch ramp and marina. Courtesy Suzuki Marine Suzuki Marine USA has opened a state-of-the-art technical center in Panama City, Florida. The 20-acre waterfront complex sits adjacent to Grand Lagoon and Robinson Bayou, and includes a 9,037-square-foot main building providing office space, conference […]

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Fishing for Yellowtail on the Sea of Cortez

There’s no better way to end a bachelor party than fishing the remote waters of the Gulf of California. Sam Lungren Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. It was 6 a.m. on day five of a […]

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MasterCraft partners with Suntex Marinas

MasterCraft Boat Company has announced a partnership with Suntex Marinas. MasterCraft will provide towboats at five Suntex locations, with plans to expand to 13 total destinations in 2023. “We’re thrilled to partner with Suntex, as our brands share several core values and aim to deliver a product that allows our customers to create a lifetime […]

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