Mackinac Island Ferry Company Joins Green Marine

PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY After an announcement earlier this year that it will convert one of its passenger ferries from diesel to electric, the Mackinac Island Ferry Company has furthered its sustainability efforts through joining Green Marine, an environmental certification program that encourages maritime enterprises to take action in protecting the environment. […]

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NMMA reports boating’s economic impact soars

NMMA recently announced new data which found the annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36%, from $170B in 2018 to $230B in 2023. The industry’s contributions to the U.S. workforce grew as well, with an 18% increase in jobs supported, from 691,000 in 2018 to more than 812,000 in 2023. Conducted by John Dunham […]

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2023 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WEST MICHIGAN TOURIST ASSOCIATION The West Michigan Tourist Association has announced the release of its 2023 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour, a free resource that details the over 100 lighthouses that dot the shores of Lake Michigan as well as the Circle Tour driving route around the lake. The […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Manitou Cruise 22 MAX Switchback

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NMMA reports a strong start to ABC 2023

The NMMA American Boating Congress (ABC) kicked off in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 8, with full programming beginning Tuesday, May 9. The NMMA, together with the American Sportfishing Association, Association of Marina Industries, Massachusetts Marine Trade Association, Michigan Boating Industries Association, Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, National Marine Lenders Association, welcomed over 250 recreational boating […]

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Michigan Announces Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge to Advance Sustainable Maritime Mobility

PHOTO COURTESY OF TRAVERSE CONNECT A new first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. that helps advance sustainable maritime travel will put Michigan at the forefront of the electric boating revolution. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge, which establishes a grant program that offers companies assistance to support the decarbonization and electrification of […]

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Alex Pratt: Class 1 And The Art Of Building Brand Awareness

Entering his second full season of Class 1 offshore racing, Good Boy vodka and hard seltzer founder Alex Pratt has no intentions of throttling back—on anything. If anything, his intensity is increasing as the former motorcycle racer originally out of Michigan has dedicated his racing efforts to creating a platform for his thriving brand. The […]

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May 2023 Issue

May 2023 Issue Picture Perfect Known for the colorful murals that chronicle its past, Midland, Ontario continues to make history today as a focal point for boaters exploring the magnificent 30,000 Islands. Also In This Issue… Boat Test: Aquila 42 — A prescription to relax. Boat Spotlights: Sailfish, Scout, Seabob, Weldcraft Please, Boat Safe Chicago: […]

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Life Aboard: Start ‘em Young

Bob Arrington dives into the science that shows why children who grow up on the water do better in life. I’ve noticed a pattern in children who grow up near the water; they tend to have a greater sense of confidence and an inner sense of -direction. Living along the water seems to have an […]

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