Last Friday, the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivered more than 1,200 Christmas Trees from Northern Michigan to Chicago, Illinois. The tradition of Great Lakes mariners delivering Christmas trees to the less fortunate dates back to the 1800s. WATCH.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy today released a new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan that lays out steps federal agencies will take
On Friday, Nov. 7, 1913, a blast of frigid Arctic air, accompanied by low barometric pressure, swept into the Great Lakes from Canada. At the
Cruising guides for the Northeast, Great Lakes Dozier’s Waterway Guides has launched 2013 editions of its Northern and Great Lakes editions. The Northern edition covers
Test results show seven new positive detections for Asian carp DNA beyond electrical barriers in the Chicago Area Waterway System, according to information released by
Two people whose boat capsized during the annual Chicago-to-Mackinac Island race were found “unresponsive” by rescue divers, the Coast Guard said Monday, hours after six
As a fairly experienced East Coast sailor, I’ve always wondered whether boating is really that different elsewhere in the United States. A boat is a
The levels of four of the Great Lakes are higher than a year ago, and all except Lake Ontario should start next year’s boating season
Greg Group has been a marine surveyor for 30 years. His Mentor, Ohio-based Great Lakes Marine Surveyors Co. Inc. completes 250 surveys a year (www.greatlakesmarine.com).
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
