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Tall Ships aren't just pretty to look at

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The Tall Ships Challenge brings to life the era when wind-powered vessels dominated the seas. It's also a chance for the crews to show-off their seamanship in the first of a series of Great Lakes races.  more...


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Summer Discovery Cruises

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Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension present a series of Summer Discovery Cruises on the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. The cruises are offered in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.  more...


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Soo Locks, International Bridge and historic hydroelectric plant mark Engineer's Weekend in Sault Ste. Marie

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One of the state's oldest cities, Sault Ste. Marie, will celebrate the wonders of engineering during Engineer's Weekend on June 25 and 26.  more...


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Water festival set to open Thursday

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“Tradition” is a word mentioned frequently when the subject of the Three Rivers Water Festival is raised.
Deb Herring, chairperson of a committee that oversees the annual event, said the Water Festival has established itself as a family-friendly event that also showcases St. Joseph County’s second-largest community. She said its reputation hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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Naturalists plan to walk around Lake Superior

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Hoping to research the lake's shoreline quality and overall ecology through the trek, a couple plan on walking the entire trail-less coast of Lake Superior, some 1,800 miles.  more...


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Michigan Boating Industries Association Reports Attendance UP 25%

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Michigan Boating Industries Association Reports aTTENDANCE UP 25% AT THE 18th Annual Spring Boating Expo

                March 16, 2010, Livonia, MI – The 18th Annual Spring Boating Expo, which ran March 11-14 at Rock Financial Showplace finished up 25% with a total of 14,135 people attending.  In addition to increased attendance, show management noted many exhibitors reported increased sales compared to the prior year’s event.  Show management feels the attendance and sales increases were due to pent-up demand and signs of an economic turnaround.  more

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Optimism Blooms for Spring Boating Expo Scheduled for March 11 - 14

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Livonia, Mich., March, 2010 - The 18th Annual Spring Boating Expo cruises into Rock Financial Showplace, March 11 - 14. In addition to the opportunity to see and buy hundreds of boats for fishing, cruising, skiing, wakeboarding and pontooning, exhibitors will be selling dockage, accessories, services and more. more

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Great Lakes Grand Prix to host two racing organizations this summer

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The second annual Great Lakes Grand Prix is coming to Michigan City this summer, and thanks to a new agreement, it will likely be bigger than ever.  more...


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Detroit Boat Show Reports Upswing in Sales and Strong Interest in Boating

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Detroit, Mich., February 14, 2010 – Management of the Michigan Boating Industries Association, the producers of the 52nd Annual Detroit Boat Show, stated there was an upswing in boat sales during the opening weekend of the nine-day event as a result of improved attitudes by consumers about spending discretionary dollars.  “We are very pleased with the first two-days of the show. more

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Winter Carnival - 2010

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The 89th Annual Michigan Tech University Winter Carnival will be held throughout the campus and various Houghton/Hancock locations February 3 through February 7. Events include the famous snow statues, sporting events, the queen contest, a torch light parade, fireworks, the Sno-Ball and more. For more information contact Blue Key National Honor Fraternity at (906) 487-2818. more...

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Nautical Mile Merchant Association in St. Clair Shores is hosting its Annual Chili Cook

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Nautical Mile Merchant Association in St. Clair Shores is hosting its Annual Chili Cook off at the Blossom Heath Inn on Thursday January 28th from 6-9pm.  Join all your boating friends at the "Hottest" event of winter.  Proceeds benefit the NMMA and the Wertz Warrior -Special Olymipcs Michigan.
There is still space available for entries, contact Susan Coppens
at 586-772-4200 or visit www.nauticalmile.org for more info.
 
Susan E. Coppens
Business Manager
 
Regal & Chris Craft
New * Used * Brokerage
 
Tel 586-772-4200
Cell  586-822-3447
 
24200 Jefferson Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI  48080


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Annual boat show docks at McCormick Place

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It may not be boating weather, but this is a chance to think warm thoughts. Right now, at McCormick Place, they're setting up the annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show.

ABC 7's Phil Schwarz got a preview of what those longing for better weather will find.

Monday was setup day for the show, as a variety of boats and recreational vehicles were unloaded and prepared for opening day on Wednesday. The logistics of getting everything smoothly into place takes a lot of coordinating.  more...



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Group takes stand on illegal fishing

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ESCANABA - In an effort to prevent poaching and increase walleye numbers in the Bays de Noc, a local sports fishermen group is promoting tougher prosecution, law changes, and more fish plantings.

Bay de Noc Great Lakes SportsFishermen Inc. recently stepped-up these local efforts following a major illegal commercial fishing operation uncovered by the Department of Natural Resources in Little Bay de Noc earlier this year. The six suspects have not been officially charged. more...



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Local Residents Complete Trip of a Lifetime

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Evan and Pookie Davis of Pulaski recently received their BaccaLooperate degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.

The degree is given in recognition of completing a trip around America’s Great Loop comprised of the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals and the inland river systems.   more...



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Slow season for Great Lakes shipping winding down

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PORT HURON, Mich. -- Great Lakes shipping is winding down a turbulent season that saw freighters making fewer trips to transport fewer commodities.

Dan Gallagher, president of the Port Huron-based Lakes Pilots Association, estimated its 10 captains made 40 percent fewer trips this year than in 2008.  more...

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