Re-created 19th-century schooner teaches science- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/29/2010 - 06:47 ] # Students from Michigan, Connecticut and Illinois did cutting edge
science aboard a re-creation of a 19th-century three-masted Great Lakes
schooner. The students spent a week earlier this month aboard the Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan for an adventure.The
excursion is one of 70 "hands-on career and adventure explorations" for
students in grades six through 11 offered through Michigan
Technological University's Summer Youth Programs. Other
offerings include a backpacking trip to Isle Royale to study moose and
wolf populations, a blacksmithing course and a course on
three-dimensional computer modeling, university spokeswoman Jennifer
Donovan said in a statement. more...
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New Jersey company eyes West Michigan's wind farm possibilities- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/27/2010 - 06:31 ] # There's more than one offshore wind developer interested in West
Michigan. NRG Bluewater Wind is developing wind farms on the East Coast
but has been actively involved in Michigan's exploration of Great Lakes
wind farms since early 2009. more...
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Keep an Eye on Your Boat Trailer and It Will Treat You Well- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/26/2010 - 18:59 ] #  ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 22, 2010 – With the boating season now in full
swing, the miles are starting to add up for the thousands of boaters
and anglers trailering their boats and fishing rigs to their favorite
waterway.
The BoatUS Trailering Club
, which offers “Trailer Assist” roadside assistance for both disabled
boat trailers and their tow vehicles, says if you want your trailer
travels to remain trouble-free, now is the time to keep a close eye on
your trailer for wear and damage.
So
far this summer, the BoatUS 24-hour dispatch centers (800-391-4869)
report the following top three reasons why boaters are requesting help,
as well as some tips to ensure a smooth tow to the lake all summer long: more...
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Portland Pudgy- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/22/2010 - 07:28 ] #  BoatingLocal recently met with David Hulbert, designer of the
Portland Pudgy, and got a personal tour of his clever and potentially
lifesaving little boat.
The Pudgy is a 7’ 8” double-hulled dinghy with foam flotation and a
laundry list of features. The vessel can be rowed, towed, sailed or
powered by a 2 hp outboard. The hull is self-bailing, unsinkable and
features handholds on the bottom for righting the vessel after a
capsize. more...
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Project for sailing vessels to maneuver in ports using electric energy from wind- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/21/2010 - 06:45 ] # The car is not the only vehicle that can be propelled electrically.
Lecturers at the Higher Nautical and Naval Engineering Technical School,
Mikel Lejarza, Jose Ignacio Uriarte, Miguel Ángel Gómez Solaetxe and
Juan Luis Larrabe are part of a research team working on an innovative
project: to have a sailing boat that can undertake port manoeuvres (such
as mooring and unmooring) using electric energy obtained from the
movement of the wind in their sails when sailing and thus reduce the use
of fuel and the emission of waste and noise. Having the research skills
in this field, they are working against the clock, given that their
goal is to have the prototype operational in two years. more...
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Brig Niagara sails from Erie in order to raise revenue- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/21/2010 - 06:42 ] # The U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstructed 19th century ship recovered from
Lake Erie in 1913, marks the 20th anniversary of its first trip serving
as a replica of the vessel that played a major role in the War of 1812. more...
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Purina, Sea Ray Launch National Pets and Water Safety Program- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/21/2010 - 06:41 ] #  Dogs and cats share a special bond with their owners. Many pets
become part of their owners' daily routine and share many favorite
moments and outings with their families, such as adventures on the
family boat.
That's why Sea Ray Boats, in conjunction with Nestle Purina PetCare,
created the Pet and Water Safety (PAWS) program, to help boaters keep
their pets safe and happy on the water. more...
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Boat Sharing- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/21/2010 - 06:39 ] #  When you add up the cost of buying a boat, insurance, and marina fees,
not to mention the unavoidable maintenance costs, the thought of owning a
yacht (or even a small boat) may be enough to scare you right out of
the water. This is particularly true in today's tough and uncertain
economy, when the last thing many of us want to do is add another set of
monthly bills to our financial burdens. There may be options, however,
that will help you spend time on the water without spending all your
hard-earned cash in the process, and you might find one is the perfect
solution for you. more...
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Urban river tells its own story- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/20/2010 - 09:50 ] #  Morning: The paddle started in the backwaters of
Lansing's power dam, with three smoke stacks looming, our destination
for the first of two portages as we pass through. This city is evidence
it's an urban river, a forgotten "lost highway" of commerce that once
helped farmers get grain to market.
more...
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The Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/20/2010 - 09:44 ] #  The Croswell Swinging Bridge is the only pedestrian
suspension bridge in Michigan.It was built in 1905 at an original cost
of $300. It spans 139 feet. The original bridge had just two cables
which were provided by Michigan Sugar Company and were used to support
the planks. To provide a handhold, two more cables were added at a cost
of $150.In August of 2006, all 128 planks were replaced at a cost of
$1,300. more...
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St. Clair Shores looks to boost Nautical Mile's status- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/19/2010 - 07:18 ] # By car or by boat, St. Clair Shores' signature Nautical Mile is targeted
to be Lake St. Clair's
destination location. City officials are working to make it easier to attract restaurants,
offices and shops to fill a handful of vacant spots on the Jefferson
strip between 9 Mile and 10 Mile. Meanwhile, the city's Tax Increment
Finance Authority (TIFA) and property owners on the lake side are
working on longer-term ideas to create a lively waterfront that would
lure boaters, such as improved marinas, an entertainment area, retail
shops, public space and enhancements to
Blossom Heath Park.
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Bay City to welcome Tall Ships in style for 2010 celebration- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/15/2010 - 06:43 ] # Bay City officials are rolling out the red carpet for this year's Tall
Ship Celebration. The goal: Convince visitors and voters that nobody
does it better when it comes to hosting a fleet of seafaring vessels. more...
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Upper stretches of Grand River today show few signs of ancient glacial water that once ran 100 feet deep- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/14/2010 - 23:39 ] #  LIBERTY — It is hard to imagine the narrow stream behind the General
Store here in the headwaters of the Grand River was once part of the
“deepest and most important rivers in North America.” That would have
been 14,000 years ago, in the time of melting glaciers, according to
Douglas author Kit Lane, who wrote “The Grand,” a book that traces the
river’s history. more...
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EDITORIAL: Saving the lighthouse- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/13/2010 - 06:40 ] # The White River Light Station on Michigan's White Lake is struggling to
fund operations. It might be wise to form a West Michigan association
both to seek funds and to promote tourism of all the lighthouses along
Lake Michigan. more...
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EDITORIAL: No rush needed in Port Hope harbour acquisition- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/13/2010 - 06:40 ] # The Municipality of Port Hope, Ont., is taking an unnecessary risk in
seeking immediate control of a harbour currently owned by the federal
government. more...
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