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July 26, 2006
ONLY 5 MORE DAYS TO SCORE SAVINGS ON SHARK BALL
Hosted by the Auxiliary Society of John G. Shedd Aquarium, Shark Ball supports the Society's commitment to developing new sources of support and increasing public awareness of the aquarium's exhibits, research, conservation and education programs. Purchase a ticket to Shedd's ritzy rave before 5 p.m. on July 31 - and receive a discounted price of $85. more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:32 PM
2006 US1/ODOM NATIONALS
Less than 60 days to the event!
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Posted by Kenan at 09:20 AM
July 25, 2006
Great Lakes Boating Federation Launches New Site!
The new Great Lakes Boating Federation launches its new interactive website. Boaters are invited to learn about hot events, boat shows, and news issues that concerns the Great Lakes. They can also buy/sell boats, or search the directory to find marinas, manufacturers, yacht-clubs, or
cruising clubs. The backbone of this site has always been it's mission, it's message.
Hopefully this site will clearly communicate and promote the boaters,
especially of the Great Lakes.more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:17 PM
ENFORCING THE LAW ON LAKE ST. CLAIR: High-tech vessel makes crime-fighting easier
With swans floating nearby, a 31-foot-long boat sailed in the still waters of Lake St. Clair on Monday with the sun gleaming off its shiny white coat. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:21 AM
Raymarine Continues High Profile Sponsorship of FLW Fishing Tournaments
Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, is for the second consecutive year sponsoring both the
Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish and Redfish Series Tournaments. Culminating in action-packed championship events, these two tournaments are among the most competitive and lucrative tours in the US. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:15 AM
High-speed patrol boat powered by federal funds
Patrols on Lake St. Clair got a boost courtesy of the federal government, with a new rescue boat deployed Monday and added to the Macomb County Sheriff's Marine division fleet. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:14 AM
Illinois Beach State Park to get new name
Governor Rod Blagojevich says he signed a law today to rename Illinois Beach State Park in northern Illinois.
The park's now officially the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:12 AM
Congressional hearing on border security slated for Selfridge
The House Armed Services Committee announced Monday that it will hold a congressional hearing Aug. 1 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on homeland security issues related to the 4,000-mile border with Canada. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:11 AM
July 24, 2006
TEEN MISSING IN THE GREAT SOUTH BAY
Fire Island, NY - The Coast Guard announced that they, along with the Suffolk County, NY Police Marine Units were involved in a Search and Rescue operation for Weston Oakley, 15 of Sayville, NY. More»
Posted by Kenan at 09:28 AM
July 23, 2006
Water Warriors 16th Annual Endurance Ride
July 31-August 4, 2006
Special Olympics Michigan
Mackinaw Cit, MI to Harsens Island
www.somi.org
Posted by Kenan at 04:15 PM
July 21, 2006
Water Warriors to Break Michigan's East Coast Waves During 400 Mile Endurance Ride
The Water Warriors will launch their personal watercrafts on Monday, July 31 for the 16th Annual Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. Beginning in Mackinaw City, individuals will cruise 400 miles to Harsens Island in five days. more»
Posted by Kenan at 03:27 PM
Senate approves Asian carp barrier authorization
Long-awaited legislation to protect the Great Lakes against a potentially devastating invasion by Asian carp and addressing other regional needs cleared a major hurdle when the U.S. Senate approved it on Wednesday. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:10 AM
July 20, 2006
National Forum Slated to Address Water Access Issues
Local government officials, coastal management planners, legal scholars, and boating industry representatives will gather in Norfolk, VA next May to explore solutions to the loss of water access that is hindering recreational boaters, commercial fishermen and water-dependent businesses around the nation's coasts. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:31 PM
Hit by rising gas prices, boaters head for shore
From the deck of his yacht at a marina near Stillwater, Minn., Ernie Reimann looked across the rippling St. Croix River to the green bluffs of Wisconsin. With gas prices for boats averaging $4 a gallon, he's driving his yacht less and admiring the view more. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:33 AM
Local sailors mix work, fun in yacht race
For Dave Verdier, an eye surgeon from East Grand Rapids, the annual Chicago to Mackinac yacht race is a favorite time of year to spend time with friends and family. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:31 AM
Huron buys site to add lake access
HURON, Ohio - Boating access to Lake Erie will open up with the purchase of a grain-handling facility and the 19.8-acre peninsula it sits on as part of Huron's ambitious plan to continue its riverfront development. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:30 AM
July 18, 2006
Protests mar race's end
MACKINAC ISLAND- Bob and Pam Wall have had a lot of sleepless nights during their sailing careers. On Monday, the Algonac couple and owners of Chippewafaced another night of tossing and turning. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:48 AM
Boat owners demanding bigger, better megayachts
MANITOWOC, Wis. - David Ross slips off his loafers and climbs aboard the giant boat floating on the Manitowoc River. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:44 AM
USA. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan to provide security at Tall Ships Challenge Race
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan will provide security for the 2006 Tall Ships Challenge on Lake Michigan once the event makes its way to host ports Green Bay and Chicago between July 27 and August 9. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:43 AM
A proposal that could hold water
If we build it, will they come? That question applies not only to sports facilities but also to Toledo's planned $3 million passenger-ship terminal on the Maumee River. Will the cruise-line and excursion-boat operators put Toledo on their itineraries? Will there be enough customers to revitalize what was once a thriving industry in these parts? more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:41 AM
July 17, 2006
ENTER NOW To Win a Peace Canoe At The Show
Submit an essay on "Why my family/group should be selected to build and own this boat” to get your chance at being selected to win an 18-foot Peace Canoe that you will build together during the WoodenBoat Show. more»
Posted by Kenan at 03:03 PM
Program Puts Sails In The Wind For Disabled People
(CBS) CHICAGO There is nothing like going sailing on a beautiful summer day, and a program in Chicago proves that people with disabilities do not have to miss out on the fun. more»
Posted by Kenan at 03:01 PM
At rest beneath the Great Lakes
Ships and subs still missing after sinking on the Great Lakes include:
- Griffon--Lost in 1679 on Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, the boat was built by French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:21 AM
Neighbors leery of proposed PCB dump
Katie Wilkins shudders when she thinks about a proposal to put toxic waste in the landfill near her home.
"I'm trying not to think about what happens if they say yes to this. I'll be very upset," Wilkins said, closing her eyes briefly. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:17 AM
Life jackets save lives, consultant says
A safety consultant is touring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia this summer promoting accident prevention on the water. John Blaicher says most drownings in the Maritime provinces result from boating accidents. In most cases, he says the victims aren't wearing life jackets. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:14 AM
July 14, 2006
What are the rules of the river?
AURORA — It doesn't happen often, but technically, a conservation police officer can show up with a Breathalyzer and ask you to pull over your canoe. Although the rules of the river are enforced less often than the rules of the road, Illinois law regulates boaters just as strictly as it regulates drivers. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:03 AM
Scientists study thousands of dead fish in eastern Lake Ontario
Environmental scientists are trying to determine what killed thousands of fish that washed up on Lake Ontario's eastern shore this month. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:57 AM
'China Doll' restored and back in Lake Superior
A Grand Marais couple who loves to sail has restored a historic Cook County boat to its original glory.
And no, “China Doll” or “Lichen” (Todd and Susan Miller haven’t decided on its final name yet), isn’t one of those wooden-hulled fishing boats that hark back to the early days on Lake Superior. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:51 AM
Michigan City marks beaches for emergencies
MICHIGAN CITY — The city has placed orange barrels along the beach here on Lake Michigan to make it easier for people calling for emergency help to identify where they are. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:50 AM
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ALERTS BOATERS ABOUT WATER TOY RECALL
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Wego Kite Tubes. Reportedly, the CPSC has received reports of 39 injury incidents, with 29 of those resulting in the need for medical treatment. Those injuries included a broken neck, a punctured lung, chest and back injuries and facial injuries. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:22 AM
July 13, 2006
Tall ships arrive in Cleveland for annual festival
CLEVELAND (AP) - The tall ships have arrived in Cleveland for today's start of a four-day festival along the Lake Erie waterfront. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:30 AM
Sailing Center In Insurance Dispute
The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center is a busy place during the summer. It has over fifty boats. Its programs include several local parks and recreation departments and hundreds of kids. But the sailing center is working with a big disadvantage this year. Last September, a storm took out most of the not for profit organization's docks. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:28 AM
Rip currents unlikely; expect colder water along beach
For people trying to beat the heat by going to the beach, Dan Miller, Science and Operations Director for the National Weather Service, said there's good news and bad news. The good news: rip currents, which can pull people out into Lake Superior, probably won't be a concern this weekend. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:25 AM
State considers purchase of former nuclear plant site
CHARLEVOIX, Mich. (AP) - A nearly 500-acre tract of undeveloped northern woodland is for sale, and the state may be interested in buying it. But there's a catch: In addition to the forest and more than a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, the property features a storage area for highly radioactive waste. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:23 AM
July 12, 2006
Speed, not comfort, main goal for Mackinac skippers
Bill Alcott is not concerned with comfort for himself or his crew when he races Equation. It's all about winning. While spectators gather along the Black River to view the 68-footer, Alcott, a St. Clair Shores resident and Port Huron Yacht Club member, is thinking of ways to sail faster. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:34 AM
Most of Erie Canal Reopens After Floods
ALBANY — While state Canal Corp. officials say that 90 percent of the 524-mile system is reopened after a series of storms and floods, Lock 10 in Schenectady County, along the Erie Canal, could be closed for as long as two months. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:31 AM
Water demands outstrip supply; regional planning needed
With that massive lake to the east, it's difficult to imagine that our region may not have enough water to accommodate future demand. But because of our inability and/or indifference to manage growth, that could be the case. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:29 AM
Door County explosions kill Michigan couple
ELLISON BAY, Wis. (AP) - Three early-morning explosions that rocked this tiny tourist town on the shores of Lake Michigan killed a couple from Michigan on a family vacation and severely injured two of their children and the woman's parents, authorities said Tuesday. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:27 AM
Candidates say hands off Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY — In their bids for the GOP nomination to oppose Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Republicans Mike Bouchard and Keith Butler tout energy policies that include drilling for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and more drilling off Gulf and other mainland coasts. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:25 AM
July 11, 2006
US SAILING Launches Exclusive US Sailing Team Audio Reports From Regattas
Portsmouth, R.I. (July 11, 2006) – US SAILING, national governing body of the sport, has announced today that it will offer exclusive audio reports from US Sailing Team-members as they compete in sailing regattas around the world. In addition to providing the latest news and results, sailors will give listeners behind-the-scene tours of national and international events leading up to the 2008 Olympic Games. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:09 PM
NMMA & Boating Industry Members to Host DC Charity Event
Washington, D.C. – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is pleased to recognize Formula Powerboats as the first corporate sponsor of “Rock the Dock,” NMMA’s upcoming charity event benefiting wounded armed forces service members. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:03 PM
Invasion of the green muck
Theyre green and gooey, but the Lake Erie algae coating the Ashtabula County shoreline during recent days pose no health threats to swimmers, officials said Monday. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:55 AM
Lake Superior gets its own day
This Sunday the largest lake in the world has its own day of recognition called Lake Superior Day, held annually on the third Sunday in July. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:49 AM
Race week for local crew
"Al Jones got us started in sailing, and I've enjoyed it ever since," said Nutt, who became an Old Goat last summer with his 25th Mackinac Race. "It's nice to be able to sail with your best friends. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:47 AM
Great Lakes cruises offer majestic views, relaxing pace
DETROIT — By the time the Grande Mariner and its 65 passengers reach Chicago four days after seeing Detroit, they will have traveled through the Erie Canal and four of the five Great Lakes. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:45 AM
July 10, 2006
No lifeguards or flag system at Ottawa County beaches
FERRYSBURG -- Beach-goers at some Ottawa County beaches swim at their own risk. One of those swimmers lost his life on Sunday. Thirty-seven-year-old Mark Graves of Cedar Springs drowned at North Beach Park in Ferrysburg. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:36 PM
Sailors embrace race's 'unmatchable appeal'
The 82nd Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race is Saturday. Boats of all sizes from across the United States are among the more than 240 registered to compete. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:34 PM
Final boating safety class Saturday
The final Illinois Department of Natural Resources boating safety education class of the season for the Quincy area will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy Boat Club, Front and Spring. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:26 PM
Annual Festival at Wolf Lake Features Tours and Catch-and-Release Fishing
The grounds of the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan will be bustling with youngsters July 15-16, hoping to catch a steelhead trout, or even a muskie, from the half-acre show pond during the hatchery's 7th annual Fish Festival. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:24 PM
Tech ship plays part in festivities
Enthusiastic crowds piled aboard Michigan Tech University’s research vessel Saturday at the Chassell Strawberry Festival for an educational excursion showcasing food webs of the Great Lakes. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:22 PM
July 07, 2006
AUXILIARY REMINDS BOATERS: "WATER TOYS" ARE NOT TOYS AT ALL
Concerned about recent deaths and injuries reported in New York and California, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary wants to remind boaters that so called "water toys" – Personal Watercraft (PWCs), tube toys, wakeboards and water-skis – are not toys at all, and failure to exercise proper safety precautions while using them can result in severe injury or even death. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:34 AM
July 06, 2006
Annual Stone Lab Open House
It is never too early to mark your calendar for this year's Stone Laboratory Open House and FOSL annual meeting. The open house will coincide with Put-in-Bay's annual Historic Weekend, commemorating Commander Perry's victory over the British in the War of 1812. This will be a wonderful weekend for a fun, family getaway. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:35 AM
July 05, 2006
Looking to soak up lake's potential
Tap water drawn from Lake Michigan and specially filtered at a Coca-Cola plant in Milwaukee sells for $1.59 a bottle. Brand name: Dasani. Fertilizer pellets made from the city's sewage bring in $7 million a year. Brand name: Milorganite. more»
Posted by Kenan at 03:13 PM
AquaPalooza Comes to Town
It’s one of the summer’s hottest events. In fact, it’s the nation’s largest boating party…ever. It’s AquaPalooza 2006, and it’s coming to town. This summer, Sea Ray is making history by throwing the largest on-water boating party in North American history, and MarineMax is bringing the party to the water near you. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:50 AM
Water becomes as valuable as oil
You can tell summer has arrived -- not only because the weather is warm but also because the people of Waterloo Region are coping with water restrictions again. In fact, judging by the latest report, restrictions of some sort may become a permanent feature of life in the region. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:11 AM
High times on the high seas
For the third time in five years, Bay City is hosting the Tall Ship Celebration. Eleven majestic vessels and hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected during the three-and-a-half days of rocking around the docks, Thursday through Monday, July 20-24. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:09 AM
Shipwreck Found In Lake Huron Examined
AP) Rogers Township, Mich. An archaeologist and some students are examining a shipwreck about 200 feet from the 40 Mile Point Lighthouse on Lake Huron to see whether they can confirm it is the Joseph S. Fay. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:08 AM
Bill would prevent sewage in lake
Two area congressman are calling for new federal legislation to end the dumping of sewage into Lake Michigan, which they say is polluting the region's water supply and contributing to beach closings. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:06 AM