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August 30, 2006
New State Grants Help Marinas Keep Lakes, Rivers Clean
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan and State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) President David Sterman today announced that the State is expanding its successful Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP) to include grants for the operation and maintenance of eligible marina pumpout facilities. Pumpouts are used by recreational boaters to dispose of septic waste. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:21 AM
AMI Awards Five New Marina Management Certifications
August 30, 2006 (Washington, DC) – The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) announced today that five new marina managers have attained the status of Certified Marina Manager (CMM). The CMM program is recognized for its potential long term and wide impacts on the professional leadership of the marina industry. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:14 AM
NMMA & boats.com Accepting Nominations for 2007 Web Awards
CHICAGO, August 28, 2006—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 North American Marine Industry Web Awards, sponsored by boats.com and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The Awards recognize companies leading the North American marine industry’s drive toward higher standards of excellence in both website design and content. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:45 AM
BoatU.S. Says Summer Boating Season Was Better Than Expected
With Labor Day marking the end of the summer recreational boating season for many Americans, BoatU.S. reports that some good weather, some great fishing and a less-than-anticipated impact of fuel prices have kept boaters boating and it's on-the-water towboats busy this year helping disabled vessels, providing fuel drop-offs and tows back to port. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:38 AM
TEAM NAUTIQUE PLACES AT WAKEBOARD NATIONALS
ORLANDO, FLA. (August 29, 2006)— Wakeboard enthusiast packed the shores of Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, August 25-27, to watch some of the world’s best compete at the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Team Nautique athletes Shaun Murray, Melissa Marquardt and Aaron Rathy all placed in their divisions. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:36 AM
ESPN's Flip Pallot Hosts Belize Fishing Event
Twenty CEOs will have a unique opportunity in January 2007 to take part in a one-of-a-kind fishing and networking event in Belize, one of Central America's most beautiful and pristine destinations. CEO Challenges and Sportfishing Worldwide are pleased to announce celebrity angler and former Host of ESPN's top rated "Walker Cay Chronicles"; Flip Pallot will host the event, and be on hand for demonstration, instructions, and lectures. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:28 AM
US SAILING TEAM WINS TWO GOLD MEDALS, ONE BRONZE AT OLYMPIC TEST REGATTA IN QINGDAO, CHINA
The US Sailing Team (USST) wrapped up a successful Olympic Test Event with two gold medals and one bronze medal at The Good Luck Beijing - 2006 Qingdao International Regatta. World number one Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.) won the Laser Radial class, after gaining a substantial lead after the first 10 races. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:24 AM
August 28, 2006
Changing lake levels cause problems for boaters, beachgoers
HARRISON TOWNSHIP (AP) - Changing water levels in the Great Lakes are causing problems for recreational boaters, beachgoers and the shipping industry. Shoreline residents are reporting problems like low water levels and muck on beaches. Fewer boat wells are being used, and some people are keeping boats out of the water. more»
Posted by Kenan at 11:00 AM
Coastal Initiative to address bay area issues
Federal, state and local government officials will make up a group created to address the root of problems affecting the Saginaw Bay coastal area, including the muck-like algae lining the beaches of many frustrated local residents. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:58 AM
August 22, 2006
Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (5th Annual)
August 25-26, 2006
Barker's Island, Marina Drive
Superior, WI
http://lakesuperiordragons.com
Posted by Kenan at 01:13 PM
August 21, 2006
Port Washington Weekend Sail
August 19-20
North West Sailing Association
Port Washington, WI
www.nwsail.com
Posted by Kenan at 10:38 AM
State wants engineers to assess dam dangers
CHICAGO — The state will hire outside engineering experts to assess safety at 25 river dams, some of which cause strong undertows and deadly swirling currents, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday. Some of the so-called "low-head" dams on the Fox, Des Plaines, Kankakee, Rock, Sangamon and Vermillion rivers were built more than a century ago to generate power and defend against flooding and erosion, but have been blamed this year for a series of drownings. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:09 AM
Indiana slowly ponders Great Lakes pact
INDIANAPOLIS -- Administration officials will not seek legislative approval until 2008 for a Great Lakes compact signed last year by Gov. Mitch Daniels and under active consideration by other Great Lakes lawmakers. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:03 AM
New Water Law Critical for Healthy Ontario
The Ontario government's proposed Clean Water Act is essential for the long-term health of our communities and our environment, according to 16 citizens' and environmental groups who released a
joint statement this morning at the start of legislative committee hearings on the Act. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:59 AM
Climate change having impact?
ROGERS CITY — Dawn came as a change in shades of gray, as a steady rain spattered the otherwise calm surface of Lake Huron. A commercial shipping vessel crept across the horizon and water warmer than the air lapped against a rocky shoreline. A gray morning turned partly cloudy a couple of hours later. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:55 AM
August 18, 2006
Cheboygan Riverfest 2006
August 17-20,2006
124 N. Main Street - P.O. Box 69Cheboygan MI 49721
www.cheboygan.com
Posted by Kenan at 10:48 AM
BURTON CUP REGATTA
Both WYC and MYC boats racing around the lake with none of that wimpy windward/leeward course business. Think you can beat an A scow boat for boat? Go knock yourself out. Race starts Saturday August 26th in front of Lighthouse Island. Please watch out for scows starting before the WYC starts! Corn Roast Dinner at host club MYC's Lighthouse Island on Saturday evening at 6:00, dinner RSVP info at more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:46 AM
August 15, 2006
KAWASAKI AT SECOND ANNUAL ADAPTIVE WATER SPORTS FESTIVAL
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Aug. 10, 2006) - Kawasaki JET SKI® watercraft played a key role at the 2006 Adaptive Water Sports Festival held recently in New York City. The festival, organized by Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) and the Wounded Warrior Project, gave 40 wounded military veterans an opportunity to learn how to water ski, scuba dive, sail, fish and ride JET SKI watercraft – despite most of the veterans having single or multiple amputations. more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:20 PM
Golf Classic Raises $6,400 for Boating Scholarships
The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) Scholarship Classic raised $6,400 at its recent outing held August 8th at Hawk Hollow in Lansing, Michigan. Eighty golfers and nearly 50 sponsors supported the event which is the scholarships primary funding source. In 2006, the RBIEF awarded $8,750 in scholarship funds to 12 Michigan students for the 2006/2007 school year. more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:17 PM
So far, Sea-Doo trip raises $22,000
Ann and John Boland completed a 1,600-mile Sea-Doo venture through the Great Lakes on Saturday. So far, they've raised more than $22,000 for their Great Lakes Run Foundation, a charity that funds mammograms for uninsured women. "I don't know if it was because we had better Sea-Doos than we had before, or if it was just better weather," said John Boland, trying to make sense of the fact that this year's run went smoother than 2003's 1,355-mile trek. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:17 AM
Lake Michigan ferry suspends service
MUSKEGON (AP) — Service on the Lake Express high-speed ferry will be suspended until Thursday to allow time for a damaged gear to be replaced on one of the boat's four engine-drive mechanisms. The ferry, which carries cars and people across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, is expected to be back in service on Friday, Lake Express LLC said in a release. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:15 AM
Pier work may be starting soon
GLADSTONE — Construction of Gladstone’s 10th Street fishing pier is expected to begin this fall, Gladstone City Manager Brant Kucera said Monday. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:13 AM
August 14, 2006
Seneca gets first potty boat
WATERLOO - The average Seneca Lake boater may not need Barrett Marine's latest addition, but when they do they'll be relieved to have it available. more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:10 PM
DICK'S LAST RESORT
August 17,2006
Posted by Kenan at 10:54 AM
Staying Safe on the Water
The two drownings over the weekend have shown just how quickly a day in the fun can turn dangerous. "You always have to pay attention," says Rusty Boles from TWRA. Attractions quickly can become distractions when your favorite lake or river gets crowded. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:23 AM
August 11, 2006
Westrec Marinas Celebrate National Marina Day With Planned Events and Family Fun
Saturday August 12, 2005 is the official fourth annual National Marina Day which was instituted in part by Bill Anderson, President of MOAA and Westrec Marina’s Corporate President. The successful program provides a comprehensive marketing package sent to the marina managers designed to target local communities with the role their marinas play in providing family friendly and environmentally clean gateways while enjoying one of America’s greatest natural resources, its waterways. more»
Posted by Kenan at 02:39 PM
Top O'Michigan Outboard Races
Two days of power boat racing on the Inland Waterway. Saturday course begins at Indian River and goes to Cheboygan and back. Sunday course runs from Indian River into Crooked Lake and back. more»
Posted by Kenan at 02:06 PM
Thousands of Wisconsin Children at Risk from Toxic Mercury
The number of children born in Wisconsin each year at risk for adverse mental and neurological development impacts due to mercury poisoning from fish eaten by their mothers while pregnant could be as high as 9,000 according to calculations by a leading state environmental group. Mercury is well documented neurotoxin that affects the brain and nervous system, particularly in fetuses and children under 15 years of age. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:05 AM
August 10, 2006
Rosston Eddy Marina's changes contribute to the good times
MANOR -- The word family means different things to different people, but for those who dock their boats at the Rosston Eddy Marina, family means good times and fond memories. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:47 AM
Bixler, Shifferly post CC championship wins
For the second time since the inception of the Cross Creek Club Championship in 2000, Mark Bixler has claimed a victory. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:43 AM
Fecal muck is found on beaches in Huron Co.
HUME TWP. - Muck washing up on beaches in Huron County has high levels of feces, says a private analyst hired by waterfront property owners. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:42 AM
Drought affecting lake levels and repair shops
A hot, dry summer has impacted the lives of Minnesotans in many ways. Walk into the shop at Formula Propeller and Marine in Brooklyn Park, and you'll find one of them, "The people say, I've been over this spot 100 times... yeah, but you weren't over it 100 times when there was 16 less inches of water", says owner John Hesse. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:40 AM
Lampreys put a bite on lake trout
Lake trout, once the dominant predator on Lake Michigan, are so rare these days that salmon have replaced them as the fish of choice whenever a backyard boil is in order. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:37 AM
August 08, 2006
ABYC Forms New Project Technical Committee to Investigate How People Use Boats & Their Accessories
August 8, 2006, Annapolis, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) today announced that it has formed a new project technical committee (PTC) called the “Product Interface Committee.” This committee will be the 18th ABYC PTC, and is charged to identify and address hazard mitigation strategies surrounding the human interface with boats and their associated equipment. more»
Posted by Kenan at 03:57 PM
THIS WEEKEND: BURNING RIVER FEST 2006
With the goal of raising awareness of environmental issues that affect our region and the Cuyahoga River ecosystem, the annual Great Lakes Burning River Fest educates families and the community on how to sustain a cleaner and healthier environment through interactive programs, music and art. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:44 AM
August 07, 2006
State Legislative Leaders Recognized for Protecting New York’s Water, Land & Air
(Albany, NY)—Environmental Advocates of New York, the state’s government watchdog in Albany, today released the names of members of the New York State Legislature who supported all four of the environmental community’s priority “Super Bills”. more»
Posted by Kenan at 02:42 PM
Scuba divers aim to break record at quarry in area
BOWLING GREEN - In a small island nation in the heart of the Indian Ocean, a world record was set this year that Portage Quarry owner Jeff Rice hopes to break. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:51 AM
Winthrop Harbor police to share $92,000 helicopter
Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin law enforcement and fire service agencies will soon have a helicopter to assist them in homeland security missions, search and rescue operations and counter-drug activities. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department, coordinating agency for the Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition, has received a Bell OH-58A helicopter — at no cost to the state — through an Illinois program that secures federal surplus on behalf of local law enforcement agencies statewide. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:46 AM
Sailing club on course
EAST CHICAGO — Any given weekend when the weather is hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk, Lake Michigan becomes the Borman’s counterpart on the water, with the biggest yachts, the littlest puddle jumpers and all manner of sea craft in between vying for cruising space. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:44 AM
19th Annual Metal Boat Festival
August 18-20
Bellingham Yacht Club and Port of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
www.metalboatsociety.org
Posted by Kenan at 08:53 AM
August 04, 2006
NGOs FROM AROUND THE WORLD CALL FOR ACTION IN CONFRONTING GLOBAL MERCURY CRISIS
Madison, WI, USA -- An NGO led forum, “Finding Solutions to the Global Mercury Crisis” will be held, August 7th – 10th. Advocates from international environment and health policy organizations will focus on available, effective, common sense solutions that will reduce mercury releases and environmental and public health benefits. This conference will be held simultaneously with a global mercury science meeting, markedly more research oriented. more»
Posted by Kenan at 01:17 PM
Chesaning Riverfront Days Postponed……
The Chesaning Riverfront Day’s committee has announced that this year’s Antique, Craft, and Flea Market Show set for September 2nd & 3rd will be postponed. The Chesaning Chamber of Commerce yard will be full of heavy construction equipment and soil from the riverbed. Construction has begun on the MDOT portion of the Shiawassee River/M-57 Bridge Foundation Preservation project and construction will begin soon on the Downtown Development Authority Streetscape project. more»
Posted by Kenan at 01:03 PM
August 02, 2006
ABN AMRO Continues Using Boats from Volvo Ocean Race
Following the successful campaign in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006, ABN AMRO Bank decided to continue using the two boats for the coming 18 months in sailing races and client receptions worldwide. Mike Sanderson and various crew members from ABN AMRO ONE and TWO will also keep sailing for the TEAM. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:22 PM
World’s First Alternative-Fuel Power Boat Arrives in U.S.
With the price of fuel at the pump topping $3 a gallon this summer, recreational boaters the world over are following the record-setting tour of Peter Bethune aboard his futuristic Earthrace powerboat as his team prepares to break the world circumnavigation record of 75 days. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:51 AM
Help Advance the Effort to Restore the Great Lakes for Future Generations
Take part in the chance to significantly restore the health of the Great Lakes, so our children and their children can enjoy the lakes the way we have. Building on the success of the First Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference, this year sessions organized around the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration’s strategy teams, which are designed to identify concrete next steps for Great Lakes restoration efforts. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:48 AM
GPO Assists Families Planning Summer Fun
Washington - Millions of people enjoy spending the summer months doing fun-filled activities, including water-skiing and boating. As summer temperatures continue to rise and Americans have longer days to engage in recreation, the U.S. Government Printing Office is offering for sale several Government publications that focus on national parks and outdoor recreational activities. more»
Posted by Kenan at 08:28 AM
August 01, 2006
Spiny Waterfleas Found in Rainy Lake
A Duluth teenager vacationing on Rainy Lake last week found more than fish on his line. Matt Gunderson (18) caught an invasive species known as the spiny waterflea (Bythotrephes longimanus). More than a dozen collected on his fishing line on July 18 while he was trolling for walleyes off Blueberry Island in Voyageurs National Park. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:25 AM