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September 26, 2006
Uniworld Brings the Holiday Markets Closer
Travel back in time to bask in the spirit of Europe's grand holiday traditions, and as you do, you'll unwrap one special tradition after another as you feel the welcoming warmth of each destination you visit. Come see the life-sized nativity scene of Rudesheim. Discover the delicate art of glassblowing ornaments while in Wertheim, and perhaps make your own family heirloom to hang upon your tree. These are just a few of the places we'll take you to. So reserve and deposit your cruise by October 31, 2006, and receive a special pre-holiday gift from us - roundtrip airfare from $99 per person. Prices from $1,998 per person, and include air, all transfers, deluxe outside stateroom, all meals and festive entertainment onboard, and exclusive shore excursions. more»
Posted by Kenan at 02:45 PM
September 20, 2006
The International Marina Institute Continues Training Certified Marina Managers
The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is offering its popular Intermediate Marina Manager program from November 5–9, 2006, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Posted by Kenan at 02:27 PM
Uniworld Brings The Holiday Markets Closer ... Booking Deadline Extended
Holiday markets Cruises extended their booking date to October 31. With airfare as low as $99, these Holiday Markets cruises are very accessible.
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Posted by Kenan at 02:10 PM
September 23, 2006
Root Beer Canoe Float on the Huron River
The Canoe Landing, The Coupling Reserve, S.R. 13 between S.R. 2 and S.R. 250
Milan Twp., OH
419-625-7783
Posted by Kenan at 09:14 AM
September 19, 2006
BUILDING THE BOAT SHOW
Each October, for more than 37 years, the United States Sailboat Show (Oct. 5-9) and The United States Powerboat Show (Oct. 12-15) take over the docks and harbor of the colonial seaport of Annapolis. These two events are, the oldest and largest in-water shows in the industry, and they are the only major boat shows not produced in an existing marina. more
Posted by Kenan at 10:45 AM
September 16, 2006
Great Lakes restoration plan tied up in Congress
No one who fishes along the St. Clair River, swims in Lake Huron or boats in Lake St. Clair would argue the waterways identified with the Blue Water Area aren't worth immediate federal attention. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:51 AM
Target practice on the Great Lakes
When the news broke about the U.S. Coast Guard's plans to conduct target practice with real ammunition on Lake Michigan, the first thought that flashed to mind was of the movie 1941. That was a comedy starring John Belushi, about skittish Californians in the days after Pearl Harbor, on the alert for a Japanese invasion that never came. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:50 AM
September 15, 2006
Harbor View Yacht Club
September 16, 2006
HVYC.com
2180 Autokee,
Oregon, Ohio 43616-1081
Clubhouse Phone (419)-698-8128
Posted by Kenan at 09:39 AM
September 14, 2006
Nine Additional Dealerships Become Marine
Nine more boat dealerships recently became certified under the Grow Boating Initiative’s Marine Industry Dealership Certification program.
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Posted by Kenan at 10:44 AM
September 12, 2006
Author: Water fights could drain Great Lakes
Peter Annin recalls staring in fascinated horror at what had been the coast of the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan, now a desolate wasteland strewn with scrub brush and corroded hulls of abandoned fishing boats. more»
Posted by Kenan at 02:42 PM
September 11, 2006
Great Lakes Boating Subscribers Get FREE Federation Membership
If you're already a subscriber of Great Lakes Boating magazine, you're eligible for a FREE membership to the Great Lakes Boating Federation! We will immediately notify you of your membership priveleges when you verify your eligibility with subscription services. Please call (312) 266-8400. more»
Posted by Kenan at 04:00 PM
Cabela's Celebrates 45th Anniversary With 3rd Nebraska Destination Superstore
Cabela's®, known as the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will open its newest destination retail store in La Vista, Neb., just south of Omaha, on Friday, November 3, 2006. The La Vista store is Cabela's third location in its home state. more»
Posted by Kenan at 12:36 PM
September 01, 2006
NMDA Makes Contribution to Grow Boating Rising Tide Fund
The National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) recently became a Gold-Level contributor to the Grow Boating Initiative’s Rising Tide Fund with a $30,000 donation—$10,000 a year over a three-year
period.
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Posted by Kenan at 10:54 AM
Authority snaps up 103 acres of waterfront
ONT., Canada - The Hamilton Port Authority has expanded its waterfront property, spending $17.5 million for 103 acres of waterfront property. "This gives us the flexibility we need at Piers 26 and 22," said Keith Robson, HPA president and chief executive officer. more»
Posted by Kenan at 10:02 AM
Coast Guard plans live ammo exercises on Great Lakes
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- The U.S. Coast Guard is giving the public an extra 60 days to comment on a proposal to conduct target practice on the Great Lakes with live ammunition, a member of Congress said. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:53 AM
Could bills lead way to oil drilling in the Great Lakes?
In 2002, with gasoline prices pushing $2 a gallon, environmentalists waged a campaign to declare the offshore bottomlands of the Great Lakes off limits to oil and gas exploration. Now, with gasoline prices recently cresting at $3, they worry that efforts to open more areas to oil and gas exploration could undermine the state and federal protections for which they fought. more»
Posted by Kenan at 09:52 AM
WSS MEDIA RACE
Wayzata, MN-Some KARE 11 personalities and other media big-wigs will be in a media race on Saturday September 9th. This is a fundraiser for the WSS. If you've got $300, you can enter, get your sponsors name on the boat, and have a great time. Even if you don't own a J22, we should be able to get a boat for you if you can get the sponsor. A great way to be part of the event and get some of your 15 minutes. Contact Steve Paidosh for information. (Paidosh@myocor.com)
Posted by Kenan at 09:37 AM
September 8-9, 2006
Hopps of Fun Beer & Wine Festival
City of Mackinaw
Mackinaw, MI
www.mackinawcity.com
Posted by Kenan at 09:31 AM