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1 week ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
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1 week ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
This summer, Cleveland, Ohio, will launch its “lakefront backyard,” the North Coast Yard, a temporary lakefront park along Lake Erie. Opening in May 2025 on a city-owned lot next to the Steamship Mather and north of Browns Stadium, this 1-acre public oasis will feature live music, local food vendors, cultural events, yard games, and stunning views of Lake Erie and the downtown skyline.
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2 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
Downtown Docks, created by Ron Silvia and Caroline Winter, is a new web platform that accommodates hourly dock reservations for businesses. The creation of the platform was driven by Silvia and Winter’s own needs for an automated hourly dockage system that could be used across their several dock locations throughout Chicago, and eliminate the need for manual management of hourly dockage.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
Kingston’s Island Queen III, a triple-deck paddlewheeler built in 1974 and operated by Kingston 1000 Island Cruises, celebrates 50 years of cruising the 1000 Islands. Recently upgraded with new Volvo engines, the vessel remains a cherished symbol of local tourism. ktic.ca/anniversary
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
The Tall Ships are sailing back to the city for the Toronto Waterfront Festival, happening June 28 – 29, 2025, at Sugar Beach. This year’s nautical lineup is making waves, with three U.S.-based beauties — Ernestina-Morrissey, Liberty Clipper and Lettie G. Howard — making their Toronto debut. Fan favorites like the towering Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest passenger ship of her kind, and the sleek Pride of Baltimore II are also docking once again for all your high-seas photo ops.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
A waterway to anywhereMark Danna says his 35-foot Sea Ray Sundancer, docked at MacRay Harbor, is like having a “weekend cottage” on Lake St. Clair, which he describes as “truly a waterway to anywhere you want to go” in the Great Lakes system, St. Lawrence Seaway and beyond. Each year, he and his wife, Brittany, and their preteen son join boater friends for forays from Anchor Bay to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, or Grand Bend, Ontario, each about a four-hour trip.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
Every aspect is exponentially greater, from all-around spaciousness and cruising comfort to fishing ability and luxurious accommodations. Marry in thrilling performance and you really can expect everything. Let’s start with a few obvious things. This yacht is a beast, and I mean that in an endearing way. Designed in partnership with world-renowned design studio Harrison Eidsgaard, London, Scout knew they had to collaborate with the best to build the best.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
As a freshman scribe in the industry, I was armed with a strong background in all things boats, having received the first issue of my (now eighth and counting) Merchant Mariners Certificate, conversationally known as a Captain’s License, at the age of 21. I was given an outline of what to expect, and with my homework assignment completed, I met up with our Midwest representative and dove right in. And that is how I first met Leon Slikkers and was introduced to Tiara Yachts.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
Because that’s where Sailfish Boats has its shipyard, and the builder is well known for turning out boats that are capable, versatile and primed for all manner of fun on the water. Case in point is the builder’s brand-new 252 Center Console. This fun little boat was designed to meet an owner’s needs, regardless of what the aim is, seamlessly blending serious fishing accoutrements with a family-friendly vibe.
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3 weeks ago | 
lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs
And the brand-new Viking 50 Convertible, available through Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, the oldest Viking dealer in the world, is a prime example of why the builder is so popular. With four different models all built on the same 50 hull, the Convertible leads the charge in anticipation of her world premiere at FLIBS 2025, with three more 50 Vikings to come: The Open, the Sport Coupe/Sport Tower and the Billfish.
