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2021 Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all that participated in the 2021 Photo Contest. Below are the contest winners that will appear in the printed guide — available at the end of February. Keep an eye out for that edition to see the overall winner. 2021 was a great year on the Western Rivers and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Garmin Launches 360 View
According to a recent news release by Garmin International, they have released a Surround View Camera System, a breakthrough in video guidance for recreational boating and yachting. Utilizing six through-hull mounted cameras that act like multiple sets of eyes, Surround View provides a live 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vessel to help captains quickly view […] Read More
The Pontoon Of The Future?
Similar to the evolution of the multi-purpose vehicles that seem to be a cross between an SUV and a minivan, Sea-Doo is looking to have the same juxtaposition between a personal watercraft and a traditional pontoon boat. The all new 2022 Sea-Doo Switch promises just that. With a tri-hull and jet power, the maneuverability and […] Read More
Fall Cruising Tips 2021
While it’s true that across much of the inland waterways the summer months offer the fairest weather for boating, by limiting your on-water adventures to a three- or four-month window, you’re not only cutting the available season short but missing out on some extraordinary conditions that many boaters consider highlights of their annual time on […] Read More
Cruising Kentucky
Updated – 7/15/21 Originally Published through Heartland Boating Magazine by Bobbye Miller Kenyon It’s summertime, and the livin’ is especially easy if you happen to be aboard a boat in Kentucky. The Bluegrass State lays claim to some of the most inviting and accessible waters in all of the eastern U.S. — 170 lakes and […] Read More
Vision Marine Technologies Designing World’s Most Powerful Electric Outboard
With more and more auto companies pledging to make a commitment to all-electric by 2030, it is a natural progression for the boating industry to follow suit. According to Vision Marine Technologies, that is getting one step closer to reality. With the unveiling of their new E-Motion 180 all-electric outboard motor, the new design boasts […] Read More
World’s Longest Continuous River Race
Kansas City, Mo. — Starting point for the annual Missouri American Water MR340 — the World’s longest continuous river race. Launched in 2004 during a time when social media consisted of niche forums attached to websites, the race still maintains its grassroots origins and in some ways mirrors the small town Americana path that it […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
MarineMax Acquires Cruisers Yachts
MarineMax, the largest recreational boat retailer in the world, has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin based Cruiser Yachts. The acquisition is set to provide an additional 216,000 square feet of manufacturing and production space to continue to meet the rising demand of their premiere 33’ to 60’ cruisers — a hallmark of American-made Yachts. The […] Read More