Great Lakes Sailing & Boating • Thumbwind

2012 Great Lake Water Levels Drop – Marina’s Scramble

June 10, 2020August 31, 2017 by Mike Hardy

Sailboats Out on the Hard on Saginaw Bay

Five years ago the entire Great Lakes was witness to low water levels not seen since 1964. Marina’s were dredging, boats were being damaged on shallow reefs not seen a generation and lake shipping was facing hard times.

Huron County Boating and Sailing

January 30, 2020April 14, 2017 by Mike Hardy

Here is another wonderfully produced video from LIVE Huron. This one focuses on Huron County boating and sailing opportunities with some great shots of Caseville harbor and breakwall. The videos are part of a promotional campaign produced by Huron County Economic Development Corporation. They are short and highlight the best aspects of our wonderful area. … Read more

US Coast Guard for the Great Lakes

December 31, 2018April 3, 2017 by Mike Hardy

Michigan is a great spot for a holiday break or vacation spot. There are loads of things to do – something to keep the whole family busy. In summer, there’s endless water activities on the Lake and of course in winter there’s fun ice sports. Michigan, stands at the centre of activities in the region … Read more

Draken Harald Hårfagre – Bay City Michigan 2016

January 7, 2019February 26, 2017 by Mike Hardy

Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship

The Draken Harald Hårfagre visited the Great Lakes in 2016. The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and storytellers, but their greatest contribution was seafaring and the the ships they built. The ship has a traditional dragon’s head and tail and is richly ornamented with patterns found in excavations. It’s the largest ocean going Viking ship in modern times. Here are some key shots from Bay City visit.

Featured Image from the http://www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com/ site

Lowering the Mast of a Catalina 27

October 18, 2020October 25, 2016 by Mike Hardy

It was a bittersweet decision. We had to bring our sailboat home. Our plans for next year did not include the stress of putting our sailboat in only to use it a few times. We thought that we would put our Catalina 27 on our lot next to the cottage. This would save the cost … Read more

Kool Sailboat – 1971 Marketing Genius

November 21, 2019August 6, 2016 by Mike Hardy

In 1971 Kool Cigarettes sold sailboats. About 18,000 were made. It was one of the most unique marketing campaigns at the final days of the Mad-Men era.

Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship

Featured Image from the http://www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com/ site

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