Category: Sailing & Boating

The states around the Great Lakes have more registered boats and vessels than any other in the US. We love a great story about the lakes and we seek to tell it here.

We love to get out on the water of the Great Lakes. With more shoreline than any state except Alaska, Michiganders have ample opportunity to sail and boat on the Great Lakes and the 1000’s inland lakes.

Here are some of our best Great Lakes Sailing & Boating stories.

Great Boat Names – 14 Bits Of Transom Charm Found In the Boatyard

Posted on June 9, 2022June 10, 2022 by Michael Hardy

Over the years, I spent a lot of working on my boat in my favorite little town along Lake Huron’s coast, and I found myself almost as fascinated by these names as I was with the beautiful beaches and lighthouses dotting my path. So without further ado, here are fourteen examples from across Michigan’s waterways—a reminder that it’s always important to have fun out there!

10 Unique Great Lakes Sailing Destinations To Explore

Posted on May 10, 2022March 28, 2026 by Madeline Miller

Dreaming of another summer on the water? Thinking of new places to sail and explore? These unique Great Lakes sailing destinations offer so much to see and do.

5 Easy Steps To Get Your Boat Ready For Summer [2024]

Posted on April 13, 2022April 22, 2024 by Annette Hinshaw

Every avid boater knows that sweet feeling when spring’s back half brings the perfect weather for long days on the water with family and friends. The sun is shining, and you couldn’t be more excited to get out there on the boat and enjoy it.

Whether you want to go fishing, skiing, tubing, or sailing, the same question applies: Is your boat ready for summer?

How to Buy A Sailboat – 13 Aspects to Consider – Checklist

Posted on February 9, 2022July 7, 2025 by Malcom Mott

Being able to sail is one of life’s truly enjoyable experiences. With so many options, we offer seven aspects to consider on how to buy a sailboat in 2022.

Top 10 Lake Michigan Cruising Destinations That Get You Excited To Set Sail

Posted on September 17, 2021August 3, 2022 by Annette Hinshaw

We explore ten of the top Lake Michigan cruising destinations. You don’t have to be a sailor to explore these charming port towns.

All of these charming port towns are also great places to stop on a road trip.

5 Essential Safety Tips When Boating & Fishing With Dogs

Posted on July 26, 2021July 15, 2023 by Kenneth Reeves

With a bit of planning and forethought Fishing and Boating with your dog can be a safe and enriching experience.

Here are five tips.

11 Point Checklist Of Sailboat Maintenance On The Great Lakes

Posted on April 30, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

There is nothing more exciting for Great Lakes sailors than looking forward to endless summer days spent on the magnificent waters of Lake Huron or any of the other marvelous lakes.

This little checklist for sailboat maintenance will help to ensure a trouble free season.

13 Of the Best Sailing Movies, You Can Watch Again and Again

Posted on April 29, 2021September 2, 2024 by Michael Hardy

These are our top 13 sailing movies that we can watch again and again.

Sometimes you can find these sailing movies steaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu.