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Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is a FREE boating magazine designed as a resource for Great Lakes boaters to find boating businesses and services they need, while also keeping you up to date on news and information around the Great Lakes.

06/02/2026

Why Chafe Guards?

The chafe guard wraps around your dock line to protect the coat of your boat and stop the ever-aggonizing squeaking noise. Protect your ropes and your boat at the stress points of contact with Cape Marine’s heavy duty Chafe Guards.

Held in place by velcro fasteners, this chafe guard is made with a soft yet durable, UV resistant polyester material that won't dry out or tear easily to last more than one season, unlike chafe guards made of thinner materials like fleece. Chafe guards prolong the life of your dock lines as well as the finish of your boat.

Chafe Guards by Cape Marine are:
- Sold in Pairs
- Offered in multiple sizes and color options (call us if you have a custom request)
- Fits lines from ⅜ to ¾ inches

Cape Marine Inc. has been producing high quality boat accessories since 1999. An industry leader in custom embroidered textile products like welcome aboard mats, gunwale cover boarding mats, and fender covers. Check them out at The Cape Inc., as well as on TikTok. And check out their full assortment of products at https://thecapemarine.com/.

06/01/2026

If your summer calendar isn’t filling up with boat shows, regattas, festivals, fishing tournaments, and waterfront events yet… it’s time to fix that.

The Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Events Calendar is packed with happenings all across the Great Lakes region — from Chicago and Milwaukee to Ontario, Buffalo, and beyond.

Looking for your next weekend adventure?
🌊 Windy City Boat & Yacht Show
🎣 Fishing derbies & tournaments
⛵ Sailing regattas across the lakes
🚤 Antique & classic boat shows
🎶 Waterfront festivals & summer celebrations

No matter where you boat on the Great Lakes, there’s something happening near the water this season.
Check out the full Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Events Calendar on our website and start planning your summer on the water: greatlakesscuttlebutt.com/events

05/31/2026

Your boat show ticket just got 25% cheaper… and comes with free beer + pizza! 🎟️ = 🍻+🍕

Latitudes & Attitudes and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt are teaming up for an exclusive afterparty during the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show at Burnham Harbor!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Here’s the deal:
⚓ Get 25% OFF your boat show ticket
⚓ Reserve your spot for the FREE afterparty

Click here to RSVP and claim your discount:
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⚠️ IMPORTANT:
You MUST already be inside the boat show before it closes to attend the afterparty. This event is only open to ticket holders/show attendees. Be sure to follow for more show updates.

Because boat shows are fun.
Boat shows with beer and pizza are better!

05/29/2026

Our Shorelines & Showstoppers series continues, this time we’re all in for island hopping, thrill rides, and rock ‘n’ roll history. Lake Erie knows how to have fun.

🏝️ Explore the Lake Erie Islands: Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island & more
🎢 Chase adrenaline at Cedar Point, the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World”
🎸 Step into music history at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

From lighthouse views to waterfront wineries, Lake Erie is packed with personality. Find out all there is to see on these shores in our new issue out now, linked in our bio! Comment below which one you’d prefer, Island escape or amusement park day?

05/27/2026

June is packed with waterfront adventures across the Great Lakes! From races and regattas to fishing tournaments for the biggest catch, all with chances to do and see everything on the water, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off boating season.

One event you won’t want to miss? The Windy City Boat & Yacht Show in Chicago, starting June 12th! Explore the latest boats and marine accessories available right here in the Great Lakes — connect with industry pros on the water and in the Classroom, perfect for new and seasoned boaters looking to expand their knowledge. Here you can experience one of the Midwest’s premier summer boating events right on Lake Michigan, and for our readers there are exclusive benefits included!

Want a DISCOUNT to attend the show? Scuttlebutt and Latitudes & Attitudes readers get 25% off their ticket purchase when they use our code LattsAttsParty25 and a chance to attend an after-show pizza party hosted by the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show. More details to come, but to get your discount tickets now check out the link in our bio, code already included!

Discount HERE: https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Windy_City_Boat_Show?promo=LattsAttsParty25

Be sure to follow to keep updated before and during the show. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or looking for your next on-the-water upgrade, June is the perfect time to dive into Great Lakes boating season.

05/26/2026

MJM Yachts Launches “She’s the Captain”

New Women’s Boating Program With USCG Licensed Captain Lauren Warren.

Luxury performance boat builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce the official launch of the “She’s the Captain” program, which the builder developed in partnership with Capt. Lauren Warren, U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton licensed captain and owner of Upper Chesapeake Boat School in Chesapeake City, Md. Designed for women who are new to boating or looking to improve their boating skills, She’s the Captain classes will be offered free of charge exclusively through MJM Yachts dealers.

“I’m delighted to work with MJM to create a women-only classroom and on-the-water experience. Our goal is to create a comfortable, supportive environment where women can build confidence while learning the fundamentals of boating – including safety, emergency protocols, docking, and line handling,” Warren says.

She’s the Captain classes will be offered at the following MJM dealerships.

· May 30 – Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, St. Clair Shores, Mich.

· May 31 – Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, Holland, Mich.

If you haven’t already done so, get registered! https://mjmyachts.com/shes-the-captain

05/23/2026

🌍⚓️ United Under Blue Skies

It’s finally here! World Boating Day has returned today, May 23, inviting the world behind the scenes of boating for a global celebration of life on the water. From shipyards and marinas to design studios, museums, and schools, this open day connects people to the craftsmanship, innovation, and community that power the boating world.

The 2026 edition is set to be the biggest yet with tours, sea trials, workshops, career days, and hands-on experiences designed to inspire the next generation. Whether you’re curious about boating or already part of the industry, World Boating Day is your invitation in.

🌐 Learn more or host an event: https://worldboatingday.com/
📲 Follow along: World Boating Day
🤝 Presented by The Superyacht Life Foundation — Superyacht Life

05/20/2026

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05/17/2026

Next-level summer is calling on Lake Erie. The Crews Nest is stepping into the 2026 season with exciting upgrades designed to elevate every moment on the water.

Here’s what’s new:
- A fully upgraded adult pool area—more space, more comfort, and a fresh new vibe
- A brand-new Mega-Jacuzzi, creating the ultimate social hangout
- A new Crews Nest app + online system for seamless, on-the-go convenience

This upcoming Memorial Day Weekend is also their Patio & Waterfront Entertainment opening for the summer season.

Friday, May 22 - Multi-platinum artist Don Toliver headlines Shooters for a special late-night performance.

Saturday, May 23 - DJ and personality Xandra Pohl headlines Saturday night, as well as free daytime live music programming on the patio throughout the day.

Sunday, May 24 - Shooters launches its new country summer series, Whiskey on the River, beginning with rising country artist Owen Riegling performing waterfront during the day. The weekend closes out with late-night electronic artist Odd Mob taking over Shooters for a Memorial Day weekend finale.

The opening weekend marks the official debut of Shooters’ expanded summer entertainment programming, centered around its new waterfront stage, patio experience, and all-day music activation along the river. Summer programming will continue to be announced in the coming weeks through Shooters socials and website.

Learn more at thecrewsnest.com or keep up with them on socials
Here’s to another unforgettable summer at Put-in-Bay. See you at the dock!

#2026 bath

05/14/2026

Big lake, big moments. Whether you’re a Yooper or a Fudgie there’s so much to love about Lake Michigan, its shoreline is packed with unforgettable stops, and you need to know about the best ones to visit! In this Launch issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, we’ve rounded up the best showstoppers on the shores of each lake and what makes them a great waterfront attraction.

🏖️ Climb and cruise past Sleeping Bear Dunes’ towering sands
🎨 Catch the Milwaukee Art Museum’s wings in motion
🚶‍♂️ Walk, bike, or cruise alongside Chicago’s iconic lakefront

From Door County adventures to dock-and-dine favorites, this lake is where culture meets coastline. Find out all there is to see on these shores in our new issue out now:
https://digitaledition.greatlakesscuttlebutt.com/2026-launch/page-54

👉 What’s your must-stop along Lake Michigan?

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