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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.

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings has been named an EPIC Award winner at this year’s IBEX Show, setting the benchmark for trainin...
11/09/2025

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings has been named an EPIC Award winner at this year’s IBEX Show, setting the benchmark for training excellence in the marine industry.

🏆 The EPIC Awards — curated by Soundings Trade Only — honor organizations driving innovation, leadership, and positive impact across the marine world!

AkzoNobel earned top recognition in the Training category for its Yacht Paint Application Center (YPAC) on Australia’s Gold Coast — a state-of-the-art facility delivering world-class hands-on and virtual training for professionals across the region.

💡 The company’s Virtual Reality (VR) Spray Gun technology is transforming how expertise is shared — eliminating paint waste while giving trainees an immersive, real-world experience.

From the Gold Coast to Florida, AkzoNobel’s dedication to education, innovation, and sustainability continues to raise the bar for the global yacht coatings industry.

🗣️ “We’re proud to have our training excellence recognized by the EPIC Awards,” says Lucy Cater, Regional Marketing Manager, North America. “This inspires us to keep setting new standards of innovation and craftsmanship.”

The 2026 Buyer’s Guide is here!From cutting-edge tech to must-have gear — the new Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Buyer’s Guide ...
11/07/2025

The 2026 Buyer’s Guide is here!

From cutting-edge tech to must-have gear — the new Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Buyer’s Guide is your go-to resource for everything boating in 2026!

⚓️ Discover the latest in:
✅ Marine electronics
✅ Docking & safety equipment
✅ Propulsion systems
✅ Cleaning & maintenance gear
✅ Accessories for every kind of boater

Whether you’re refitting, upgrading, or just dreaming up your next project — this issue has it all.

📖 View the full digital issue: https://bit.ly/BuyersGuide2026

Now in its 66th year, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show once again proved why it remains the largest in-water boat...
11/06/2025

Now in its 66th year, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show once again proved why it remains the largest in-water boat show in the world, spanning seven iconic locations across Fort Lauderdale and showcasing vessels of every shape and size — including a record number of catamarans.

📍 A highlight of 2025 was the grand reopening of Pier Sixty-Six, a historic waterfront destination that once again served as a centerpiece of the show.

This year also marked the first-ever Honours Awards held in Fort Lauderdale, an event traditionally hosted in Monaco, celebrating leaders in ocean and yachting stewardship.
🏆 The Bowspirit Award honourees:
• Angela Abshier — Founder of Sail to Shelter (USA)
• Francisca Cortés Solari — Founder of Fundación MERI (Chile)
• Rosie O’Donnell — Project Lead for Yachts for Science (UK)

From superyachts to sport boats, next-gen tech to family fun — FLIBS brought it all together.

📣 Statement attributed to Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Markets.
📸 Photos: Courtesy of Informa Markets

Some lucky winners are trading in deadlines for docklines for the next seven days as they set sail through the stunning ...
11/06/2025

Some lucky winners are trading in deadlines for docklines for the next seven days as they set sail through the stunning islands of St. Vincent & the Grenadines!

Two winners from Canada and two from the U.S. are embarking on the Trip of a Lifetime — joined by some familiar faces from the boating world. 👀

Erik & Melanie Kyle, owners of Kyle Media Inc. — the team behind Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Magazine — are setting sail with Greg Marlo of YACHT Solutions aboard a Lagoon 450 for an unforgettable week of island-hopping adventure!

From Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina SVG to Mustique, this voyage is pure Caribbean magic — chart briefings, crystal waters, sundowners, and plenty of “someone pinch me” moments along the way.

A special thank you to Discover St. Vincent and The Grenadines and Horizon Yacht Charters Grenadines for welcoming the crew to paradise and helping make this dream trip a reality!

📸 Keep your eyes on our Stories as we share the best of this epic escape — turquoise bays, island vibes, and a few salty surprises along the way. Paradise, incoming!

Learn Something New This Season!Two leading boating organizations — BoatUS Foundation and ABYC — just launched new onlin...
11/03/2025

Learn Something New This Season!

Two leading boating organizations — BoatUS Foundation and ABYC — just launched new online courses to help you sharpen your skills on and off the water.

BoatUS Foundation offers two free 30-minute safety microcourses:
• Aids to Navigation Basics
• Nighttime Boating Basics
Perfect for brushing up before next season!
👉 https://BoatUS.org/Courses

🧰 American Boat & Yacht Council - ABYC's “Introduction to Boatyard Basics” helps new boatyard employees build confidence, safety habits, and hands-on skills for a marine career.
👉 [abycinc.org/onlinelearning](https://abycinc.org/onlinelearning )

Whether you’re behind the helm or behind the scenes, these courses keep our Great Lakes boating community learning, safe, and strong.

📸: Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore / BoatUS

Your Winter Boating Checklist Starts Here Winter can be tough on your boat — frost, moisture, corrosion, and months of i...
10/31/2025

Your Winter Boating Checklist Starts Here

Winter can be tough on your boat — frost, moisture, corrosion, and months of inactivity all take their toll. But with the right prep, you can protect your investment and make spring launch day a breeze.

The VETUS Winter Guide breaks down exactly what to do to keep your vessel shipshape through the cold months:

✔️ Flush and winterize your engine and fuel system
✔️ Drain and protect tanks, pipes, and pumps
✔️ Charge and store batteries properly
✔️ Keep the hull clean, waxed, and covered
✔️ Prevent mold and moisture inside the cabin

Plus, you’ll get a pre-season checklist to make sure your first cruise next year is smooth sailing.
With over 60 years of marine innovation, VETUS makes it easy to boat confidently year-round.

Read the full guide in our Fall issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt or visit vetus.com for more maintenance tips and gear.
👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa

VETUS Maxwell USA

The Winter Issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is right around the corner — packed with new products, expert-recommended ge...
10/30/2025

The Winter Issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is right around the corner — packed with new products, expert-recommended gear, and all the insight you need to keep your boating spirit alive through the off-season.

Stay tuned… your next favorite read is about to drop!

📍 National Museum of the Great Lakes Presents: Fitzgerald 50th Anniversary WeekendNovember 7–10 | Toledo, OHThis Novembe...
10/28/2025

📍 National Museum of the Great Lakes Presents: Fitzgerald 50th Anniversary Weekend

November 7–10 | Toledo, OH

This November marks 50 years since the loss of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald — one of the most legendary ships to sail the Great Lakes.

To honor the vessel and her 29 crew members, the National Museum of the Great Lakes will host a four-day commemoration filled with special tours, performances, and tributes that bring this powerful story to life.

🛳 Weekend Highlights:
• Guided Fitzgerald Tours aboard the Col. James M. Schoonmaker (Nov 7–10)
• Fitzgerald Beer Launch & Honorary Dinner at Quenched & Tempered Brewery — featuring “The Toledo Express” copper ale + the ship’s final meal (Nov 8)
• Meredith Moon Live at the Valentine Theater — a tribute concert from Gordon Lightfoot’s daughter (Nov 9)
• Documentary Screenings + Guest Panel & Anniversary Ceremony (Nov 10)

Supported by The Clement O. Miniger Memorial Foundation, The Valentine Theater, The Lathrop Company, The Collaborative, and more — this weekend is both a remembrance and a celebration of enduring Great Lakes heritage.

🎟 Full schedule, tickets, and lodging info: nmgl.org/fitzgerald50

National Museum of the Great Lakes

Meet the All-New Grand Banks 62 Luxury, range, and performance — redefined.The GB62 blends speed, strength, and style wi...
10/25/2025

Meet the All-New Grand Banks 62

Luxury, range, and performance — redefined.
The GB62 blends speed, strength, and style with Grand Banks’ signature V-Warp® Technology, achieving 30 knots at top speed while sipping fuel with unmatched efficiency. Inside, every inch speaks of comfort and craftsmanship — three staterooms, panoramic views, and world-class fit and finish.

Built under the vision of ocean racer Mark Richards, this is long-range cruising, evolved.
See the full feature in our Fall issue 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa
or visit grandbanks.com

📸 Grand Banks Yachts

From record-smashing races to stormy slogs, this year’s Chicago and Bayview Mackinac Races had it all — light winds, lig...
10/22/2025

From record-smashing races to stormy slogs, this year’s Chicago and Bayview Mackinac Races had it all — light winds, lightning, and legends.

Heartbreaker’s crew took line honors at sunrise, Madcap’s all-women team made history, and boats like Fast Tango and Moxie proved that the Great Lakes never hand out easy miles.

150 years of racing tradition… and still full throttle! Read the full story by Mark Reid in our Fall Issue 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa

Chicago Yacht Club
Bayview Yacht Club

Never Stuck at the Dock Again! ⚡️Nothing kills a day on the water faster than a dead battery. Captain Doug Sabin of Lake...
10/19/2025

Never Stuck at the Dock Again! ⚡️

Nothing kills a day on the water faster than a dead battery. Captain Doug Sabin of Lake Erie Island Runners knows that feeling all too well — until he discovered the KBi KAPower Starting Module systems.

These supercapacitor-based devices deliver instant power when you need it most, giving your boat’s engine the boost to start even when your battery says “nope.” Whether you’re running a single outboard or twin 350s like Capt. Doug’s 32-foot Regulator, the KSM and KSM Kompact™ keep you ready to roll out without the worry.

With over a million life cycles and zero maintenance, these systems are built to outlast your batteries — and maybe even your boat.

Read the full story “Never Stuck at the Dock Again” in our Fall Issue of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt! 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3I1MATa

Kold-Ban International, LTD.
📸: Doug Sabin

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Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is a bi-monthly, free magazine distributed at 1500+ locations along the US and Canadian coastlines of the Great Lakes. Our business aims to provide Great Lakes boaters of all types a source for information, products, services, and adventures that are all relevant to them as freshwater, Great Lakes boaters.

Five of our six annual issues feature a “Destination” for each of the Great Lakes - that means 25 amazing, boating-friendly places highlighted each year! Every business found inside is pertinent to Great Lakes boaters either because they are located on the shores of the Great Lakes or because they offer services to the Great Lakes area at large. Finally, you will always find fishing reports and articles, sailing stories, classified/used boats, and all the latest news on the Great Lakes in every issue.

What started as a black and white newspaper-style publication back in 1992 has grown into what you see now all through the support of our advertisers (keeping us free!) and our readers (keeping them advertising!)

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