Boatnerd News January 7, 2026

Boatnerd News January 7, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 VIDEO: Vincent Massey breaking ice in Thunder Bay Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance    The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie,...
Port Report – January 7, 2026

Port Report – January 7, 2026

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday January 6.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...
Today in Great Lakes History – January 7

Today in Great Lakes History – January 7

1924 1924:  The rail car ferry ONTARIO NO. 1 had a rough overnight crossing of Lake Ontario. The ship was diverted to Toronto with three feet of ice on the deck and anchored off Port Credit. With no seagate, it had to sail into the wind and could not make its docking...
Boatnerd News January 6, 2026

Boatnerd News January 6, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 Seaway season extended to Thursday Due to ice and the large number of vessels awaiting transit, the closing date of the Seaway has been...
Port Report – January 6, 2026

Port Report – January 6, 2026

Port and vessel activity for Monday January 5.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...