Boatnerd News – October 15, 2025

Manitoulin repaired and Receives Clearance to Sail    Manitoulin had touched bottom after veering out of the channel slightly above Cardinal On. at the turn because of heavy current pushing her into the shallow area. She started taking on water and as of now, has been...

Port Report – October 15, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday October 14.  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 –  October 15

1871 1871:   R.P. MASON (three-masted wooden schooner; 115 feet; 155 gross tons; built in 1867 at Grand Haven, MI) was bound from Chicago, IL, for Detroit, MI, when she struck a rocky reef near Waugoshance Point in the Straits of Mackinac. Water gushed in an 8-foot...

Boatnerd News – October 14, 2025

Marine Mart This Saturday in St. Clair Shores, MI    The annual Great Lakes Marine Mart, sponsored by the Great Lakes Maritime Institute, takes place this Saturday at the VFW Bruce Post in St. Clair Shores, MI. This flea market -style event features Great Lakes...

Port Report – October 14, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Monday October 13.  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 ...