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MUST-HAVE
“Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario” Book Regardless of which Great Lake one lives near, there’s an ever-present fascination with what lies beneath — those historic shipwrecks and tales of the ferocity of the Great Lakes. Author and shipwreck enthusiast Jim Kennard, with Roland Stevens and Roger Pawlowski, tells the stories of more than 26 shipwrecks found in Lake Ontario and the underwater explorers who found them in the new book “Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario.” Kennard has spent nearly 30 years researching for this book, and he has found more than 200 shipwrecks (most in the Great Lakes), according to the National Museum of the Great Lakes, who published the book. All proceeds of the book go toward supporting the museum. Purchase for $21.95 at NMGLSTORE.ORG.
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Study on Michigan Harbor Economic Impact Released
The Michigan Port Collaborative has released a report highlighting the $19.7 billion economic impact produced by Michigan’s ports and harbors, $15.4 billion of which was produced by water-based tourism and recreation.
The study noted that water-based tourism and recreation economic impacts are nearly four times that of commercial economic impacts. The study also found that port and harbor water-based tourism economic activity supports an approximate 124,892 full-time equivalent jobs around the state. “The impact of our industry in the state is often underestimated and seen as ‘seasonal,’” says Michigan Boating Industries Association Executive Director Nicki Polan. “This report is proof our industry is great and is a large contribution to our state and federal economy.” To view the report, visit MICHIGANPORTCOLLABORATIVE .COM.
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Madison Regatta
The H1 Unlimited series has recently announced that the Madison Regatta will be the host of the APBA (American Power Boat Association) Gold Cup race to be held July 5-7, 2019 on the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana. The unlimited hydroplanes will be vying for the prestigious and oldest trophy in motorsports history. The 2018 National Champion Andrew Tate in his Delta RealTracsponsored unlimited will defend his title. The only community owned hydroplane and hometown favorite, the Miss Madison/Miss HomeStreet, will be piloted by Jimmy Shane. —Paul Kemiel
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