By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — On Monday, Sept. 29, MCP contributing writer Mark Varenhorst and myself spent the day on the S.S. Badger. Our purpose for the trip was to feature some of the many people who keep…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON, Mich. — Earlier this month, the USS Silversides Submarine Museum announced that its board and staff have made the decision to de-accession the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane, due to the boat’s state of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE, Mich. — The MV Great Republic delivered coal to Morton Salt along Manistee Lake Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The ship arrived about 5 a.m. and unloaded until past 6 p.m. The Great Republic is operated…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, GLBB Writer LUDINGTON — September 2 found me on the Rieth-Riley Construction Ludington dock once again meeting the tug…
LUDINGTON — Fall is a great time of year to explore the Great Lakes. The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, the sky features radiant sunrises and sunsets, and harvests are being celebrated throughout the region. It’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — I have had the opportunity to ride along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol the last few days, over the Labor Day weekend. My focus was to cover the heavy vessel traffic…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Two cruise ships visited the Port of Muskegon Tuesday with one of the ships scheduled to return Thursday. The MV Le Champlain made its first visit to Muskegon for 2025 while the MV Pearl…
LUDINGTON, Mich. — We tagged along with Deputy Mark Willis of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Sunday evening, Aug. 24, 2025, escorting the S.S. Badger into and out of the Port of Ludington. Lake Michigan waves were over…
By Mark Varenhorst LUDINGTON, Mich. — At the Ludington Municipal Marina on a rainy Monday in August sat a large yacht. It caught my eye while driving home. The size alone got my attention, but what kept my attention the…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, 800-595-6630, www.filercu.com Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE, Mich. — The MV Calumet made a delivery of salt to the Reith-Riley…
