
Getting it Together
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance


Despite the best-laid plans, nothing on a boat ever goes how it’s supposed to go, even when expectations are low.

The Great Lakes offer some of the most beautiful cruising anywhere. With the combination of world-class cities and small villages, you could spend a lifetime exploring these irresistible ports of call. (Or find one you love and never leave!)

Boats are allowed to dump their toilets into the St. Lawrence River, but that’s about to change. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined that a

A weekend boating accident in the Great Lakes region led investigators to arrest a 32-year-old skipper who now faces alcohol-related charges.

The northern reaches of Lake Huron, from the Mackinac Bridge to Drummond Island, boast some of the finest…
We get lots of inquiries from couples who want to share their experiences in the pages of PMM. The stories come from all over the world

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.

Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.

Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.

A Down East icon provides inspiration for this gentlemanly cruiser.