Stormy conditions create hazards at Bayview Mackinac- July 14, 2008 Detroit Free Press Stars and Stripes, the America's Cup catamaran, lost its mast less than 50 miles and 2 hours from Mackinac Island at 1 a.m. today. more...http://www.greatlakesboating.com/archives/2008/07/#002096 100th Gold Cup gone with the wind- July 14, 2008 Detroit Free Press High winds raking the Detroit River during the 100th running of the Chrysler Jeep Superstores Gold Cup on Sunday forced organizers to cancel the unlimited hydroplane race and reschedule the centennial of the oldest event in motor...http://www.greatlakesboating.com/archives/2008/07/#002095 Healthy Lakes bring a healthy economy- July 10, 2008 The Voice Earth Voyager is currently traveling a 13-city tour throughout the Great Lakes region, stopping at some of the larger port cities to generate interest and publicity for the Great Lakes restoration legislation currently waiting to be passed. more...http://www.greatlakesboating.com/archives/2008/07/#002094 Hook, line & sinker: DNR battling fish-killing virus- July 10, 2008 The Pantagraph Illinois is taking action to curb the spread of a fish-killing virus after the disease some people liken to a fish emboli was found recently near the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. more...http://www.greatlakesboating.com/archives/2008/07/#002093 Lake Superior rises twice normal rate- July 10, 2008 Duluth News Tribune Lake Superior rose by six inches in June, double the usual increase for the month, and now sits 15 inches above its July level last year. more...http://www.greatlakesboating.com/archives/2008/07/#002092 |