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14 Wavelengths
Navigating new waters requires
channeling a new perspective.
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16 Contributors FULL TEXT

20 BLUE Market
These boating innovations tether practicality to pleasure.

22 Urban Shores
Port Huron’s shipping legacy is inspiring its
revitalization.
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28 Table Art
Artist Alice Frank’s talents travel from palette to palate.

33 At the Helm
Freighter watching offers a fascinating glimpse into
Michigan’s nautical past.

36 Spa La Carte
Colors lend personal energy a voice.

38 BLUE Traveler
Journey to the state’s Sunrise Side.
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46 Undercurrents
Michigan’s Clean Marina Program leads the charge
to protect shared waters.

48 Lake Stories
A night on the water anchors one journey
while launching another.

70 Excursions

80 On The Trail
Huron County is a portal to spring.

 

84 Dining Destination
Upscale groceries maximize water time.

86 Tasting Room
Innovative growing ideas take root.

92 BLUE Gallery
Photography by Byron Goggin.

96 Village Limits
Even this landlubber has a favorite boat.

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52 Welcome To The Club
Stewards of traditions including the globe’s longest freshwater sailing race, Michigan’s prestigious yacht clubs sail into a new season with a shared goal of attracting new members — boat
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58 Views From The Dunes
Spectacular, irreplaceable and as fragile as they are biologically diverse, Michigan’s sand dunes are the globe’s largest assemblage of freshwater slopes — and offer perhaps the state’s best views of blue. Those smitten with such perspectives dream of front porches facing glinting pink horizons. Building sand castles, though, requires more than a pail of reverie.

64 Majestic Adventure
Rediscover what makes the lakes great from a new perspective: From specialty cruises aboard grand schooners to educational excursions on decks of tall ships, embark on one or more memorable offshore sailing sojourns.

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