At the Helm

They call themselves “Boat Nerds.” Need we say more?

Detroit’s Dossin Great Lakes Museum fulfills the winter itch for maritime history.

Storing the boat for winter has hidden pitfalls; what not to forget.

Traditional sailing vessels, also known as tall ships, were common on the Great Lakes until they were displaced by steam-powered vessels in the late 1800s.

Young crewmembers are an important part of these Mackinac sailboat race teams.

Grand Rapids’ Bob Shapton has that special touch to make old, antique Wage- maker boats like new again.

Avoid problems and downtime with a little preseason boat maintenance.

Clinton Township’s Ron Sherry is an iceboating guru, a seven- time world champion and that’s not all.

Mackinac Island wood boat builder, Roman “Emory” Barn- well, is a man for all seasons.

Day charters offer many ways to enjoy a day on the water with families and friends.