Sometime between the era of your grandparents’ nightly putt-putt around the lake and the more recent trend of 20-somethings partying at the sandbar, pontoon boats became cool. Cool because whether you ...

Every boater's been there - there's one spot left at the dock and it's a tight fit. The question is: do you go for it, knowing you have, at best, even odds of success or embarrassing gracelessness, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pontoon boats are everywhere these days, and for good reason. They're spacious and comfortable, providing tons of stability on the ...

There’s nothing like a day out on the lake, with your family and friends. Whether you want to get your adrenaline pumping with some watersports fun or just chill and listen to your favorite music, a ...

“Grip it and rip it!” My crew mates cheerfully egged me on after I cleared the last “No Wake Zone” and gingerly bobbed into the vast, open Atlantic Ocean. Ordinarily, a command like that would sound ...

Despite the fact that boats and cars have very little in common, speed is speed, whether you’re on land or on water. Even the sensation of speed is different when you’re on a boat, especially if the ...

During the pandemic, Keller said people and boaters rediscovered their love for the waterways in Lake County along the Chain and on Lake Michigan as a local way to recreate amid the restrictions.

There are plenty of fun “trinkets” on the market that look eye-catching and end up only lasting for one season. But, when it comes to adventure vehicles, connoisseurs know that true luxury isn’t just ...

Several thousand people were expected to attend the Northern Illinois Boat Show in Grayslake over its four-day run that started March 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. More than 60 boat ...