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A very merry Lake Erie marine forecast to you!
A rainy warm-up is on its way for the pre-Christmas weekend. The water temperature off Cleveland is 39 degrees. See the full National Weather Service Forecast, from Avon Point to Willowick. Thursday: South-southeast wind 6 to 10 knots. A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Waves around 1 foot. High of 47 degrees. Thursday night: Variable…
Read MoreSteelhead, walley and more: Ohio Lake Erie fish report Nov. 16-18
How is fishing in Cleveland? In his weekly Cleveland Metroparks fish report, aquatic biologist Mike Durkalec reports lots of success on the Rocky River and other area streams. Fallen leaves can pose a challenge when drifting some holes, though. Steelhead opportunities will remain good until stream conditions change, Durkalec says. The greatest concentration of steelhead are in…
Read MoreCold and windy: Lake Erie marine forecast Nov. 16-18
This weekend is looking cold and windy on Lake Erie this weekend! The water temperature off Toledo is 42 degrees, off Cleveland 48 degrees and off Erie 45 degrees. Here’s the forecast from the National Weather Service, from Friday: Southwest wind 20 to 24 knots, with gusts as high as 32 knots. A chance of…
Read MoreWhat to do on Put-in-Bay in 2019: See the calendar
Sure, the Put-in-Bay season has barely ended. But in this cold and gloomy weather, we’re looking forward to next summer on the Lake Erie Islands. You can find up-to-day event information on the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce website, www.visitiputinbay.com. (FYI: The over-the-top island party weekend, Christmas in July, has not been officially recognized since 2013.…
Read MoreLyman Life founder Michelle Burke named Lake Erie Marine Trades Association president
The Lake Erie Marine Trades Association — which puts on five boat shows in Ohio — has named Michelle Burke as its new president. Burke, the founder of lifestyle brand Lyman Life, will also serve as executive director of the Boating Associations of Ohio, voicing boaters’ views on issues such as harmful algal blooms and…
Read MoreTall Ships Festival is coming to Cleveland!
The Tall Ships are coming to Cleveland! The brigs, schooners and sloops will be docked on our Lake Erie shores July 11-14. See the full story on cleveland.com/rock-the-lake. Share:
Read MoreSee the Marquette & Bessemer No. 2, the phantom ship of Lake Erie
The Marquette & Bessemer No. 2, a railroad car ferry that chugged daily between Conneaut and Port Stanley, Ontario, sank in a storm in December 1909. The captain and crew of 35 died in the wreck. And the boat was never found. You can research this story, and lots of stories from the Great Lakes…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard visits Old Coast Guard Station
The U.S. Coast Guard moved out of the old station at the tip of Whiskey Island in 1976. In the last few years, the Foundry and the Cleveland Metroparks have transformed the space into a sailing center. The Coast Guard visited recently to share cold water survival tips. “These are some tough kids, learning to be…
Read MoreSomething witchy this way comes: See Coven of Witches stand-up paddle on the Cuyahoga River
Four brave souls paddled the Cuyahoga River Monday in witchy robes and hats, to celebrate Halloween. Paddler Christy Gray organized the event after seeing hundreds of witches on paddleboards in Portland, Oregon. See the photos on cleveland.com/rock-the-lake. Share:
Read MoreHear ghost stories of the Great Lakes
Lake Erie can be eerie. And so can the other four Great Lakes, the watery graves of so many ships. Author Wes Oleszewski, who has written 18 Great Lakes books, tells a few of his favorites. See the full story on cleveland.com. Share:
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