Another Covid Casualty; Wake Surfing Being Challenged Author: Feb 9, 2021 The Michigan Boating Industry Association opted to cancel its popular Novi Boat Show, scheduled for March 11-14, while in at least four other states the growing sport of wake surfing is facing restrictive proposals. Following the cancellations of most of the industry’s other northern winter shows due to the Covid-19 pandemic, MBIA pulled the plug on the 29th annual show, held at Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace. “While our in-person Novi show cannot happen this year due to the pandemic, we will aggressively communicate and encourage the boating public considering a new-boat purchase for the coming season to shop their local dealers early,” says MBIA executive director Nicki Polan. “We’ll emphasize that dealerships are open and using appointments and all safety protocols.”
Record-Eagle file photo/Dan Nielsen Discovery Pier in Traverse City opened to the public in July 2020. File photo special to the Record-Eagle COMMERCE TOWNSHIP â Discovery Pier in Traverse City is one of eight facilities to earn Michigan Clean Marina Program certification. The program is administered by the Michigan Boating Industries Association. According to a release, the MBIA is a non-profit trade association representing more than 350 marine-related businesses. The Clean Marina Program is designed to âpreserve and protectâ the Great Lakes through voluntary efforts. âThe certification process begins with a pledge to participate in the program, followed by a course with an overview of the designation process and a review of best management practices,â the MBIA release said. âAfter implementing improvements and reaching a level of competencies, a CMP Certification Specialist evaluates the facilityâs environmental stewardship.â
Michigan Boating Industries Association COMMERCE Twp., Mich. – The Michigan Clean Marina Program is pleased to announce eight Michigan marinas have been named as Certified Clean Marinas. They are Discovery Pier- Traverse City, Eagle Pointe Harbor- St. Joseph, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club- Macatawa, Michigan Harbor Properties- St. Clair Shores, North Star Sail Club- Harrison Twp., Pentwater Municipal- Pentwater, Pier 33- St. Joseph, and Skipper Buds Cass Lake- Waterford. Each has been certified for three-year terms through 2023. Additionally, seven marinas have been Recertified as Michigan Clean Marinas. They are All Seasons Marine- South Haven, Copper Harbor State Dock- Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor State Marina- Copper Harbor, East Tawas State Dock- East Tawas, Lac Labelle State Dock- Copper Harbor, Miller Marina- St. Clair Shores, and Port Austin State Harbor- Port Austin. They have been Recertified for another five-year-term through 2025. Ninety-three Michigan marinas have obtained Certified Clean Marina status and are maintaining this prestigious certification.