Unique International Tug Boat Race celebrates Detroit / Windsor maritime history

TUG BOATS – START YOUR ENGINES!  International Tug Boat Race set for June 23 The normally sedate Detroit River comes alive with roaring diesels and blaring air horns June 23 when tug boats of all sizes race for glory and trophies in the 36th annual International Tug Boat Race. The race begins at 1 p.m. … More Unique International Tug Boat Race celebrates Detroit / Windsor maritime history

Battle of the River Raisin Walking Tours

Battle of the River Raisin (War of 1812) Saturdays: July 31, August 21, September 25 To book tour, click here Sandwiched between the Revolutionary War and Civil War, the War of 1812 usually doesn’t garner much attention in the scheme of our nation’s history, yet this event is considered by many to be America’s second war for independence. … More Battle of the River Raisin Walking Tours

Embrace the wake! Detroit Windsor Tug Race celebrates river’s maritime heritage

The normally sedate Detroit River comes alive with roaring diesels and blaring air horns June 19, 2010 when tug boats of all sizes race for glory and trophies in the 32nd annual International Tug Boat Race. The race begins at 1 p.m. at the Ambassador Bridge and runs to the finish line off Windsor’s Dieppe … More Embrace the wake! Detroit Windsor Tug Race celebrates river’s maritime heritage

A labor of love on our Boblo Boat – Detroit Free Press article

RESTORATION OF A DETROIT ICON A labor of love on our Boblo boat Dockside tours could be as early as next summer BY JOHN GALLAGHER FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER The Boblo boat Ste. Claire, which sailed through Detroit’s past, is getting ready to sail into its future, too. Thanks to years of volunteer work and … More A labor of love on our Boblo Boat – Detroit Free Press article