Grand Valley Marine

Boaters should enjoy their time on the water, being smart and playing safely while on it. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges you to be smart while out boating, regardless of whether you're on an inland lake, river, stream, pond, rapids, creek, whitewater course or one of the Great Lakes like Lake Michigan.

Paddle sports are the fastest-growing segment of recreational boating, with more than 300,000 paddle craft, primarily kayaks, being sold annually in the U.S., according to the Water Sports Industry Association and the U.S. Coast Guard. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, rowing, rafting and various other paddle sports are thrilling, exciting and fun. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandvi

There's plenty of summertime left and lots of boating still to be done. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges you to say safe as possible when boating. Caution and common sense are necessary, regardless of whether you're using a powerboat, a sailboat, a pontoon, a fishing boat, a ski boat or personal watercraft.

While the long Independence Day weekend may be over, there's still plenty of summer left and boating to be done. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urge you to keep yourself, those around you and others as safe as possible when boating. One main tip: Keep your boat afloat; don't sink out there. And if you do or must, there are steps to take when that happens to prot

The festive and summery Independence Day weekend is here! Celebrating the Fourth of July holiday this year means a three-day weekend for many and some extra time to truly relax, enjoy and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges for you to keep you, those around you and others as safe as possible on the water when out boating. Embrace the thre

Summer is here! It officially arrived last Saturday, and this is truly the season when many love to relax and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and at the beach, here's another tip good for boaters and beach-g

This is the time of year when many love to relax and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. Summer officially arrives at 10:51 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office. In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and ev

Many look forward to relaxing and playing out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. Michigan Safe Boating Week runs through Saturday and National Marina Day is Saturday. In embracing those campaigns and seeking to help you enjoy getting out on the water for relaxation, recreation and t

Many look forward to relaxing and playing out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. Here's a boating tip to help you stay safe out there: Make sure to wear a life jacket.

For most boaters, Memorial Day weekend is the "first boating holiday." Many are looking forward to relaxing on the water. A reminder: Stay safe out there. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating this spring, summer and fall.