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      <title>When Do Grand Rapids Pools and Splash Pads Open in 2024?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:02:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With spring in full swing, you might be wondering when you'll be able to take a dip in City of GR pools and cool off in splash pads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/when-do-city-of-grand-rapids-pools-and-splash-pads-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Did You Know You Can Rent an Entire Grand Rapids City Pool For a Private Party?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have a private party at a Gran Rapids City Pool! <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-rent-out-grand-rapids-city-pools-this-summer-for-private-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have a private party at a Gran Rapids City Pool! <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-rent-out-grand-rapids-city-pools-this-summer-for-private-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Florida Man Is Either Really Smart Or Really Stupid For Thawing His Turkey This Way</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:03:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He just goes and tosses a frozen turkey into his backyard swimming pool, and we can't tell if it's smart or stupid.
Source: YouTube
 
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He just goes and tosses a frozen turkey into his backyard swimming pool, and we can't tell if it's smart or stupid.
Source: YouTube
 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:41:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She swims the entire length of a swimming pool with a glass of chocolate milk on her head and doesn't spill a DROP.
I mean, we all know that she's good, but we didn't realize that she was THAT good.
Seriously, how can you swim and keep your head that still... <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-katie-ledecky-really-balance-a-glass-of-milk-on-her-head-while-swimming/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She swims the entire length of a swimming pool with a glass of chocolate milk on her head and doesn&apos;t spill a DROP.
I mean, we all know that she&apos;s good, but we didn&apos;t realize that she was THAT good.
Seriously, how can you swim and keep your head that still... <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-katie-ledecky-really-balance-a-glass-of-milk-on-her-head-while-swimming/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 13:47:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Go ahead and relax on your pool float. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-is-unlikely-to-spread-in-a-swimming-pool-or-hot-tub-says-cdc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Go ahead and relax on your pool float. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-is-unlikely-to-spread-in-a-swimming-pool-or-hot-tub-says-cdc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dad Gets Pranked With Dissolving Swim Shorts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:41:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Need to spice up your next family vacation? Dissolving swim shorts may be the best way to create memories of laughter while picking up an indecent exposure charge. This Dad of three is the latest victim.
Source: MIRROR
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need to spice up your next family vacation? Dissolving swim shorts may be the best way to create memories of laughter while picking up an indecent exposure charge. This Dad of three is the latest victim.
Source: MIRROR
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      <title>CDC Warns of ‘Crypto’ Parasite on the Rise in Swimming Pools</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We're not full of crap, the parasite causes diarrhea for three weeks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cdc-warns-of-crypto-parasite-on-the-rise-in-swimming-pools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re not full of crap, the parasite causes diarrhea for three weeks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cdc-warns-of-crypto-parasite-on-the-rise-in-swimming-pools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>City of Grand Rapids Throwing Opening Day Pool Parties on Monday!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 02:16:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Summer has officially arrived in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-throwing-opening-day-pool-parties-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer has officially arrived in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-throwing-opening-day-pool-parties-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Get Free Swim Lessons in Grand Rapids on Thursday!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[No need to pool your resources, learn to swim for free ;-) <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-free-swim-lessons-in-grand-rapids-on-thursday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[No need to pool your resources, learn to swim for free ;-) <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-free-swim-lessons-in-grand-rapids-on-thursday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a way to cool down this weekend? The Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds are now open!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-splash-pads-open-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a way to cool down this weekend? The Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds are now open!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-splash-pads-open-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 14:09:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[GR city pools and water playgrounds open for the season on Friday, June 8, 2018.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-splash-pads-open-june-8/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[GR city pools and water playgrounds open for the season on Friday, June 8, 2018.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-splash-pads-open-june-8/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Watch Michael Phelps Race A Great White Shark As Part Of Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week’</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who do you think would win in a race between Michael Phelps and a shark? With Shark Week upon us, the discovery channel has been hyping what could be the dumbest thing ever.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-michael-phelps-race-a-great-white-shark-as-part-of-discovery-channels-shark-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who do you think would win in a race between Michael Phelps and a shark? With Shark Week upon us, the discovery channel has been hyping what could be the dumbest thing ever.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-michael-phelps-race-a-great-white-shark-as-part-of-discovery-channels-shark-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Woman Hospitalized After An 83-Foot Cliff Jump Resulted In The Worst Belly Flop Ever</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:02:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The biggest and probably the most painful belly flop you will ever see! A woman takes a leap of faith and does a 83 foot belly flop! <a href="https://wgrd.com/woman-hospitalized-after-an-83-foot-cliff-jump-resulted-in-the-worst-belly-flop-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The biggest and probably the most painful belly flop you will ever see! A woman takes a leap of faith and does a 83 foot belly flop! <a href="https://wgrd.com/woman-hospitalized-after-an-83-foot-cliff-jump-resulted-in-the-worst-belly-flop-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids City Pools and Water Playgrounds Open June 10</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With temperatures hitting the 90s this weekend, the city of Grand Rapids is helping us out with ways to stay cool!
The Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds are open as of today, Friday, June 9. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-water-playgrounds-are-now-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With temperatures hitting the 90s this weekend, the city of Grand Rapids is helping us out with ways to stay cool!
The&nbsp;Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds are open as of today, Friday, June 9. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-water-playgrounds-are-now-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Cedar Point’s New Waterpark is Going to be REALLY REALLY Cool! [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/cedar-points-new-waterpark-is-going-to-be-really-really-cool-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:56:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cedar Point's new waterpark, Cedar Point Shores, is set to open Saturday, May 27th. Take the virtual tour of what's to come! <a href="https://wgrd.com/cedar-points-new-waterpark-is-going-to-be-really-really-cool-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cedar Point&apos;s new waterpark, Cedar Point Shores, is set to open Saturday, May 27th. Take the virtual tour of what&apos;s to come! <a href="https://wgrd.com/cedar-points-new-waterpark-is-going-to-be-really-really-cool-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids City Pools and Water Playgrounds Open June 10</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-water-playgrounds-open-june-10/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 22:07:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Though we haven't seen a ton of warm weather yet in Grand Rapids, this summer is supposed to be a scorcher. When you're looking for a place to cool down, you can head to GR's city pools and splash pads.
This year, Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds open on Friday, June 10. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-water-playgrounds-open-june-10/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Though we haven&apos;t seen a ton of warm weather yet in Grand Rapids, this summer is supposed to be a scorcher. When you&apos;re looking for a place to cool down, you can head to&nbsp;GR&apos;s city pools and splash pads.
This year, Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds open on Friday, June 10. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-city-pools-and-water-playgrounds-open-june-10/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>2015 Michigan High School Football Rule Changes</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/2015-michigan-high-school-football-rule-changes/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:00:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Michigan high school football begins another exciting season, take a moment to review rule changes that go into effect this fall. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2015-michigan-high-school-football-rule-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Michigan high school football begins another exciting season, take a moment to review rule changes that go into effect this fall. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2015-michigan-high-school-football-rule-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rockford-Sparta Wins Gymnastics State Title</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/rockfordsparta-wins-gymnastics-state-championship/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was an exciting end to the season as Rockford-Sparta High School gymnastics team won the state championship in Rockford on Friday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockfordsparta-wins-gymnastics-state-championship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was an exciting end to the season as Rockford-Sparta High School gymnastics team won the state championship in Rockford on Friday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockfordsparta-wins-gymnastics-state-championship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Get First Look at Victoria’s Secret Swim 2015 Collection [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/get-first-look-at-victorias-secret-swim-2015-collection-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2015 03:31:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get a first look at the Victoria’s Secret Swim 2015 collection, its swim catalog.
Yowza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-first-look-at-victorias-secret-swim-2015-collection-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get a first look at the Victoria&CloseCurlyQuote;s Secret Swim 2015 collection, its swim catalog.
Yowza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-first-look-at-victorias-secret-swim-2015-collection-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: Australian Bro Surfs On Dead, Rotting Whale [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-australian-bro-surfs-on-dead-rotting-whale-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:13:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Gross. There's no other way to describe this. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-australian-bro-surfs-on-dead-rotting-whale-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Gross. There&apos;s no other way to describe this. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-australian-bro-surfs-on-dead-rotting-whale-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Enjoy the Water</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-enjoy-the-water-sponsored/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:38:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-enjoy-the-water-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;re on an inland lake, river, stream, pond, rapids, creek, whitewater course or one of the Great Lakes like Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-enjoy-the-water-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: Incredible High-Dive Fail [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-incredible-high-dive-fail-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:19:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are certain things that just shouldn't be hard. Jumping off a diving board, for instance, is one of those things.  
Gravity pretty much takes care of everything. You just need to climb up there and step off the edge.  
Yet this woman somehow managed to screw it up. And she did so in incredible fashion! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-incredible-high-dive-fail-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are certain things that just shouldn&apos;t be hard. Jumping off a diving board, for instance, is one of those things.  
Gravity pretty much takes care of everything. You just need to climb up there and step off the edge.  
Yet this woman somehow managed to screw it up. And she did so in incredible fashion! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-incredible-high-dive-fail-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Remember: PWC Is a Boat</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:33:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-paddle-smart-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-paddle-smart-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Remember: PWC Is a Boat</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:57:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-equally-careful-using-personal-watercraft-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;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&apos;re using a powerboat, a sailboat, a pontoon, a fishing boat, a ski boat or personal watercraft. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-equally-careful-using-personal-watercraft-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Stay Afloat, Don’t Sink [Sponsored]</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:59:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-stay-afloat-dont-sink-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-stay-afloat-dont-sink-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Don’t Drink and Boat [Sponsored]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-dont-drink-and-boat/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-dont-drink-and-boat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-dont-drink-and-boat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Follow the Rules of the Water [Sponsored]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-rules-of-the-water-sponsored/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:59:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-rules-of-the-water-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-rules-of-the-water-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be More Wary of Lightning in Summer [Sponsored]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-more-wary-of-lightning-in-summer-sponsored/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:57:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-more-wary-of-lightning-in-summer-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-more-wary-of-lightning-in-summer-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be Weather Ready [Sponsored]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-weather-ready-june12-sponsored/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:59:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-weather-ready-june12-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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 <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-be-weather-ready-june12-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Wear a Life Jacket [Sponsored]</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:59:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-june6-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[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&apos;s a boating tip to help you stay safe out there: Make sure to wear a life jacket. <a href="https://wgrd.com/safe-boating-tip-of-the-week-june6-sponsored/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jim ‘The Shark’ Dreyer Swims Across Lake St. Claire</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I'm a little late on this one but I think this story is nuts! Jim Dreyer, who calls himself, &quot;The Shark&quot; is a long distance swimmer. This guy is no joke! He not only has swam across all of the great lakes but he just now finished a 48 hour swim across Lake St. Claire in Detroit, finishing in Belle Isle. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jim-the-shark-dreyer-swims-across-lake-st-claire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&apos;m a little late on this one but I think this story is nuts! Jim Dreyer, who calls himself, &amp;quot;The Shark&amp;quot; is a long distance swimmer. This guy is no joke! He not only has swam across all of the great lakes but he just now finished a 48 hour swim across Lake St. Claire in Detroit, finishing in Belle Isle. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jim-the-shark-dreyer-swims-across-lake-st-claire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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