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$125M super yacht reportedly owned by an English billionaire is cruising the Great Lakes

No, your eyes don't deceive you — that is a 217-foot, $125-million super yacht cruising the Great Lakes. 

The Hampshire, reportedly owned by English billionaire Andrew Currie, has been making its way around the Upper Peninsula this month, stopping in various destinations, including Mackinac Island. 

Currie, a biofuel executive who is a director with chemical company Ineos, is worth about $3.5 billion, making him the 504th richest person on Forbes' billionaires 2019 list . 

While Currie is not publicly connected to the ship, MLive and the Mining Gazette   report the multibillionaire owns the Hampshire. Currie is also connected to Hampshire I, another super yacht that appeared at the Cannes Film Festival in May. 

The Dutch-built Hampshire can sleep 12 guests and carries a crew of 17 people, according to Boat International . The boat also features an on-deck pool.

The yacht stopped in Milwaukee on Aug. 7, according to the  Milwaukee Business Journal , then headed toward Traverse City.  TV6 also caught the yacht Aug. 12 in Marquette's Lower Harbor, where the station reported that crew members stopped on shore to support local business.

A Mackinac Island State Harbor employee said the Hampshire docked at the island Monday and was still there Tuesday morning. According to boat tracking site Vessel Finder , the yacht has a set destination of "cruising Great Lakes."

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$85M Luxury Superyacht Spotted Cruising Michigan Waters

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Aside from the freighters, this may be the biggest vessel on the Great Lakes. The magnificent 209' international luxury yacht 'Scout' is in Michigan waters.

Billionaire James Berwind and his partner Kevin Clark began making sketches on a napkin of a ship designed to be a semi-permanent base from which they could explore the world. A few years and $85 million later, they set sail on their dream voyage. With a helicopter pad and a hot tub with a swim-up bar, this boat just might be nicer than your house.

The $85 million superyacht Scout was spotted June 28 on the St. Clair River heading into Lake Huron after passing under the Blue Water Bridge. As of July 1 it was anchored in Lake Huron off the east side of Mackinac Island .

The luxurious superyacht sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins and has a crew of 17 to keep her sailing the world. Designed by London's H2 Yacht Design, a Dutch company called Hakvoort was commissioned to construct the international behemoth. With two Caterpillar engines, it can cruise at 15 knots just about anywhere in the world. (See more naval-type tech stats here .)

Of course, there are ample sundecks, areas for relaxation and spacious quarters for the guests. The "private owner’s apartment is accessed via a library studded with nautical-themed artifacts" and includes a "hidden bar area." Scout also has a helicopter pad, a jacuzzi with a swim-up bar and a greenhouse and dog park on board.

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230-foot-long luxury yacht anchors in Muskegon Lake

• Updated: Jun. 26, 2014, 7:52 p.m.
• | Published: Jun. 26, 2014, 6:52 p.m.
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MUSKEGON, MI -- A 230-foot-long visiting vessel significantly changed the Muskegon Lake horizon Thursday, June 26. The luxury yacht named  Freedom was clearly visible Thursday morning and into the early afternoon from the Muskegon Yacht Club area as sailboats were moored in the distant foreground of the yacht. Excluding freighters that visit Muskegon regularly, the yacht was the largest vessel traveling on the lake, even larger than than the  192-foot Lake Express ferry. However, the nearby  Milwaukee Clipper, which is docked and  available for tours, is larger at 361 feet. Earlier in the week the ship was anchored in Lake Michigan near Saugatuck.  According to a  story on MLive.com on Monday, the vessel was in the area on a charter trip from Chicago and was forced to anchor in Lake Michigan as it was too large to dock at the Eldean Shipyard on Lake Macatawa.

According to a website for charters , the ship has eight staterooms and is capable of carrying 27 crew members. It is equipped with a helicopter landing pad, an exercise room and a deck jacuzzi.

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Got $50 million? Famed Great Lakes yacht for sale

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DETROIT -- For sale: a true piece of Detroit's past glory. Asking price: $50 million, or best offer.

The Belgian owners of the steam-powered Delphine, once the pride of the Great Lakes and the personal vessel of automaker Horace Dodge, is for sale at its base in Tunisia in northern Africa.

Listed at 257 feet long with a 35-foot beam and a 14.5-foot draft, the Delphine is believed to be the largest private yacht ever built on the Great Lakes. Horace Dodge, the younger of the two Dodge brothers, had it built in 1920 in River Rouge by the Great Lakes Engineering Co. He named it after his daughter.

Launched in 1921, the boat was the ultimate in luxury, with private staterooms for 20 guests and a crew of 55. The Dodge family used the boat for cocktail parties, watching boat races, and other entertainments.

But the boat has a troubled history. Horace Dodge died before the Delphine was launched. On a trip to New York in the 1920s, the vessel caught fire and sank. Raised and restored, the vessel ran aground in the Great Lakes in 1940. She was sold to the U.S. Navy during World War II and spent the war years tied up at dockside near Washington, D.C., before returning to Dodge family control after the war.

The Delphine left Detroit in the 1960s and went through various owners until 1997, when the current Belgian owners bought it and restored it to modern luxury, operating it out of Monaco as a charter vessel. A minimum one-month charter cost $1.5 million.

The owners now dock the Delphine in Tunisia and are asking 38 million euros, or just shy of $50 million at today's exchange rate.

William Worden, the retired director of the city of Detroit's historic designation office, may have been the last Detroiter to ever ride on the Delphine. As a teenager in the 1960s, he was aboard as the vessel made its way down to Ecorse to be outfitted for its voyage through the St. Lawrence locks to the East Coast, where it became a training vessel for merchant seaman, one of its many roles. Worden's father was a shipyard worker who got him aboard.

"I never got inside except in the engine room. The passenger cabins were locked up tight," Worden said recently. But the engine rooms were done in a unique configuration, he said, a tribute to Horace Dodge's mechanical fascination with trying new ways of doing things.

Worden noted that there are many interesting stories about the Delphine. He recalls hearing that Adm. Ernest King, the U.S. chief of naval operations in World War II, lived on the docked vessel throughout the war so he could qualify for sea pay. King did indeed use the vessel, temporarily renamed the Dauntless, as his flagship, although the story about sea pay could not be otherwise confirmed.

The Delphine spent much of its life at dockside, including at Rose Terrance, the palatial Dodge residence in Grosse Pointe Farms, long since demolished. That may be a reflection of how much it costs to operate a private vessel as big as a small warship.

If you cruise the East Coast long enough, sooner or later, someone will ask you if you have completed T he Great Loop . This is a fun filled 5,000 miles plus adventure that takes the cruiser through 16 states and Canada. It makes a wonderful one-year and spectacular two-year cruise. For an outline of the route refer to the image below.

The Great Loop is completed almost entirely in protected waters, with only a few open water passages. These open water passages can easily be crossed in good weather, and thus are enjoyable as well. Starting in Florida, the boater would proceed up the East Coast of the United States on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. After cruising the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, the route goes offshore from Cape May to New York harbor.  At New York City the route proceeds north up the Hudson River to Troy, NY, then west via the Erie Canal to either Lakes Ontario or Erie. Most "loopers" take the Lake Ontario route which leads to the Trent-Severn Waterway, Georgian Bay and North Channel in Canada. Then it's Lake Michigan to Chicago. Next, the route heads south down the Illinois River to the Mississippi, down the Mississippi to the Ohio and up the Ohio a short 50 miles to the Tennessee River at Paducah, KY. Then, it's south from Paducah, KY via the Tennessee River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (usually referred to as the Tenn-Tom) to Mobile Bay and the Gulf Coast.

The cruiser then heads east from Mobile following the protected waters of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Fort Myers, FL. Finally, at Fort Myers the cruiser crosses Florida via the Okeechobee Waterway to Stuart, FL and completes the Great Loop.

Nearly any type of personal watercraft can be used to make this trip. Large and small boats, sailboats, trawlers, motor yacht, houseboats, canoes and jet skis have completed it. You must know your vessel's height and draft requirements.

See this story about the kayaker who completed The Great Loop in 2023.

Your vessel's characteristics will decide, to a certain extent, the route you take. If your vessel draws less than 5 feet and can clear a height of 15', there are no restrictions. You can follow any of several routes. If your vessel draws more than 8 feet or has a height requirement of more than 19'.7", you cannot make the trip. (Chicago is the limiting spot with a fixed bridge of 19' 7".) For sailboats with masts that can be un-stepped or powerboats/trawlers with high structures, some adjustment must be made to the vessels height to get it down to at least 19' and preferably 15'.

In general, height restrictions apply only after you enter the New York Canal System at Troy, NY and continue until you reach Mobile, AL on the Gulf Coast.

It is possible to put the mast of sailboats back up once the vessel has reached the Great Lakes, so the vessel can sail while cruising these waters. However, if you do put the mast back up when you enter the Great Lakes, you will have to un-step it again when you reach Chicago, IL on Lake Michigan. Mast stepping and un-stepping can be performed at marinas just before and after you enter the New York Canal System, Chicago, or Mobile, AL. Information in cruising guides recommended in this book tells you which marinas perform this service.

For vessels sailing north from Florida that draw less than 8 feet and have a height of less than 63 feet there is no need for concern until you reach the New York Canal System at Troy, NY. Before you proceed north of Troy you must get your height down to 20 feet and preferably 15 feet. Once you reach the Waterford, NY you must choose one of 2 basic routes. Via Lake Champlain your height restriction is 17' (Champlain Canal) and depth restriction is 5' (Rideau Canal). The Lake Champlain Route is longer and has more locks and is not recommended as it adds so much to your long trip already. However, if you do not plan to travel the northeast waters again or you are taking more than one year, you may want to squeeze these extra 3 canals into your plan.

The other choice, and the shorter route, via the Erie Canal, starts with a clearance of 20 feet and the water has a controlled depth of 12 feet. At mile 160 of the Erie Canal, Three Rivers, you must choose between one of three routes based on your height and depth requirements. They are in order of preference:

• Trent-Severn Waterway
• Complete Erie Canal
• Welland Canal

The figure below depicts the height and depth restrictions of the three routes. As you can see, most vessels can transit the Trent-Severn Waterway. Some must go the complete Erie Canal route, but a few each year must go via the Welland Canal.

The Trent-Severn Route

A major part of your decision in choosing the Trent-Severn route is your height and depth requirements. The Trent-Severn has a controlled depth of 6 feet and height of 22 feet. However, if you draw more than 5', you must sign a waiver. The issue with a deep draft is not in the locks, but in the channel and shoaling. For vessels drawing 5' or less there is no problem. From 5 to 6' you must use extra care and get approval to enter the Trent Severn. If you cannot meet these requirements, you must choose one of the two alternatives.

The Trent-Severn Waterway provides the greatest protection, the most to see and do, and most beautiful water to cruise while crossing the Great Lakes. If you can, and do choose this route, you also avoid Lake Erie and Lake Huron while crossing the Great Lakes, thus traveling in more protected waters. The Trent-Severn route starts when you proceed north via the Oswego Canal from Three Rivers on the Erie Canal. You then cross Lake Ontario and enter the Trent-Severn Waterway at Trenton, Ontario in Canada on the northern shore. While crossing the Trent-Severn you will encounter all this historic canal has to offer including, but not limited to, lovely villages, friendly people, the famous "lift locks" and the railway lock. At the west end of the Trent-Severn Waterway you enter Georgian Bay and the area of "30,000 islands". Here you travel in protected waters that are crystal clear providing visibility down 10-12 feet. There are thousands of beautiful quiet anchorages with almost pristine conditions. Georgian Bay and the North Channel, your next destination, provide some of the best cruising waters in North America. Once you cross the North Channel, you enter the top of Lake Michigan and rejoin those boaters who chose or had to go across Lake Erie.

The Complete Erie Canal Route

If you draw more than 6 feet, your first alternative is to go completely across the Erie Canal and enter Lake Erie at Buffalo, NY. However, to proceed west of Three Rivers, mile 160 of the Erie Canal, you must have your clearance down to 15 ½ feet. The western half of the Erie Canal is rich in history and provides many free stops with water and electric. The downside of going the complete Erie Canal route (or the Welland Canal route) is Lake Erie. Over 240 miles long with few natural harbors, Lake Erie can be a burden to cross. When you stop overnight you must go into man-made harbors and often there is no place to anchor. Thus, you are forced to pay to stay in marinas or yacht clubs. Also, because Lake Erie is so large, you can only move in good weather. The prevailing southwest wind will be on the nose. Crossing Lake Erie does not provide anywhere near the interesting stops and beautiful waters that the Trent-Severn Waterway, Georgian Bay and North Channel provide.

The Welland Canal Route

If you can't go the complete Erie Canal or Trent-Severn Routes, then you will have to go through the Welland Canal. Vessels that draw more than 6 feet and have a clearance of between 15 ½ and 19 feet will have to go this way. Following this route you go north from Three Rivers, mile 160 of the Erie Canal, to Oswego on Lake Ontario via the Oswego Canal. Then you transit Lake Ontario, proceeding over 150 miles west. The same restrictions on weather and ports as those on Lake Erie, apply on Lake Ontario. To add insult to injury, when you get to the end of Lake Ontario, you must go up the Welland Canal Locks. These locks are not pleasure craft friendly. It's not that the operators are unfriendly, rather these locks primarily serve Great Lakes freighters and as a result frequent delays are experienced. In addition, because the currents in the locks are so strong you are required to have at least three adult crewmembers on board while transiting the canal going west. If you are short one or two crew members they can be hired at the lock at the Lake Ontario end, to assist you through the locks. You will need 8 to 12 hours to transit the locks and there is no stopping overnight within the Welland Canal. In other words, once committed, you keep going until you reach Lake Erie at the other end. 

For more information on the height restrictions and choosing the best route for The Great Loop, purchase a printed Skipper Bob Cruising America's Great Loop or purchase a digital version in the Waterway Guide Mobile App.

I think your omission of the Lake Champlain, Montreal, Ottawa route to get to Trent Severn system is skipping some of the unique boating experiences on the "Loop". Carillon Lock, Ottawa Staircase Locks, Rideau Canal, Kingston Ontario just to name a few. The whole experience from Waterford, NY to the entrance of the Trent Severn was some of the best of the "Loop".

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Marine News from the Great Lakes

Made for the ocean - great for the lakes.

Published: Friday, September 13, 2019

Taking a closer look at Maritimo’s X-Series, the phrase “living in comfort and entertaining in style” seems to effortlessly describe the design. The May 2018 launch of the X60 saw huge success in the Great Lakes area, bringing a new level of quality, luxury, and use of space to the Great Lakes, followed by the most recent reveal of the X50 this past May at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, which has proven that the excitement around Maritimo’s newest sport yacht series has only just begun. Since its restructure of American sales operation and expansion of its dealer network in the United States, Maritimo America has seen a two-fold increase in sales, with goals of expanding even more in the area.

Colony Marine and B&E Marine are proud to be part of the Maritimo family and look forward to the exciting new adventure ahead as your only Great Lakes Maritimo dealers. Contact Colony Marine or B&E Marine to experience the luxury of the Maritimo X50 and X60 first hand at one of their locations. You can also climb aboard and see the beauty for yourself throughout the upcoming line-up of fall and winter boat shows.

About B&E Marine

Founded in 1953, B&E Marine is a multi-generational boat dealership located in Michigan City, Indiana. Today B&E employs 35 full-time and a number of seasonal workers expanding to 10 buildings covering 100,000 square feet, two hoists, two ramps, two fuel docks, and 70 permanent slips. B&E Marine scored the highest in the Midwest and ranked 6th out of 350 Sea Ray sales locations nationwide. Honored as one of the first Sea Ray Master Dealers, B&E Marine has also earned top honors from Mercury as a Premier Service dealer.

About Colony Marine

Family owned and third generation operated since 1958, boaters have trusted Colony Marine to take care of their boating needs for over 60 years. The Beauregard family built their business on strong business ethics, a commitment to superior products and services, and a passion for boating. As the largest boat dealer in Southeast Michigan and one of the first in the industry, Colony Marine has three full-service dealerships and deep-water marinas with over 950 summer boat slips in Saint Clair Shores, Algonac, and Pontiac as well as over 250,000 square feet of indoor heated winter storage, making it a true one-stop shop offering everything a boater needs. Colony Marine has been named a Top 100 Boating Dealer in America, a Mercruiser Platinum Dealer, and a Boston Whaler Master Dealer.

This article first appeared in the Fall Issue (Sep/Oct) 2019 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.

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Updated on: September 16, 2024 / 11:56 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Great Lakes chapter held its biggest fundraiser of the year on Sunday.

This year's Together in Teal walk raised over $120,000 for people suffering from the disease and research for treatment.

This is the 24th year of the walk, and hundreds of people came together, united in their goal to end ovarian cancer.

Jeff Mazur wears his mother's legacy on his chest with a pin.

"She was at the first NOCC walk in Pittsburgh, which was in 2001," he said. "She passed away a week after the second one."

His family created Agnes's Angels in her memory.

"It's made myself and all of our family focused on anything we can do to help families dealing with the same thing," Mazur said.

So many have heard or know someone who has listened to those difficult words, "You have ovarian cancer."

"While those four words are devastating, they also have the power to unite us like here today," Celina Pompeani Matheson, the event emcee and Pittsburgh Today Live Reporter said.

There was unity in the power of people and the touches of teal.

"We always say that the teal ribbon is what wraps around all of us and connects us," Kellie Kaminski-Johnson, NOCC Great Lakes Regional Manager, said.

There are many survivors.

"They've battled the beast and come out on the other side," Kaminski-Johnson said. "So, they come here to celebrate."

And those whom they have lost.

"They come here to remember. They come here to honor their loved ones," Kaminski-Johnson said.

Kaminski-Johnson's motivation is, in part, due to her grandmother, who had ovarian cancer.

Organizing this every year is, in a way, honoring her courage.

"She always talked about her cancer journey when we were growing up, and she is what I think of when I think of a strong woman facing that journey."

Each handprint from over the years represents a survivor, a battle-tested person who slays the beast.

The people who are here instead of those they lost, like Mazur, continue that pursuit with progress.

"The treatments that are available now were not available to my mom 24 years ago," he said.

And with every dollar and every step, they won't back down, hoping to defeat this horrible disease.

Fundraising for Sunday's walk will continue until Oct. 14.  This link  will lead you to the NOCC website, where you can make a donation until then.

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