FROM THE HELM
CONTRIBUTORS
K AT E B U S H
CHUCK WARREN
Chuck is a lifelong boater with experience on the waters of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and the Great Lakes. During his 25-year marine industry career, he has been an offshore powerboat racing team driver, chief engineer aboard a research vessel, and captain of a sunset cruise. Currently a captain for hire in Holland, Michigan, Chuck lives on his 40-foot Sea Ray in the summer while winters are split between the West Michigan lakeshore and wherever his 33-foot motorhome takes him. Read his story on p. 24
Back At It! I
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t’s good to be back at the helm of Lakeland Boating! After a few months of maternity leave, where Cohen got his first taste of the boating life (we’re encouraging his love of the water early on!), I am ready to hop back into the world of Great Lakes boating news. One area to add to your future cruising bucket list is Ontario’s “Sunset Coast,” where the communities of Grand Bend and Bayfield await with sandy Lake Huron beaches, fine dining, boutiques and more (p. 32). The U.S./Canada border is expected to reopen on July 21 from pandemic restrictions, but check before you travel. If your idea of fun includes big wakes, high speeds and lots of dish soap (to help squeeze into wakeboard boots), you’ll want to check out Zenon Bilas’ feature this month (p. 28). He informs boaters on how they can transform just an ordinary boat into a wakesport machine with a few simple accessories. Speaking of wakesport machines, take a look at this month’s cover story on the Scarab 285 ID, the world’s largest recreational jetboat. This 28-footer hits high speeds and, thanks to its lack of an external propeller, makes watersports as safe as can be. See you (at least 6 feet apart) on the water!
ZENON BILAS
Zenon has been a wakesports enthusiast since learning to waterski in 1975. He coaches, writes and speaks about wakesports worldwide. Zenon won a gold medal in slalom in Open division at the 2018 USA Barefoot National Championship for his 8th national title. Reach him at ZENONBILAS.COM. Read his story on p. 28
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MARK STEVENS
AREAS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE
Charlevoix, MI p. 40
Grand Bend & Bayfield, ON p. 32
Son Rise Marina p. 42
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Mark and his wife, Sharon MatthewsStevens, keep their boat on Lake Ontario in Toronto. Though Mark is best-known for his stories about cruising the Caribbean, he’s always eager to explore must-do boating destinations closer to home. Read his story on p. 32
