POTW: Great Boat Names #14

St Joseph's Island

With its great location on the North Channel, the Hilton Beach Marina on St Joseph’s Island makes a perfect summer escape for boaters from Sault Ste Marie and nearby Michigan. And those folks certainly know their puns.

July 12, 2023

With its great location on the North Channel, the Hilton Beach Marina on St Joseph’s Island makes a perfect summer escape for boaters from Sault Ste Marie and nearby Michigan. And those folks certainly know their puns.

This shot came in as Photo of the Week just a few days ago. Take it as inspiration for your photos – we always love great boat names. Thanks to Will M who sent it along.

Your POTW photographs are not confined to boat names. Anything boat-y: pets, people, costumes, summer hats onboard. Send your photos along to cyonboard@kerrwil.com Your shot could be our next Photo of the Week!

 

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