2026 marks the 73rd anniversary of the S.S. Badger. It is the last operating coal-fired passenger steamer in the United ...

(WLUK) -- Trips across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger ferry will begin in mid-May. Lake Michigan Carferry, the ship's owner, says the season will begin May 16 when it departs Ludington, Michigan for ...

LUDINGTON, MI – The last coal-powered passenger steamer operating in the United States set sail for its first voyage of the 2023 season today. The historic S.S. Badger left the port of Ludington at 9 ...

The University of Michigan sailing team has a unique sailing facility in that it is a club owned and managed by Michigan alumni. The Michigan Sailing Club is located on Baseline Lake in Portage, ...

LUDINGTON, Mich. (WLUK) -- The S.S. Badger is moving full steam ahead toward the start of its 71st sailing season, which will kick off earlier than expected. Officials announced Thursday the historic ...

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MANITOWOC — Despite hitting some rocky waters recently, it’s full steam ahead for the SS Badger this year, with the popular car ferry setting sail for its 71st season May 17. The Badger will arrive in ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Friday's sunshine paired well with a busy day on Lake Michigan, with many setting sail for the first time this season. "It's the start of summer for us," said Teresa Coronado ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Slick sailboats are back in Lake Michigan as some of the world's most talented sailors arrive in Chicago, The Sail GP competition happens this Friday and Saturday and the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new veteran-run nonprofit is sharing a passion for the water and building community with veterans who need it. No Salt Sailing is run by Army veteran Will Shehan. He has PTSD and ...

Kalamazoo, Mich. -- A group of seven artists from Michigan, Colorado and Germany will set sail June 1 to explore Lake Superior and its islands during a four-month odyssey they will turn into a ...