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Explore waterfront homes in Holland MI with JBYS and Michigan Homes & Cottages, featuring a luxury property and hands-on boating experience.

Selling your boat or yacht is a big decision — and choosing the right partner makes all the difference. At Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, we’ve been serving the Great Lakes and beyond for over 50 years. Our Selling Advantage means more visibility, stronger offers, and smoother transactions from start to finish. Get the highest selling price, in the shortest amount of time when you sell your boat with JBYS!

The season is turning, the docks are coming back to life, and the Great Lakes boating calendar is officially underway. From early-season boat shows to on-the-water demo days and summer events still to come, this is your guide to where you’ll find Team JBYS throughout the season.

The She’s the Captain women’s boating course by MJM Yachts comes to Michigan, with hands-on instruction in docking and boat handling at JBYS events.

Muskegon’s Summer Kickoff Boat Show May 15 – 17 | Adelaide Pointe MarinaAdelaide Circle,Muskegon, MI 49441 The Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show returns to West Michigan as the ultimate kickoff to summer, bringing together boats, waterfront energy, and a full weekend of on-the-water excitement. Set against the backdrop of the newest marina on […]

women-only boating courseS designed to instill independence at the helm The MJM She’s The Captain program is a hands-on boating experience built to boost confidence at the helm. Led by a USCG licensed captain, each session focuses on real-world skills like docking, close-quarters maneuvering, and boat handling in a supportive, small-group setting. May 30 | […]

Sip, Shop, and Stroll The Docks at the 2026 Great Lakes Lakes Boating Festival May 16 – 17 | The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 788 Lakeshore RoadGrosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 The 37th Annual Great Lakes Boating Festival returns to the waterfront at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. This long-standing spring tradition brings together boaters […]

The Catawba Island Boat Show is Ohio’s Premier Boat Show April 24 – 26 | Port Clinton, OH 4330 Beach Club Rd,Port Clinton, OH43452 The Catawba Island Boat Show returns to the scenic Catawba Island Club for three days of boats, waterfront exhibits, and the official start of Great Lakes boating season. As Ohio’s premier […]

Two days of boats, harbor views, and a strong start to the season May 29 – 30 | Chicago Yacht Club 400 E. Monroe St. Chicago, IL Chicago Yacht Club’s In-Water Boat & Tech Show returns to Chicago for a weekend of boats, waterfront displays, and one of the season’s most anticipated early-summer boating events. […]

Learn what boat listing photos attract buyers and help you sell your boat faster. Expert tips from yacht brokers at JBYS.