Perfect paddle conditions! Right? 🥶
The snow is finally starting to melt, and we're itching to get back on the water. Who's ready for warmer weather and spring adventures??

Down to FOUR 🚨
Tregurtha vs. Anderson
Alpena vs. Saginaw

Everything is on the line with these huge matchups.

Cast your Final Four votes now! https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

Sunsets in Sault Ste. Marie are some of the best around! There are so many great places to enjoy the views. Where is your favorite spot to grab a seat and watch sunsets in the Soo?

Here we have the Federal Inger passing through the MacArthur Lock on April 6, 1991. She was the first Saltie to use the Soo Locks during the 91-92 shipping season. In the background, the Charles M. Beeghly (now the Hon. James L. Oberstar) using the Poe Lock.

Picture from Don Geske

Did someone say Taco Tuesday? We're getting closer to warm weather, which means tacos and specialty margaritas outside at The Palace Mexican Restaurant & Saloon on Portage Avenue!

Spring… we see you.

Lol, jk. The sun left.

The sun is doing a lot for morale.

Round 2 is in the books! 
Winners moving on:
James R. Barker, Paul R. Tregurtha, Arthur M. Anderson, Stewart J. Cort, Burns Harbor, Alpena, Saginaw, and John J. Boland.

The competition is heating up. Round 3 is next! 🔥

We hope everyone has a fun, safe day!

If the forecast has you rethinking outdoor plans, it’s the perfect excuse to check out some of our favorite local spots. Grab a coffee and get cozy at Bird's Eye this weekend!

Fresh paint meets classic steel in this Round 2 battle.
A newer Algoma vessel goes head-to-head with a longtime Great Lakes workhorse.

Algoma Discovery vs. John J. Boland, who’s moving on?
Vote now: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

A modern self-unloader takes on a battle-tested lakes veteran with a Round 3 spot on the line.

CSL Tadoussac vs. Saginaw, who’s still afloat when it’s over?
Cast your vote: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

Old school meets big league in this Round 2 face-off.

American Century vs. Alpena, who’s sailing on?
Vote here: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

It’s a Harbor showdown in Round 2!
Two modern workhorses go bow-to-bow with a trip to the next round on the line.

Indiana Harbor vs. Burns Harbor, who’s got your vote?
Vote now: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

A 1,000-footer meets a seasoned fleet veteran in this Round 2 matchup.

Edgar B. Speer vs. Stewart J. Cort, who’s advancing?
Vote now: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

Two fan favorites collide in Round 2: one a historic legend of the lakes, the other a modern Great Lakes workhorse.

Arthur M. Anderson vs. Hon. James Oberstar, who earns the next spot?
Cast your vote: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

The largest ship on the Great Lakes goes head-to-head with a familiar tournament contender.

Paul R. Tregurtha vs. Kaye E. Barker—who moves on?
Vote here: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

A classic showdown kicks off Round 2. A Freighter Frenzy fan favorite takes on last year's champion!

James R. Barker vs. Lee A. Tregurtha, who’s heading to the next round?
Vote now: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

A familiar vessel may be making an unexpected return to the water this season…
Due to ongoing Great Lakes shipping shortages, the S.S. Valley Camp is slated for temporary reactivation in 2026. More details below.

And last, but not least, the Huron Division: 
CSL Tadoussac, Saginaw, Algoma Discovery, and John J. Boland advance.

That tie breaker between the Algoma Discovery and the Helena G. kept things interesting!
Stay tuned for the opening of Round 2 voting!

Michigan Division locks in!
Burns Harbor, Indiana Harbor, American Century, and Alpena move on.

Every vote counts, and it shows 😤

Erie Division winners are in!
Arthur M. Anderson, Hon. James Oberstar, Edgar B. Speer, and Stewart J. Cort advance.

This bracket is stacked. Round 2 is going to be a battle.

Superior Division is set!
James R. Barker, Lee A. Tregurtha, Paul R. Tregurtha, and Kaye E. Barker are moving on.

Heavy hitters across the board, who survives Round 2?

We’ve got a deadlock in Round 1 between Algoma Discovery and Helena G., and that means we’re heading to OT! 

Voting is back open until midnight to break the tie and decide who moves on. 
Cast yours here: https://saultstemarie.com/freighter-frenzy-26/

Penny's Kitchen is a local favorite. They serve sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, and more! What's your go-to?

The pilot house of the Dirk S. VanEnkevort looks pretty cool from below, but the view from above is on another level
(get it? 😆)

THE SUN IS OUT

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