Discover the world of marine careers at SURGE: Detroit River!

Hosted by Riverside Marina in Detroit, this event is perfect for high school students and young adults seeking to learn more about exciting career paths in the marine industry. Guests will explore educational exhibits hosted by leading marine companies like Yamaha, Dometic, Mercury, and more!

This unique educational experiences is a collaboration between Great Lakes Boat Building School, Riverside Marina, Michigan Boating Industries Association, Michigan Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, and the Green Door Initiative.

2025 Event Information

SURGE returns to Detroit on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025.

Hosted at Riverside Marina 11000 Freud St., Detroit, MI 48214

Join us for a day full of marine exploration and hands on learning! Register as a guest or a group below.

Want to do more? Register as a sponsor or exhibitor and become part of the SURGE team!

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Sponsor and Exhibitor Information

Marine Exploration Sectors

Boating Safety and Experience

Enjoy the best part of the marine industry - getting out on the water!
Thanks to the generous support of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sale, Formula, and Riverside Marina, all attendees can enjoy a complimentary boating experience on the Detroit River!
Propulsion, Marine Electronics & Systems

Get your hands on what makes a boat go!
Explore hands on educational exhibits hosted by leading marine companies such as Dometic, Ray Marine, Yamaha, America’s Boat and Yacht Club, and more!
Boat Building and Manufacturing

Learn the skills and techniques it takes to build, customize, or refurbish a boat!
Try out some techniques at exhibits hosted by Great Lakes Boat Building School, National Marine Manufacturers Association, West System, and more!

Discover SURGE

See what our guests are saying about the event!

The Teacher Perspective

“I brought some high school students who have never been introduced to the marine industry and it opened their eyes to many possibilities. Thank you for a wonderful day for them. “

The Student Perspective

"That boat ride, especially the boat that we were on, that boat was so fire. We went on the white boat– the Formula One boat. Does Surge happen every year? They need to come back with that again."

Evan W.

The Exhibitor Perspective

“We felt that our presence had a genuine impact, helping to ignite interest in marine careers and providing valuable guidance to those considering this exciting path. It was truly rewarding to see the curiosity and enthusiasm from the young minds we interacted with.”

David Ottenhauf

Vice President of Service at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales