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The boating season is now in full swing, and the 4th of July is one of the busiest times of the year. We hope you’re enjoying the summer and treasuring your days on the water. Never forget that recreational boating is one of our nation’s most enjoyable outdoor recreational activities, so enjoy it whenever you can.

This issue offers a series of contrasts. On the one hand, we delightfully recall the golden days of boatbuilding, when wood, not fi berglass reigned supreme. On the other hand, we present a stark reminder about one of the most serious problems plaguing safe boating: alcohol and boating. It’s not a new message, but it’s one boaters shouldn’t forget.

Clayton, N.Y., may not be a familiar spot to many Great Lakes boaters, but to anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship that went into making recreational boats in the fi rst part of the 20th century, it is “nirvana.” Clayton is home to the Antique Boating Museum (ABM), which houses the premier watercraft collection in North America, if not the world. It recalls a simpler time when artisanship was held in high esteem. It evokes the names Gar Wood, Hacker, and Chris-Craft when they were synonymous with the best of boat building.

Our associate editor visited ABM in May and was impressed. He was struck by both the quantity and quality of recreational boats in the museum’s collection. For classic boating enthusiasts who hesitate to make the journey to the Thousand Islands region because of its remoteness, he says don’t wait.

The diversity and range of boats on display is well worth your time and effort.

Our story on ABM begins on page 14 and shows just a few of the “timeless classics” at the museum. With more than 300 boats in its stunning collection ranging from the one-of-a-kind fl oating Victorian mansion named LaDuchesse, a 106-ft. long houseboat that was built more than 110 years ago and served as the summer vacation home of George Boldt, who owned the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, to the indigenous St. Lawrence skiffs that played a big part in the legacy of boating in this area, ABM is a “can’t miss” visit.

In stark contrast to the boating nostalgia of Clayton is the article written by the U.S. Coast Guard that begins on page 24. Its message is quite clear: boating and alcohol don’t mix. The author reminds us that one bottle of beer on the water is equivalent to three bottles on land. While the most common cause of boating accidents is boater inattention, the most common cause of boating fatalities is boating under the infl uence.

In addition to these main features, we also have stories on kids and boating, marine insurance basics, and how to avoid electrical shocks at your docks and marinas. Our destination spotlight is Sheboygan, Wis., and its transformation into a transient stopover because of its navigable river, epicurean delights, and entertainment district.

And peruse our editorials. We educate you about the limited role the IJC has in dealing with low water levels. We inform you about National Ocean Policy Coalition, the only organization speaking for boaters to the National Ocean Policy leaders.

Have a great summer and safe boating to all!

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Karen Malonis

Jerome A. Koncel

Michael BaronMolly Rienerth

Mila RykAndrea Vasata

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18 Few boats say “1000 Islands” more than the mahogany runabout. Designers such as Gar Wood, Chris Smith and John Hacker, who created runabouts that went fast and could turn heads, popularized this truly American variety in the early years of the 20th century.

In the early 1980s, Morgan Marine on Lake George, N.Y., purchased the rights to the famous Hacker name and began building new boats after the original designs. The construction of the triple-cockpit mahogany Miss 1000 Islands II was based on the designs of John Hacker. In 2012, Hacker-Craft donated their time to restore the vessel for the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, N.Y.

ABM houses the premier collection of recreational boats, engines, and artifacts in the United States. It holds an antique boat show each year drawing classic boating enthusiasts from all over the country. This year’s show will be held from Aug. 2 to 4. While there for the show, or at any time during the season, visitors can enjoy the pleasure of going for a ride on Miss 1000 Islands II.

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It’s no secret that water levels in the Great Lakes have been

falling, much to the chagrin of boaters, sportsfi shermen,

businesses, and even residents. Lakes Michigan and Huron

recently reached all-time record low water levels, and boaters

have been feeling the strain. Docks are unusable, and many

boats have even run aground in shallower waters. Looking to

solve these problems, boaters and other concerned citizens

have turned to the International Joint Commission (IJC),

hoping it would take action to deal with low water levels.

Unfortunately, the IJC has limited authority and resources,

and while it can help with managing water levels through

research and recommendations, expecting it to solve water

level woes is not realistic.

Th e IJC was created in 1909 by the Boundary Waters Treaty, in

which the U.S. and Canada agreed to form a body to monitor

and regulate the Great Lakes and other boundary waters.

Because the Commission has jurisdiction over the entire

region, it’s understandable that people tend to view it as an

authority and expect it to resolve important issues.

What most people don’t know is that the Boundary Waters

Treaty only allows the IJC “to examine into and report upon

the facts and circumstances of the particular questions and

matt ers referred.” Th ese reports are merely recommendations,

and do not mandate any action. For example, the IJC recently

reported that a plan to regulate St. Clair River fl ow “warrants

more research,” and said in another report that citizens must

“adapt to changing water levels.”

Although such comments can be helpful in determining

what to do about a given problem, they do not in themselves

solve those problems. Th e U.S. and Canadian governments

are still responsible for using these recommendations to enact

policies regarding the boundary waters and take action to

combat threats to the Great Lakes.

Th e IJC doesn’t have any leverage to solve Great Lakes water

issues, so boaters shouldn’t look to the IJC to do so. Th e IJC

will do research and evaluate options, but it has no power

to take direct action against threats to the Great Lakes.

Moreover, it has not shown strong support for the multi-

billion dollar recreational boating industry. Accordingly,

boaters would be bett er off looking to federal, state, and

local governments.

Local and municipal governments have authority to deal

with issues that face their respective communities. A city or

township may not be able to raise water levels across Lake

Michigan, but it can make marina repairs/modifi cations and

implement other methods of dealing with changing water

levels on a local scale.

State and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE), are another resource for dealing with

the challenges of the Great Lakes. Th ese agencies can perform

major projects, such as dredging, to rectify the low water

levels. But they are not dredging recreational boat harbors due

to a lack of funds.

So, if you want someone to deal with low water levels on the

Great Lakes, don’t turn to the IJC, but do ask that your elected

representatives dedicate more money and authorize the

USACE to perform dredging of recreational boat harbors.

In short, while the IJC provides valuable insight and expertise

on Great Lakes issues, it cannot solve all problems at once, nor

in enough time. Boaters should seek out their federal, state,

and local representatives and urge them to take appropriate

action. Get involved, and don’t hesitate to contact local

and municipal governments, state representatives, and

congressmen and senators to voice your concerns.

No Remedy For Water Woes

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In July 2010, President Obama issued an Executive Order

calling for the federal implementation of the National Policy

for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great

Lakes, otherwise known as the National Ocean Policy (NOP).

Th e NOP is now underway and lacks input from the

biggest users of the Great Lakes, recreational boaters and

sportsfi shermen. Th e only organization speaking out for these

users is the National Ocean Policy Coalition (NOPC), of

which the Great Lakes Boating Federation is both a member

and ardent supporter. Here’s what it’s facing.

Th e NOP requires, among other things, the incorporation of

“ecosystem-based management” (EBM) into environmental

planning and review processes, the creation of a “Regional

Planning Body” comprised solely of government offi cials, and

the development of a “Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan” for the

eight states that border the Great Lakes.

Th e Obama administration describes EBM as a “fundamental

shift ” in how the federal government manages ocean, coastal,

and Great Lakes resources. Good luck trying to determine what

this means and what its impact on marine activities will be.

With regard to Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP),

the Executive Order says that CMSP “identifi es areas most

suitable for various types or classes of activities in order to

reduce confl icts among uses, reduce environmental impacts,

facilitate compatible uses, and preserve critical ecosystem

services to meet economic, environmental, security, and

social objectives.” Various stakeholders, including the

U.S. Department of the Interior, have likened CMSP to

marine zoning.

Th e National Ocean Council (NOC) is overseeing the

implementation of the NOP and recently released its Final

Implementation Plan (Final Plan). In seeking to address

concerns over CMSP, the Final Plan notes that Regional

Planning Bodies will not be established in regions where

states decide not to participate, and that the “scope, scale,

and content of marine planning will be decided by the

regions themselves.”

Th e problem with this explanation is that it contradicts the

recommendations of the Executive Order, which do not

provide for such fl exibility. Indeed, the Final Plan says that

where states in a region decide not to participate on a Regional

Planning Body, federal agencies “will identify and address

priority science, information, and ocean management issues

associated with marine planning as described in the Executive

Order.” In short, trust the government to help you.

Since the NOP could have a serious impact on recreational

activities in the Great Lakes, users want to have a say in how

it’s decided. Unfortunately, there is no formal way of providing

advice to the NOC. Th e only formal advisory body to the

NOC is the Ocean Research Advisory Panel, and it does not

have any members representing Great Lake interests. Th is is

unacceptable, especially because the NOP explicitly covers

the Great Lakes.

NOPC is the only organization speaking out on behalf of

recreational interests in the Great Lakes and beyond. Th is

broad-based coalition has raised concerns with the NOC about

the uncertainty that this initiative is causing among those

who rely on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Th e

Final Plan’s failure to acknowledge the economic engine that

is powered by Great Lakes recreational boating and fi shing

activities is a slap in the face to the 4.2 million recreational

boaters and 1.6 million sportsfi shermen in the Great Lakes.

With the NOP continuing to proceed forward while ignoring

the voices of recreational boaters, we urge you to support

NOPC’s eff orts. Th e best way to do this is by contacting

your federal, state, and local representatives and the NOC

and telling them this new federal eff ort to manage, “protect,”

and zone the Great Lakes region is harmful to Great Lakes

recreational interests, and that proceeding forward without

them is simply not right or just.

National Ocean Policy Coalition Is The Voice Of Boaters


The Antique Boating Museum in Clayton, N.Y., is home to North

America’s single largest collection of recreational boats and

artifacts. It houses more than 300 unique and beautifully

preserved boats, and the ones pictured on the following pages

are just some of them.

Timeless ClassicsLength

BeamBuilderPower

Donor

40’

7’

Hutchinson Boat Works

Chrysler V-8

Cleveland E. Dodge, Jr. and Joan Dodge Rueckert


The Hutchinson Brothers Boat Works in Alexandria Bay, N.Y.,

built Wild Goose in 1915 as a high-speed launch for island

commuting. Frederick Lovejoy, her original owner, named her

Onondaga III and used her to ferry passengers to and from

his home in Westminster Park on Wellesley Island, N.Y. The

Onondaga III was a very fast boat for her time, powered by a

150 hp Sterling engine.

Cleveland E. Dodge of Grindstone Island and Wild Goose

Island, N.Y., purchased the boat in 1928 and renamed her

Wild Goose. For 80 years she served as a family launch for

the Dodge family, who devoted much time and conscientious

service to the careful maintenance of the boat throughout its

life. The open forward cockpit was added in 1938 to make the

boat easier to manage.

In 1991, the vessel was completely restored and led the

Parade of Boats at the annual Antique Boat Show held in

Clinton, N.Y. She was restored again between 2011 and 2012.

WILD GOOSE 1915


LengthBeam

BuilderPowerDonor

41’6”

10’6”

Staudacher

Twin Crusader V-8s

Louise S. Stroh

ZIPPER 1974

Zipper was designed for the Purdy Boat Company of Port Washington, N.Y. Though drawn in the 1930s,

the boat was never built. In 1974, brewery magnate John W. Stroh fi nally commissioned Staudacher

Yachts of Kawkawlin, Mich., to construct the craft. While remaining faithful to the original design,

Staudacher utilized modern construction methods and gave Zipper a strong, “screwed and glued”

double-planed hull with vertically-scarfed mahogany planking on steam-bent oak frames. Zipper is a

commuter yacht, representative of a type that was popular from the 1920s and ’30s and used by New

York tycoons to travel between Manhattan and Long Island.

Today, Zipper serves as the fl agship of the Antique Boat Museum’s in-water fl eet. Visitors can rent out

the vessel for either dinner or sunset cruises along the St. Lawrence River. Contact the Antique Boat

Museum for more information.


LengthBeam

BuilderPowerDonor

16’

5’8”

Chris-Craft

Chris-Craft model B55 hp

Frank Maxon

LengthBeam

BuilderPowerDonor

28’

7’2”

Gar Wood Custom Boats

Chrysler Crusader V-8

Richard Munro

MISS CUT-AWAY 1936

A group of clever and capable museum volunteers

decided to creatively restore a small Chris-Craft

runabout to show how it was constructed. The vessel

chosen for the project was a duplicate in the collection

and well-suited for a demonstration model that would

help visitors understand special terminology and view

construction details up close and personal.

The team removed selected sections of the vessel’s

exterior planking that allowed observers to view

portions of the interior framing and construction

details. Each detail of the exposed construction is

labeled to identify the parts of the boat’s construction.

Additionally, portions of the exterior are varnished

and painted while other portions were purposely

left unfi nished to show how neglected wood can be

effectively restored.

Her name refl ects the numerous open sections of her

hull, deck and transom planking.

TEAL 1988

Gar Wood Custom Boats, owned by the Turcotte

brothers of Brant Lake, N.Y., are among the fi nest

craftsmen now building mahogany runabouts to

traditional designs, in their case, by the legendary

Gar Wood. Their faithful reproductions utilize the

original lines enhanced by wood-epoxy construction

technology and modern power plants. Thus, the

seamless hull is strong and resistant to the limitations

of traditional boat construction.

Teal is designed after Gar Wood’s 1938 triple-cockpit

runabout. Its seats are upholstered in luxurious dark

red leather that matches the original Gar Wood style.

The boat’s hardware is crafted from molds constructed

from the original fi ttings. Richard Munro, the president of

Time Inc., owned the boat and donated it to the museum.


If your vision of an antique boat museum conjures up

images of musty smelling storage sheds housing old and

rotting boats gathering dust and spider webs, then you’re

in for a real treat when you visit the Antique Boating Museum

(ABM) in Clayton, N.Y. There’s nothing old about this museum

except its unique and beautifully preserved collection of

recreational boats, engines, and artifacts from the old days of

the 20th century.

No matter if you’re an admirer of antique boats, a boater who’s

passionate about all things boating, or simply an individual

who has an inquisitive nature and a deep appreciation of

history, ABM is for you. It’s dedicated to the preservation,

collection, and celebration of boats and related artifacts,

while also working to advance the public’s understanding

of boating’s role in the cultural history of North America in

general and the St. Lawrence River in particular.

The defi nitive history of boating in the United States is still

to be written, but a visit to ABM recalls all that is, was, and

will be good and worthwhile about boating in the early and

middle decades of the 20th century. One of the main reasons

this museum exists is so that boaters will never forget the

artisanship and craftsmanship that went into designing and

building a boat during these times.

THE OVERVIEWABM houses the premier collection of recreational boats,

engines, and artifacts in the United States, if not the world.

From a statistical viewpoint, ABM’s collection is impressive:

it houses 270 boats, 30 runabouts, 87 inboard engines, 145

outboard engines, 18 Chris-Craft, 6 Gar Wood, 4 Lyman, and

9 H.H. Rushton boats. It has a modern campus that consists

of 10 modern buildings (91,774 sq. ft.), including 30,074 sq.

ft. of exhibit space and more than 60,000 sq. ft. devoted to

programming and administrative space. It holds an antique

boat show every year bringing together enthusiasts from all

over the country, and this year’s show (Aug. 2 to 4) marks the

49th consecutive one.

ABM is spread out over 4.5 acres and includes exhibit

buildings, boatbuilding areas, docks, a library, and a gift shop.

It has an outlying storage building where it houses more than

200 boats, engines, trailers, and even a training simulator that

was used to train seaplane pilots during WWII. But ABM is so

much more...

A tour of ABM’s exhibit halls reveals a blend of old, antique,

classic and miscellaneous boats, and maybe even a few

wooden boats that are unique. The exhibits tell stories of long

journeys in small boats, of St. Lawrence skiffs that anyone

from the 1000 Islands region treasure and even revere, and

of canoes and paddles whose design and craftsmanship

remind anyone of times long ago when cars and interstates

didn’t exist.

The quantity and quality of the boats displayed in the museum

are signifi cant, although boaters have been prone to argue

about what constitutes a run-about or a utility or the different

models of “skiffs.” For its purposes, ABM uses the common

terminology used to describe a boat built by the Chris-Craft

By Jerome A. Koncel

NOTHING OLD ABOUT THIS MUSEUMNOTHING OLD ABOUT THIS MUSEUM

Corp. as a Chris-Craft or one built by the Gar Wood Boat

Division of Gar Wood Industries as simply a Gar Wood.

As for deciding what makes it into the museum’s collection

and what doesn’t, that decision is left up to Emmett Smith,

the curator, who handles telephone calls, emails, and even

anonymously dropped off boats, engines, and artifacts.

Smith’s role is a diffi cult one, trying to determine which boats

to keep, which ones to renovate, and which ones to ship off

to auction or trash. It’s Smith’s responsibility to answer three

vital questions: What are the important boats of the 20th

century? Is this one of them? What’s its condition?

THE CONTENTWhether you’re a fi rst-time visitor or a repeat tourist, ABM’s

collection of recreational boats will impress you. The largest

member of the collection, LaDuchesse, is a one-of-a-kind

boat. The 106-foot long houseboat was built more than

100 years ago (1903), was once owned by George Boldt,

the owner of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, and has

accurately been described as a Victorian fl oating mansion

because of its mahogany trim, gold trimmed ceilings, and

Victorian furniture. In the early decades of the 20th century,

Boldt hired barges to move the houseboat around the

Thousand Islands area and anchor it anywhere in the area

where he felt his summertime home would be a place for fun,

relaxation, and watersports.

Currently undergoing renovation, this houseboat’s kitchen,

refrigerator and cooking area were way ahead of the times,

while its numerous bedrooms, staterooms, and second fl oor

Grand Ballroom illustrated the best of European woodworking

and Victorian design. But it’s just one exhibit, and ABM is so

much more...

The “Quest for Speed” Exhibit hall revs up everyone’s

instincts as soon as they walk through the doors and spot

the boats and engines both on the fl oor and hanging from the

ceiling. It’s a tribute to the builders of the 20th century, their

designs and their theories as to what made boats go fast. If

there’s one surprise to visitors of this building it’s that no one

has broken the boating speed record of 317 mph set more

than 30 years ago.

In addition to ground fl oor exhibits, ABM’s major exhibit

hall has a second fl oor that contains administrative offi ces,

educational conference rooms, boardrooms, and a small

library that has become a trusted and respected resource for

those people interested in restoring and renovating old boats.

It’s here where 4th graders from the local public school show

off their research on boats, boating, and the St. Lawrence

River. It’s also here where the staff gathers and discusses

how ABM presents itself to the public.

The 20 staff members, 20 seasonal employees, more than

150 volunteers, who donated more than 12,000 hours in 2012

alone, and 28 board members who makeup ABM all share a

common passion for all things boating, and their boating spirit

is both exuberant and contagious. ABM may be the display

case for recreational boating’s history, but its short-term and

long-term vision is so much more...

THE MOREThe more manifests itself in the quantity, quality, and

diversity of ABM’s permanent collection of recreational boats

that expands each year. Considered to be one of the most

complete collections in the world, ABM doesn’t rest on its

laurels, but rather challenges itself to become more complete,

more comprehensive. The museum brings together what


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can best be described as “game-changers” in the history of

boating whose contributions should never be forgotten.

And the more here is that nearly every one of them has

been freely donated.

The more manifests itself in the energy and enthusiasm of

ABM’s staff. Take for example educator Julie Broadbent,

whose love for kids from toddlers to teenagers and infectious

enthusiasm for all things boating are immeasurable. Asked

to describe what she does, Broadbent smiles and says, “I’m

doing what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m bringing my love of

boating and the boating lifestyle to the kids and families of

Clayton, the 1,000 Islands region, and the universe.”

The more refl ects itself in the tireless dedication of Lora

Nadolski, who joined ABM nine years ago, and is currently

responsible for the Museum’s public programs. Prior to

joining ABM, Nadolski was a high school teacher, who had

spent her summers on a nearby island with her family.

She’s as concerned with offering programs to meet the needs

of the Clayton residents as she is in meeting the needs of her

river neighbors in Canada. There may be a border between

the two countries, but Nadolski doesn’t see it. She only

envisions all-encompassing programs that “bring boating to

people wherever they’re living.”

The more shows up when Frederick H. “Fritz” Hager, the

Museum’s executive director, talks about his long-range plan

called “Vision 2020” that seeks to take ABM’s mission of

collecting, preserving and celebrating boats to a much wider

audience. “Our long-term future can well extend beyond the

1000 Islands,” he said.

Hager is convinced that ABM must be concerned with all

things local, while at the same time establishing itself as

a nationally recognized nautical museum. As he looks at

how to achieve this goal, Hager points out that there’s a

vast pool of potential supporters who know nothing about

the museum, its history, and will never visit Clayton to fi nd

out. “If they won’t come to us, then we should go to them,”

Hager said. “Expansion to other markets is both desirable

and inevitable.”

To the south are the legends of boating whose history and

contributions to recreational boating are both well known

and all too soon forgotten. The South and southeastern U.S.

became “the home of boatbuilding” in the later part of the

20th century and into the fi rst decade of the 21st. This area

is home of some of the great icons of boatbuilding, from

cigarette boats to houseboats, from racers to cruising fi shing

boats. The multi-function boats of today owe their heritage to

the builders in this part of the country.

To the west sits one of the most famous hotbeds of

boatbuilding in the 20th century, that being Michigan and

Wisconsin, the homes of Gar Wood and W.L. Hacker. It’s no

secret that these men had a signifi cant impact on boating

and boat-building, and that their admirers want to establish

its prominence into perpetuity. The north woods of Wisconsin

and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan wouldn’t mind housing

tributes to these men.

THE FUTUREABM’s mission of collecting, preserving, and celebrating

boats is going quite well right now, but its future looks to

expansion and exposure to a much wider audience. Before

that happens, everyone is invited to Clayton, N.Y., a tour

of ABM, and a time to step back and recall the glory of

bygone days.

Antique Boat Museum750 Mary St. • Clayton, N.Y. 13624 • www.abm.org


In the midst of these distressing times, it’s comforting

for boaters and sportsfi shermen to realize that a gem

exists along the western shores of Lake Michigan that

offers deep, navigable waters: Sheboygan, Wisconsin. For

years Sheboygan has been the well-kept secret of fresh-water

surfers and competitive sailors. It now wants to be the home

for all boaters and anglers.

THE PROJECT Sheboygan is a city of 50,000, home of the nation’s only

freshwater training center for Olympic sailing, and the 25-

year host of the Midwest’s largest freshwater surfi ng event,

the Dairyland Surf Classic. With miles of open beaches,

it is understandable why surfers call it the “Malibu of the

Midwest.” It is also known as the “Bratwurst Capital of the

World,” a title gained by a judge’s decree in 1970. Today,

Sheboygan is pushing to become known as one of the Great

Lakes’ most convenient boating destinations.

In the early years of the 21st century, many boaters stayed

away from the city because it was known as one of the most

contaminated rivers in or near the Great Lakes. Although

the city had great dining and wonderful beaches, transient

boaters passed by it because the low water levels of the

Sheboygan River made navigation a diffi cult task.

The city and the county were aware of the navigation problem

and proposed efforts to rectify the situation. Unfortunately,

most of them never get off the ground because of a lack of

funding. It wasn’t until recently that suffi cient funds were

allocated for a dredging project that eventually removed

400,000 cubic yards of silt and contaminants from the river,

resulting in a cleaner, deeper, more navigable boating river.

Before the winter freeze of 2012, Sheboygan completed an

$80 million dredging and habitat restoration project, opening

the harbor and Sheboygan River to more easily navigable

boat traffi c. This project was the culmination of many years

of effort by the City and County of Sheboygan, the Federal

EPA, and many federal and state agencies to remove the

Sheboygan River and Harbor from the “Area of Concern

(AOC) List.” Sheboygan is one of only two destinations on the

AOC list of 30 to be remediated since the 1986 U.S.-Canada

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was signed.

“Finishing this project took the effort of many people and

departments and is truly a major accomplishment. We hope

other areas on the Great Lakes can accomplish the same

thing to keep our economies and recreational opportunities

growing,” said Chad Pelishek, Sheboygan’s director of

planning and development.

CURRENT STATUSSheboygan now offers not only a cleaner, more enjoyable

river and harbor, but also deeper, more navigable waterways

with more recreational options for boaters. When this project

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was combined with the state-of-the-art Harbor Centre Marina

and the addition of megayacht facilities for larger boats, it

appeared that Sheboygan had enough going for it to solidify

its reputation as a great boating destination. But the City

of Sheboygan went one step further. It added convenient

courtesy docking throughout its Harbor Center Entertainment

District, allowing boaters to access all kinds of fun from

shopping and dining to waterslides and mini-golf just down

the shore from the marina.

Sheboygan’s Harbor Center Marina offers boaters a home

away from home, a place with all the amenities they would

come to expect and many they wouldn’t imagine.

Location is an important asset for any marina and Harbor

Center is conveniently located in a beautiful park and beach

setting. In addition, it has a private swimming pool, whirlpool

and comfortable boater’s lounge to meet the needs of

all boaters.

Harbor Center Marina boasts of its competitive transient slip

pricing starting at $1.75 per foot for daily or $1.50 per foot

for weekly stays. Other features include a happy and helpful

staff, full service fl oating docks, uniformed night watchmen,

spotless tile showers and restrooms, on-site mechanical

service and winter storage, wireless internet access (WiFi),

a fi sh cleaning station, cable TV, a convenience store, deli

and ships store, laundromat, and tennis courts. Sheboygan’s

Harbor Center Marina leaves little to be desired.

In addition to the newly dredged river, Sheboygan added

megayacht facilities and ample courtesy docking for boat

traffi c throughout the River’s entertainment district. It’s


goal is to bring Great Lakes boaters to the area and have

them call Sheboygan home, if at least for a few days. “The

depth and facilities are tremendous assets when you talk to

boaters about their plans and needs,” said George Twohig,

communications director for Sheboygan Tourism.

“Sheboygan’s location along Lake Michigan’s western shore

and its easy in-and-out access make it both the perfect fi nal

destination and stop-over for any boater on Lake Michigan.

Our intention is that the Sheboygan stop-over gets extended

an extra day or two, just to get a feel for what this area has

to offer.”

SHEBOYGAN’S RIVER DISTRICT Sheboygan’s Harbor Centre District is easily accessible by

boat or foot from the Harbor Center Marina, and there are

plenty of things to do here.

Couples often enjoy dining on the decks of the Blue Harbor

Resort while watching kite surfers fl oat above the waves or

Olympic-class sailors race along Sheboygan’s south beach.

They can also enjoy dinner downtown at one of many world-

class restaurants. After dinner, visitors can listen to live music

as Sheboygan offers free performances for its residents and

guests throughout the summer.

One of the real surprises about a city the size of Sheboygan

is that it is an incubator of amazing culinary offerings most

people would not expect from a relatively small city. “We may

not have as large a skyline from the water as some of our

counterparts on Lake Michigan,” said Betsy Alles, executive

director of the Sheboygan County Chamber, “but our

offerings for visitors and residents can go toe-to-toe with any

other city you will fi nd.”

If your travels lean more toward the family outing,

Sheboygan’s Blue Harbor features a 54,000 sq. ft.

entertainment area and indoor waterpark. Mini-golf is

available just off the South Pier courtesy docking and

Sheboygan’s downtown features hands-on experiences for

kids of all ages—even those with grey hair—at the Above

and Beyond Children’s Museum. Family dining options are

featured throughout the Downtown, South Pier and Riverfront

offering something for every taste.

If shopping is on the schedule, Sheboygan has many unique

boutique-style shops. Everything a person might want is just

a few steps off the water. Whether it’s replenishing staple

items, sending gifts to those left behind or taking a spell off

the water for some pampering, Sheboygan is a can’t-miss

destination on Lake Michigan’s shores.

www.visitsheboygan.com


There are many questions prospective new boat owners should ask themselves, but one of the most important involves

their insurance options. Just as new boat owners have taken the time and spent the eff ort to research boats before buying one, they also need to spend the time to educate themselves about the various insurance coverage options for their new vessels.

Boats carry distinct risks, such as unforeseen harsh weather,

unexpected changes in terrain and equipment malfunctions

that requre unique coverage. As a result, not every insurance

carrier will insure a boat. Moreover, boaters should seek an

insurance agent that specializes in recreational insurance

as the best resource for outlining insurance options and

proposing the best solution for each boater’s needs.

Before speaking with an agent, boaters should ask

themselves the following four questions to help determine

which insurance is right for them.

WHAT IS THE AGE AND VALUE OF THE BOAT?

The age and value of the boat will defi ne the different policies

that might be available. To make an informed decision,

boaters must understand the different options:

ACTUAL CASH VALUE POLICY is the primary

settlement option used for automobile policies and is

applicable to boats. This settlement option means that if the

boat (or car) is totaled, the policy will pay the insured the

current market value at the time of the loss. In other words,

this type of policy takes into account the normal depreciation

of a boat’s value. This is occasionally the only available

option for older boats or can be the best fi t for someone

looking to carry minimal coverage. It can also be the best

means for insuring a classic, potentially appreciating unit.

TOTAL LOSS REPLACEMENT/PURCHASE PRICE COVERAGE will replace the boat with a brand

new one of the same make and model from the newest model

year released at the time of loss, regardless of the original

boat’s depreciation. After fi ve model years, this insurance

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option no longer offers a brand new boat, but rather will settle

a total loss at the buyer’s original purchase price, inclusive

of tax, tags and title. Total loss replacement coverage is

available only to the original purchaser of a new, untitled boat.

AGREED VALUE COVERAGE can be purchased in lieu

of “total loss replacement/purchase price coverage” for the

purchaser of a used, previously titled boat. In the event of a

total loss, the agreed value coverage entitles the policyholder

to the full amount of value at the time the policy was originally

purchased. Typically, this policy will be the best fi t for

customers who purchase used boats or who have already

owned their boats for more than a full year.

HOW IS THE BOAT GOING TO BE USED? The type of boat individuals purchase and how they plan

to use their boats will further determine insurance needs.

Most boaters expect their boat insurance to cover damage,

theft, bodily harm, and liability to others, but there is an

array of other coverages available. For example, hull

insurance coverage includes extras such as trolling motors

and electronics. However, for a fisherman, the owner

might consider “replacement cost fi shing equipment” that

covers the cost of any gear that gets lost, is damaged in

an accident, or gets stolen. If the boater is a competitive

fi sherman, he might want “tournament fee reimbursement”

coverage that reimburses prepaid tournament entry fees

in the event the boater misses or leaves the tournament

because the boat is or becomes inoperable due to a

covered loss.

When it comes to usage, boaters should be sure to have their

insurance agent tailor the policy to their specifi c needs. If the

owner trailers the boat, the individual may benefi t from having

roadside assistance. In addition, if the owner regularly stores

skis, wakeboards, or scuba equipment on the boat, “personal

effects” coverage will be important. Some carriers even offer

“pet injury” coverage for those who cast off with their dogs or

cats aboard.

WHERE ARE THE OPERATORS GOING TO DO MOST OF THEIR BOATING? Most boaters on the Great Lakes will qualify for signifi cant

discounts if they do all or more of their boating here. On

the other hand, if the boater plans to boat in the Gulf or

ocean coastal areas, miles off-shore or across international

waters, the individual may fi nd it necessary to have an

extended navigational territory option (up to 125 miles

off-shore) because of the increased chance of harsher

weather conditions (e.g., hurricane force winds, hail, other

windstorms, and currents) and to protect against the perils

of a possible breakdown or piracy and/or terrorism. In some

instances, insurance carriers even offer a rider for a one-time

offshore trip as long as they are notifi ed beforehand.

ARE BOATERS ELIGIBLE FOR ANY INSURANCE DISCOUNTS? There are many different ways for boaters to receive

insurance discounts, so they should be sure to mention

some of the following discounts:

“RESPONSIBLE DRIVER”: A clean automobile record

may provide a discount on boat insurance. The thinking here

is that a good automobile driver will probably be a good

captain, too.

OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Similar to automobile

insurance, age and experience matter when it comes to

insurance rates. With boat insurance, the more experienced

the boater is, the better the rate is.

BOATER SAFETY COURSE: Boaters may receive

a discount after they have successfully completed a boater

safety course administered by their respective state, the U.S.

Coast Guard, or the U.S. Power Squadron. Further discounts

are also available for persons enlisted in the U.S. Power

Squadron and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boaters holding

a captain’s license are eligible for even greater discounts.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: The use of safety equipment,

such as vapor detection devices, GPS systems, EPIRBs,

or ship-to-shore radios on a boat may also get the owner a

signifi cant discount.

MULTI-POLICY DISCOUNT: By packaging boat

insurance policies with other insurance policies, no matter

if they’re auto, motorcycle, RV, ATV, or home, the owner

will likely get a discount on both. Besides, if one company

offers a great rate on marine coverage, then it’s safe to

assume that the same company will be competitive for

other insurance needs.

REFLECTIONWhen it comes to buying and operating a boat, it is always

important to remember that an educated boat owner is a

protected one. Those owners who will take a few moments

to evaluate their insurance needs and work with a marine

insurance specialist to get the right coverage for their boating

lifestyles will be the happiest ones because their insurance

coverage will allow them to enjoy their vessels for years

to come.

Molly Rienerth is senior general agent of Veritas Insurance Group,

Inc., Saint Petersburg, Fla.


Good company, fair weather, and a few rounds…

some boaters feel that a drink enhances their time

on the water. The serenity of the water, the lack of

traffi c lights and the absence of speed limits contribute to the

illusion that operating a boat on the water is safer and less

demanding than the highway.

In reality, the marine environment is more taxing and

challenging than typical driving conditions. The average boater

generally has far less operating experience than the average

driver. Boat operations are more demanding than driving an

automobile because boats have no brakes operators must

compensate for currents, winds, and waves and navigating

around other vessels can be complex. Boaters must constantly

remain alert for other vessels with widely disparate capabilities

and maneuverability—often sharing the water with kayakers,

powerboats, sailboats, and personal watercraft, as well as

swimmers, water skiers, and tubers, and commercial craft.

Wave action, glare from the water, and motor vibrations all

increase demands on the boater, causing fatigue. Moreover,

these factors have been shown to intensify and speed the

effects of alcohol consumption, so that a drink on the water

may cause more impairment, more quickly than it would

on land. Physical exertion while boating and the resulting

dehydration also increase alcohol’s affects. One drink while

boating may result in the same decreases in motor skills and

cognitive abilities as two or three drinks on land.

THE FACTS Alcohol use also poses some special concerns for boat

operators and passengers. The use of alcohol is involved in

about a third of all boating fatalities. Falling overboard and

being in capsized boats are the most common fatal accidents.

Alcohol dilates blood vessels, causing a false sensation of

warmth and making an individual exposed to cool or cold

water much more susceptible to hypothermia.

Alcohol and water don’t mix, so having a “designated

operator” who abstains is smart. But it’s also important that

passengers don’t overindulge for the safety of all aboard.

Here are a few tips for responsible passenger consumption:

• If people want to include alcoholic drinks as part of their

time on the water, they should plan a picnic or party ashore.

• Serve hearty snacks or a meal with soft drinks and water.

• Measure wine and liquor in mixed drinks to make sure you

aren’t super-sizing portions.

• Use juices rather than carbonated beverages for mixers

(carbonation speeds alcohol absorption).

By Mike Baron

United States Coast Guard Division of Boating Safety

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Would you ride on a boat if you knew the captain had a condition that simultaneously:

• Makes it diffi cult to see, including decreased night vision, problems differentiating red and green lights, and possible tunnel vision

• Impairs depth perception and one’s ability to judge distance

• Causes loss of balance

• Slows refl exes and signifi cantly increases reaction time

• Impairs coordination, reducing manual dexterity

• Decreases attention, concentration, and the ability to multi-task

• Seriously impairs judgment and decision-making ability

• Impairs memory and the ability to think clearly and logically

• Creates a sense of euphoria that increases the likelihood of risk-taking and dangerous behavior

• Causes drowsiness

These are all documented effects of alcohol consumption, and impairment begins with the fi rst drink. When it comes to boating and alcohol, remember that there’s no “safe” threshold for alcohol use when operating a boat.

• Encourage passengers to alternate non-alcoholic

beverages with alcoholic drinks.

• Ask passengers if anyone is taking over-the-counter or

prescription drugs, including medications commonly used

for motion sickness, because they can interact with or

accelerate and intensify the effects of alcohol.

• Stop serving well in advance of returning to the boat to

allow the affects of alcoholic beverages to dissipate. Check

specifi cally on the status of those passengers who will be

drivers at the end of the outing.

THE CONSEQUENCESLaw enforcement takes BUI as a very serious offense. Federal

law and most states use the same standards of impairment for

boat operation as for driving. The federal limit is .08 percent

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for intoxication. However,

boating authorities may charge an operator with boating

under the infl uence with a lower BAC if they observe signs

and indicators of impairment.

Many states and jurisdictions are implementing new, seated

fi eld sobriety tests that allow accurate assessment of

intoxication without requiring an individual to return to shore

and perform the fi eld sobriety tests there.

The consequences for BUI can be severe, including steep

fi nes (which are often multiplied if a minor is aboard) and

signifi cant jail time. Increasingly, BUIs can affect one’s driving

record and cause suspension of driving privileges, just like

DUIs. And any serious injury or death resulting from a BUI can

result in felony charges.

Drinking afl oat affects boaters more quickly than on land


YOURYOUR OTHER CRAFTOTHER CRAFT

Once you’ve moored your vessel at the location of

your dreams, the question becomes: How do you

get from the boat to the harbor? There are many

answers to this question, but one that every boater should

consider is the Sea-Doo watercraft.

The Sea-Doo watercraft is the choice of many boaters

because of its maneuverability, control, and versatility when

on the water. It is a multipurpose watercraft that provides

quick transportation to and from the shore, while also being

able to tow family members on an infl atable tube.

The key to this greater control is Sea-Doo’s intelligent brake

and reverse (iBR) technology. By positioning the brake and

reverse levers directly on the watercraft handlebar, Sea-Doo

gives operators greater control. And riders can automatically

start the Sea-Doo in neutral, meaning they can keep their

hands on the handlebars throughout the ride.

Because an emergency can crop up at any time, Sea-Doo’s

iBR braking system, which allows operators to stop up to 100

feet sooner than any competitor’s PWC, is very important.1

1 Based on BRP internal testing. Traveling at 50 mph (80.47km/h).


It gives riders complete confi dence that they can stop the

PWC in any emergency.

When it comes to selecting a Sea-Doo watercraft, BRP offers

different lines for every type of rider and use.

• Sea-Doo’s GTX line combines the most advanced

technologies available with luxury-minded features.

• For those people whose idea of fun is to use their personal

watercraft to make tight turns, cut corners, and be the fi rst to

cross the fi nish line, BRP designed its Muscle Craft segment.

• If catching air on the perfect wake or towing kids as they

hold on to their tubes is a fun day on the water, then a Sea-

Doo Wake watercraft is a good choice.

• If recreation and value are prime considerations, the Sea-

Doo Recreational watercraft segment is the answer.

Whatever one’s needs and style, Sea-Doo has a watercraft

that will complement an individual’s riding style.

www.sea-doo.com


By Jerome A. Koncel

K ids + Parents + Boating are a natural summer

combination. The iconic image of kids and parents

enjoying a day on the water is one that recalls a simpler

time, when parents, not coaches, taught their kids the basics

of boating and showed them the joys it can bring.

These lasting images recall those words that many of today’s

boaters uttered when they were asked, “What brought you

to boating?” Their eager reply, “It was the many summer

afternoons we spent on the water with our family.”

In our fast-paced, demanding daily lives where everyone is

always busy going places, seeing people, and doing things,

time spent on the water with family and friends may be

considered “priceless.”

THE ESSENTIALS Although boating with children is a fun time, keeping kids

safe before, during, and after their time on a boat requires

some planning. As Carl Blackwell, vice president of marketing

for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA),

points out in the “Grow Boating” chapter on Boating with

Children, “Pre-planning helps ensure that time spent on

the water is fun and educational—and will encourage your

children’s love of boating to grow into a hobby the whole

family can enjoy for years to come.”

With that background, here are some tips to help parents

enjoy and have fun with their children while boating.

The fi rst thing parents and adults need to remember about

kids and boating is that helping youngsters enjoy their time

on the water and keeping them safe onboard is a full-time job.

Kids are naturally rambunctious and impulsive, and it’s up to

parents to take certain precautions to rein in their energy and

keep them safe and secure.

Before leaving the dock, boaters should make sure their

kids know the rules of the ride and the importance of

boating safety. Never underestimate the importance of

this educational effort. Being in a boat on the water is an

inherently unstable situation. It’s up to parents to teach their

kids about this situation and why it is essential that kids follow

safe boating practices.

Pre-planning a boat trip on the Great Lakes begins with

explaining the importance of boating safety. Although parents

and older adults may be the most logical choices for teaching

kids about boating safety, there are other options available,

including classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadron, the

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA), and even boat dealers.

Of paramount importance when boating with kids is the

wearing of lifejackets. This is not an option—it’s a mandatory

requirement. Lifejackets should fi t snugly and have a collar

that will turn the child’s face up if he/she goes overboard.

Although some parents think it’s OK to hand on lifejackets

from one youngster to another, the reality is that while it may

seem to be a good idea, it has a major drawback—kids are

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constantly changing in their physical appearances. What was

a good fi t last year will probably be too small this year.

Although lifejackets or personal fl otation devices (PFDs)

are designed to ensure that young boaters feel safe and

confi dent while on boats, parents shouldn’t make the wearing

of a lifejacket feel like a punishment. One way to do this is

by involving kids in the purchase of a lifejacket. Parents can

ask their youngsters for help in choosing a lifejacket that is

comfortable, comes in bright colors, and maybe even has a

design. It’s also a good idea to attach a plastic whistle to the

lifejacket and teach the youngster to blow into the whistle in

case of an emergency.

So, at what age should parents begin to teach their children

about boating? There’s no specifi c answer to this question

because kids are never too young to learn the basics of

boating safety. If two-year olds can learn a foreign language,

then they’re also old enough to learn about safe boating

practices. The instruction should include words, pictures,

and hands-on demonstrations. In the case of wearing PFDs,

repetition is important, including time demonstrating how kids

should operate their lifejackets in emergency situations.

As youngsters become older, parents can give them more

responsibilities in loading the boat, using the equipment on

board, and informing them of the location and how to use

emergency equipment. For example, parents can show their

kids where fi re extinguishers and fi rst-aid kits are located and

how to use them. One safety procedure that any youngster

can learn is how to steer the boat in an emergency. By the

time these kids become teenagers, they’ll be able to know,

understand, and follow safe boating practices.

Kids being kids, they’re bound to complain about their

lifejackets. The jackets are either too heavy, too cumbersome,

or too hot to wear on warm summer days. In these situations,

parents must consider their youngster’s feelings, but also be

fi rm in not allowing their children to remove their lifejackets

at any time while on the boat. The one rule that parents and

adults should clearly state to kids is this: Lifejackets must be

worn at all times because no one knows when an emergency

may occur.

An often-overlooked tip for boaters and kids is this one:

don’t forget the sunscreen. Although this is a personal safety

concern rather than a safe boating practice, parents must

emphasize to their kids the importance of wearing sunscreen.

Moreover, it is almost a universal rule among kids under 10

that they’ll never put sunblock on themselves. It’s up to the

parents to apply an adequate sunblock before going on the

boat and to refresh the sunscreen depending on the heat and

the number of hours on the water,

BOATING PROCEDURESIf boating really is an activity for the entire family, then parents

should get their youngsters to feel comfortable with being

on the water and boating. In this regard, knowledge about

boating skills and terminology is essential. Teach kids about

boat handling, docking, basic knot tying, “Rules of the Road”

for boaters, and so forth.

What’s the best age for teaching kids about boating and

boating safety? There’s no time like the present. Using the

proper nautical terminology is important for both adults and

youngsters, so teach them about the difference between

starboard, port, forward, and aft. They’ll need to know what

these terms mean because they are applicable to any boat.

Comfort also comes from following the best practices. Here

are some basic ones:

• Tell kids and make certain they keep their hands and feet

inside the boat at all times.

• They should also know how to properly balance a boat by

keeping equal weight on both sides of a boat.

• There is no running around while on a boat. Because a

boat can be slippery when wet, running can cause children

to fall on deck or overboard. Running can also destabilize

smaller vessels.

As youngsters get older, that is 10 to 12 years old, parents

might ask their youngsters to join them in taking Boating

Safety classes or encourage them to attend age-specifi c

classes. For example, the USCGA touts boating as a natural

bonding activity between parents and kids, so it offers several

programs to help children learn about safe boating. For kids


between the ages of 4 to 9, the USCGA offers “Boating Fun.”

For 10- to 12-year olds, USCGA presents its Waypoints class,

which is designed specifi cally for this age group. To fi nd out

the availability of classes and the nearest locations, visit the

USCGA website: www.usgcaux.com.

When it comes to boating safety, there’s one warning that

must be mentioned today that wasn’t in the boating lexicon as

late as two or three years ago. It’s the use of cell phones in an

emergency. Every kid carries a cell phone or mobile device

with them and will dial 911 in case of an emergency. On boats,

however, kids should be taught that an EPIRB (Emergency

Position Indicating Radio Beacon) rather than a cell phone is

the tool of choice in case of an emergency. Parents should

explain to their kids that cell phones may get out of range

or die out and that EPIRBs will send out clear sounds to

emergency stations.

FUN TO DOSIn the “Discover Boating” chapter dealing with kids, Jane

Warren, the chapter’s author and outdoor water sports

enthusiast, urges parents to make boating a fun and

enjoyable experience, one that strengthens the bonds

between parents and kids. To do so, she recommends the

following tips:

PACK A COOLER—Everyone, both young and old, should

be involved in packing the cooler for the boat trip. Be sure

it includes plenty of beverages to keep everyone hydrated.

Water and juices, as well as ice pops, yogurt cups, and fresh

fruit, are refreshing on hot, humid summer days.

BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES—The motto for taking

kids on boating excursions is “better safe than sorry,” so

bring along an extra change of clothes. Kids have tons of

energy, and packing an extra set of clothes allows them to be

active without worrying if they’re getting their clothes wet. A

swimsuit should be packed away so that kids can have some

fun splashing around in the water. The change of clothes will

allow them to be dry for the remainder of the cruise or ride.

PLAN ACTIVITIES—Take time to plan activities that will

engage kids while out on the water. Simple items such as a

snorkel and diving mask can provide hours of fun. Fishing is

a recreational activity that everyone can enjoy, so bring some

bait and poles, for all on board.

The most important thing to remember about taking your

kids out for a day of boating is to have a positive attitude and

employ a fun approach, Warren notes. Exposing youngsters

to fresh air, sunshine, marine life and the environment will

offer plenty of bonding time for everyone.

WATER SPORTSAnd discussion of kids and boating must include water

sports, of which waterskiing and wakeboarding are the two

main ones.

Waterskiing can be a fun family sport, but as with boating, the

caveat is that everyone involved in the sport, whether on the

boat or on the skis, should know how to ski safely. So, at what

age should kids be taught how to water ski? A review of the

literature and discussions with parents reveals that kids can

learn how to ski as young as 2, 3, or 4 years of age. Although

age is an important factor, a more important factor is their

muscle tone and balance.

Whether it's waterskiing or wakeboarding, kids should always

wear lifejackets, and not just any lifejackets. It is parents'

responsibility to ensure that their kids' lifejackets fi t snugly.

The next important thing to remember is that the equipment

the kids will use in their respective water sport be “kid-sized,”

and not for adults. The size and design of waterskis are

different for kids than for adults, and the same thing holds

true for wakeboards.

As for wakeboarding, parents should follow the 3Bs, that is:

board, boots, and binding. Select the proper board, the right

size boots, and the proper binding. Introducing your child to

wakeboarding may just be the right answer for what makes

that family trip to the lake a fun time.

REFLECTIONKids and boating are a natural get-together during the

summer season, a time for strengthening those bonds that

make family life so fun and enjoyable. The most important

key to keeping both parents and youngsters coming back for

more enjoyable days on the water is boating safety.

All photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard


The World Fishing Network (WFN) announced Port

Colborne, Ontario, Canada and Point Breeze on Lake

Ontario, N.Y., as the winners of its “Ultimate Fishing

Towns” of 2013 contest.

For winning WFN’s contest, each town will receive a

$25,000 community donation that is to be used for fi shing-

related causes. In addition, they were honored in separate

ceremonies hosted by WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town host,

Mariko Izumi. Finally, WFN will also produce a video feature

about the great fi shing both of these Ultimate Fishing

Towns offer. This video will be presented on-air and online

throughout the year.

WFN is North America’s only television network, online

and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fi shing and

outdoor enthusiasts. Its programming covers instruction,

tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle,

and more.

In addition to naming the two winners, WFN presented

regional winners with a $3,500 community donation with

the goal of bolstering fi shing-related causes in each of the

respective communities. Regional winners were: Gananoque,

Ontario; Hampstead, New Brunswick; The Pas, Manitoba;

Waddington, N.Y.; Cape Hatteras, N.C.; Cocodrie, La.; Grand

Lake, Colo.; Grand Rapids, Minn.; and Bridgeport, Calif.

About 700 towns in the U.S. and Canada received nominations

and were eligible to advance in the quest to become the next

Ultimate Fishing Town. Participants were asked to nominate

those towns that were the best places to fi sh. Town walls were

then populated with videos, photos, and written comments

to promote the community’s candidacy and reinforce why the

town is deserving of Ultimate Fishing Town honors.

Port Colborne is part of the Niagara Region of southern

Ontario. It is located on the north shore of Lake Erie where

the species are numerous. Between the Welland Canal and

the Niagara River, Port Colborne’s waterways are world-

renowned. Big names like Bob Izumi love to fi sh these waters,

as do tournaments like the 444 Walleye Tournament, the

Can-Am Invitational, and the past Pro Am Bass Tournament,

to name a few. Port Colborne faced strong challenges from

Gananoque and Campbellford in the Ontario region, and fewer

than 100 votes separated Gananoque from Campbellford as

the Ontario regional winner.

“The World Fishing Network’s designation of the City of

Port Colborne as Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town validates

Niagara’s South Coast as a fi shing hotspot,” stated Mayor

Vance Badawey.

Point Breeze on Lake Ontario, N.Y., a small locale in Upstate

New York, led all U.S. vote getters. Point Breeze is formed

where the Oak Orchard River fl ows into Lake Ontario and

offers outstanding fi shing year-round, with species including

brown trout, salmon and steelhead.

“We are a small fi shing town elated to win the title of Ultimate

Fishing Town,” said Sharon Narburgh, Point Breeze resident

and town nominator. “We have a unique small town with many

needs for our fi shery and are thankful to our residents and

anglers for their diligence in voting.”

Bruce Landis

Point BreezePoint Breeze

Thies Bogner

Port ColbornePort Colborne

ULTIMATE FISHING TOWNS


Safe Electricity, a program of the Energy Education

Council, advises boat and dock owners to prevent

deadly shocks from occurring by checking their

boats and docks.

July 2012 was a particularly bad month for such fatal

accidents. A 26-year-old woman was swimming in the Lake

of the Ozarks and was electrocuted when she touched an

energized dock ladder. Also at Lake of the Ozarks, a 13-year-

old girl and her 8-year-old brother received fatal electrical

shocks while swimming near a private dock; offi cials cited an

improperly grounded circuit as the cause. In Tennessee, two

boys, ages 10 and 11, lost their lives while swimming between

houseboats on Cherokee Lake, the result of on-board

generator current apparently entering the water through

frayed wires beneath the boat.

An important step in preventing such tragedies is to ensure

proper installation and maintenance of boat and dock

electrical equipment. Molly Hall, executive director of Safe

Electricity, advises, “Take the time to inspect all of the

electrical systems on or near the water. You wouldn’t put

your boat in the lake with a leak in it, so make sure all other

aspects of the boat and its operations are safe.”

Safe Electricity, in conjunction with the American Boat and

Yacht Council (ABYC) and the International Brotherhood

of Electrical Workers/National Electrical Contractors

Association, recommends that:

• At a minimum, all electrical installations should comply

with articles 553 (residential docks) and 555 (commercial

docks) of the 2011 National Electrical Code, which

mandates a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on all

dock receptacles. A GFCI measures the current in a circuit.

An imbalance of that current, such as a discharge into the

water, will trip the GFCI and cut off power.

• The GFCI should be tested at least once a month or per the

manufacturer’s specifi cations. The GFCI should be located

somewhere along the ramp to the dock so it can be easily

found and tested by local fi re departments as needed.

• The metal frame of docks should have “bonding jumpers”

on them to connect all metal parts to a ground rod on the

shore. This will ensure that any part of the metal dock that

becomes energized because of electrical malfunction will

trip the GFCI or the circuit breaker.

• Even if a dock’s electrical system has been safely installed

and inspected, neighboring docks can still present a

shock hazard. Ensure that neighboring dockside electrical

systems comply with the National Electrical Code and have

been inspected.

• A professional electrical contractor should perform all

electrical installations.

• Because docks are exposed to the elements, their electrical

systems should be inspected at least once a year.

Safe Electricity reminds all swimmers that if they feel a tingle,

they should avoid metal ladders and objects and get out

of the water the best and quickest way possible. Boaters

and anglers should be aware of their surroundings and

potential overhead electrical hazards and keep at least 10 feet

between their boats and nearby power lines.

When it comes to a boat’s electrical system, particularly those

with alternating current (AC) systems, follow these tips:

• Instead of calling a neighbor/electrician friend for advice on

how to install something, call an ABYC Electrical Certifi ed

Tech. There are some big differences between a house and

a boat.

• Household wire is not suitable for use on boats as houses

are motionless and generally dry. Even marine-rated

wire that is not supported along its length will break with

constant motion stress.

• Do NOT use wire nuts or splice connectors! Wire nuts are

for solid conductor wire, which should never be on a boat,

and splice connectors cut wire strands.

• Fuses are rated to protect the wire, not the stereo. If a fuse

blows continuously, it should NOT be replaced with a larger

one just to keep it from blowing again—something else

is wrong.

A boat’s electrical system should be checked at least once a

year. Boats should also be checked when something is added

to or removed from their systems.

SafeElectricity.org // abycinc.org

PREVENT Deadly


Great Lakes

Two new studies by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

(MPCA) confi rm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals

are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. The chemicals,

including pharmaceuticals and personal care products, are of

concern because they have properties that can interfere with

the functioning of hormones in animals and people.

In 2010 and 2012, MPCA sampled lakes and rivers to

determine what’s in the state’s waters. “Our lakes and rivers

are refl ecting the chemicals we use and put into our bodies,”

said John Linc Stine, MPCA Commissioner.

For the lake study, MPCA randomly selected 50 lakes across

the state. The results were generally consistent with fi ndings

from previous smaller studies that found commonly used

chemicals widely distributed in Minnesota’s lakes. For

example, the insect repellant DEET was found in 75 percent of

the sampled lakes. One surprise was the detection of cocaine.

The rivers study analyzed 18 chemicals at 150 randomly

selected river locations. Although many of the chemicals in

the MPCA studies were detected at very small concentrations,

such levels are of concern because they have the potential to

adversely affect fi sh and other aquatic organisms, even at the

low levels of parts per trillion.

MPCA said it plans to continue testing surface waters for

pharmaceuticals on a fi ve-year basis to identify any trends

that may be occurring.

CHEMICALS IN MINNESOTA WATERWAYS

DOGS TO SNIFF OUT ZEBRA MUSSELS The Minnesota

Department of

Natural Resources

(DNR) will be using

three zebra mussel-

sniffi ng K-9 teams

for the fi rst time this

year to help combat

the spread of this

aquatic invasive

species (AIS). It is

only the second state to use trained dogs for this purpose,

with California being the fi rst.

Conservation offi cers Todd Kanieski and Travis Muyres

traveled to California earlier this year to learn about the

country’s fi rst program successfully utilizing mussel trained

K-9s to prevent the spread of AIS. “A K-9 can fi nd a mussel on

a boat much faster than a human inspector,” said Kanieski.

The mussel detecting K-9s will also be trained in tracking,

evidence recovery, fi rearms detection, and wildlife detection.

“Combining mussel detecting with these additional skills

will add muscle to the DNR’s capabilities and effi ciency in

protecting the state’s natural resources,” said Kanieski.

The Toledo

Museum of

Art (TMA) will

commemorate the

200th anniversary

of the Battle of

Lake Erie with a

special exhibition

this fall.

The museum

will host “Perry’s

Victory: The

Battle of Lake Erie,” as a free exhibition on view Aug. 9

to Nov. 10, 2013, featuring paintings, prints, sculpture,

artifacts, letters, and music on loan and from the Museum’s

permanent collection.

One of the prominent works on display will be the heroically

scaled painting “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie” (1814) by

Thomas Birch. The painting depicts the battle moments

before the British squadron surrendered to the victorious

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the fall of 1813.

Another highlight of the 2013 exhibition is TMA’s portrait of

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1818–28) by Gilbert and

Jane Stuart.

Sponsored in part by Taylor Cadillac, the exhibition is

made possible through loans from the William L. Clements

Library (Ann Arbor, Mich.), the Library of Congress

(Washington, D.C.), the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine

Arts (Philadelphia), the Western Reserve Historical Society

(Cleveland), and many private collectors.

MUSEUM COMMEMORATES BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE

Thomas Birch. “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie.” Oil on canvas, 1814. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadephia. Gift of Mrs. C.H.A.Esling.


PHOSPHORUS TRADING PROGRAM LAUNCHEDTo help alleviate high nutrient levels and algal blooms on

the Lower Fox River Watershed in Wisconsin, a partnership

between the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and the U.S.

Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation

Service (USDA-NRCS) is developing a phosphorous credit

trading program.

Money for this program has been secured through USDA-

NRCS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funds. The

phosphorus credit trading program is seen as a cost-effective

approach to achieving water quality goals and increasing

overall environmental and economic benefi ts. For example,

it may be more cost effective for a point source, such as a

sewage treatment plant, to pay for a credit to reduce pollution

from urban or rural runoff sources than to install extremely

expensive equipment to treat end-of-pipe discharges.

GLRI hopes the trading program will foster and support

voluntary conservation action by private landowners to

protect and restore priority watersheds within the Great

Lakes basin. It also addresses issues in one of the priority

watersheds identifi ed by the GLRI for restoration.

The Fox River is one of fi ve Areas of Concern in Wisconsin

and suffers from multiple water pollution problems, including

harmful algal blooms (HABs), runoff pollution, municipal and

industrial wastewater discharges, and degraded habitats. In

most cases, HABs are caused by excess nutrients, especially

phosphorus, which comes from a variety of sources including

point sources—cities and industries—and nonpoint runoff

from urban and rural lands.

Two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) were launched

in Mid-May into Lake Ontario to produce intensive data for

analysis of nearshore-offshore interactions, fi sh productivity,

changes to the lower food web, and algal abundance.

The high-tech, remote-controlled AUVs that resemble

torpedoes were launched on separate days at Sodus Point,

Oswego, Rochester, and Oak Orchard, N.Y. The research

will also provide information about how the thermal bar—a

seasonal/spring temperature barrier—impacts nutrients in

the nearshore aquatic environment.

Each underwater vehicle weighs 42 pounds, has a 6.5-foot

long Iver2-580 AUV-EP42 with side scan sonar, and employs

multiple sensor payloads, 10 Beam Doppler Velocity Log

for bottom tracking, and EcoMapper technology for high-

resolution water quality monitoring. The vessel generates

data to a computer chip, including three-dimensional survey

maps on such factors as temperature, turbidity, depths, pH,

current, video images, oxygen levels, phosphorus/etc. levels,

conductivity, and more.

The research on Lake Ontario is part of the Cooperative

Science Monitoring Initiative between the United States and

Canada called for under the Clean Water Act of 1972.

AUVs GATHER LAKE ONTARIO DATA

GREAT LAKES TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Although it began last year, the bicentennial commemoration

of the War of 1812 will show its real fi repower in summer

2013, when Tall Ships America’s bi-national TALL SHIPS

CHALLENGE® series of tall ship races and public maritime

festivals sets sail throughout the Great Lakes.

In collaboration with local port organizers, Tall Ships America

has scheduled visits from members of a fl eet of 25 world-

class tall ships to 22 U.S. and Ontario communities. The

festivities began on June 14 to 16 with the Brockville (Ontario)

TALL SHIPS® 1812 Tour and will culminate Sept. 6 to 8 with

the Tall Ships® Erie event (Erie, Pa.), but not before a historic

re-enactment of the 200th Anniversary of the Battle

of Lake Erie in Put-in-Bay (Ohio) on Sept. 2.

At each site, the tall ships will be open to the public for

viewing and feature dockside exhibits and interactions with

crew. Among the ships participating at a majority of the ports

are Norway’s 210-foot Sorlandet Canada’s 72-foot brigantine

Pathfi nder, and the USA’s 198-foot Brig Niagara. The Niagara

was instrumental in the War of 1812 as the fl agship for

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake

Erie, one of the war’s most critical battles.

Between ports, the tall ships have the option to compete in

fi ve offshore races, one in each of the Great Lakes.

www.tallshipsamerica.org


Great Lakes

For 2013, 18 beaches and four marinas in Canada have

been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag eco-certifi cation.

This internationally recognized and respected eco-label

is awarded to beaches and marinas that have achieved

international standards in water quality, environmental

management, environmental education, safety, and services.

The Blue Flag program has been in Canada since 2005 with

certifi ed beaches and marinas currently in Manitoba, Nova

Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Residents and visitors can be

assured that Blue Flag certifi ed beaches are safe and clean,

sustainably managed and great for swimming.

Here is the list of the 18 Canadian beaches and four marinas

that have received the Blue Flag this year:

Manitoba: West Grand Beach and Grand Beach Provincial Park

Nova Scotia: Birch Cove Beach and Dartmouth Halifax

Waterfront, Halifax

Ontario: Port Stanley Main Beach on Lake Erie in the

Municipality of Central Elgin Grand Bend Beach

• Grand Bend Marina and Port Franks Marina on Lake Huron

in the Municipality of Lambton Shores

• Bayfi eld Main Beach and Bluewater Marina on Lake Huron

in the Municipality of Bluewater

• Station Beach on Lake Huron in Kincardine

• Sauble Beach in Lake Huron in the Town of South

Bruce Peninsula

• Wasaga Beach Provincial Park on Georgian Bay

• Bluffer’s Park Beach •Centre Island Beach • Cherry Beach

• Gibraltar Point Beach • Hanlan’s Point Beach •Kew-Balmy

Beach • Ward’s Island beach • Woodbine Beach in Toronto\

Quebec: Plage de le’Est and Plage de l’Ouest and Plage des

Cantons in Ville de Magog,

MORE BLUE FLAGS IN CANADA

CONSERVATION GROUPS SUPPORT PROPOSALFour conservation groups — Save the River, Clayton; the

Nature Conservancy; Audubon New York; and Citizens

Campaign for the Environment — sent a joint letter this

spring to New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo urging him to

support a new Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River management

plan. Plan Bv7, a water regulation proposal submitted by the

International Joint Commission (IJC), was created to replace

the existing half-century-old management plan.

So far, the groups have gathered 9,170 letters and petition

signatures supporting Bv7, which is an increase of more

than 7,000 “support expressions” since July 2012.

Opposition to the proposal has come mainly from residents

on the lake’s south shore, who oppose the plan because of

the increased risk of erosion under Bv7. The mayor of Sodus

Point, Christopher Tertinek, argued that the higher water

levels allowed under Bv7 would fl ood waterfront properties

and cause the village’s sewer infrastructure to fail.

Advocates argue that Bv7 is a balanced plan that takes

into consideration environmental and recreational boating

interests neglected under the original management plan.

“Plan Bv7 will replace over 50 years of water level management

that has signifi cantly altered the lake and river’s natural

processes and dramatically reduced habitat diversity,”

environmental advocates stated in their letter to Gov. Cuomo.

The National

Oceanic and

Atmospheric

Administration

(NOAA) recently

introduced

MyNOAACharts,

a new mobile

application that

allows users to download nautical charts of the Great Lakes

and the U.S. coasts. NOAA said the app is only designed for

Android tablets, and is only in the beta testing stage.

MyNOAACharts, which can be used on land and on the water,

has built-in GPS capabilities that allow users to fi nd their

positions on a NOAA nautical chart. With a touch of a fi nger,

users can zoom-in on a specifi c location or zoom-out for

the big picture. Some of the important locations have been

“geotagged” into the charts so that they are readable in

the app. Boaters can download the app from the Google

Play app store.

Because this is a test version, NOAA said it would only be

available until Labor Day, Sept. 2. The NOAA Offi ce of Coast

Survey will then evaluate usage and user feedback to decide

whether to release a fi nished version of the app.

NOAA TESTS FREE NAUTICAL CHARTS AS MOBILE APP


CLEVELAND HARBOR TRASH PATROLTwo specially designed boats are now patrolling and

removing debris and trash from Cleveland Harbor under a

$425,000 grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

to the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority.

Even as water quality improved and wildlife showed signs

of returning to Cleveland Harbor, it faced a major problem.

When heavy rains hit the area, plastics, bottles, and other

debris were fl ushed into storm drains. Some of the storm

drains spilled their contents directly into the city’s waterways.

Others merged with sewer pipes and led to treatment plants.

The Upper Cuyahoga River was a particularly troublesome

spot when heavy rains hit the area, because the swollen river

overwhelmed the treatment plants. To prevent fl ooding, the

trash-laden stormwater was diverted into the waterways.

Over the years, Cleveland Harbor noticed that fl oating debris

and trash appeared after heavy rainstorms. It undertook

many efforts to stop this from happening, but they were

unsuccessful. The trash posed a risk to both humans and

wildlife, so the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority sought

two ships to patrol the harbor gathering the plastic waste and

other garbage and keeping the harbor clean.

Asian clams have invaded the clear, pristine waters of Lake

George in the Adirondacks, and have prompted the Lake

George Park Commission to ask New York’s state legislature

and governor for help in passing a law requiring boats to be

inspected before launching into the lake. Unfortunately, the

request has fallen on deaf ears.

The state Lake George Park Commission, which spent

more than $2 million to stop the spread of Asian clams

in Lake George, but ultimately failed, has the support

of environmental groups, elected offi cials, and business

leaders, but not that of the state Department of Environmental

Conservation (DEC), which questioned whether such action

is needed.

The Lake George boat plan requires support from the

governor and the legislature to approve an increase in

the commission’s annual boat registration fee. Under the

proposal, the fee would rise from $37.50 to $75 for an average

boat, along with a one-time $40 inspection fee on boats

entering the lake from other waters.

The time for a reactive approach to aquatic invasive species

by DEC is over, said Walt Lender of the Lake George

Association, which runs a voluntary inspection program at

several launches into the 32-mile long lake with a depth of

200 feet. Volunteers have found invasive species on boats

that were intended for launch.

“Our voluntary Lake Steward program can accomplish only

so much, and Lake George’s water quality is too important to

take risks anymore,” added Lender.

NO BOAT INSPECTIONS AT LAKE GEORGE

GUIDE HELPS WISCONSIN ANGLERS RECOGNIZE INVASIVE SPECIES

The Great Lakes Sea Grant

Network and Wildlife Forever

have produced an invasive

species fi eld guide called

“Invaders of the Great Lakes,”

which is available from

Adventure Publications in

Cambridge, Minn.

The 171-page guide,

complete with images

and detailed descriptions

of Great Lakes invaders,

serves multiple purposes.

Specifi c sections are devoted to aquatic animals, plants, and

invertebrates. Each species page details how the invader

impacts fi shing quality, as well as specifi c steps that can be

taken to prevent its future spread.

Tim Campbell, aquatic invasive species outreach specialist

for University of Wisconsin Sea Grant, referred to the “Clean,

Drain, Dry” three-step process that anglers can use to make

sure their boats aren’t harboring invasive species as they

move from lake to lake. He added, “Clean, Drain, Dry is

naturally where prevention starts, but beyond that, there are

plenty of species-specifi c things anglers can do to make sure

they’re not contributing to the problem.”

The guide is available for distribution this summer, will be

available for purchase in UW Sea Grant’s publications store,

and may eventually be developed as a smartphone app.


Fishing

DNR RESEARCH VESSELS SURVEY FISH POPULATIONS

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

poured just 59,000 baby Chinook salmon into the Grand

River this spring. That’s quite a drop from the 175,000 salmon

fi ngerlings that were planted here in the last two years, and

the 250,000 that were planted not many years ago.

The DNR said the main reason for the reduction is the fear

that the salmon are beginning to outnumber their primary

prey, alewives. The fact that salmon are beginning to

reproduce naturally in Lake Michigan tributaries only throws

the proportion further out of balance.

Typically, the stocking occurs when salmon fry are placed into

net pens at Grand Haven Municipal Marina, a project handled

by the Grand Haven Steelheaders. This year, however, the fi sh

were dumped directly into the river.

“We’re two weeks later than normal because the river was

fl ooded,” said Steelheaders president Roger Belter. “The fi sh

started to smolt at the hatchery, and with the river the way it is

[high levels of E-coli due to sewage dumped into the river in

Grand Rapids], we don’t want to keep them in here any longer

than we have to.”

Belter and several other members of the Steelheaders were

on hand at the Municipal Marina to help with the planting

process, only to fi nd out that the DNR had instead done the

plant at the boat launch at Harbor Island.

The consensus was that none of those on hand could

remember a year when the salmon weren’t planted in the

nets, going back more than three decades.

MICHIGAN DNR ONLY PLANTS 59K SALMON THIS YEAR

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

announced in May that all four of its research vessels are

back on the water, conducting annual surveys of Great Lakes

fi sh populations. The surveys are designed to estimate

relative abundance, biomass, age and growth, health, diet,

survival rates, natural reproduction, and movements of fi sh

in the Great Lakes.

Vessels have homeports in Marquette, Alpena, Charlevoix,

and Harrison Township, but work throughout the lakes on a

variety of lake-specifi c efforts.

On Lake Superior, the R/V Lake Char is employed primarily to

assess lake trout populations and provides information used

to generate annual lake trout harvest quotas and provide

information on sea lamprey wounding.

Lake Huron surveys are conducted from the R/V Chinook and

include specifi c assessments of lake trout and walleye, as

well as broader fi shery assessments in Saginaw Bay and the

St. Marys River to evaluate fi sh community changes. The R/V

Chinook is often paired with the R/V Channel Cat for Saginaw

Bay surveys. The R/V Channel Cat also surveys Lake St. Clair

and Lake Erie fi sh populations, focusing on walleye, yellow

perch, and lake sturgeon.

On Lake Michigan, the S/V Steelhead administers spring

evaluations of adult yellow perch, whitefi sh, lake trout, and

Chinook salmon populations. Later in the summer, the

S/V Steelhead teams up with vessels from the U.S. Geological

Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to evaluate lakewide

forage fi sh abundance.

Throughout the summer, the public is encouraged to visit

the vessels and talk with the crews about fi sheries

assessment operations.

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The Minnesota Fishing Museum in Little Falls, Minn., and

The Fishing Hall of Fame of Minnesota in Baxter, Minn.,

have agreed in principal to a merger of the two institutions,

according to a news release issued by the two organizations.

Both organizations share a history of celebrating the

traditions of sport fi shing and supporting further education

of the sport with the youth of Minnesota. “The synergies of

the two organizations are remarkable, and together provide

a complete archive of the state of Minnesota’s contributions

to the sport felt throughout North America,” said Mavis Buker,

executive director for the Minnesota Fishing Museum.

Scott Mitchell, principal of Adventure Advertising and

director of the Fishing Hall of Fame of Minnesota, stated

that both organizations will continue to keep their own identity

after the merger is completed. “Our vision is to soon share

physical space in the Little Falls area, creating a premier

destination for families to visit as part of their outdoor lakes

area experience. Together, this facility will be one of the best

freshwater fi shing education experiences in the country

for both youth and adults,”

Mitchell said.

Both organizations are

committed to supporting,

preserving, and recognizing

the state’s fi shing community,

promoting a continued

appreciation of the sport

and its rich heritage.

TWO MINNESOTA FISHING ORGANIZATIONS MERGE

MICHIGAN OFFERS FREE LICENSES TO MILITARY Active-duty military members who enlisted as Michigan

residents and have maintained residence status can now

obtain annual Michigan fi shing or hunting licenses free of

charge, according to the Michigan Department of Natural

Resources (DNR).

To qualify, persons must be active-duty U.S. military members

and, at the time of enlistment, must have been residents of

Michigan and must have maintained residence status for

the purposes of obtaining a driver’s license or voting. The

individuals who met these requirements may receive, free

of charge, a resident military all-species fi shing license.

Applicants must present proof of military status when

applying for the free license. Proof of military status may

include military I.D., leave papers, duty papers, military

orders, or other evidence verifying that the applicant is

a member of the military. The licenses are available at

DNR Customer Service Centers and at license retail

outlets statewide.

Military members receiving a free fi shing or hunting

license must present the license, along with proof of

military status, if requested by a conservation offi cer.

In addition to the free licenses for Michigan military members,

the state allows non-resident, active-duty military personnel

offi cially stationed in Michigan to purchase all fi shing licenses

at Michigan resident rates.

For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/dnr.

MARKETING EFFORT TARGETS LAPSED ANGLERSThe Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has

launched its State Marketing Program, a nationwide effort to

increase fi shing license sales and boat registrations among

lapsed participants.

The 2013 program, which is being conducted in partnership

with 40 state agencies for the State Fishing License Marketing

Program and 19 state agencies for the State Boat Registration

Marketing Program, has expanded to target more than 3.5

million lapsed anglers and boaters with direct marketing

materials that encourage them to buy a fi shing license or

register their boats.

Previous years’ programs have been very successful,

according to RBFF. Since its inception, the marketing effort

has brought in cumulative gross revenues of $28.3 million

for the participating states. The State Boat Registration

Marketing Program, initiated nationwide in 2012, includes

outreach to lapsed boaters who haven’t renewed their boat

registrations for at least one season. A direct marketing letter

is being distributed in four more states in the 2013 campaign

than in 2012, which resulted in more than 32,000 boats re-

registered and $1.16 million in gross program revenue.

RBFF said it will fund both programs, with the participating

states receiving all of the revenue that the programs

generate. RBFF provides states with customizable direct

marketing pieces. It also works with states to enhance their

overall marketing and communications capacity, as well

as provide ways to improve their fi shing license and boat

registration processes.


MarinasDUBUQUE OPENS NEW MUNICIPAL MARINA

By this time next year, Harbor Village, a brand new resort and

marina, is expected to be open for business in the Benton

Harbor (Mich.) area, according to Kerry Wright II, director of

sales and marketing for Harbor Shores.

Harborage marina will have 100 slips containing fl oating

docks ranging from 35 to 87 feet in length and will offer 11.5

feet of water (plenty for any boat on the Great Lakes). The

marina will contain appropriate amenities, such as running

water, electricity, cable TV, and access to the hotel or future

association swimming pool/clubhouse. Sixty slips will be

located in the marina basin, in addition to 20 slips along the

Paw Paw River and 25 transient slips in front of the restaurant.

The slips will accommodate boats from 25-feet to 120-feet

in length.

Slip rental fi gures for the West Basin are approximately $80

per lineal foot or $3,200 for a 40-foot slip, $2,800 for a 35-

foot slip, etc. The marina will be in full operation for the 2014

boating season with all 60 slips available.

The project is bringing hundreds of jobs to the area and is

expected to attract tourists from all over the world.

Wright said that a project like this normally takes three to

fi ve years to get off the ground, but he expects the marina

and resort hotel to be up and running by the time the Senior

PGA Championship, which is sponsored by KitchenAid, a

local manufacturer, takes place in Benton Harbor in May 2014.

NEW MARINA FOR BENTON HARBOR

On June 1, the River Museum and city of Dubuque, Iowa, held

a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the museum’s Mississippi

Plaza and the city’s new public marina in the Port of Dubuque.

The city believes the riverside attraction will boost tourism

by drawing people off the Mississippi and into the port’s

many attractions.

Although the new marina is the city’s project, it’s closely tied

to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,

which both share the mission of making the river more

publicly accessible and an attraction for both tourists and

locals. The River Museum recently opened the Mississippi

Plaza, an outdoor space with animals and displays for the

enjoyment of museum guests. City and museum leaders say

they expect the new plaza and marina to attract boaters to

the port.

The marina has 70 slips of various sizes, and they’re transient,

meaning boaters can come and stay overnight. There are

wastewater and fuel facilities at the marina, as well as utility

hook-ups.

The marina cost approximately $4 million to construct. City

engineer Bob Schiesl said $3 million came from a boating

infrastructure grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The other $1 million came from city taxpayers.

The Dubuque County Recorder’s offi ce lists about one

registered boater for approximately every 13 people who

live in Dubuque County, according to 2010 Census numbers.

Leaders say they hope those boaters living in Dubuque and

the surrounding area will get good use of the marina as well—

not just tourists.


Jeffersonville (Ind.) Mayor Mike Moore announced plans to

build a new downtown marina along the Ohio River. Noting

that the town’s current docks are in disrepair, Moore said the

new marina project will include a complete overhauling of

the existing boat docks, increasing the number of slips to 64,

adding a new fi shing pier that will extend 200 feet over the

Ohio River, and installing a new pumpout station for boaters.

The new downtown marina will cost approximately $2 million

and is one of four projects the Moore administration is

proposing as a part of its “Pathway 2 Progress” initiative.

The city has received two grants for $153,343 to help fund

the project.

“The marina is a redevelopment project. It will transform

our riverfront into a destination point,” said Moore. He

hopes to complete the marina project in time for next year’s

boating season.

Moore wants to make sure that existing dock owners are not

displaced during the construction. “It’s important that we

take into consideration those people who currently utilize the

docks. Their needs and suggestions are vital if we are going

to have a marina for everyone to enjoy and be proud of.”

The city expects the new marina to provide an economic

boost for the city’s downtown area. Transient boaters will

be allowed to dock and shop, dine, and explore downtown

Jeffersonville. Moore adds that the fi shing pier will be an

exciting addition to the riverfront.

JEFFERSONVILLE WILL BUILD NEW MARINA

Great Lakes Memorial Marina in Menominee, Mich., opened

its boating season on May 15, and will begin its long-awaited

dredging project as soon as the season wraps up in October.

The marina has been dealing with a problem common to

many port cities—low water levels. The low water on Lake

Michigan and Green Bay, plus the build up of silt, makes it

diffi cult for larger boats to use the marina for docking. Larger

boats, or those with fi xed keels, can easily bottom out. The

only practical way to solve this problem is through dredging,

but the city did not have the needed funds for this project.

“Basically what the state has done is to issue an emergency

order and transfer funds from other operations, waterways

funds for the most part, into the emergency dredging fund in

which the city of Menominee is one of the recipients,” said

Michael Cramer, city manager.

The city said that all of its engineering reports, studies,

and permits have been completed. It has sent out RFP bids,

and they should be coming back soon. It is estimated that

the city will need more than $2 million to complete the

dredging project.

Jim Kudlicki, head of the Marina Management Group, which

operates the marina, said he is very pleased to hear about

the dredging funds. If all goes according to plan, he noted,

dredging would begin in October once the boating season

ends, and should be completed in December.

MICHIGAN TO FUND MARINA’S DREDGING

Southpoint Marina in Rochester, N.Y., will be completing the

second phase of a master expansion plan in the fall/spring

of 2013/2014. The plan includes the addition of a swimming

pool and Cabana Club House, along with the addition of

new boat slips.

Although the marina is fully booked for the 2013 season, it

urges prospective customers to lock in one of the new slips

for 2014 by putting down a $45 deposit. The marina’s website

(www.southpointmarina.com) adds that only a limited number

of new slips will be available in 2014, and they will be available

on a fi rst come, fi rst booked basis. Each slip includes free

membership to the private pool and cabana recreational area.

Southpoint Marina is a deep-water marina located on

Irondequoit Bay off Lake Ontario. Because the marina is

the only one in Monroe County with calm and deep waters,

it is especially attractive to recreational boaters.

The marina currently houses boats from 16 to 47 feet in

length. In addition, all of its slips include free power and

water, along with access to clean bathrooms, showers, and

a free parking lot that is well lit, safe and secure.

SOUTHPOINT MARINA PLANS EXPANSION


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NationalNATIONAL RIVER CLEANUP® SEASON

American Rivers has kicked off the 2013 National River

Cleanup, a program that mobilizes volunteers across the

country to clean up trash from local rivers and streams.

Over the past 20 years, more than one million National River

Cleanup volunteers have removed 13 million pounds of litter

from rivers across America.

Healthy rivers provide major benefi ts like clean drinking water,

habitat for fi sh and wildlife, and opportunities for fi shing,

boating, and other recreation. Communities nationwide

are protecting and restoring their rivers to boost economic

growth and quality of life. Unfortunately, millions of tons of

trash—including trash bags, old appliances and tires—end

up in rivers and streams each year. River cleanups help turn

forgotten streams into community assets once again.

Visit www.AmericanRivers.org/Cleanup to learn more about

National River Cleanup, fi nd a river cleanup or organize

a cleanup,

SPRING BOAT SALES SLUMPRecreational boat sales slipped in April for the third month

in a row as the spring selling season continued to be

very disappointing, according to a May 20, 2013 article in

Soundings Trade Only Today.

The article cited Statistical Surveys Inc.’s April survey results,

which reported a 5.2 percent decline for April industrywide

boat sales in the 30 early-reporting states at 15,824 boats.

Last year, with all 50 states reporting, sales totaled 26,130

in April.

Builders blamed poor sales in March on chilly, wet early

spring weather, but the weather improved by the end of

April, leaving no easy answer for why sales continue to lag.

With one month to go in the spring selling season, dealers

reported an industrywide drop of 8.1 percent to 42,710 boats.

Sales of 11- to 40-foot outboard fi berglass boats managed

a slim gain of 40 in April, but the 14- to 30-foot inboard and

sterndrive category saw sales fall 12.6 percent to 1,044 boats.

Sales in the bigger-boat categories were more encouraging.

The 31- to 40-foot cruiser segment was up 11 boats to 116,

while sales of 63- to 99-foot custom and semi-custom yachts

were up four at 25. Sales of 41- to 62-foot yachts fell by fi ve

boats to 75.

Sailboat sales rose for the second month in a row, climbing

18.6 percent to 249.

USPS PARTNERS WITH BOATUS FOUNDATION Two boating education

organizations have

teamed up to offer a

fully interactive online

seminar for those First

Mates who may fi nd

themselves needing to

take command of the

family boat. Partner

in Command, from the US Power Squadrons (USPS), in

partnership with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety,

aims to acquaint the First Mates with basic skills they may

need in an emergency. The seminar is now available online

at www.usps.org/edonline. The cost is $70 or $55.30 for

members of USPS, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Great Lakes

Cruising Club and, for a limited time, BoatUS members.

The US Power Squadrons’ partnership with the BoatUS

Foundation aims to increase the accessibility to boating

education courses by tapping into the Foundation’s expertise

at presenting engaging and effective course materials for

online study at home. Partner in Command is just the fi rst

seminar to be put online. USPS have more than 30 advanced

courses and seminars taught by local squadrons that will be

made available online in the next two to three years. The next

offerings will include seminars on Boating on Rivers, Locks

and Lakes, and Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio, as

well as the USPS Seamanship course.

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URBAN WATERWAYS PROGRAM EXPANDSThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in

partnership with the White House Council on Environmental

Quality, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S.

Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development (HUD) and other federal partners,

announced at a May 15 press conference in Grand Rapids,

Mich. that the Urban Waters Federal Partnership has added 11

new locations. Through the partnership, federal agencies are

working to revitalize urban waterways and communities that

surround them, transforming overlooked assets and driving

urban revival.

The goal of Urban Waterways is to restore waterways and

their environments, boost recreation, help local economies,

create jobs, and protect Americans’ health through

collaborative efforts.

Among the 11 new project locations are the Big River and

Meramec River watersheds near St. Louis, Mo., the Grand

River in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the Western Lake Erie

Basin near Toledo, Ohio.

The partnership is now in 18 communities and is looking

to expand to the country’s largest cities and underserved

communities. These projects will address a wide range

of issues, such as improving water quality, restoring

ecosystems, and enhancing public access to urban waters.

BOATING FATALITIES AT ALL-TIME LOWThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) released its 2012 Recreational

Boating Statistics on May 20, revealing that there were only

651 boating fatalities in 2012, making it the lowest number of

boating fatalities on record (see Safety Article on pg. 16 of

May/June 2013).

From 2011 to 2012, deaths in boating-related accidents

dropped to 651 from 758, a decrease of 14.1 percent. The

number of injuries from boating-related accidents dropped

to 3,000 in 2012 from 3,081 in 2011, a 2.6 percent reduction.

The total number of reported recreational boating accidents

also dropped to 4,515 in 2012 from 4,588 the previous year, a

decrease of 1.6 percent. Boating accidents in 2012 accounted

for approximately $38 million in property damages.

Alcohol use was listed as the leading factor in 17 percent of all

deaths. Operator inattention, operator inexperience, improper

lookout, machinery failure, and excessive speed were the

other top fi ve primary contributing factors in fatal boating-

related accidents.

Almost 71 percent of all fatal boating accident victims

drowned, and of this number, 84 percent were not wearing a

life jacket. Approximately 14 percent of the deaths occurred

on vessels where the operator had received boating safety

instruction. The most common types of vessels involved

in reported accidents were open motorboats, followed by

personal watercraft and cabin motorboats.

Only 9 percent of all boating accident fatalities occurred

on vessels where the operator had received boating safety

instruction from a National Association of State Boating

Law Administrators-approved course provider.

To view the 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics, go to:

www.uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_statistics.aspx.

TRANSATLANTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION MS Turanor PlanetSolar,

the largest solar-

powered yacht ever

constructed set

sail in April on a

transatlantic, scientifi c

expedition to study

climate change.

The 102-ft. catamaran will dock in 16 different cities along its

journey. The expedition kicks off the vessel’s second global

tour and the launch of the 2013 “PlanetSolar Deep Water”

expedition, where scientists from the University of Geneva will

collect data from air and water to study the key parameters

of climate regulation, specifi cally atmospheric aerosols,

phytoplankton and ocean eddies, and whirlpools that carry

large amounts of energy. The vessel will also conduct

environmental clean-up missions by collecting fl oating

plastic waste and host educational events in port cities to

raise public awareness of climate issues.

The MS Turanor PlanetSolar will sail along the Gulf Stream’s

ocean current, one of the most important regulators of

European and

North American

climates, from

May to August.

planetsolar.org


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TRANS SUPERIOR YACHT RACEAug. 3 will mark

the start of the

23rd biennial

Trans Superior

International

Race. The

338-nautical mile

race from Sault

Ste. Marie, Canada, to Duluth, Minn., is held every odd year

and is sponsored by the Lake Superior Yachting Association

in conjunction with the Duluth Yacht Club and the Algoma

Sailing Club in Sault Ste. Marie.

The race starts in the vicinity of Gros Cap Light in Whitefi sh

Bay, near Sault Ste. Marie and fi nishes near the entrance to

the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth.

Race activities will commence with a skipper’s meeting on

Aug. 2 at the Algoma Sailing Club, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,

and end with an awards dinner and party at a location to be

determined in Duluth.

LAKE ERIE SOLO CHALLENGEThe Lake Erie Solo Challenge is one of four Great Lakes

Singlehanded Society membership granting events on

the Great Lakes. While Lake Erie may be the smallest and

shallowest of the Great Lakes, those very characteristics can

make for some extraordinarily diffi cult sailing. Winds can

suddenly produce large, steep-faced waves, and summer

thunderstorms can turn a placid body of water into a tempest

just as quickly. Include a high concentration of pleasure

craft, fi shermen, and fi shnets interspersed with commercial

freighter traffi c, and the ingredients are in place for a

challenge on par with those of any other lake.

This year the Lake Erie Solo Challenge begins on Aug. 17,

with a start off of North Cape Yacht Club near Monroe,

Mich., and the fl eet proceeds past Pelee Island, Ontario

and eastward to a rounding of the Seneca Shoal Light near

Buffalo, N.Y., then on to a fi nish off of Presque Isle Harbor

at Erie, Pa.

solosailor.org/eriesolo.php

MULTI-DAY EXCURSIONSSince 1987, the Traverse

Tall Ship Company of

Traverse City, Mich., has

been offering sailing

adventures on the

freshwater Grand Traverse

Bay—and beyond, into

Northern Lake Michigan.

The Manitou is a replica

of an 1800s “coasting”

cargo schooner. A

traditional two-masted,

gaff rigged, topsail

schooner, it measures 114 feet in length.

Each September, the Manitou offers its multi-day

windjammer excursions that include visits to quaint

coastal villages.

The 2013 sailing schedule includes the following sailing trips:

4-Day Astronomy Cruise (Sept. 13-16, $685 pp); 4-Day Wine

Tasting Cruise (Sept. 20-23, $685 pp); and 4-Day Fall Color

Cruise (Sept. 27-30, $635 pp). Accommodations are provided

in 12 double-bunk cabins, and fare includes lodging, all

meals, and sailing activities.

Throughout the summer months, three two-hour sails are

offered each day—at noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 pm. Speciality

cruises include Microbrew Tastings on Sunday evenings,

Entertainment Cruises on Wednesday evenings, and the

Wine Tasting Cruises on Tuesday and Thursday evenings,

both including specially-catered Mediterranean cuisine.

In addition, passengers can experience a night aboard

ship followed by full breakfast as part of the “Floating Bed

& Breakfast.”

With a 59-passenger sailing capacity (24 overnight capacity),

there is plenty of space for moving around the decks while

under sail. Passengers are free to leave the sailing to the

crew or lend a hand and learn the arts of the sailor.

The schooner Manitou works with Inland Seas Education

Association, providing hands-on environmental education

to school kids from throughout the region and state. The

ship is also available for private charters.

tallshipsailing.com // 800-678-0383

transsuperior.com


GROWTH IN ADAPTIVE SAILING MARKETIt was not too long ago that “sailing for the disabled”

meant holding a regatta to benefi t a charitable organization

that worked with “handicapped people.” Now, things have

changed. Instead of acting as the passive benefi ciaries

of sailing activities, people with disabilities are now

direct participants.

WindRider International has partnered with non-profi t

Adaptive Adventures, Littleton, Colo., to supply six new

WindRider 17 trimarans for use on Chatfi eld Reservoir in

Colorado. The Adaptive Adventures “Broad Reach” Adaptive

Sailing Program mission is to provide the environment,

instruction, and support for individuals with special needs

to experience the thrills of sailing.

According to Robert Sanberg, Chief Operating Offi cer of

WindRider, “These boats will be used by disabled veterans,

along with kids and other people with physical disabilities.

The inherent stability of the boats, along with the ‘arm chair’

seating arrangement, makes it a perfect boat for this use. We

added the center hand steering,

center foot steering, and mid-

boom sheeting, so the boats

could be controlled from either

front or rear cockpit, sailing solo,

in tandem and even with friends

and family along.”

WindRider manufactures and

distributes three models

of trimaran sailboats, which

are designed for simplicity,

affordability, safety and fun.

LEARN ON YOUR OWN BOAT

The Sailing & Powerboating School is teaching customized,

On Your Own Boat© courses this season. These lessons are

designed to instruct individuals or couples about what they

want to learn on their own boat, in their own waters. This is a

real-time experience learning to operate and maneuver the

boat, as well as how to manage all the complex systems of

today’s vessels.

This personalized, private instruction is available wherever

the boat is located. The classes are highly individualized—

tailor-made to meet the needs of each individual student. A

licensed instructor is there to answer any questions and to

teach the how-to’s and why’s of boat handling, systems and

safe seamanship.

Fees start at $400 per day.

seasenseboating.com // 800-332-1404

2013 ROLEX FASTNET RACE

One of sailing’s greatest contests reconvenes in August in the

shape of the 45th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Europe’s

oldest offshore race entails a punishing 608-nautical mile

journey from Cowes, Isle of Wight, to Plymouth via the Fastnet

Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland.

As many as 380 yachts could start the biennial race. More

than 20 countries and territories from fi ve continents will be

represented, with both amateur and professional crews.

The race is as notoriously diffi cult to fi nish as it is to win. The

handicap system applied to the main body of the fl eet means

the overall winner can hail from any size of yacht.

The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes

on Aug. 11.

windrider.com

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USB CHARGER DOUBLES AS A LANTERNThe new Arka USB Charger + Lantern + Flashlight™ from

UCO is an all-in-one solution to charging mobile electronics.

Smartphones, cellular phones, GPS units, digital cameras,

audio speakers, and any other electronic devices that can be

charged through a USB cord.

Powered by a rechargeable 4AH Li-Ion battery, the frosted

globe of the Arka can be extended for use as a lantern with

diffused white light, or collapsed for use as a fl ashlight. The

lantern has fi ve lighting modes, including high and low light,

plus three red LEDs for night vision, strobe, and emergency

S.O.S. strobe.

$69.99 // 888-297-6062 // ucogear.com

OUTBOARD MOTOR TRANSPORT The Motor Caddy makes hoisting and carrying most 2- to

15-hp outboards quick, simple, and safe.

The Motor Caddy has a self-centering handle that works equally

well for lifting motors by hand or with a lanyard or hoist. Its

improved design includes a longer harness strap to fi t four-

stroke models. A shortened security strap provides extra

protection when transporting streamlined engine cases.

A loop tensioner and adjustment buckle make the harness

easy to customize to the shape and size of a variety of

outboard motors.

$29.99 // 510-732-9229 // www.davisnet.com

WATERPROOF STORAGE Upano™ Waterproof Duffels and Aquapac PackDivider™

Drysacks form a completely waterproof and lightweight

organization system.

Available in 40-, 70- and 90-liter versions, the Aquapac

Upano Waterproof Duffel features a durable welded

construction, special roll-top closure, and an air-release

valve to keep gear dry.

Available in four sizes (2, 4, 8 and 13 liters), the PackDivider

Drysack keeps clothing and gear organized and dry.

Duffels: $120-$145; PackDividers: $13-20 // 866-929-0639 //

aquapac.net

SMALLEST PLBThe rescueME PLB1 is a compact personal locator beacon

(PLB) that fi ts onto any lifejacket and is easily activated.

When activated, the unit will transmit accurate position data

from its 66 channel GPS for a minimum of 24 hours, while the

integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility.

Beyond 24 hours of continuous operation, and when the battery

power is insuffi cient to transmit the satellite signal, the PLB1’s

homing beacon and strobe light will continue to operate.

It comes with a detachable fl otation lanyard, a snap-in

mounting bracket, and a universal mounting strap.

Approx. $299 // datrex.com


FISHING TOTEThe Elite Kevin VanDam Signature Series Bag from Plano

comes pre-packed with fi ve 3750 ProLatch™ StowAway® utility

boxes for storing lures of most any size and shape, and features

four zippered pockets, three external pockets, and multiple

interior pockets perfect for sunglasses, scent, and tools. The

bag is comfortable to carry thanks to a padded shoulder strap

and handle.

The bottom of the bag is made of molded waterproof material

to keep it in place on the deck of any boat or dock.

$99.99 // 800-226-9868 // planomolding.com

BOAT SHOESUnlike traditional boat shoes that are made out of leather or

suede, SWIMS offers a water-compatible alternative. The versatile

loafers are made with adaptable and breathable nylon, are

entirely water-resistant, and can be put in a washing machine

for cleaning.

The loafers also feature an anti-slip, natural rubber, and non-

marking sole and EVA insole with ventilation system.

$149 to $179 // 713-569-8872 // islandtrends.com/swims


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CLEANER & DEGREASER Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser

is specially formulated for marine cleaning applications,

including personal watercraft. It quickly removes grime

and stains from hulls and exteriors, cleans vinyl seats and

other marine fabrics, lifts scuffs and black marks from vinyl

surfaces, cleans fi berglass, fl oors, and more.

Mean Green is also suited for the surfaces and materials

found on ski boats, houseboats, boat trailers, and even

removal of grease spots in marina parking lots.

It is available in sizes ranging from a 32-ounce trigger spray

bottles to 55-gallon drums.

$7.99, 32-oz. bottle // 866-447-3369 //

meangreendegreaser.com/industrial-strength

COMPACT DIESEL GENERATORThe 4.2 kW Entec diesel generator is fresh-water cooled,

comes with a heat exchanger containing a cupronickel tube

bundle, and has removable end caps for easy maintenance. A

pre-lube start function prevents damage from dry starts. In an

emergency, the genset can be engaged with a hand crank.

At 170 lbs. and just 13” W x 20” L x 18.5” H, the unit fi ts nicely

in tight spaces. An auto safety shutdown system, remote

control panel, 20-ft. wiring harness, hand crank, and oil drain

pump come standard.

$7,800 // 727-522-9471 // mastry.com

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK DOCK BUMPERManufactured out of recycled TPE material, the Glow-in-the-

Dark Boat Dock Bumpers provide all-night glow that has

been co-extruded on the upper corner of the bumper profi le

so they’re visible on the dock or when approaching from

the water.

The 8-foot pieces are easily attached using a special fastening

that covers the screws, reducing the chance of scratching a

boat. The glow strip recharges during the day with or without

direct sunlight. The bumper material has no plasticizers to

migrate like traditional PVC bumpers providing longer life and

improved cushioning at temperature extremes.

715-386-8040 // boatdockbumpers.com


IMPROVED SEWAGE TREATMENT DEVICE Raritan’s new Purasan Ex is a US Coast Guard-approved Type

1 onboard marine sanitation device for vessels up to 65 feet in

length. It is electronically controlled and works in a two-minute

treatment cycle.

With low power consumption, it operates quietly and is easy to

clean and maintain. It also alleviates the need for holding tanks.

It is offered in 12 and 24V DC options and is backed by a one-

year limited warranty.

$1,940 // 856-825-4900 // raritaneng.com

BARNACLE SCRAPERThe Barnapole barnacle removal tool helps boaters scrape

barnacles, mussels and other crustaceans from seawalls

and dock pilings.

It features curved and fl at scraper blades made from solid

stainless steel and a handle attachment block made from

solid aluminum extrusion.

The Barnapole can remove up to 9 inches of buildup with

each pass, and is designed to be used from the top of a dock.

The Original Barnapole attaches to any standard threaded

pole, such as a paint roller or broom handle (handles not

included with either unit).

$39.98 // 800-92-6241 // shurhold.com

HUB KITS FOR SMALLER HP ENGINESDesigned for smaller 8- to 20-hp engines with a 2½ -inch gear

case, the new 200-series hub kits work with Turning Point’s

Hustler aluminum 3-blade propeller housings.

The 200-series hubs are comprised of a one-piece bushing

with corrosion-resistant, glass-reinforced nylon over brass

splines that eliminate the spinning and cracking problems

commonly associated with plastic splines and multi-part hub

systems. A shock-absorbing polymer cushion reduces gear

shock and engine/drive damage while minimizing vibration.

The hubs can be reused even after most propeller impacts.

$27 // 847-437-6800 // turningpointpropellers.com

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FLORIDAJULY 20-21ORLANDO NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET/ SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Central Florida FairgroundsOrlandoflnauticalfleamarket.com

SEPTEMBER 6-8PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE TAMPA BOAT SHOW

Tampa Convention CenterTampatampaboatshow.com

ILLINOISJULY 13CHINATOWN DRAGON BOAT RACE

Ping Tom Memorial ParkChicagochicagochinatown.org

JULY 14CHICAGO YACHT CLUB RACE TO MACKINAC

Chicago Yacht ClubChicagocycracetomackinac.com

AUGUST 7-11TALL SHIPS CHICAGO 2013Navy PierChicagonavypier.com/tallshipschicago/

AUGUST 7-11CHICAGO MATCH CUP

Navy PierChicagochicagocup.org

INDIANAJULY 13CARDBOARD BOAT DASH

Washington ParkMichigan Citymichigancityparks.com

JULY 30 – AUGUST 4SUPER BOAT GREAT LAKES GRAND PRIX

Washington ParkMichigan Citymcsummerfest.org

AUGUST 22-25PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE MICHIGAN CITY IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Michigan City Port AuthorityMichigan Citymichigancityboatshow.com

MICHIGANJULY 11-15HARBOR BEACH MARITIME FESTIVAL

Down at the BeachHarbor Beachharborbeach.com/maritime/

JULY 12-14TALL SHIP® CELEBRATION: BAY CITY

Multiple VenuesBay Citytallshipcelebration.com

JULY 13HARBOR BEACH MARITIME FESTIVAL

Over Lake HuronHarbor Beachmichiganfireworks.com/events/harbor-

beach-maritime-festival/

JULY 20BELL’S BEER BAYVIEW MACKINAC RACE

Southern Lake HuronPort Huronbyc.com

JULY 26-28LTYC UGOTTA REGATTA

Little Traverse Yacht ClubHarbor Springsltyc.org/sailing/regattas/

AUGUST 6-12MICHIGAN PIRATE FESTIVAL

Multiple VenuesGrand Havenmichiganpiratefestival.com

AUGUST 9-11

SHIP AND SHORE FESTIVAL

Whittaker StreetNew Buffaloharborcountry.org/Ship-and-Shore-

Festival-119/

AUGUST 17LAKE ERIE SOLO CHALLENGE

North Cape Yacht ClubMonroesolosailor.org/eriesolo.php

MINNESOTAJULY 26-28TALL SHIPS® DULUTH 2013Duluth HarborDuluthvisitduluth.com/tallships2013

NEW YORKJULY 20-21KEUKA LAKE REGATTA

Depot ParkHammondsportwinecountryclassicboats.com

JULY 25-28OSWEGO HARBORFEST

Multiple VenuesOswegooswegoharborfest.com

JULY 28-29EVANGOLA PIRATE FEST

Evangola State ParkBrant/Angolapiratefest.civilwarsignals.org

AUGUST 2-449TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW & AUCTION

Antique Boat MuseumClaytonabm.org

AUGUST 9-18BILL JOHNSTONS PIRATE DAYS

Alexandria BayAlexandria Bayvisitalexbay.org


SEPTEMBER 6-8CNY FALL BOAT SHOW

New York State FairgroundsSyracusecnyboatshow.com

OHIOJULY 4-7PORT OF CLEVELAND 2013 TALL SHIPS® FESTIVAL

Cleveland HarborClevelandclevelandtallships.com

JULY 12-14HURON RIVER FEST

Huron Boat BasinHuronhuronriverfest.com

JULY 18-21LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA

Cleveland Yachting ClubClevelandleukemiacup.org/noh/

JULY 26-27BURNING RIVER FEST

Whiskey IslandClevelandburningriverfoundation.org

SEPTEMBER 6-8TALL SHIPS® ERIE 2013Put-In-BaySouth Bass Islandtallshipserie.com

SEPTEMBER 7GREAT LAKE ERIE FLOAT BOAT

Lower Edgewater State Park BeachClevelandcmnh.org/site/conservation

SEPTEMBER 12-15PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NORTH AMERICAN DEMO BOAT SHOW

Cedar Point MarinaSanduskyclevelandboatshow.com

PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 9-10PRESQUE ISLE BAY MESSABOUT

Bayfront Maritime CenterEriebayfrontcenter.org/Presque-else-bay-

messabout

AUGUST 20CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA

Bayfront Maritime CenterEriebayfrontcenter.org/cardboard/

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE BICENTENNIAL EVENTS

Multiple VenuesLake Eriebattleoflakeerie-bicentennial.com/

WISCONSIN JULY 13HOOK RACE

Racine Yacht ClubRacineracineyachtclub.org

AUGUST 16-18BAYLAKE BANK TALL SHIP® FESTIVAL GREEN BAY

Downtown RiverfrontGreen Baytallshipgreenbay.com

AUGUST 23-25PORT WASHINGTON MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL

LakefrontPort Washingtonportmaritimfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 9-12GREAT LAKES WEEK

Delta Convention CenterMilwaukeeconference.healthylakes.org

CANADAJULY 19-21SAILS ON THE ST. MARYS

Sault Ste. Marie,Ontarioalgoma1812.com

JULY 26-28MUSKOKA IN-WATER BOAT & COTTAGE SHOW & MUSKOKA RIBFEST

Muskoka WharfGravenhurst, Ontariomuskokashows.com

AUGUST 3TRANS SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE

Algoma Sailing ClubSault Ste. Marie, Ontariotranssuperior.com

AUGUST 4-6THE PIRATE FESTIVAL

Country Heritage Park,Ontariothepiratefestival.com

AUGUST 16-18TALL SHIPS® 1812 GEORGIAN BAY

Multiple VenuesOwen Sound, Ontario1812bicentennial.com/

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 2SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO: SAILS TO SEE

Multiple VenuesWindsor, Ontario1812ontario.ca/

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POWERBOAT1989 280 Baja Sport: Good entry level performance boat. Twin 454s, trailer included. Located Southeast Michigan. Call Chuck at 419-356-4522. Asking $21,900 OBO.

44’ Sea Ray Sundancer 1992 Model: Clean and fast with twin low-hour Cat diesels. Full electronics and rev-cycle air conditioned owner’s queen and guest staterooms. Located Chicago. Call 312-671-1700 or email [email protected] for complete details. Asking $77K

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B11299 1989 34’ CARVER $35,900B11398 2006 37’ FOUR WINNS $149,995P1922 2004 37’ CRUISERS $154,995B11617 2004 42’ SEA RAY $299,900B11114 2004 30’ SEA RAY $99,900B10899 2000 30’ CHRIS CRAFT $43,900B9837 2008 32’ RINKER $109,995B11406 2006 34’ SEA RAY $180,000B8629 2000 34’ SEA RAY $84,995B10545 2007 35’ LARSON $129,000B11335 2007 35’ RINKER $165,000B11229 1999 42’ UNIESSE $229,000B11179 2008 52’ SEA RAY $639,900B11711 1997 30’ DORAL $39,900B11428 1988 30’ SEA RAY $13,500B10928 2010 30’ REGAL $199,900B11655 1988 30’ Sea Ray $13,500B9756 1989 30’ SEA RAY $24,900B10552 2002 31’ SEA RAY $79,900B11577 1998 31’ SEA RAY $49,900B11167 2006 31’ FOUR WINNS $84,900B11789 1988 32’ CARVER $24,500B11583 1982 32’ ENDEAVOUR $22,000B11869 2004 32’ BENETEAU $74,900B11798 2007 32’ SEA RAY $139,900P1852A 1998 32’ CHRIS CRAFT $39,995B10278 2005 33’ CHAPARRAL $109,000B11409 1999 33’ RINKER $59,900B11848 2002 33’ MAXUM $59,900B11742 1988 33’ CRUISERS $22,900B9941 1997 33’ SEA RAY $54,900B11830 1997 33’ SEA RAY $49,900S0031A 1996 33’ SEA RAY $59,995B7287 2004 33’ DORAL $109,900P2541 1982 33’ CARVER $5,000B10784 2005 34’ RINKER $94,997B11321 2008 34’ MERIDIAN $199,500B11361 1987 34’ SEA RAY $34,995P2561 1975 35’ CHRIS CRAFT $8,000B11582 2004 35’ SILVERTON $154,995B10847 1978 36’ TROJAN $27,900

B11837 2003 36’ SEA RAY $145,000B11364 2003 36’ CARVER $169,500B10231 1980 37’ HERSHINE $39,900B11145 1997 37’ SEA RAY $105,900B10922 1995 37’ SEA RAY $69,900F1021R 2011 37’ FOUR WINNS $249,995N0018A 1997 37’ SILVERTON $69,995B9330 2002 37’ FORMULA $179,900B11576 2002 38’ SEA RAY $149,900B10370 1987 38’ CHRIS CRAFT $49,900B10350 2008 39’ CRUISERS $249,900B11677 2000 39’ CARVER $134,900B11181 2004 40’ CRUISERS $174,900B10882 2006 40’ SEA RAY $259,900B11588 2000 40’ SEA RAY $209,000B10924 1999 41’ MAXUM $145,000B8852 1997 41’ MAXUM $129,995B11379 1988 42’ CRUISERS $54,900B11171 2004 42’ TIARA $359,900B11618 1996 42’ SEA RAY $139,900P1701A 1998 42’ SEA RAY $139,995B11174 2006 43’ SAGA $249,000B11838 1992 44’ SEA RAY $89,900B11326 2008 44’ REGAL $319,900B9656 1995 44’ SEA RAY $119,000B11551 2009 45’ FORMULA $525,000B11062 1987 46’ SEA RAY $76,000B8085 2005 46’ SEA RAY $375,000B11037 2002 47’ WELLCRAFT $179,000B11735 1990 50’ SEA RAY $129,900B11796 1999 50’ SEA RAY $245,000B10470 2008 55’ SEA RAY $1,099,000B10736 2007 60’ SEA RAY $799,000B11271 1995 35’8 TIARA $114,995B11561 2005 32’ RINKER $75,995B11851 1977 32’ TROJAN $25,000B11347 1993 34’ BAJA $29,500B11083 1994 36’ TIARA $129,900B11611 1998 38’ CRUISERS $99,500B9473 2003 42’ SEA RAY $249,0005146C 1991 46’ TROJAN $219,000

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