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As the middle of the boating season approaches, you will want to spend as much time as possible on the water. It is a relaxing way to make the most of the summer.

This issue features Evinrude engines powering pontoon boats. Evinrude is distinguished by its serious power, high torque and instant throttle response. Riding in a boat with Evinrude E-TEC engines will make it hard to return to anything else. In addition, we take a look at the Sylvan Signature Sport 8522. This pontoon, with sports car handling and runabout exhilaration, slices through the water with ease.

This edition showcases a different type of port-of-call: a boating staycation. This event is an inexpensive way to celebrate your hometown; by staying on your boat, you and your family can save on travel and hotel costs, while enjoying a great view of the area. You can enjoy your boat for a longer stretch of time than usual, and take the vacation of which you’ve always dreamed.

The editorial section begins with a piece focusing on the possibility of an oil spill occurring in the Great Lakes that is similar to that which is taking place in the Gulf. We must continue to be vigilant to prevent such a tragedy. Another opinion piece is on the impacts of lake levels and climate change on boating, and how

future legislation regulating boating emissions could affect boaters. This type of law might be inevitable. However, if it is well-thought-out, it may prove manageable for boaters and could set a higher environmental standard than the current one. The third editorial discusses the benefi ts of fractional boating, a practice which allows multiple boaters to share the costs of purchasing and maintaining one vessel together.

We spotlight ways to remain safe while boating, fi ve common boating errors and food preparation tips for your next boating adventure. We also highlight the rising numbers of regulations preventing Americans from fi shing across the country, and about the importance of the political voice of the American angler in keeping fi shing areas open for use.

This time of year is ideal for enjoying the water or the city, with a boat as your starting point. Whether you are on the marina, at the dock in your boat, or onboard, out on the open water, taking advantage of new or favorite activities can be rejuvenating.

Many issues face boaters on the Great Lakes that need immediate attention. The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the only advocate representing the area’s 4.3 million recreational boaters on freshwater seas and inland waterways, providing government representation and programs. Go to www.greatlakesboatingfederation.com to join the federation for cost-saving services and help strengthen the voice of boating during these uncertain economic and political times.

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With the Evinrude E-TEC powered

Sylvan pontoon boat, your day on the

water will be near-perfect. Evinrude

E-TEC offers consistent power, high

torque, and an instant throttle response

that makes the open seas fair game.

The Evinrude E-TEC engine is an ideal

match for the Sylvan pontoon boat. As

economic conditions force more and

more boaters to streamline their fl eets,

pontoons are quickly becoming the

choice of boaters everywhere. Pontoons

offer these boaters the ultimate

versatility and convenience. So whether

you like to fi sh, water ski, take quiet

cruises around the lake, or really open it

up, there’s a Sylvan boat for every need.

The Sylvan Signature Sport 8522

incorporates solid construction, ease of

handling and attractive lines. The 8522

is capable of accommodating 14 people

and has three entry gates with pinch-

proof protectors.

In this issue of Great Lakes Boating

magazine, we take a closer look at the

Sylvan Signature Sport 8522 and the

Evinrude E-TEC engine. See pages 12

to 15 for a detailed look into the Sylvan

Pontoon Revolution powered by the

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Eff ects of Climate Change and Lake Levels on Boating Discourse around the world is addressing the eff ects of climate change. Th is resulted in the political agreements that were reached in 1992 and 1997. Last year in Copenhagen, non-binding commitments were made by more than 20 countries to cut emissions of greenhouse gases. As concentrations of greenhouse gases rise in the atmosphere, trapping solar energy, altered climate patt erns could wreak havoc on the wildlife and the economy that are part of the fabric of life in the Great Lakes region and around the world. Unfortunately, marine engines emit greenhouse gases, and have not been regulated for at least 20 years; the increased att ention to global warming indicates that change may be coming. With the announcement last year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of new, stricter standards for marine engines, the agency may have opened a new chapter in the legislation of this area.

Th e eff ects of climate change are increasingly felt in the Great Lakes region. Spring thaws arrive earlier each year on 56 lakes in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ontario and Wisconsin, and air temperatures rise by 0.4 degrees Celsius, according to a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Th e many

negative consequences will likely increase the threats to fi sh and other aquatic animals because of the proliferation of dead zones, and worsen water quality because of more intense storms. In addition, climate change on the Great Lakes will likely lead lake levels to drop in each of the Great Lakes in the next century: by about 2.7 feet in Lake Erie, three feet in lakes Huron and Michigan, 1.7 feet in Lake Ontario and one foot in Lake Superior.

Statistics support the idea of legally dealing with marine emissions; pleasure craft s emit 17,399,940 tons of carbon dioxide each year, or about 8 percent of all non-road engine and vehicle emissions of carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, as new regulations of boat design requirements, fuel economy standards, and/or decreased emissions standards are instituted, the costs for recreational boaters will probably increase. However, if legislation allows for elements, including reasonable time frames for compliance that limit boater costs and off er purchase rebates, then recreational boaters may fi nd the changes to be manageable. Regulations can and should be enacted in a manner that allows boaters to continue to boat and to contribute to a healthier environment for all.

Th e recent oil spill disaster in the Gulf raises the question of whether the Great Lakes may some day face a similar situation. Although a parallel event has not yet occurred in this region, we must work hard to prevent it from taking place.

Part of the reason for the large amount of eff ort required to combat such a catastrophe is that interest in oil and gas drilling has been present in the Great Lakes basin for years, despite the fact that the area possesses an amount of reserves that, by some estimates, would provide only enough supplies to keep the United States running for two minutes.

Th e debate about drilling for fossil fuels began in 1997. John Engler, Michigan’s governor at the time, att empted to lift a temporary moratorium that had prevented new drilling in

the lakes. Engler’s move would have allowed the leasing of lake bott omlands owned by the state. Although a study on the eff ects of new drilling would have been necessary before a lift ing of the moratorium could occur at that time, early 2001 saw a re-introduction of the measure.

Th e area beneath Lake Michigan became off -limits to new gas and oil drilling the following year, carrying a national prohibition of the practice past its 2003 expiration date. In 2005, Congress made permanent a separate, temporary ban of Great Lakes off shore and directional gas and oil drilling.

Th e Great Lakes Boating Federation aims to help keep the Great Lakes, which encompass 20 percent of the world’s freshwater resources, free and clear of any drilling for gas or oil.

Lifestyle choices should be replete with simplicity, ease and good value. Th at feels like a smart approach. Now when it comes to boating, there is a signifi cant conundrum associated with this choice. On the one hand, there are so many clear and compelling reasons why it is a great activity choice. It is terrifi c for uninterrupted family time, stress reduction, fresh air, and all the positive health and social benefi ts that go with being outdoors. On the other hand, there are many elements that tend to erode the overall experience. Th ese come in the forms of boat maintenance, insurance bills, slip fees, fi nancing payments and other related costs. Th ere is also the reality that once the “honeymoon period” ends, the reality and schedule challenges of life will creep back in and will prevent as much use of the boat as had been anticipated. Th is alone is an underlying stressor that has most boat owners asking if all of the bills are worth the amounts of time that they actually spend boating. However, making the decision that it is not worth it and then selling the boat could lead to signifi cant lost value from the time of purchase, a lengthy sales cycle, multiple showings to fl aky buyers, etc.

Enter fractional boating. Most consumers today are interested in great, turnkey experiences. Th ey are interested in having all of the fun, laughs and great memories and leaving the maintenance, bills and stressors at the dock. Fractional boating

provides just that. Membership or ownership in a fractional program provides the ability to simply show up at the boat, drop the cooler and gear onboard, complete a few safety checks and head out for a day or more on the water, easily allowing boaters to claim the aforementioned benefi ts. Once fi nished, safely return the boat, pack up, clean up and head home. If there are any problems, they are noted and are addressed by the provider of the service. It could not be any easier. Th is leads to the question, “How much does all of this cost?” Th e interesting reality is that since each boat is effi ciently shared amongst several members, the costs are signifi cantly less than those of ownership. Th e trade-off is that there may be an occasional confl ict regarding availability, but most programs have means by which swapping and waitlisting can occur on the schedule for the boat.

For those who have never been boaters, have left boating for any of the above reasons or have thought to themselves, “I don’t have the time to consider boating,” here is a very compelling reason to say, “It’s time to get on the water!” Fractional is the future of boating, and has removed many of the barriers to a boating lifestyle. See you on the water!

George BonelliChairman & FounderTh e SailTime Group, LLC

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Andy Roth

Dolton, Ill.

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW FOR CHICAGO?I moor my boat at Burnham Harbor in Chicago and was wondering when Chicago will have an in-water boat show. This is desperately needed. Chicago hasn’t had one for two decades. An in-water boat show would fare much better than the one staged indoors in McCormick Place during the freezing month of January. An in-water boat show, in any one of the local harbors, would bring a lot of excitement and knowledge to the area boaters. Now that

Gateway Marina south of Navy Pier is under construction, could we begin to think about the feasibility of hosting a boat show right in the heart of Chicago? I believe it will be spectacular, exciting and successful.

Michael Stockard

Glenview, Ill.

WHO’S TO BLAME?I’m told that the International Joint Commission has completed its study on the over-dredging issue with the St. Clair River. From my extensive reading on the topic in your publication and others, I can’t conclude whether I really understand whether there was an over-dredging. Is there someone responsible for this? Can we really get the truth between what has happened and what will occur in the days to come? The level of Lake Erie is getting higher. Who are we to blame? Evidently, it’s not precipitation, because that should affect the other lakes in a similar fashion. Why can’t we get a straight answer?

Susan Geraci

Monroe, Mich.

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BEHI ND T H E SYLVAN PONTOON REVOLUTION IS THE ULTIMATE OUTBOARD—EVINRUDE E-TEC


It used to be that people who lived on the water had a variety of watercraft: a speed

boat for family water sports, a jon boat for fi shing, and a pontoon boat for leisure

cruising and entertaining. But with the current economic conditions and increasing

fuel costs, average boaters have had to streamline their fl eets. In fact, many are now

choosing to go with only one boat to meet all of their needs. Their vessel of choice? The

pontoon boat. And today’s pontoons are better than ever with improved materials and

engineering that have raised their overall comfort and speed capability.

For those looking for the perfect pontoon package, Sylvan pontoons, with a variety

of different models, offer the ultimate in versatility. You can equip yours with almost

every luxury imaginable, including satellite radio, custom sound systems, gas grills

and comfort seating. So whether you’re serious about fi shing, want to cruise the

day away, live to ski and swim or want to do it all, there’s a Sylvan model for you.

The stability of Sylvan’s wide deck offers a massive amount of room for storage

and provides a great platform for diving and snorkeling. Sportsmen

have also discovered the angler-friendly amenities of

large livewells, rod holders, custom platforms

and seating.

Couple your Sylvan pontoon with

Evinrude E-TEC engines and your

day on the water will be near perfect.

When it’s all about quiet and serious

power, the Evinrude E-TEC gives

you the whole package. And

with no dealer-scheduled

maintenance for three years or

300 hours, their lineup is perfect

for every aspect of pontoon use.

Evinrude E-TEC engines provide

high torque, consistent power

and an instant throttle response

with power to pull skiers, tubers or

even daredevil barefooters behind

the boat. And Evinrude provides

a great benefi t with its Hydrous®

pontoon prop’s oversized blades

that offer maximum grip and thrust,

providing stability in some of the

tightest turns. Pair this with Sylvan’s

exclusive Revolutionary Planing Technology

(RPT) that slices through the water with sports car

handling and runabout exhilaration and you truly

have a powerful pontoon package. With quiet idling

and virtually no vibrations, the Evinrude E-TEC is an

engine that is ideal for trolling with the ability to run

on 87 octane fuel—not premium, like some two- and

four-stroke engines require. Fishing has never been

more economical and comfortable. With all of these

advantages, the Evinrude E-TEC truly is the ultimate

outboard behind the Sylvan pontoon revolution.

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A Closer Look at the Sylvan Signature Sport 8522

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Sylvan has decided to rethink everything about pontoon boats, especially their performance and design.

Their exclusive Revolutionary Planing Technology (RPT) utilizes V-shaped tubes to provide more top

speed per horsepower and dramatically improve its fuel effi ciency. The result is a pontoon that slices

through the water with sports car handling and runabout exhilaration. The RPT planing hull lifts the tube

on top of its own bow wave. This causes the tube to displace less water, which reduces resistance and

drag and produces greater speed with less horsepower than a traditional tube shape. Above the water

line, RPT tubes are shaped like traditional tubes to accommodate the weight of the deck structure.

With their versatility, stability and large passenger capacity, pontoon boats have become increasingly

popular with boaters. Larger-sized pontoon boats like Sylvan are perfect matches for Evinrude E-TEC

engines, which provide high torque, consistent power and instant throttle response with enough power

to pull tubers, skiers and wakeboarders behind the boat.

Part of the Signature line of pontoons, the Sylvan Signature Sport 8522 incorporates

solid construction, ease of handling and attractive lines. The 8522, capable of

accommodating 14 people, has

three entry gates with pinch-

roof protectors and Posi-Lock®

latches. Designers have

carefully confi gured the deck to

accommodate group seating

arrangements

along the perimeter

and an L-shaped,

contoured lounge

opposite the helm that

allows passengers to

face and interact with each

other. The stern lounging area is a good vantage point for watching water sports enthusiasts

being pulled.

Storage lockers beneath the seat cushions can accommodate life jackets, fi shing equipment

and other gear. The boat comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo with an iPod/MP3 port and

four elevated speakers.

The helm station features an adjustable captain’s chair that swivels, slides and comes with

fold-down armrests. The fi berglass console houses a speedometer, a tachometer, a volt meter and a fuel

gauge, and the controls are positioned for optimum visibility and ease of use. There’s a changing area

situated at the end of the cockpit L-lounge, and the eight-foot Bimini top provides shelter from the sun.

Available options include a SeaStar hydraulic steering system, a powder-coated, low-profi le wakeboard

tower, four Infi nity tower speakers, a cockpit table, a Porta Potti and a rear entry boarding ladder.

A Sylvan Pontoon powered by Evinrude E-TEC is about

getting more value and more fun from your time on the water.

sylvanmarine.com

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Will You Do Your Part to Keep America Fishing?

Listed below are some tips for preparing food before or while

boating, assuming that you have access to a designated

picnic or shore area for further food preparations. Try a few of

these ideas for your next picnic, and enjoy dining alfresco!

Small gas barbecue grills are available that run on

disposable cans of propane. They do not take up

much room in the boat and can be set up on any shore

or bank with ease and convenience.

Season thawed chicken breast fi llets with seasoned

salt. Sprinkle with fresh, ground black pepper and

lemon pepper seasoning. Layer between sheets of

wax paper, and freeze in ziplock bags. Just before

leaving for the lake, place frozen chicken breasts in the

cooler. Remove from the cooler about 1.5 hours before

grilling time. They are delicious on hoagie rolls with

mayonnaise, spicy mustard, dill pickles, sliced cheese,

lettuce and tomato.

Pat out hamburgers and season with onion powder,

seasoned salt and black pepper. Layer patties between

waxed paper and place in freezer. Place in cooler

before leaving for lake. Thaw outside of cooler about

1.5 hours before grilling time. Eat on whole wheat buns

with mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato,

cheese, pickles, Thousand Island dressing and sweet

Vidalia onion slices.

Prepare kabobs on wooden skewers the night before a

boat trip. Use red and yellow bell peppers, pineapple,

sirloin chunks, chicken chunks, mushrooms, onion

slices and kielbasa sausage chunks. Season with

Jamaican Jerk seasoning, and place lengthwise in a

long plastic container along with juice from the drained

pineapple. Place in the cooler on the day of the trip.

These grill easily and taste great along with potato

salad, coleslaw or cold rice dishes.

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Spray barbecue bread with cooking spray and place on

the grill to brown. After fl ipping the fi nal time, sprinkle

the top with shredded Asiago cheese or a Mexican

cheese blend. Wrap in foil and keep warm on the grill

until ready to serve.

Cast iron skillets work great on grills. You can fry

potatoes, fi sh, and even cook baked beans. Empty a

large can of baked beans into an iron skillet and add

diced onions, ketchup, brown sugar, and some syrup.

Stir until bubbly.

Salads are terrifi c items to add to the lake picnic

cooler. Make fresh tuna salad with boiled eggs and

sweet pickles. Chill in plastic containers and serve

with saltine crackers. Cook macaroni or rotini pasta

and rinse under cool water. Add half-inch chunks

of cheddar cheese, frozen green peas (thaw fi rst

but do not cook), chopped pimiento peppers, fi nely

diced celery and carrots, and diced red bell peppers.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add mayonnaise to

taste. Chill in a plastic container.

Prepare egg salad, chicken salad, and homemade

pimiento cheese the night before a lake trip. Make

sandwiches on bread and trim the crusts. Feed crusts

to the birds or save for use in bread pudding. Cut

sandwiches into fourths and pack in plastic containers

to place in cooler.

Pack crackers, sliced cheese, canned squirt cheese,

pickled eggs, Vienna sausages, hot pickled sausages

and meat sticks.

About the author:

Jane Warren is a water sports enthusiast who enjoys

boating, scuba diving, and swimming. Visit the web site,

TowableTubesDirect.com, for her reviews on water sports

equipment including towable tubes, skis, wakeboards,

kayaks and water trampolines.

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hoosing to live aboard a boat is one way to maximize

the enjoyment of owning it. One way to test your

affi nity for this lifestyle for a short time is to take a

boating staycation. A staycation is an inexpensive way

to take time off, as you remain in or near your hometown and

treat it as a tourist spot. A unique twist to the staycation is

treating your boat as the destination of choice; the ultimate

home away from home. Choosing to sleep in your vessel at

night, rather than in a hotel, is likely to increase comfort and

possibly cost savings. Staycation-savvy boaters will

minimize travel expenses, including the costs of plane or

train tickets, although they might still need to pay for

transportation between local destinations. As state and city

governments benefi t from vacations taken at home,

members of your family will, too, as you enjoy more

uninterrupted time together than usual.

As boating brings your family together, it enhances your

vacation and your life. Like more traditional vacations,

a boating staycation offers opportunities for a family to

enjoy leisure activities. These can include viewing movies,

attending festivals, or visiting locations such as parks,

museums, concert halls or sporting events. Local “tourist”

pursuits can also include attending improvisational

performances at comedy clubs, indoor or outdoor concerts,

plays, boat cruises, viewing fi reworks, visiting museums, or

simply exploring the architecture around town. Boaters on

staycations might also choose to explore water activities,

such as tubing, water skiing or white water rafting. A

vacation on-board can offer the perfect opportunity to

explore the city in your own backyard.

Gregory Harrison, dock master for Hampton Public Piers

in Hampton, Va., notes one of the positives of a boating

staycation: “It’s an experience you’ll remember for life.”

John Sima, owner of Sima Marine in Eastlake, Ohio, has

lived aboard with his family for the past three summers. “It’s

like a vacation all summer long. Everybody really enjoys it,”

Sima says.

Marinas often house yacht clubs, restaurants and boater

lounges with televisions and coffee bars, with nearby

swimming pools, beaches, and areas for picnics and

for strolling. Some of them also host events, such as

Milwaukee’s Irish, Polish, Italian-American and Indian

festivals. Live-aboards benefi t from their housing situations

by being close to all of this activity.

To learn about local attractions, contact an area’s convention,

visitors’ or tourism center, its parks and recreation bureau,

search online, or review publications offl ine.

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For help selecting a marina, one option is to contact the

company Marinalife. Visit them online at marinalife.com,

or call them toll-free at (800) RENT-A-SLIP. This business

serves tens of thousands of individuals by providing them

with access to its database, which includes 8,600 major

marinas in the United States, the Bahamas, the Caribbean,

Central America and Canada. “It’s the largest database of

marinas,” says Kerry Bayline, vice president of Marinalife.

Complete a questionnaire with the amenities that you would

prefer for your trip, such as family- or pet-friendly spaces,

or having access to a swimming pool, and the company

will navigate through its extensive list of options to select

locations that would work for boat owners. Marinalife will

book stays from one night to one season long.

In addition to savoring the recreation on marinas, a boating

staycation presents an opportunity to investigate a nearby

area that may also have a wide variety of events. Some cities

are easily traversable by foot, helping to make activities

accessible. These include Boston, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; and

Hampton, Va.; all of which offer many events throughout

the year. These can include boat shows, with boating and

fi shing seminars; fi shing tournaments; harbor cruises; boat

parades; block parties with drink and food vendors, live

entertainment and optional networking; family-oriented

festivals with staged sea battles and fi reworks; cooking

competitions for boaters with booths for area restaurants;

walking tours; farmers’ markets; games of bingo; parties;

karaoke; and theme nights at restaurants. Eating out is a

luxury that boaters can enjoy around the world, with culinary

delights that include a wide variety of fl avors. Many cities,

including Chicago, have niche areas such as Chinatown and

Little Italy, plus many other innovative eateries that are open

day or night.

For those who have not previously boated, now is an

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inexpensive time to start. The current economic downturn

has created an advantageous purchasing environment for

potential boaters, with larger numbers of sellers offering

lower prices. Boats, themselves, can deceive the untrained

eye; they range from Bentleys to Chevettes. Those who

have not yet ventured into the world of boating may be

surprised to learn that for an amount between $20,000 and

$50,000, the price of a high-quality car, they can purchase a

relatively good, used boat.

It is somewhat debatable whether living aboard saves

money. “With insurance and fuel, it’s probably equivalent

to living in a home and paying a mortgage,” says Betsey

Arvai, marketing director for SkipperBud’s, a 20-location

boat dealer for more than 40 years. However, the cost of

living is lower in a boat: There is no major yard work, such

as grass cutting, shoveling or pruning hedges. The overall

cost depends partly on a combination of the price of fuel

and how quickly a boat is moving, considering that as

speed increases, fuel effi ciency decreases.

To dock a boat at a harbor, the price depends on the

location. To compare the costs of renting a slip for a

30-foot boat at various harbors around the Great Lakes,

please refer to the table to the right. Additional surcharges

may apply, based-on residency requirements and

distances from the marinas.

Over the long-term, a boating lifestyle could work well

for single men or women, or for families and their pets.

Entry-level boaters tend to be in their late twenties or

early thirties, and the age range extends to seniors in their

seventies or eighties, says Roger Mellem, dock master for

North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Ill. The category of

boaters includes a wide variety of individuals, from blue-

collar workers to chief executive offi cers.

Harbor City/State Cost Per Season

Burnham Harbor Chicago, Ill. $3,060

Du Sable Harbor Chicago, Ill. $3,390

Monroe Harbor Chicago, Ill. $1,170 north

$1,110 south

Waukegan Harbor Waukegan, Ill. $1,999 at North Harbor

$2,252 at North Pier of

the South Harbor

$2,318 at South Pier of

the South Harbor

North Point

Marina

Winthrop Harbor,

Ill.

$2,000

Hammond Marina Hammond, Ind. $2,337

Jefferson Beach

Marina

Detroit, Mich. $1,680 for drive-up slip

$2,200 for premium well

at lakefront in outer harbor

$2,700 at new dock

with pump-out system

Sandusky Harbor

Marina

Sandusky, Ohio $1,535 closer to shore

$1,675 farther from shore

Sima Marine Eastlake, Ohio $1,560

Perry's Landing

Marina

Erie, Penn. $2,085

PARTIAL LIST OF GREAT LAKES MOORING FEES

Photo cour tesy of Discover Boating


Nearly one in four individuals in the United States own boats.

Out of the general population of approximately 280 million

people in the United States, 13 million own vessels, 78 million

engage in boating, and 73 percent of those are involved in

fi shing. Live-aboards, those who stay on their vessels full-

time, tend to be well-to-do retirees. Some wealthy younger

couples and artists who do business by computer also fi t

into this category, Mellem says. The many boaters who only

live on their vessels during weekends in the summer include

large numbers of young families. Their time on-board is

limited because the obligations

of work and school prevent

them from spending more

time on their boats. Some

families use their summers

to take their boats to Florida

or through the Great Loop,

from the Great Lakes to the

Gulf of Mexico, and seniors

who live aboard sometimes

move their boats to Florida for

the winter.

Individuals enjoy boating

because it removes them

physically from home, work and

accompanying responsibilities.

Because of the lighthearted mood

that often accompanies boating,

mariners grill out, drink and socialize.

“There’s lots of camaraderie in the

boating community,” Arvai says.

Mariners may decide to spend

more time on their boats to

relish this. “The neighborhood

here [on the docks] is as

important is it is at home,”

Mellem says. This is partially

because the “houses” are

three feet apart at the fi nger

docks where boaters tie-up

their vehicles.

As your family spends

more time on its boat,

making the most of local

culture and recreational

activities, your hometown

will benefi t from added

business. Local

restaurants, museums,

concert halls and

sports teams will receive

increased revenues as you and your family venture out

during the day, and take in the beautiful view of the city at

night, from your own vessel.

“Boating is an all-American family hobby and sport that

engages one out of four people. It is good for recreation

and tourism. Boating remains one of the few sanctuaries left

where people feel at one with nature,” says Ned Dikmen,

publisher of Great Lakes Boating Magazine.


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Boating staycations are popular throughout the United States. The U.S. recreational boating industry’s trade

association, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), recently announced the 2009 top 10

boating states based on annual sales in its 2009 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. In conjunction

with the NMMA, Discover Boating, the industry’s non-profit awareness program, has identified affordable,

must-visit, boating destinations within each state. Here they are, ranked by total annual expenditures for

new powerboats, motors, trailers and accessories:

1. Florida ($1.2 billion)

Hot Spot: Treasure Island—A tropical community that’s

part of the Tampa Bay area is popular for cruising with the

family and sport fi shing the infamous Kingfi sh.

2. Texas ($906 million) Hot Spot: Lake Austin—In the heart of energetic Austin,

Lake Austin offers an ideal setting to cruise, waterski

and fi sh.

3. California ($417 million) Hot Spot: Big Bear Lake—Cruising, sailing or waterskiing,

Big Bear Lake, just 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles,

offers something for every boater.

4. North Carolina ($395 million)Hot Spot: Lake Norman—Just north of Charlotte, Lake

Norman is the largest man-made lake in the Carolinas

at 34 miles long, boasting 520 miles of shoreline. This

popular boating destination provides year-round water

access with boating activities of all types.

5. New York ($381 million)Hot Spot: Lake Champlain—Spanning 120 miles from

Quebec, Canada, to Whitehall, N.Y., Lake Champlain

is renowned for its beautiful scenery and boating

opportunities.

6. Louisiana ($370 million) Hot Spot: Shreveport—Louisiana's “Other Side” is a

sportsman’s paradise.

7. Washington ($339 million)Hot Spot: San Juan Islands—The San Juan Islands,

located in the northwest corner of Washington —just 90

minutes north of Seattle—are like no other archipelago,

boasting diverse natural beauty with rocky shores, sandy

beaches, towering forests and sweeping grasslands.

8. Delaware ($330 million)Hot Spot: Rehoboth Beach—Rehoboth Beach has

everything needed to enjoy all facets of recreational

boating and offers hundreds of slip and boat rentals.

9. Michigan ($317 million)Hot Spot: Traverse City—With 181 miles of Lake Michigan

shoreline and surrounded by 149 lakes that are 10 acres or

larger, Traverse City is a hub for recreational boating.

10. Minnesota ($305 million)Hot Spot: Detroit Lakes—With more than 400 lakes within

a 25-mile radius, Detroit Lakes offers a summer vacation

for every type of boater and plenty of family fun.

For more boating information and resources, visit DiscoverBoating.com.

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If you’re new to boating—or even if you’re not—it’s easy to

make simple mistakes that may have serious consequences

on the water. Almost always, boating errors are caused by

rushing, not paying attention, or both. Most of them are more

embarrassing than anything else; for example, failing to tie up

the anchor before tossing it over the side, or jumping from the

boat to the dock and ending up in the water, instead.

But the upside to these kinds of errors is that you can easily

avoid them by taking a basic boating course, staying focused

and always completing a pre-departure checklist. Never

assume somebody pulled up the anchor, put in the boat plug

or … well, you name it. Under rules established by the U.S.

Coast Guard, vessel operators are always responsible for their

actions and vehicles. Here are fi ve of the most common

boating errors and some thoughts on how to avoid them.

1. Failure to install the boat drain plug prior to launch.

Installing the plug is one of the most basic procedures in

boating, but on boat launches around the country, some

boater invariably forgets it almost every weekend.

Compounding the problem is that several boat models have

more than one plug. If an operator fails to install any of the

plugs, the result is a boat full of water. Don’t assume the drain

plug is in the boat. Double-check.

2. Failure to pay out enough line when anchoring.

In boating, the only thing more frustrating than a boat that

won’t go is one that won’t stay put. Anchoring your vessel

over a hot fi shing spot or in a secluded cove for a few hours of

relaxation is part of the fun, but it does require a bit of

arithmetic to get it right. Remember that the amount of line

needed to anchor a vessel (called the scope) should be fi ve to

seven times the depth of the water in calm weather, plus the

distance from the surface to where the anchor attaches at the

bow. If high winds or rough sea conditions are present, then

use 10 times the depth. Fail to use the proper scope, and your

vessel may drag anchor and drift ashore, into other vessels

or—worst case—out to sea!

3. Failure to carry appropriate and up-to-date nautical

charts for the area traveled. In order to be truly safe, a smart

skipper will carry a chart of the waters on which he or she is

traveling. Not only do you need to know where you are and

what is around you, but you also need to know what is under

you. Yes, there is a bottom under all that water, and a chart will

tell you how deep the water is, what the bottom is made of and

if there are any obstructions that could cause a problem, such

as rocks or an old wreck. Without appropriate charts, a boat

operator runs the risk of running aground, hitting submerged

objects or just plain getting lost.

4. Getting lost at night. Many people go out during daylight

hours and rely on recognizable land features to fi nd their way

home. There’s a difference, however, between what the

shoreline looks like during the day and how it appears at

night. At sunset, recognizable features disappear and are

replaced by unfamiliar and confusing lights on shore.

If you’re inexperienced at night navigation, allow plenty of time

to get back to port before the sun goes down. Smart boaters

will make a few runs at night to become familiar with the area

where they boat, and to know what their favorite areas look

like after dark. Use a nautical chart. The chart will tell you

where the aids to navigation are located, how they are lit at

night and what landmarks you may be able to see once the

sun goes down. Always pay attention to where you are going

Reading a nautical chart is an important skill. A global positioning

system can tell you where you are and how to get where you want

to go, but it can’t tell you what’s under the boat or what’s between

you and your destination.

By Vann BurgessU.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety Division


while it’s light. Carry a VHF-FM marine band radio, and if you

become disoriented at night, the Coast Guard or the local

shore patrol may be able to use your radio signal to locate

your position and reorient you.

5. Overloading the boat. This is one of the most common

causes of swamping, capsizing or sinking, especially in small,

open-constructed boats. Even empty, these boats may have

little freeboard—the distance between the rail or the top

edge of the boat and the waterline—and even less when fully

loaded with occupants, coolers and gear. It’s easy to overload

small vessels unintentionally, and an overloaded boat is more

likely to capsize, even in relatively calm waters. So keep in

mind your boat’s maximum load capacity. On most mono hull

boats up to 20 feet in length, this information can be found on

the capacity plate, permanently affi xed to the hull. If a capacity

plate isn’t present, contact the manufacturer of your boat and

ask for capacity plate information. Remember, the “maximum

safe weight” includes people AND gear.

* * * * *

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and

operators to take personal responsibility for their own safety

and the safety of their passengers. Essential steps include:

wearing a life jacket at all times and requiring passengers

to do the same; never boating under the infl uence (BUI);

successfully completing a boating safety course; and getting

a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) annually from the local U.S.

Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadrons®,

or your state boating agency’s Vessel Examiners. For more

tips on boating safety, visit www.USCGboating.org.

A capacity plate, affi xed to the hull of mono-hull boats up

to 20 feet in length, indicates the maximum load at which

the boat can safely operate.

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KEEP AMERICA FISHING

The past 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in actions

to restrict or ban recreational fi shing in areas across the

United States. California has designated hundreds of

miles of the state’s salt water as no-take marine reserves,

leaving more than 760,000 saltwater anglers without access

to some of the best fi shing spots on the Pacifi c Coast. Along

the South Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Florida, the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

has issued a temporary ban on red snapper fi shing, a ban that

could become permanent for the thousands of anglers who

fi sh these waters. And in other areas, such as the Great Lakes,

invasive species—including Asian carp and zebra mussels—

are crowding out native species as they fi ght for food and

other resources.

Across the country, preventing or limiting recreational anglers

from accessing public fi sheries’ resources are being touted

as new ways to manage fi sh populations, undermining the

achievements of proven fi sheries management methods

that focus on conservation. Banning or limiting sportfi shing

access, absent a science-based reason, is an unprecedented

concept that runs counter to the proven methods of fi sheries

conservation management in the United States—models

that have well-served fi sheries and recreational anglers

for decades.

“If this alarming trend continues, anglers in the Great Lakes

and the Midwest may risk similar restrictions being

implemented on their favorite lakes, rivers and streams,” said

American Sportfi shing Association (ASA) Vice President

Gordon Robertson. “This country’s 60 million recreational

anglers want reasonable access to our nation’s waterways.

Anglers must make sure their voices are heard by state and

federal agencies responsible for fi shery management. We are

giving anglers that voice. We are working to maintain the right

to access and sustainably fi sh our nation’s waterways.”

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The ASA is the trade association that represents not just the

sportfi shing industry, but the broader sportfi shing

community, including individual anglers.

THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN ANGLER

In 2006, looking for an easy-to-remember and easy-to-use

outlet for California’s anglers and boaters to stay informed and

motivated to speak out to policy makers, the ASA launched

the web site, www.KeepAmericaFishing.org™. Over time, the

nation’s sportfi shing industry trade association knew it

needed to give voice to not just California’s anglers but to the

millions of American recreational anglers who share one thing

in common—a passion for fi shing.

Since then, the ASA has established KeepAmericaFishing™ as

the voice of the American angler. Through sound policy,

science and conservation, its mission is to keep all of our

nation’s oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams open for

recreational fi shing and abundant with fi sh. With its

government and conservation partners, the organization

works to limit science-based closures to areas in which they

are clearly benefi cial to the health of the fi shery.

To learn more about restrictions to recreational fi shing and

what you can do to keep America fi shing in your community,

visit www.KeepAmericaFishing.org™.

Why should I care about fi shing restrictions outside

of the Great Lakes?

Your right to fi sh is under attack. The past 10 years have seen

a dramatic increase in unnecessary bans on recreational

fi shing from California to Florida, from Texas to Minnesota. If

allowed to continue, these efforts could impact every

recreational angler’s ability to fi sh in his or her community.

How can I fi nd out if my favorite place to fi sh is at

risk of closure?

Visit the web site and sign up for action alerts.

KeepAmericaFishing™ will send you the latest news and alerts

about actions that may impact the Great Lakes region and

other areas of interest.

How can I help prevent closures in the Great Lakes?

Visit www.KeepAmericaFishing.org™ and make a donation.

Your contribution will help the group continue to protect your

right to fi sh in the Great Lakes region through its policy and

conservation efforts.

The American Sportfi shing Association—Leading the Way to Fishing’s Future

For more than 75 years, the ASA has represented the interests

of the sportfi shing industry. The trade association was

created in 1933 to help oversee the industry and play a role in

the federal government’s efforts to help the country out of the

Great Depression.

Since then, the association has evolved from representing

the interests of tackle manufacturers alone to championing

the concerns of the entire sportfi shing community. The

association is funded through membership dues, income

generated by its annual trade show and its consumer-based

fi shing and other outdoor sports shows on the East and

West coasts.

The ASA’s new angler advocacy effort, KeepAmericaFishing™,

helps to ensure that anglers and boaters have a voice in

keeping our nation’s public resources open to recreational

fi shing through sound policy, science and conservation. The

ASA’s conservation and habitat restoration arm, the Fish

America Foundation, provides funding for community-based

fi sheries’ conservation and habitat restoration.

The ASA also represents the nation’s 60 million anglers who

generate more than $45 billion in retail sales with a

$125-billion impact on the nation’s economy, creating

employment for one million people.


Current policy issues in which the ASA is engaged include:

• Helping to ensure that the provisions of the 2006

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and

Management Reauthorization Act are properly implemented

and that NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

recognizes the industry’s concerns and the impact that we

have on the nation’s economy.

• Working with the Angling and Boating Alliance to reauthorize

the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

• Working with fi shery groups to pass the National Fish

Habitat Conservation Act. This legislation will serve to

better conserve, restore and enhance fi sh habitats on a

range-wide scale.

• Promoting the use of sound science to conserve our

fi sheries resources, while at the same time minimizing the

establishment of unnecessary no-fi shing zones in all federal

and state marine and fresh waters.

• Maintaining and improving the health of our nation’s

fi sheries’ resources through the Clean Water Restoration

Act and monitoring other issues such as off-shore drilling

and energy development in western states, such as

Colorado and Montana, and in Alaska.

• Monitoring the Consumer Product Safety Protection Act

of 2008. This law impacts products that are marketed to

children 12 years of age or under, and could have an effect

on our members’ businesses.

(703) 519-9691 // ASAfishing.org

KEEPING THE GREAT LAKES SAFE FROM ASIAN CARP

Much attention has recently been focused on the potential

spread of two species of Asian carp—Bighead and Silver—

into the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River basin through

the Chicago Area Waterway System. Several bills have been

introduced in Congress to improve control of these species.

Asian carp, considered an invasive species by the U.S.

Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of

Agriculture, are a signifi cant threat to the Great Lakes’

recreational fi sheries. Carp populations could expand rapidly

and change the composition of the Great Lakes ecosystems,

potentially causing signifi cant harm to the $7-billion annual

sportfi shing economy in the Great Lakes.

The ASA has for many years been involved in addressing

aquatic invasive species issues, such as concerns about

Asian carp, including numerous written and oral

communications with the executive and legislative branches

about the importance of taking specifi c and timely steps to

control the Asian carp. In addition to commenting on and

supporting various bills in Congress, the ASA has worked with

the Department of the Interior to ensure that actions available

to the department are carried-out in a timely manner. The ASA

has supported appropriations for the electric barrier on the

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal since they were proposed.

In addition to working with the House of Representatives’

Natural Resources Committee in 2009 on the basic principles

of an invasive species bill draft, the ASA has supported bills

specifi c to the Asian carp. On Dec. 3, 2009, before the Senate

Committee on the Environment and Public Works

Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, individuals from the ASA

spoke in support of legislation to control Asian carp. They also

testifi ed specifi cally on an Asian carp bill before the House

Natural Resources Committee in November 2005.

The ASA will continue to work with policy makers and its

recreational fi shing and boating partners and the Great Lakes

Fishery Commission to help fi nd ways to appropriately and

immediately address this issue.

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BE WEATHER-WISE

Listen to local and national weather reports before leaving

shore and stay alert for signs of bad weather while you’re

boating. A shift in the wind, lightning or choppy water can

mean that a storm is nearby. Listen to a portable weather

radio while you’re out on the water. If a Small Craft Advisory

is announced, get your boat to shore as quickly as possible.

Because water conducts electricity, it’s important to get off

the water quickly at the fi rst sign of lightning.

BE PREPARED

Bring any extra gear you may need in the event of an

emergency. A fl ashlight, extra batteries, extra clothing and

blankets, maps, fl ares and a fi rst-aid kit are all good items

to bring along. And don’t forget sunscreen and sunglasses.

As the sun’s rays refl ect off the water, glare and sunburn are

highly possible.

GEAR UP

Every time you go boating, be sure to carry basic safety

equipment. Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved

Personal Flotation Device (PFD). And have one for each

person on board. A PFD must fi t well and be in good condition

to meet Coast Guard requirements. You should also make

sure that you have a throwable personal fl otation device in the

event that someone falls overboard. Other important safety

gear include a tow line, jumper cables, an extra paddle or oar,

a fi re extinguisher, something to use for bailing out water in the

event that your vessel takes some in, and audible and visual

distress signaling devices such as a whistle, an air horn, an

orange smoke device and fl ares.

HAVE A FLOAT PLAN

Anytime you go out in a boat it is a good idea to leave

information regarding your travel plans with a responsible

person that is not traveling with you. Details about where

you are going, when you are leaving and when you plan to

return will be important in the event that your boat is delayed

due to weather conditions, mechanical problems or another

emergency, and help needs to reach you.

KNOW THE RULES

Be sure to educate yourself about boating laws and rules.

You are responsible for the safety of those on board your

boat, and other boaters that share the water. You must know

and obey the laws. You should also educate yourself about

distress signals and navigational lights and signals.

BE SAFE FUELING

Fill portable fuel tanks on the dock. When you are fueling your

boat, do not smoke, close all hatches and be sure to turn off

engines and any electrical appliances or equipment. After

fueling, open all hatches to ventilate the vessel, then run the

blower for at least four minutes and then check the bilges for

vapors before starting your engine. If you smell fumes, wait

until all traces are eliminated to start your engine.

SURVIVING COLD WATER

Hypothermia can kill. Wearing a PFD can help reduce distress

caused by sudden immersion in cold water. If you must enter

the water, button up any clothing you can, put on your PFD,

try to cover your head and enter the water slowly. If your boat

capsizes, it will likely fl oat on or just below the surface of the

water. Try to get as much of your body out of the water as

possible by climbing onto the boat. DO NOT discard clothing;

it will help trap heat. Draw your knees up to lessen the escape

of heat. If there are several people in the water, huddle

together to help each other stay warm.

BE SHARP

Alcohol, drugs, medications and fatigue can all impair your

ability to reason and make sound judgments. Up to half of all

boating accidents involve alcohol, and a person under the

infl uence is up to 10 times more likely to be killed in a boating

accident than one who has not been drinking. Combining the

Stay Safe onthe Water

Operating a boat can be fun and exciting, but it has risks. Here

are a few suggestions that will help keep you safe while you’re

out enjoying your boat or personal watercraft.


effects of alcohol and cold water can also speed the onset

of hypothermia, causing even good swimmers to drown.

DO NOT drink, take any medication that might impair your

judgment, or do drugs and then operate your boat.

CHECK IT OUT

Be sure to check that your boat is running properly before

casting off. Your vessel should be in top working condition

and free of fi re or tripping hazards and any other conditions

that could result in injury.

LOAD CAREFULLY

When loading your boat, keep the load low and evenly

distributed. When changing seats in a small boat, stay low

and near the center. Be sure that you know your boat’s

capacity; this should be labeled on a capacity plate on

your boat. Don’t overload or use a motor that is too big for

your vessel.

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Personal watercraft ownership is increasing every year … and

so are accidents related to these crafts. If you own a personal

watercraft, you are a member of the boating community and

need to follow basic safety and etiquette rules. It is a good

idea to learn the water regulations and access rights and

rules in your area. It is important that you know how to swim

and operate your personal watercraft before taking it into

the water. Read your owner’s manual. And always wear your

personal fl otation device when you’re out on the water. You

should also be aware that certain states have age restrictions

on personal watercraft operators.

WATER SKIING, KNEE BOARDING AND TUBING

It is important that the driver of the boat, the person being

pulled and the observer all operate as a team. Each of

you needs to know the equipment, the boating laws, the

fundamentals of the sports and how to work together to make

these water sports safe and fun. Make sure that you know

and use hand signals, be careful that the area where you’re

boating is free of obstacles, and, when you’re picking up a

fallen skier, approach carefully from the driver’s side so that

the skier is always visible. Turn off the engine when near a

skier to avoid injury to them from the propeller.

LEARN MORE

Improve your boating skills by taking a beginner or

experienced boating safety course. The United States Power

Squadron, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United

States Sailing Association and the American Red Cross all

offer boating safety courses that will teach you what you need

to know to hit the waves safely. And taking a boating safety

course might make you eligible for insurance discounts.

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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard

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Great Lakes

Populations of fi sh and aquatic plant species in the Great

Lakes are recovering, due to large pollution decreases in

these bodies of water. Although industrial sites, dumps and

farms continue to threaten the lakes, these bodies have

become much more welcoming to life.

However, metal-corroding bacteria are also thriving, and

threatening both structures that are below water and boat

hulls that are comprised of steel. These include pilings that

support bridges, bulkheads and piers. The speed at which

steel is corroding is much faster than it would normally be

because of the bacteria, according to lab tests. The price tag

for replacing the items in danger is potentially hundreds of

billions of dollars. One relatively small-scale example is the

estimated cost of replacing corroded steel pilings in Lake

Superior’s Duluth, Minn., harbor, which is more than $100

million. Part of the price is the loss of at least 50,000 pounds

of steel annually, from corrosion from the microbe.

Another Great Lakes location where the bacteria are a

concern is on Lake Ontario at the Port of Oswego. The

public authority in charge of the port plans to inspect steel

structures below water in about a year, by sending a diver

down to search for damage caused by the microbe, namely

deep pitting. However, it is arguable whether the Port of

Oswego government should wait a year; Lake Ontario’s

wintry, icy conditions may quicken the speed of corrosion,

according to a Lake Superior study.

The continued existence of some businesses, and of some

of the tens of thousands of jobs dependent on work from the

Great Lakes may be at risk, if employers must spend large

amounts of money to replace infrastructure corroded by

the microbe.

portoswego.com

BACTERIA CORRODING PORTS THREATEN JOBS

ANNUAL GREAT LAKES PHOTO CONTEST ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONSPhotographers from across the Great Lakes are asked to submit their

best images demonstrating the majesty of the region. The Biodiversity

Project’s Great Lakes Forever Program is once again teaming up with

Budweiser to sponsor a photography contest that will not only capture

the talents of area photographers, but help promote environmental

awareness of these great national resources.

Grand Prize winners will be selected from both professional and

amateur photographers. Their original photographs will be featured

on specially designed beer coasters, to be distributed to bars and

restaurants throughout the Great Lakes region. The back of the coasters

will feature a call to action as well as information on where to go online

to get involved in protecting the Great Lakes.

In efforts to raise public awareness for protecting and improving

the health of the Great Lakes, the beer coaster campaign integrates

environmental education into commonplace settings. In 2009, more than

240 photographers submitted more than 500 photos to the contest. The

top two photographs were printed on the educational beer coasters and

distributed in eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces.

To participate, photographers 21 and older may go online and fi ll out a

registration form. After completing a form, entrants are encouraged to

submit up to three original photos of the Great Lakes, either online or

through U.S. mail. Once the submitted photos are received, they will undergo two rounds of judging, fi rst by the Great Lakes

Forever/Budweiser team, and second in an online public voting session.

greatlakesforever.org

Shawn Hamer - September Shoreline, Grand Prize Winner, Professional Category 2009


Although it resembled a body of sewage from the 1960s

to early 1970s, Muskegon Lake has since transformed

into the largest deep-water port on Michigan’s western

coast. It has become a multipurpose port, serving as a

location for charter fi shing trips, sailboat races, arrivals

of the Lake Express Ferry and coal deliveries.

Muskegon’s port used to serve mainly as an industrial

center one or two generations ago, with multiple

foundries, a paper mill, an engine manufacturing plant

and a coal-burning power plant. For decades, heavy

industrial usage and lumbering disfi gured the shore.

However, things have changed. Michigan now has

recreational tourism activities, ferry transportation,

commercial shipping and non-cargo commercial

shipping, including marine construction.

Of the four sectors that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and

Environment promote, the port has developed all of them.

Muskegon’s port has developed so much, in fact, that the Michigan Port

Collaborative, an organization comprised of shoreline communities, held

its spring summit in Muskegon Harbor from May 20 to 21. The summit

showcased Muskegon for up to 200 port promoters, who came from the

nearly 100 communities holding port activities along the wide-ranging Great

Lakes shorelines in Michigan.

The path to the active port comes partly from the city’s decision in the late 1970s to adopt “a no industry on the lakefront” policy,

in response to the city’s rejection of a North Star Steel plant, selecting instead, in 1975, an area on Muskegon Lake.

Muskegon Lake has gradually become a location with a large amount of residential development, tourism and new marinas.

epa.gov/glnpo/aoc/msklake.html

Photo by Kelly N. Rice/JFNew

MUSKEGON LAKE’S TRANSFORMATION

TALL SHIPS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIAThe event “Tall Ships Erie 2010” will occur from Sept. 9 to 11.

Seven ships will participate in the fi rst festival for tall ships in

Erie in the past 10 years, sponsored by the Flagship Niagara

League. The Erie County Historical Society will partner with

the group for its Heritage Festival on Sept. 11.

In 2009, the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority

researched whether they could successfully host such

an event, but determined that the cost was prohibitive at

that point.

This year, however, as a fundraiser for the Flagship Niagara

League, the festival organizers have been able to convince

ship owners to participate at a discount. This is a vast cost

reduction, compared to the otherwise high price tag for a

promoter or the port to sign the tall ships for participation.

Unfortunately, costs for bringing the ships in are still greater

than $50,000, leading the Niagara League to search for

volunteers and sponsors.

The end result will justify the work, say organizers and

supporters. The Erie County Historical Society and the

Flagship Niagara League hope that 30,000 to 50,000

individuals will visit Erie for their events, which showcase the

Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812, especially the original

Brig Niagara and the important part it played.

More than 5,000 visitors attended last year’s Heritage

Festival. Each year, the festival wraps up with a free concert

by the Erie Philharmonic and fi reworks.

tallshipserie.com

Photo by Kathleen Evans

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Great LakesNEW LIGHTHOUSE ON LAKE ONTARIO During a storm in the year 1916, the

crash of an abandoned lighthouse into

Lake Ontario abruptly ended the reign

of Point Breeze, N.Y., as a popular

tourist destination. Its many daily visits

from individuals, steamboats and

schooners have since dwindled.

However, an economic revival may

be on the way, brought on by the

construction of the replica of a 37-

foot lighthouse next to the harbor,

one of the fi rst copies of an original

lighthouse. Between 1870 and 1915,

one-third of the more than 700

lighthouses built were constructed

along the Great Lakes. Since World

War I, however, their construction

has been unusual. And the number of

lighthouses has decreased, as they

generally topple over 10 to 15 years

after they have been abandoned.

An example of the typical lighthouse

story is the tower on Point Breeze.

Before being decommissioned

in 1905, it sat at the end of one of

two piers at the Oak Orchard River

mouth. In the year 1914, waves

carried away pilings under the piers,

an event that led to the fall of the

lighthouse on Dec. 28, 1916.

When the lighthouse fell, interest in

Point Breeze followed suit. This may

be partially because the enthusiasm

had been due to the lasting appeal

of lighthouses, which often comes

from their placements in dramatic

settings, and as traditional beacons

of safety for sailors.

The new lighthouse was fi nished in

May, and a dedication ceremony will

occur in August.

oakorchardlighthouse.org

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY LAUNCHES NEW FLOTILLA IN UPPER MICHIGANCelebrating the launch of the United States Coast Guard

Auxiliary Manistique Flotilla 25-05, the fi rst new Flotilla within

the Ninth District in more than fi ve years, U.S. Coast Guard

Commander Karl Willis, director of Auxiliary Ninth District

Cleveland, and Auxiliary Commodore Jerri Smith, Ninth

District Central Region, spoke of the key role that Auxiliary

members have played since 1941.

This Flotilla’s key strategic location on Lake Michigan’s

northern shore will fi ll a critical gap in response time for

possible water rescues, supporting the Coast Guard’s ability

to enhance its rescue efforts when called upon to do so.

The Chartering Ceremony occurred on June 5 in Manistique,

Mich., where the initial 19 Flotilla members were sworn

in by offi cers including Capt. Mark Huebschman. Capt.

Huebschman explained how the creation of the Manistique

Flotilla will most likely remove some of the strain placed on

the other fl otillas, for possible water rescue events.

The weekend activities in Manistique served as the initial

training mission for the Manistique Flotillas members to

qualify for “Boat Crew” missions, possible water search and

rescue operations and future training as the Flotilla grows.

Flotilla members will be able to receive additional training

for opportunities, including participating in on-the-water

boating patrols, acting as instructors of boating courses and

performing IT support functions. This Flotilla will also provide

basic boating classes in the near future, especially “About

Boating Safely,” a basic boating course for operators of boats

of all sizes. This course is critical for boat operators to obtain

their Michigan “Safe Boating Certifi cates.” This certifi cation

is required by law for most Michigan boating operators who

were born after 1978.

cgaux.org

Photo by Dick Anderson


NOAA EXPEDITION PROBES LAKE HURON SHIPWRECK MYSTERY

LAKE ERIE BOAT WEEK

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A research expedition in May led by the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administratoin (NOAA) in Thunder Bay

National Marine Sanctuary is attempting to unravel the mystery

surrounding the collision and sinking of two Great Lakes

commercial schooners in Lake Huron more than 150 years ago.

On Oct. 20, 1854, the John J. Audubon sailed north to

Chicago with a load of iron railroad tracks. At 1:30 a.m., the

southbound Defi ance emerged from the darkness and fog,

striking the Audubon’s mid-section. The collision reportedly

opened a deep gash in the Audubon’s hull, and severely

damaged the Defi ance.

The Audubon sank quickly, though the Defi ance struggled on,

fi nally sinking just a few miles away. Miraculously, both crews

survived. Today, the Defi ance and Audubon rest mostly intact

in more than 180 feet of water.

A team of archaeologists, historians and divers is hoping to

determine what happened that ill-fated morning, a period

when the press for speed and profi t encouraged shipping

companies to take greater risks on the Great Lakes.

The team will document the sites with carefully drawn survey

maps, individual and panoramic photographs, and video. The

research will not only reveal the stories preserved in these

nationally-signifi cant shipwrecks, but will be critical in their

long-term preservation. The sanctuary will use this “baseline”

to monitor future changes to the shipwrecks.

The data also will help the sanctuary nominate the wrecks to

the National Register of Historic Places and interpret these

exciting shipwrecks through exhibits and programs at the

sanctuary’s visitor center, the Great Lakes Maritime

Heritage Center.

The team will also evaluate several other historic shipwrecks

in the region, including the steamer Messenger, which the

sanctuary discovered in 190 feet of water off Rogers City,

Mich., in 2008.

Expedition partners include Thunder Bay and Monitor

National Marine Sanctuaries, the Cooperative Institute for

Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology, and the

University of Connecticut’s Marine Sciences Diving Program.

Located in northwestern Lake Huron, the 448-square-

mile Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects one

of America’s best-preserved and nationally-signifi cant

collections of shipwrecks.

thunderbay.noaa.gov

A profile mosaic of the schooner Defiance constructed by archaeologists from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The mosaic provides a full view of the shipwreck.

Lake Erie Boat Week is a new national boating festival that is scheduled to be held September 7 to 12, headquartered at the

Huron (Ohio) Boat Basin, with activities on Lake Erie and the Huron River.

Lake Erie Boat Week is expected to attract more than 100,000 people and will have the potential to bring $5 to $10 million to the

local Erie Islands economy. The Lake Erie Boat Week event will consist of a Powerboat Regatta, a “Fastest Boat on Lake Erie”

competition held on Lake Erie, and an American Powerboat Racing (APR) Powerboat Superleague powerboat race (100-mph

boats), held in the Huron River and at the Huron Boat Basin, in the extremely popular Lake Erie Shores and Islands region.

lakeerieboatweek.com

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Fishing

Upper Wisconsin is home to one of the largest sturgeon

populations in the world. The species has survived despite

facing the unidentifi ed cause of extinction for the dinosaurs,

overfi shing and habitat destruction. It endures due to multiple

aspects of life in Wisconsin: spring spawning that is well-

protected, poaching legislation, strict spearing limits and

actions taken to restock the sturgeon.

The population of lake sturgeon has returned to the size it

likely was in the 1800s in Lake Winnebago—about 40,000. It

decreased to 10,000 halfway through the next century, and,

by this year, had dropped to less than 1 percent of its early

1800s population, or approximately 156,750, according to the

Fish and Wildlife Service.

As the fi sh lay their eggs, they are in close proximity to the

thousands of humans who visit the tributaries of the Lake

Winnebago system to see this very act. The sturgeon resemble

sharks and catfi sh, and can grow as large as 300 pounds. The

prehistoric nature of the species is a draw, as is its appearance.

When individuals come to see the spawning, three local cities

grow $350,000 richer.

Instances of poaching may increase as the sturgeon population

grows in Lake Winnebago, but currently amount to only a few

reported cases every year. Although sturgeon spearing is

legal in Wisconsin, it is only allowable for up to 5 percent of the

population by the Department of Natural Resources.

dnr.wi.gov

ANGLERS CAN HELP DOCUMENT LAMPREYSBloodsucking lamprey fi sh may soon become better

documented, due to efforts by angler groups, charter boat

associations, Michigan Sea Grant educators and other agencies.

These organizations are joining together to bring fi shermen

and women onboard to help catalogue fi sh that have received

wounds from lampreys, or that are caught with lampreys.

The program, called “Lamprey Hunter,” may help resource

managers to assess whether lamprey control efforts are

working, and to follow the species in the future, state Great

Lakes Fishery Commission offi cials.

In the 1930s, after the eel-like, parasitic sea lampreys entered

the St. Lawrence Seaway and moved from there into the Great

Lakes, they succeeded in destroying local fi sh populations.

Although barriers and chemicals distributed by resource

managers have led numbers of the bloodsucking population

to drop by 90 percent, the species continues to survive in

almost all Michigan waterways.

Four years ago, the idea for the Lamprey Hunter program

formed in a fi shing club in Milwaukee, and, since last year, has

become well-known due to efforts by Sea Grant educators.

The program now has a total of approximately 110 individuals

signed up, with about 31 from Wisconsin, 40 from Michigan

and 39 from other Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces.

Visit the program’s web site to register, to learn to identify

lamprey, and to note whether wounds from the lampreys are

healed or fresh and whether they have caught fi sh that are

free of wounds.

glfc.org/lampreyhunters

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DNRE SURVEYA Michigan Angler Survey Program run

by the state’s Department of Natural

Resources and Environment (DNRE)

is requesting information from anglers

for the department at rivers, lakes and

Great Lakes ports.

The survey is short, and the goal is to

learn how to better manage fi sheries, by

attempting to determine the number of

fi sh harvested, the amount of time spent

fi shing, and the fi sh targeted. Clerks will

ask anglers questions, including where

they live, how much fi sh they caught

during how long a period and for what

species they were fi shing. Clerks may

ask for small samples, and to weigh or

measure catches.

Additional reasons for the program

include gaining an understanding of

the importance of various lakes to the

individuals who fi sh them, including

which ones they visit from long

distances, versus which bodies of water

serve mainly local anglers.

michigan.com/dnrfishing


VHS LESS OF A THREATLarge die-offs of fi sh from one infectious disease have been

contained partly because of efforts from Great Lakes boaters

and anglers during the past four years, according to the U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

In 2006, aggressive regulatory measures became necessary

in Michigan and Lake St. Clair when Viral Hemorrhagic

Septicemia (VHS) was discovered, and was found to be the

cause of many local fi sh deaths. Programs in community

education were also formed to deal with the issue. Although

VHS has been discovered in all of the Great Lakes, the number

of fi sh deaths has signifi cantly decreased.

Although VHS will remain in the lakes, if anglers and boaters

are careful to implement cleaning, then containment of the

virus in its current locations is possible.

Steps include the following:

• Do not move fi sh between water sources.

• Do not dispose of fi sh or by-products, including unused bait,

in any body of water.

• Do not transfer water between locations or sources.

• Clean any mud or debris from vehicles and equipment

between water sources.

• Follow all fi sh health regulations in your state.

• Report fi sh die offs or fi sh with external lesions to your state

fi sheries department.

focusonfishhealth.org

FOR TOP-NOTCH FISHING, VISIT LAKE ONTARIO

Lake Ontario now holds trout and salmon large enough to

be trophy-worthy, despite a New York-state reduction in

stocking, and diffi culties with water diseases and invasive

species. Beginning in the 1970s, a large stocking program

and pollution control have helped the 7,500-square mile

Lake Ontario to become a top-notch fi shery.

The rates of survival of young fi sh raised in hatcheries

have improved, helped by pen-rearing projects run by

privately-owned conservation clubs. They have helped the

king, or Chinook salmon, to increase their weight to more

than 30 pounds in the autumn.

The Lake Ontario Counties Spring Trout & Salmon Derby

wrapped up with an awards ceremony at Sodus Point’s

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To participate in an event similar to the derby, patience, gear

and experience are all helpful. To move forward with such a

goal, keep in mind the following guidelines:

• Venture out in springtime in New York; the warm water will

draw baitfi sh.

• Use a lure with heavy wire line and lead-core, or with a

downrigger, an item that moves the lure to a preferred depth.

• Tackle with a universal rig will include a rod specifi cally for

downrigger or heavy action that is 7.5 to 8.5 feet long, with a

15-pound test line.

• Lures can be customized with a variety of scents, paint and

tape; styles include J-plugs, spoons and stickbaits.

• Electronics today will combine boat speed, depth and water

temperature indicators with a fi sh locator.

• For good eating, keep the side fi llets and ignore the

fatty bottom.

Captain Jack’s on May 9. The contest had produced the Grand

Prize Leader Anthony T. Mang from Youngstown, N.Y., with a

32-pound, 14-ounce salmon.

loc.org

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ONONDAGA YACHT CLUB CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OF BOATING

The Onondaga Yacht Club (OYC), located by Onondaga Lake

Park in Liverpool, N.Y., is celebrating 125 years of “boating

and friendship on Onondaga Lake,” and is hoping to attract

new members.

Founded in 1885, the club is affi liated with the Oswego

Maritime Foundation, Yachting Clubs of America and the

Central New York Yacht Racing Association.

Weekly handicap races are held and the club also offers adult

and youth sailing instructions, programs for Junior Sailing,

Sea Scouts and supervised recreational sailing.

During the season, the OYC holds weekly handicap races,

and in September, there is a long-distance race, which is one

lap around Onondaga Lake. Social activities include picnics

and dinners.

home.roadrunner.com/~oyccny // (315) 457-9786

YACHT CLUB PROFILE: MENTOR HARBOR YACHTING CLUB

Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC), located in Mentor-on-

the-Lake, Ohio, is one of the premier yachting clubs on the

Great Lakes. Since 1928, the club has been one of the most

pleasant places on Lake Erie, providing both a quiet, relaxing

environment and the convenience of being close to the

Greater Cleveland area.

MHYC is a welcoming and growing club that

offers its members the best of services from a

dedicated staff to a protected, well-maintained

harbor, with facilities second to none. The

club’s fl eets include Power Fleet, Sail Cruise

and Sail Race. Membership options include

Full, Junior (designed for those aged 18 to 40),

and Associate, or Social, classifi cations.

The gracious and inviting clubhouse is where

you will fi nd the MHYC lounge for waterfront

dining. Hospitality on the patio near the lounge

is a refreshing choice with harborside and

poolside views. In addition, the banquet room

is a sophisticated place for weddings and

celebrations of all kinds.

Beachfront amenities include a pavilion,

showers, grills and opportunities to make

memories around bonfi res on the beach.

For more than 50 years, Mentor Harbor’s

Junior Programs have educated, trained and excited

future generations of boaters, yachtsmen and professional

sportsmen. Beginner sail, sail/swim camp and swim team/swim

lessons are all available.

When planning your visit to Mentor Harbor Yachting Club,

customize your experience with dock and dining reservations

at (440) 257-7214.

GPS Coordinates

N 41º 43.54’

W 81º 21.13’

VHF 16 is monitored by the gas dock.

mhyc.us

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LEECH LAKE REGATTAThe Leech Lake Regatta (LLR) is a multi-class

sailboat race run by a volunteer committee of

the Shores of Leech Lake Yacht Club located in

Walker, Minn. The LLR is a three-day event for

sailors that includes racing, sailing, campfi res,

music and camaraderie.

The regatta will be held from Aug. 14 to 16, and if

registration is completed by Aug. 7, the fee is $75.

After Aug. 7, the registration fee will be $100. The

regatta fee includes administration of the three-

day race and two tickets to the awards banquet.

All LLR participants must register with both the LLR Race

Committee and Shores of Leech Lake. Mooring of boats in

Shores harbor or on the beach is $15 per night. The fee for

crew and LLR guests sleeping on Shores premises is $10

per night. This fee applies to crew sleeping in a boat, tent,

camper or car. There are a few RV campsites available for $45

per night. The campsite fee is based on two adults and two

children. For other lodging options, contact the

Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

It is highly recommended that every LLR racer have a VHF

radio tuned to channel 18.

shoresofleechlake.com/regatta

CHARLEVOIX YACHT CLUB TO HOST RED FOX REGATTA

The Charlevoix Yacht Club of Charlevoix, Mich., will hold its annual Red

Fox Regatta from Sept. 4 to 5.

The regatta was originally designed as a social event in 1970 in which

members of the Boyne City Yacht Club sailed their boats to a rendezvous

point in Horton Bay on Lake Charlevoix. The intention was to raft up and

enjoy dinner at the Red Fox Inn. Eventually the Boyne City sailors invited

members of the newly formed Charlevoix Yacht Club to join them at the

inn, and the casual cruise evolved into a race to Horton Bay.

During the 1970s, the event became more formal with the formation of

a race committee, set start and fi nish lines, scored results and awards

presentations. Though the Red Fox Inn closed, the tradition continued

with the race starting around the Charlevoix buoys, followed by a series

in Horton Bay and fi nishing with a series of buoys near Boyne City, with

the reverse following the next day.

Sailors from Boyne City Yacht Club, Grand Traverse City Yacht Club

of Traverse City and Little Traverse Yacht Club of Harbor Springs

participate in the competition.

charlevoixyachtclub.org

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Marinas

Washburn Marina is a natural, deepwater harbor, on the

shores of Chequamegon Bay, in western Lake Superior.

Providing easy access to outstanding fi shing and sailing, it is

the gateway to the Apostle Islands.

Conveniently located in the coastal community of Washburn,

Wis., the marina has 138 slips. Touting more than three acres

of land space and 30,000 square feet of indoor storage space,

the marina accommodates both recreational boaters and

commercial vessels. A 150-ton Travelift makes hauling and

launching a wide variety of vessels possible.

Boaters at the Washburn Marina enjoy clean grounds and

restrooms with showers, picnic areas with gas grills and a

friendly staff. A short walk takes them to the main street

of Washburn.

The marina offers a full complement of services and products.

The fueling station is easily accessible to all with ethanol-free

gasoline and diesel. A pump-out station is also available.

The Ship Store boasts a wide selection of marine supplies to

serve the needs of the boating public. It includes stainless

steel fasteners, boat maintenance and cleaning supplies,

safety equipment, electrical wire, parts and connectors, dock

line, paint, epoxies and resins with application materials.

Washburn Marina has a year-round, full-service department

with more than 75 years of combined experience in boat

service and repair. Everything from complete mechanical

service on gas and diesel motors, inboard, outdrive and

outboards, hull work from minor gel coat repairs to complete

refurbishing and painting, electrical and electronic repairs

and installation, rigging and woodworking is offered.

Seasonal, trailered boat storage is a valued amenity that is

offered to boaters near and far for the option of keeping a

boat on the trailer and taking advantage of the quality launch

ramp when needed. Better yet, a menu of services ranging

from launching and hauling the boat, to fueling and stocking,

to cleaning and waxing, are available to save boaters time

and money.

The staff at the marina are sensitive to the environment and

the pristine condition of Lake Superior. They have pledged to

become one of Wisconsin’s fi rst “Clean Marinas.”

washburnmarina.com

MARINA PROFILE: WASHBURN MARINA


VALVTECT COMPLETES TESTING OF MARINA FUEL TANKS

All Certifi ed ValvTect Marinas must have their fuel tanks tested

before they are allowed to sell ValvTect marine fuels. Follow up tests

are conducted up to twice a year thereafter. Special hydroscopic

fuel fi lters are required to be installed to help ensure fuels are free

of contamination.

Gasoline and diesel storage tanks at marinas too frequently

contain excess water and other contaminants, such as bacteria,

algae and debris. These contaminants can be pumped into

boat fuel tanks and can cause permanent engine damage. The

presence of ethanol gasoline and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel makes

this situation even worse.

Marinas that do not pass the test must have their tanks treated,

cleaned and retested before they can sell ValvTect marine fuels.

Marinas that pass the test are awarded a “Certifi cation of Free

Storage Tank” certifi cate that can be displayed on the fuel dock.

Boaters can look for the certifi cate indicating that the marina’s fuel

tanks have been tested and certifi ed free of contamination. ValvTect

fuels are specially formulated for marine engines to prevent ethanol

and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel problems.

valvtect.com

FORMER MARINA TO BE TRANSFORMED

BUFFALO MARINA REDEFINEDJust a few years ago, the Niagara Frontier Transportation

Authority (NFTA), in Buffalo, N.Y., was eager to rid itself of the

former Small Boat Harbor and anticipated turning over the

facility to New York State for use as a park. The attorney

general had even approved a written agreement with the state,

but the deal fell through when the state was overwhelmed by

fi nancial problems.

As a result, the NFTA changed course and spent more than $1

million on refurbishing the steel docks, the main pier and the

south launch ramp, and adding electrifi ed docks for 30- and 40-

foot boats. New pump-out facilities and fuel docks and tanks

were also added. The site has morphed into the Great Lakes’

biggest marina, with 1,005 slips for vessels up to 40 feet long.

There are also new bicycle and walking paths along the

Outer Harbor Greenway. The facility hosts Bill’s Boat Works,

a marine supply and maintenance business; Seven Seas

Sailing School; a new fi shing charter service; and Dug’s Dive,

a restaurant with a full-service bar and everything from hot

dogs to lobster sandwiches.

nftaboatharbor.com

City lawmakers in North Tonawanda,

N.Y., have agreed to hire a consultant to

conduct a redevelopment study for the

unused, city-owned former marina on

the Niagara River at 1000 River Rd.

Funds to pay for the study will come

from the city’s approved capital budget,

which calls for borrowing $100,000 for

improvements to the site. The city, which

has twice tried and failed to sell the

Niagara River property, has substantial

plans for the site and has submitted a

proposal to the Niagara River Greenway

Commission that outlined a $5 million

redevelopment project.

The proposed work would include

rewiring the electrical system for the

docks, dock reconstruction, shoreline

stabilization and dredging. Plans also

call for reconstruction of a lighthouse,

signage, public-access trails, a new

picnic point and the development of

services at a reconstructed boathouse.

In its proposal to the commission,

the city said it plans to request

$300,000 from the Host Community

Standing Committee, which consists of

representatives from local governments

and the New York Power Authority.

Fuel storage tanks at Certified ValvTect Marinas are tested for water, bacteria and other contamination up to twice a year.

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CruisingWhen hopping from Caribbean

island to Caribbean island on a

sailing adventure, take some time

to experience the Lighthouse Bay

Resort. This intimate, boutique

resort is nestled on the largely

undeveloped Barbuda, an island

known for its soft, pink-and-white

sand and succulent lobster.

From the calm waters that

surround Barbuda, boaters can

see the Lighthouse Bay Resort

resting on a narrow strip of land.

Stop at the beachside Lagoon

Café to savor the culinary

creations of Chef Lenox Cadogan

while gazing upon the quiet,

17-mile stretch of beach.

Relax at the Lighthouse Bay Bar

and enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine—all just steps from

the beach, with a hammock, lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Ascend to the top of the bar for a panoramic view of the

lagoon and the Caribbean, separated by only 400 feet of

tropical paradise, or of the stars twinkling in the moonlight

under the clear night sky.

Visitors are welcome to stay in one of the resort’s nine

exclusive rooms, all with views of the Caribbean from the

rear of the suite and of the lagoon from the suite’s front. The

resort provides complimentary, direct-dial international

calling, wireless Internet available on an in-room laptop,

fl at-screen TV with satellite reception, or an iPod-compatible,

surround sound stereo.

lighthousebarbuda.com // (888) 214-8552

The Cruising Rally Association of Hampton, Va., will hold

two-day, ocean sailing seminars from Sept. 18 to 19. The

seminars will focus on the essential skills of successful

passage-making for short-handed crews of cruising

sailboats from 30 to 70 feet in length. Small class sizes will

allow for personalized discussions about the realities of open

ocean sailing. Attendees will receive information on how to

prepare their boats and crew, select gear, and respond to the

challenges of ocean sailing.

Ocean Sailing Seminar speakers are experienced offshore

sailors and skilled communicators. They will become your

advisors as you prepare for your fi rst offshore passage in the

months to come. Content has been developed from more than

20 years of experience, with participants in our Caribbean

1500 and Atlantic Cup Rallies.

The registration fee for the seminars is $295, plus $250 for

an additional person, refundable up to two weeks prior to the

seminar date, minus a $50 cancellation charge.

carib1500.com/seminars

STOP AT BARBUDA’S LIGHTHOUSE BAY RESORT

OCEAN SAILING SEMINARS


The Lake Cumberland Association is promoting the largest

event ever held on Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland: the “Lake

Cumberland Raft Up 2010.” It will be a lake-wide event

attempting to break the world-record number of boats rafted,

or moored, together simultaneously. All marinas on the lake

will provide a full weekend of fun and festivities from Friday,

Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 15, with the actual raft up

taking place on Saturday, Aug. 14, between noon and 5 p.m.

Representatives from Guinness World Records will be present

to adjudicate the event. Participants may register online or

at any of the nine marinas located on Lake Cumberland. The

association encourages all boaters from the states

of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana or Tennessee to join in

with the Lake Cumberland boating community with

boats of any size, even row boats or canoes.

The association is expecting this to become the

annual, Lake Cumberland-area signature event.

Each marina has its own sense of community, but

the Lake Cumberland Association’s goals are for

everyone to come together to experience the pride

and camaraderie of the entire lake region, and to

encourage participants to experience as many

marinas as possible during the raft-up weekend.

The event will take place near Tate Landing, also known

as Monticello Beach. The location is across from the

“Shin Bone,” just west of Conley Bottom. There are

more than two miles of beach area for houseboats to “beach

up” along the shoreline. Cruisers, runabouts, pontoons, fi shing

boats and others may anchor, backing up to the houseboats,

forming a long, oblong circle of continual boats. This will be the

largest party yet on Lake Cumberland. A designated FM radio

station will provide party music during the event.

Lake Cumberland currently has 72 square miles of water

with an average depth of 60 feet. Make plans to not only

experience, but to participate in, breaking the Guinness World

Record at the fi rst annual “Lake Cumberland Raft Up.”

lakecumberlandraftup.com

Catalina 22 Fleet 130 has planned a cruise from the

F. Grant Moore Municipal Marina in Boyne City, Mich.,

to Harbor Springs on Little Traverse Bay, Mich., from

Aug. 1 to 7.

The cruise will balance sailing with sightseeing in

Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

The majority of the destinations are marinas that

are each within a short walk to downtown shops,

restaurants and parks. Each destination on the cruise

is also an easy drive from one location to the next for

those who don’t want to miss out on the fun.

The fl eet will stay at four different marinas for a total

of six nights: Boyne City on Aug. 1 and 6, Charlevoix

on Aug. 2 and 5, Petoskey on Aug. 3 and Harbor

Springs on Aug. 4.

fleet130.org

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On Sept. 25, the Ocean Conservancy will activate the world’s

largest volunteer network for our oceans, lakes, and rivers

through the 25th annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Marine debris from single-use shopping bags to abandoned

fi shing nets is a threat to marine ecosystems, coastal

economies, wildlife and even human health. Sharp items like

syringes, metal and glass pose a direct threat of injury while

toxins that leach from trash pose long-term, unknown risks.

Trash that reaches the ocean can outlive us by generations—

traveling long distances, breaking down into smaller pieces

but never truly disappearing, and affecting the ocean and

marine life in ways we don’t yet fully understand. Each year,

many marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds and other

animals are sickened, injured or killed because of trash left

in the sea.

Last year, more than 500,000 volunteers from more than 100

countries gathered together to remove more than 7 million

pounds of marine debris. But they didn’t just remove trash

and debris—they recorded data on every piece of trash

they found, helping the Ocean Conservancy to develop the

world’s only global snapshot of what is trashing our oceans

and waterways.

Beginning in early August, individuals can search for cleanup

sites near them by zip code or hometown on the web site.

oceanconservancy.org

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JOHN SMITH SHALLOP ARRIVES AT THE NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME

Sultana Projects’ John Smith Shallop has completed the 60-mile voyage

from Chestertown, Md., across the Chesapeake Bay to Annapolis and the

National Sailing Hall of Fame. The Shallop will become the centerpiece

of a six-month, in-water exhibit about the history of John Smith’s 1607 to

1609 voyages on the Chesapeake Bay and the National Park Service’s

new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

Built by Sultana Projects in 2005, the John Smith Shallop is a 28-foot

replica of the small boat used by Capt. John Smith to explore and map

the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. In 2007, Sultana’s replica Shallop was used

to make a 121-day, 1,500-mile reenactment of John Smith’s 1608 voyages,

which served as the offi cial inauguration for the Captain John Smith

Chesapeake National Historic Trail—America’s fi rst National Water Trail.

Today, the John Smith Shallop continues to travel to sites around

the Chesapeake Bay, serving as a roving ambassador for the John

Smith Trail.

johnsmith400.org/theshallop.htm


Canada plans to protect its massive stores of fresh water

with new legislation that would strengthen prohibitions on

bulk water removal, particularly on rivers that cross into the

United States. If passed, the law would create new powers

of inspection and introduce fi nes of up to $5.9 million for

companies that try to export and sell water.

The bill, which fulfi lls a 2008 promise by the Conservative

government, complements existing provincial legislation that

covers several bodies of water, including the Great Lakes,

and closes gaps in existing water protections.

Water supply has increasingly become both an economic

and security issue as rising populations have increased

demand, while industrialization and drought have hurt water

sources. Water in natural waterways is not covered by the

trade rules of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

CANADA MOVES TO STRENGTHEN CROSS-BORDER WATER LAWS

KCS International, Inc., the parent company of

Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing

Yachts, is rehiring 100 employees to work on new

orders for both brands. An upturn in the economy

this year has lead to increased sales in domestic,

Asian and Latin American markets, making it

possible for former employees to return to work.

“The growth we have already seen this year

has us very optimistic,” said Mark Pedersen,

president of KCS International, Inc. “The months

ahead are looking quite bright as we re-establish

ourselves as one of the world’s leading yacht

manufacturers. Because of our projections,

we want to encourage people looking for work

to consider joining the Cruisers Yachts and

Rampage family. We always welcome resumes

from skilled workers.”

New yacht orders have expanded production, creating a bit of a backlog for

vessels. This growth has been met with certain supplier lead time issues.

KCS INTERNATIONAL, INC., REHIRES 100 EMPLOYEES

Certifi ed divers can explore the Florida Keys’ most appealing

feature—a string of sunken vessels and artifi cial reefs—and

be awarded for logging back-to-back wreck dives or dives on

subsequent visits through Jan. 1, 2012.

Divers taking up the challenge receive an Offi cial Florida

Keys Wreck Trek logbook upon reserving dive trips with

participating dive shops. The dive passport highlights nine

shipwrecks from Key Largo to Key West, including Spiegel

Grove, Duane, Bibb, Eagle, Thunderbolt, Adolphus Busch Sr.,

Cayman Salvager, Joe’s Tug and Vandenberg.

After one wreck dive in each district of the Keys is

accomplished, divers receive a personalized collage of Keys’

wrecks suitable for framing. Upon completing all nine wreck

dives, qualifying divers are entered into a drawing for one of

several grand prizes including dive equipment and dive-and-

stay lodging packages.

Each wreck varies in skill level, and divers are encouraged

to contact participating dive operators for information about

the wrecks.

fla-keys.com/diving/wrecktrek

WRECK TREK SHOWCASES FLORIDA KEYS’ SHIPWRECK TRAIL

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Sailing

CANADIAN LASER MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALL NEW BAY WEEKNew-and-improved, the 2010 Senior Sail Regatta, better known as

Bay Week, promises to bring more boats to Put-In-Bay, Ohio, this

summer. In response to participant input, this year’s regatta will be a

weekend format, Aug. 6 to 8, with the Deepwater and Steeplechase

feeder races scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, depending on

local club scheduling.

There are courses planned for one-design, PHRF/JAM, centerboard

and cruising classes, with more races per day than in past years,

both windward/leeward and around-the-islands.

The $30 per person social package provides food and drinks at all

evening functions. This year’s event features new race offi cers and new race management. Online registration is available.

i-lya.org

The Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club (SLSC), located in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada, will host the 2010 Canadian Laser

Masters’ Championships from Friday, July 23, to Sunday, July 25.

The Mid Ontario Championship Regatta, which is a major Laser competition in Ontario, has been held at the club since 1972.

In 2008, the SLSC hosted the Provincial Laser Masters Championship Regatta, and last year it hosted the District 3 Laser and

Radial Championship Regatta.

All Masters ages 35 and over are eligible to participate in the race, and organizers anticipate that Canadian and international

Master sailors from across North America will register for the competition.

slsc.ca/cdn-masters

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From Aug. 20 to 22, the Chicago Yacht Club will host the

18th annual Verve Cup Offshore Regatta. The event is

one of the premier yachting events for racing sailors in

Chicago and the Midwest/Great Lakes. As one of the only

major offshore regattas held in the United States during the

month of August, the Verve Cup has developed as a world-

class event, attracting national and international sailing

competitors. Held along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, with

the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the Verve Cup Regatta

will attract 250 to 300 yachts in the offshore regattas for

the three-day event. Participating yachts range in size from

25 feet to 80 feet in length, and carry crew from four to 20

persons. During the regatta, the Chicago Yacht Club will

welcome more than 3,000 racers, spouses and guests at

their Monroe Harbor clubhouse. These participants are

treated to three days of top-quality racing, followed by food,

entertainment and camaraderie.

Competitors participate in multiple races, and each boat sails

either with a rating handicap or a one design so that vessels

of different sizes and characters can compete against one

another in one of the 18-plus racing sections. Overall prizes

are awarded to the top fi nishers in each section, with one

offshore boat winning the perpetual Verve Cup Trophy. The

Verve Cup Trophy dates from 1893 and is the Chicago Yacht

Club’s oldest trophy. Overall awards are awarded for each

class of boat.

vervecup.com


RACINE CATAMARAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

THE CLAGETT EXPANDS AGAIN

The 2010 Racine Catamaran Championships will be held

Monday, Aug. 9, through Friday, Aug. 13, at the Racine

Yacht Club (RYC) in Racine, Wis. A separate two-day

racing event, the Lighthouse Regatta, will take place on

Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8. Registration and

measurement will take place from Friday, Aug. 6, through

Sunday, Aug. 8, adjacent to the RYC.

The host for the event is the Catamaran Racing

Association of Wisconsin, in cooperation with the

Racine Yacht Club, as selected by the North American

Formula 18 Class Association and the International

Nacra Class Association, under the authority of US

SAILING. Members of the Formula 16 Class are invited to

participate, but the event has no “offi cial status” among

the North American Formula 16 Class Association.

crawsailing.org

Responding to requests from competitors, the organizers of

the C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta are

once again expanding the scope of this event for sailors with

disabilities. From Aug. 23 to 26, the Clagett will welcome

able-bodied sailors to compete in two of the four classes

raced in the competition: the single person 2.4 Metre and

the Sonar, whose three-person crew must include at least

one sailor with disabilities. This move should result in not

only more boats on the starting line, but also in a more

challenging level of competition in these fl eets.

Activities will commence on Aug. 23 with the traditional,

one-day clinic that will once again fi nd world champion

sailors sharing their expertise on everything from racing

rules to match racing techniques. On the water, racing will

take place Aug. 24 to 26, with the blind sailors racing for

the 2010 Blind Sailing National Championship title. The

clinic and regatta are open to both U.S. and

foreign competitors.

clagettregatta.org

LAKE MICHIGAN CLIPPER CUPThe annual Clipper Cup race, which will be held

on Aug. 13, is administered jointly by Harbour

Towne Yacht Club in Muskegon, Mich., and Port

Washington Yacht Club in Port Washington, Wis.

The race will start off of the Muskegon, Mich., pier

heads on Lake Michigan’s east side, and will fi nish at the Port Washington Marina in Wisconsin on the lake’s west side, for a

distance of 68.4 miles.

clippercup.com

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that is strong enough to pick up a boat anchor magnetically.

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The marina boat owners who have dedicated lines attached

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include key chain retrieval and tools lost in the bilge.

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SHAKESPEARE’S CRUISENETSimilar to a broadband connection at home, Shakespeare’s

CruiseNet delivers Internet access to boat owners through

cellular networks. Once this compact router is installed

and connected to a computer, owners have automatic

access to the high-speed cellular network. With the wireless

Wi-Fi option, users can even take their laptops dockside.

Shakespeare offers CruiseNet systems to meet the needs of

various cellular networks.

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marks and dirt without harming the fi berglass. It is a unique, easy-to-

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white-painted and gelcoat surfaces. It removes rust, oil, exhaust,

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IBS DUAL-BATTERY SYSTEMExtreme Outback Products now offers the Intelligent Battery

System (IBS), a computerized dual-battery manager. This

state-of-the-art system uses a micro-computer to either

isolate or link multiple batteries as needed. Normal operation

separates the starting battery from the auxiliary one, to safely

power electrical accessories when the vessel is not running.

An override button links the batteries for high-load situations

or for self jump-starting. An in-cabin monitor that shows each

battery’s state of charge is available.

$379.95 // (866) 447-7711 // extremeoutback.com

CHADD PADD®

The new, patented Chadd Padd® is a multi-purpose,

spill-response solution; a reusable mat that catches and

contains fuel before it becomes a problem.

The waterproof Chadd Padd is anti-static-treated and

can hold up to 4.5 ounces of petroleum products. It

accommodates most fi ller ports for refueling or adding

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performance, full-season protection and an easier-to-clean surface.

A 14-ounce spray bottle will treat a hull up to 24 feet long, and can

be applied to fi berglass, aluminum, wood, fabric infl atables and

boat fenders. Easy-Spray was developed as an alternative to anti-

fouling paints.

$39.95 // (800) 563-5947 // alexmilne.com

DURAHUB EXTREME The Durahub Extreme Bearing Protectors by Couplemate are

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Each unit is pre-tested under water, and can be completely

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prevents contaminant build-up in diesel, bio-diesel and

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1964 Lyman 25’ Sleeper model: Cuddy cabin w/marine head, 327 cu. in. Gray Marine Fireball engine. All canvas including bimini, side curtains and mooring cover. Includes6,000 lb., all-galvanized Karavan trailer. Stored indoors and can be seen anytime with appointment. (414) 764-5949. $16,000.

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FLORIDASEPTEMBER 10-12Tampa Boat ShowTampa Convention CenterTampatampaboatshow.com

ILLINOISJULY 24Chicago Yacht Club Race to MackinacChicago Yacht ClubChicagocyracetomackinac

AUGUST 20-22Verve CupChicago Yacht Clubvervecup.com

AUGUST 24-29Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge Series 2010Navy PierChicagosailtraining.org

INDIANAAUGUST 19-22Michigan City In-Water Boat ShowWashington ParkMichigan Citymichigancityboatshow.com

MICHIGANJULY 7-11Harbor Beach Maritime FestivalHarbor/Trescott St. PierHarbor Beach(989) 479-6477

JULY 9-11APBA Gold CupDetroit RiverDetroitgold-cup.com

JULY 15-18Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge Series 2010Bay City PortBay Citysailtraining.org

JULY 17Bayview Mackinac RaceBayview Yacht ClubDetroitbyc.com/mack/

JULY 17St. Clair Antique & Classic Boat ShowSt. Clair Municipal ArenaSt. Clairmichacbs.com

JULY 30 - AUGUST 1Little Traverse Yacht Club RegattaLittlle Traverse Yacht ClubHarbor Springsltyc.org

JULY 31Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat ShowRiver Street MarinaPort [email protected]

AUGUST 5-8Super Boat Great Lakes Grand PrixWashington ParkMichigan [email protected]

AUGUST 6-8Holland Big Red Classic Sport Fishing TournamentYacht Basin MarinaHollandbigredclassic.com

AUGUST 7Boats at the BarnsGilmore Car MuseumHickory Cornersgilmorecarmuseum.org

AUGUST 13Clipper CupHarbour Towne Yacht ClubMuskegonclippercup.com

AUGUST 21Jimmy Buffett Parrothead PartyAlgonac Harbour ClubAlgonacalgonacharbourclub.com

AUGUST 25Aqua PaloozaMacRay HarborHarrison Townshipmacray.com

SEPTEMBER 10Lake Michigan Solo ScrambleMacatawa Bay Yacht ClubHollandsolosailor.org/lmscramble.php

MINNESOTAJULY 29- AUGUST 1Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge Series 2010Duluth HarborDuluthsailtraining.org

NEW YORKJULY 22-25HarborfestLakefront/Oswego River venuesOswegooswegoharborfest.com

JULY 30 - AUGUST 1Clayton Antique Boat Show & AuctionAntique Boat Museum campusClaytonabm.org/antique-boat-show.asp

AUGUST 21Cayuga Lake Bass TournamentUnion Springs LaunchUnion Springsktbabassclub.com

AUGUST 21Henderson Harbor Boat ShowWestview Lodge and MarinaHenderson Harborharborboatshow.com


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SEPTEMBER 10-12Central New York Fall Boat ShowNew York State FairgroundsSyracusecnyboatshow.com

SEPTEMBER 11Shuffl e Off to BuffaloBuffalo Launch ClubGrand Islandoldboatsbuffalo.org

OHIOJULY 7-11Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge Series 2010Port of ClevelandClevelandsailtraining.org

JULY 18-23Junior Bay WeekPut-in-Bay Yacht ClubPut-in-Bayi-lya.org

JULY 28Powerboat RegattaPut-in-Bay Yacht ClubPut-in-Bayi-lya.org

AUGUST 5-8Bay WeekPut-in-Bay Yacht ClubPut-in-Bayi-lya.org

AUGUST 20-22New Richmond River Days Front Street/Ohio RiverNew Richmondnrriverdays.com

AUGUST 21Twisted Whiskerz Catfi sh Tournament TrailClear Fork ReservoirDane’s Marina RampRichland/Morrow Counties

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AUGUST 28-29Wine & Walleye Festival Fishing TournamentAshtabula RiverAshtabulawineandwalleye.net

SEPTEMBER 7-12Lake Erie Boat WeekHuron Boat BasinHuronlakeerieboatweek.com

SEPTEMBER 15North American In-Water Boat ShowCedar PointSanduskycedarpointboatshow.com

WISCONSINJULY 5-9Bayfi eld Race WeekWayzata Yacht ClubApostle Islandswyc.org/ais

AUGUST 12-15Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge Series 2010Leicht Memorial ParkGreen Baysailtraining.org

AUGUST 20-22Maritime Heritage FestivalEast Grand Avenue/North Franklin StreetPort Washingtonportmaritimefestival.com

AUGUST 216th Annual Pewaukee Lake Antique & Classic Boat ShowLakeFront [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 10Lake Michigan Solo ScrambleRacine Yacht ClubRacinesolosailor.org/lmscramble.php

CANADAJULY 23-25Nova Scotia In-Water Boat ShowBishop’s Landing MarinaHalifaxn-s-boat.com

AUGUST 20-22Georgian Boat & Sportsmen’s ShowGeorgian DownsInnisfi l, Ontariobarrieboatshow.com

AUGUST 27-29Port Credit In-Water Boat ShowPort Credit Harbour MarinaMississauga, Ontarioportcreditboatshow.ca

SEPTEMBER 16-19Toronto In-Water Boat ShowOntario PlaceTorontotorontoboatshow.com

Advertiser Index

ACE Recreational Marine Insurance 26

Atlantic-Meeco 51Bay City 11

Bayside Condos 45

BoatU.S. 07, 17

Coldwell Banker 41

Donzi Marine 03

Eldean Shipyard 25

Essex Credit BCEvinrude 05, IBC

Foremost Insurance IFC

GLBF 02

Lake Forest College 10

Michigan City In-Water Boat Show 31

North Point Marina 01

Waukegan Harbor 55

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July/August 2010