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With the boating season well underway, we hope you’ve had many opportunities to take to the water. Despite a precarious economic forecast, boating remains an unparalleled way to enjoy life. This great pastime, which we get to share with family and friends, allows us a respite fi lled with freedom and fun.

What goes better with boating than fi shing? This issue’s boat feature showcases Contender sportfi shing crafts. These high-quality boats are built with a traditional, hands-on philosophy while keeping the 21st century in mind with fuel-effi ciency and environmental friendliness. These sleek beauties are also top-performers you will enjoy operating out on the lake and casting from.

We’re proud to present a feature examining the positive role the U.S. FWS plays to keep boating sustainable. “Boating Sustained”—that is what this agency does for boating in the U.S. The current user-pay, user-benefi t system works. We invest in boating, and we get something in return. This article shows how the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program signifi cantly improves access and facilities for recreational boaters through three major contributions: the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, the Boating Access Program, and the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.

Another feature focuses on Lake Superior shipwrecks, offering a

historical account of the unfortunate fate of the freighter Kamloops on the Great Lakes’ largest body of water and highlights preservation efforts as well as places to learn more about shipwrecks fi rsthand.

In our commitment to preserving recreational boating for all, we report on HR 1702, a disturbing piece of proposed legislation aimed at revoking boaters’ second-home mortgage interest deductions. The industry leaders we spoke to join us in condemning the bill.

Whether you’re fi shing or cruising, safe and hassle-free excursions are a top priority. Two spotlights will provide you with valuable tips for smooth trips. The step-by-step anchor-setting guide reminds even long-time boat operators how to properly execute this task. In another spotlight, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers insights for effi cient border crossings.

A third spotlight investigates rumors that the Illinois village of Winthrop Harbor seeks to purchase the Great Lakes’ largest marina, North Point. We discuss how state-owned, state-operated marinas can fi nd new life through privatization and provide a glimpse at what benefi ts could come from such a deal.

While our industry remains in recovery, many positive things are happening for boaters. By remaining informed and vigilant, each of us can make an impact and help boating remain viable for our children and grandchildren.

We wish you safe travels fi lled with all the pleasures boating offers. We encourage you to join us in our efforts by becoming a member of the Great Lakes Boating Federation. Let’s keep

boating alive!

F. Ned Dikmen

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Below the waterline, the Contender 39 LS is an offshore animal built for rough water and big seas. Above the waterline she boasts a luxurious feel with large standard aft seating and a spacious standard bow seating.

The bow seating arrangement features a standard hydraulic lifting sun pad and table while maintaining its sleek deck appearance. The bow seating, with optional reclining backrests, provides ample storage space for gear. Reclining backrests allow for either a relaxing posture or just fl ipping through the pages of your favorite literature.

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Th e struggling U.S. economy continues to dominate

headlines as we the people try to determine whether it’s

bouncing back or slipping further into despair. Hardly a

segment of the society has gone untouched by the recession,

boaters and the boating industry not excluded.

In the recession year of 2009, 16.5 million citizens managed

to own their boats. Even more impressive was the discovery

that 75 million people participated in boating. In December

2010, NMMA reported in Great Lakes Boating that business

failures had ceased and manufacturers had seen production

numbers increase to 50 to 60 percent above 2009’s historic

lows—a promising outlook to be sure.

Now three U.S. congressmen seem determined to hurt

this population as it att empts to bounce back. On May 3,

Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, along with Reps. Tim Walz

of Minnesota and Gary Peters of Michigan introduced the

Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Yachts Act, HR 1702, which

would revoke yacht owners’ ability to deduct their mortgage

interest payments.

IRS Service Code Section 163 allows second-home owners

to deduct mortgage interest payments for their qualifi ed

residences, up to two homes including a primary and

vacation home, as long as their loans do not exceed $1

million. Properties to which this deduction applies include

cabins, condominiums, RVs, boats and other residences that

are not rented out or are used by the owner for more than 14

days or 10 percent of the number of days they are rented to

others at a fair price.

So why are these congressmen singling out boaters? Th ey’re

out to tax the rich in an att empt to chip away at our national

debt, and they seem to be under the impression that boating

is a wealthy man’s pastime. However, most boaters are not

wealthy. Th e congressmen’s misguided assumption reveals

how out of touch they are with the boating populations in

their own backyards—middle-class families out cruising the

Great Lakes on modest vessels.

Perhaps, to the untrained eye all yachts—which are by

defi nition any vessel longer than 26 feet that includes a head,

galley and sleeping berth—may appear to be Bentleys. In

reality, they fall closer to Chevett es and cost no more than the

price of a new car. Th e families enjoying them are like other

hard-working Americans who own vacation dwellings such

as cabins and cott ages; they simply opt for summer homes on

water instead of land.

Th ree out of four U.S. boat owners have a household income

of less than $100,000 per year. And, according to the National

Marine Bankers Association, 83.3 percent of boaters who

fi nance their vessels earn less than $250,000 per year. For

the most part, upper-class boat owners opt to pay cash. Th ose

who do fi nance tend to own multiple vacation properties and

therefore opt to apply their mortgage interest deduction to

higher loans.

If this bill fails to hit its targeted population, it threatens to

bring certain harm to boaters, the boating industry and the

communities that rely on boating tourism dollars. Th e “litt le

guy” ultimately pays the price should it pass.

Th e 4.3 million registered boaters in the Great Lakes generate

an economic impact of $9.5 billion annually. Th ey support

businesses in the communities where they live and visit. And

behemoths hardly comprise the manufacturing industry;

97.4 percent of them are small businesses, according to the

Small Business Association. Th e United States’ 15 million

recreational boaters who love the sport and have made it an

integral part of their lives will suff er.

Don’t let these congressmen att ack boating and take away

a middle-class instrument of freedom. Th e Great Lakes

Boating Federation urges boaters and industry members to

contact their representatives and voice their concerns about

HR 1702. Let them know that our pastime is not exclusive

to the wealthy; it’s a family activity popular among average,

working-class Americans. Tell them boaters refuse to be

singled out.

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A Dangerous Misconception

In the late 1980s into the late 1990s, large-scale marinas

cropped up in the Great Lakes, put into operation by various

government entities and built with public subsidies. Th ey

served to provide water access for all and fuel local economies.

With occupancy now hovering near 50 percent, taking these

marinas out of government hands to privatize them off ers a

promising new life.

All big marinas started out in government hands, the only

means available to establish them. Taking into account that

three out of four boat owners make less than $100,000,

businesses could never att empt to build these expensive

infrastructures and expect to make a profi t at aff ordable

mooring rates.

It has been the accepted fact that governments provide the

resources and taxpayer-backed funds to create these multi-

million-dollar entities and run them for a decade or two,

until it is realized that marina’s debt service can not be paid

from mooring revenues at market values. Th e next step in the

evolution of these marinas is facing the end of no-return and

selling them to the highest bidder for a fraction of the cost, in

most cases between 10 to 20 cents on the dollar.

Average mooring rates on the Great Lakes go for about $60 per

lineal foot per season, which runs from late-April through late-

October. At these rates, someone who owns a 30-foot boat pays

about $2,000 in seasonal mooring fees. Based on the substantial

investment to build these marinas, such low fees cannot sustain

the revenue to pay debt service for the original cost.

However, a business that acquires the marina for a fraction of

the cost will stand to turn a profi t and pour additional funds

into improvements and expansions that benefi t those who use

the marinas and nearby communities.

Governments are not in the business of running businesses.

Private companies can operate more effi ciently with

streamlined processes that allow them to react to the

marketplace quickly in order to remain competitive.

We don’t need to look far to see how privatization arrangements

benefi t everyone. In a semi-privatization deal, Chicago’s

marinas are now managed by Westrec Marinas in partnership

with the Chicago Park District. Under this arrangement, the

nation’s largest municipal harbor system is fl ourishing with a

10th harbor slated to open in 2012. Th e 31st Street Harbor will

include a 1,000-slip marina with substantial boater amenities

and two acres of additional parkland for boaters and non-

boaters to enjoy. In addition, an economic impact analysis for

the project estimates a total impact on the local economy of 224

jobs, $6 million in labor income and $9.6 million in value added.

With declines in occupancy throughout the recession years

and signs that recreational boating is on the rebound, it’s the

time to breathe new life into state-funded, state-operated

marinas through privatization.

We would never have the kind of marinas we’re accustomed

to if it weren’t for the current system, where governments

take the fi rst step in gett ing the marinas fi nanced and built.

But now the time has come to move on and optimize them for

the 21st century. Savvy businesses must take the helm and

help transform them into thriving lakeside hubs for boaters,

fi shermen and others looking to enjoy the water. Now is the

time for privatization.

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Fate of Government-BuiltMarinas: Privatization

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My husband and I came across your wonderful magazine and

were so impressed that we inquired about a subscription. After

speaking with your rep, we found out that you are experiencing

diffi culties with the postal service and costs. We would just like

to comment on what a wonderful magazine you have produced,

and as boaters of the Great Lakes, we love the fact that it is

focused on the Great Lakes and all the wonderful areas there are

to discover. We both found the magazine very informative and

packed full of great information. Moreover, we liked that different

boats were featured giving us exposure to a variety of many

models of power boats. We also like your articles/pictures; in fact

we have decided to boat to one of the featured areas. Thanks for

producing this magazine, and all the best in the future. Please let

us know if you resume subscriptions once again.

Erin and Peter Hakvoort

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Your kind comments are greatly appreciated. Our two websites,

greatlakesboating.com and greatlakesboatingfederation.com, are

under construction and will soon be available for our readers. Once

completed, you will have access to current and past issues, news

briefs, events and classified ads. And as always, there will be no

charge to view the contents of the site.


Early-summer rumblings in the Chicagoland boating

community suggested Illinois’ northernmost city might be

in the market to buy the Great Lakes’ largest marina.

While no one will disclose fi gures, Village of Winthrop Harbor

confi rmed that an unsolicited offer in a “fair and equitable”

amount was made on state-owned and -operated North Point

Marina. The village sees the marina as “hugely untapped

potential and would like to see the community’s lakefront even

more accessible to boaters and non-boaters.

“We value the marina as a very important asset to our

community,” said Pat DiPersio, director of economic

development at the Village of Winthrop Harbor. “We see it as

tied to our future economic prosperity and a way to achieve

future economic goals and drive tourism. We have a vested

interest in seeing it as successful as it can be.”

When North Point opened in 1989, its price tag was $41

million. The original master plan included a hotel and

resort with shops and restaurants that made it a lakefront

destination. DiPersio said that the project held promise for

greater prosperity and development for Winthrop Harbor’s

downtown business corridor; however, the economic impact

has not reached the level they hoped for.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which currently

manages the property, said in a statement, “The IDNR is

always interested in possible public/private partnerships that

will maximize the benefi t of our services and properties to the

general public while increasing recreational opportunities.

It is IDNR’s goal to always maintain, in trust, any public

lands it now owns or manages for future generations and to

consistently seek open access for the public.”

While the marina remains profi table year after year and draws

nearly one million visitors per summer, occupancy remains

around 55 percent. New ownership seems a promising way to

breathe new life into the project.

“Running businesses is not what governments do best,” said

Ned Dikmen, chairman of the Great Lakes Boating Federation,

which represents 4.3 million boaters on the Great Lakes.

“With so many marinas going half vacant, one needs the

competitive spirit and edge inherent in running business to

get them out of the slump and succeed. A privatized marina

would be able to react faster instead of being burdened by the

same bureaucratic processes.”

At a minimum, the village plans to fulfi ll the original master

plan should the sale go through. They believe it would provide

them with the key aspects necessary to continue marketing

their community to boaters as well as a broader audience,

including those who enjoy camping, swimming, biking, resort-

going and other activities.

The property spans 140 acres, exactly half of them on land

and the other half on water. In addition to offering 1,477

slips and several boater amenities such as winter storage

and pumpouts, it doubles as a public recreation area with

a fi shing pier and cleaning station, hiking and biking trails,

volleyball and basketball courts, picnic areas, fi re pits and

a restaurant.

While Dikmen gives the state credit for accomplishing what

it set out to do with North Point: successfully drawing Illinois

boaters to Illinois—93 percent of them to be exact—he thinks

the marina has become sort of out-of-sight, out-of-mind to

those in Springfi eld.

DiPersio reiterated that sentiment, “Currently the focus in the

last 25 years has been entirely on boaters, and they’ve done

a good job. We believe everybody should be able to enjoy the

lakefront. The original plan was not fulfi lled. The state tried to

attract investors in the early 90s, and it doesn’t seem like any

further effort has been made.”

The offer remains with the state at this time.

PrivatizeNorth Point Marina?

By Jenifer Fischer


For nearly 30 years, Contender has redefined all that a

sportfishing boat can be. The original hull design of its classic

25-foot model has evolved into the sophisticated power and

performance of today’s tournament-proven winners. The company

prides itself on following a traditional “hands on” boat-building

philosophy while using the most advanced modern materials and

quality components. Contender is seeking to expand its market

and dealership presence in the Great Lakes area and supply serious

anglers with models that combine optimum performance with greater

fuel-efficiency and environmental friendliness.

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As part of its ongoing campaign to supply savvy sportfi shing

enthusiasts with offshore fi shing boats that combine

optimum performance with greater fuel-effi ciency and

environmental friendliness, Contender Boats introduces the

newest member of its Stepped Tournament (ST) line, the

39ST. Featuring the same dual-stepped hull platform offered

on the 32ST and the 35ST, the 39ST delivers improvements

in fuel effi ciency, running speed and performance not found

on competing models.

“The dual stepped-hull platform improves the 39ST’s

operating effi ciencies by an average of 18-percent while

boosting overall performance by 10-percent,” said Les

Stewart, marketing director of Contender Boats.

Power options include dual or triple Yamaha F350-hp,

V-8, 5.3L four-stroke outboards or triple F-300, V-6, 4.2L

four-cycle outboards. Offering standard fuel capacity of

500 gallons, the new 39ST has a range well in excess of

500 miles. Additional features of the 39ST include a larger

side-entry console option with electric freshwater head and

shower, and fl ush-panel electronics with plenty of space to

handle two large LCD screens. A forward bench seat with

insulated storage and a helm pod fi nish out the console.

All Contender Tornament-series options are available

interchangeably with the ST line. Large livewells with sea-

chest plumbing, forward U-shaped seating, forward island

seating, removable rear bench seats and numerous helm

seating options make the 39ST a custom, one-of-a-kind,

offshore performance vessel.

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39ST Center Console


The 39 Luxury Sport (LS) is the newest member of the

Contender fl eet. The LS series come standard with an

abundance of custom accessories. These include a

side entry console with head, shower, teak fl ooring, and

manufactured granite sink. The 39LS also has a custom

entertainment center with adjustable helm seating that

includes a refrigerator, grill, sink, Corian® top, three-drawer

storage area and trash bin. Additional standard accessories

include forward seating with a three-position electric lift

table that can recess all the way to the fl oor as well as stop

mid-way to create a sun pad, a removable rear settee with

a table, anchor chute with anchor and windlass, console

windshield, shore power with battery charger, custom

switch panel and wiring, custom steering helm/pod, and

a custom hard top that can be color matched to the hull.

Located inside the console is standard head, sink and

pull-out shower complete with teak fl ooring and Corian®

countertops. The console door locks to protect valuables.

The Luxury Sport series is available in 32-, 35-, and 39-foot

models with either the deep-v hull or the dual-stepped hull,

which delivers improved fuel effi ciency, running speed and

overall performance. Power options include dual or triple

Yamaha 350 horsepower 5.3L four-stroke V8 outboards or

triple 300 horsepower 4.2L four-stroke V6 outboards. As

with all other Contender Boats, all options are available

and interchangeable.

39LS Center Console

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Contender produces some of the best performing center

console fi shing boats on the water, and the new 35ST

exceeds expectations. The innovative dual-step design

provides dramatic performance increases not only in speed,

but also in fuel effi ciency and handling. The boat holds

its bearing, but it responds quickly and smoothly without

slippage or delay when asked.

The 35ST is everything an angler dreams of with its one-

piece level deck from bow to stern, twin raised livewells,

walk-through transom, self-bailing cockpit, and walk-in step

down console. Power options include dual or triple Yamaha

F350-hp, V-8, 5.3L four-stroke outboards, and dual or triple

F-300, V-6, 4.2L four-cycle outboards.

Standard fuel capacity on the 35ST is 400 gallons, giving it

a range well in excess of 400 miles, so it is possible to reach

fi shing grounds out of reach to many. Additional features of the

35ST include a larger side-entry console option with electric

freshwater head and shower, and fl ush mounting surface with

space for two large LCD screens. A forward bench seat with

insulated storage and a helm pod fi nish out the console.

CONTENDER OFFSHORE YACHTSLes Stewart ([email protected])

1820 Southeast 38th Avenue Homestead, FL 33035

(800) 645-2906 // (305) 230-1600contenderoffshore.com

35 Stepped Tournament (ST)


By Lisa E. Van Alstyne, Fish & Wildlife Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Boating and fi shing are more than recreational activities. They are time-honored traditions we embrace

and seek to pass on to our children. Families and friends share experiences they will remember and retell

throughout their lives. To enjoy boating and fi shing opportunities, the most important factor is public access

to the water. Facilities and amenities that cater to boaters make the trip more pleasant, and to preserve our love of

boating and fi shing it is essential that we maintain our waters and the species that inhabit them.

Did you know that when you get ready to take a boating trip your investment in your boat, fuel and fi shing equipment

is also an investment in the future of recreational boating? Over the last century, anglers and boaters

have actively partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide support for projects and activities that

help keep our beloved traditions vital and thriving.

BOATERS PAY, BOATERS BENEFIT

Oregon State Marine Board Andrew Loftus


HOW BOATERS AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WORK TOGETHER In 1937, Congress passed the Wildlife Restoration Act, also

known as the Pittman-Robertson Act. Following the model of

this landmark legislation, the Sport Fish Restoration Act, also

known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, followed in 1950. These

acts set Fish and Wildlife–administered programs in motion to

provide funding and promote cooperation that conserves and

manages fi sh, wildlife and their habitats. The vision is creating

healthy, diverse, and accessible fi sh and wildlife populations

that offer recreation, economic activity, a sustainable ecology

and other lasting public benefi ts. Wildlife Restoration and

Sport Fish Restoration work on a user-pay, user-benefi t

concept and build on partnerships between the private sector,

the state fi sh and wildlife agencies, and the Fish and Wildlife

Service. The private sector includes manufacturers, importers,

sportsmen and recreational boaters who contribute to the

Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through a

combination of excise taxes, import duties and fuel taxes. The

Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration

Program (WSFR) administers programs and subprograms

that assist states in completing projects through annual

appropriations and competitive grants. The states, in turn,

work with other partners and sub-grantees to put vital projects

“on the ground.”

The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program refers to the

cooperative effort of the user-pay, user-benefi t model as our

Cycle of Success— and recreational boaters are a large part

of the success!

Congress amended the Sport Fish Restoration Act in

three signifi cant ways to improve access and facilities for

recreational boaters. In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment

provided for the Fish and Wildlife Service to capture additional

funds from taxes, broadened taxable items, and mandated

requirements specifi c to motorboat access. Congress

further passed the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) of 1992 and the

Sportfi shing and Boating Safety Act of 1998, both specifi c

to recreational boating projects. These acts and subsequent

reauthorizations are the basis for WSFR’s three major

contributions to boating: the Boating Access Program, the

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG), and the Clean

Vessel Act Grant Program.

BOATING ACCESS PROGRAM

Each year states receive an apportionment of Sport Fish

Restoration Act funds from the Sport Fish Restoration and

Boating Trust Fund. The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration

Program determines the amount each state receives by using

a formula determined by law that considers the area of each

state in proportion to total area of all states, the number

of paid licenses to fi sh for sport or recreation, and total

populations of each state. The program mandates that states

use 15 percent of their total WSFR apportionment

on recreational boating access projects.

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The Fish and Wildlife Service has made $607 million available

to states for Boating Access projects that create new

destinations by opening up areas previously inaccessible,

improve existing access areas, and add features that improve

the boating experience.

BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM The Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the

funding awards for Boating Infrastructure Grant projects

for 2011, bringing the total funds awarded to states for BIG

projects to $140 million. BIG serves to improve access and

amenities specifi c to boats at least 26 feet long staying at

a facility for up to 10 days. Boaters traveling distances in

larger boats need physical amenities such as larger slips,

fueling stations, waste disposal, showers and restrooms.

They also desire access to landside businesses to purchase

supplies, dine and fi nd entertainment, among other things.

The program also recognizes the importance of connections

between water and land, so Wildlife and Sport Fish

Restoration considers access to communities, landmarks,

recreational opportunities and other signifi cant destinations

when reviewing potential projects.

The BIG Program has non-competitive and competitive

grant components, and states may propose projects at both

public and private marinas. In the non-competitive program,

states may request a single award up to $100,000 annually

for statewide or individual marina projects. In the competitive

programs, states may submit as many applications as

they choose for public or private marina projects that are

site-specifi c and tend to be larger in scope and funding. A

committee of Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Coordinators

and members of the Sport Fish and Boating Partnership

Council review and score applications using criteria found

in the program regulations. The committee recommends

projects with the highest scores to the Fish and Wildlife

Service Director for funding.

There is an emphasis on partnerships when planning BIG

projects. States and sub-grantees must match grants with

a minimum 25 percent. Projects that include businesses,

communities, organizations and members of the public, as

well as those that include matching funds more than the

minimum 25 percent, will receive higher consideration when

scoring applications.

CLEAN VESSEL ACT GRANT PROGRAM The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program is the most specifi c

of the three programs and focuses on properly disposing

recreational boater septic waste. The most common feature

of a CVA project is a pumpout. Pumpouts come in a variety

of forms:

PROJECTS THAT MAY BE COMPLETED USING BOATING

ACCESS FUNDS INCLUDE:

Acquiring land or an interest in land to

create or improve access

Obtaining water rights

Excavating and dredging to improve access

Controlling aquatic vegetation

Providing navigational aids

Designing and planning boating access

facilities

Constructing or replacing ramps, piers,

parking lots, wash-down stations, fi sh

cleaning stations, and other boating

access amenities

Source: Provided by the USFWS Division Wildlife and Spor t Fish Restoration

SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND REVENUES

COLLECTED IN 2010

Motorboat Gas 60%

Small Engine Gas 16%

Fishing Equipment 12%

Customs/Duties 5%

Interest 5%

Rods, Poles Tackle Boxesand Electric Motors 2%

60%

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12%

16%

2%


Stationary—Pumpouts mounted to a dock or fl oat and allow

boaters to pull up, pump out and move on.

Portable,Land-Based—Pumpouts mounted on wheels that

are movable, allowing employees to transport within the

marina to a location where needed.

Pumpout Boats—Boats designed with an installed pump

and holding tank. The pumpout boat circulates within an

embayment or other designated waterway and provides

recreational vessels with pumpout service at their boats, on

the water.

Floating Restrooms—Floats or barges that have portable

toilets, pumpouts or both mounted on them. They must be

located away from shore and be accessible only by water to

be eligible for CVA grants. Floating restrooms are gaining

popularity in remote areas where boaters congregate.

States may also use CVA funds for operation and

maintenance of existing pumpout equipment, as well as

projects that inform and educate boaters on the availability,

use, and benefi ts of pumpouts. The federally established CVA

program symbol alerts boaters to the location of pumpouts

and information on pumpout services in their area.

Since 1984, recreational boaters and anglers have

contributed more than $1 billion to the Sport Fish Restoration

and Boating Trust Fund for these three programs. The

message is clear: The user-pay, user-benefi t structure is

working. Recreational boaters are helping to fund projects

that will sustain the resources they treasure to ensure they are

available and suitable for future generations. The next time

you buy boat fuel, rods, reels, lures or a sport fi shing license,

remember that you are an important part of what defi nes the

present and future of boating and fi shing in America!

http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS

U.S. citizens traveling abroad must have approved travel

documents when returning home. The Western Hemisphere

Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian citizens,

ages 16 and older, to present a valid, acceptable travel

document, such as a passport, a U.S. passport card, a Trusted

Traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) or an Enhanced

Driver’s License that denotes both identity and citizenship

when entering the U.S. by land or sea. U.S. and Canadian

citizens under age 16 may present a birth certifi cate or

alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea.

A radio frequency identifi cation (RFID)-enabled travel

document such as a U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s

License/Enhanced Identifi cation Card or Trusted Traveler

Program card expedites entry and makes crossing the border

more effi cient. There are currently 10 million RFID-enabled

travel documents issued.

WHTI document requirements for air travel have been in effect

since January 2007. Almost all travelers fl ying back to the

United States need to present a passport or NEXUS card.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS TO THE U.S.

All nationals or citizens of Visa Waver Program (VWP)

countries are now required to have an approved Electronic

System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a

carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. under the VWP. ESTA

applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and

once approved, generally will be valid for up to two years or

until the applicant’s passport expires, whichever comes fi rst.

Authorizations will be valid for multiple entries into the U.S.

CBP recommends ESTA applications be submitted as soon

as an applicant begins making travel plans.

SMALL VESSEL REPORTING SYSTEM

CBP now offers a new small vessel reporting system, which

allows boat operators and passengers an alternative to the

current reporting system. By applying online and visiting a

customs offi ce in advance, owners and passengers can now

obtain entry clearance by phone. The system is available in

Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as along

the northern U.S. border. The program will be expanded

As the summer travel season approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is providing summer travelers with travel tips to assist with cross border travel. CBP has implemented many important initiatives designed to facilitate travel while, at the same time, improving U.S. border security.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO


during the coming year to cover small vessel entries country-

wide. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov/svrs.

CBP OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL TIPS FOR TRAVELERS:

To avoid fi nes and penalties associated with importing

prohibited items, travelers should familiarize themselves

with the “Know Before You Go” section of the CBP website, www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg.

Be prepared to declare all items acquired abroad. Travelers

should prepare for the inspection process before arriving

at the inspection booth and have their approved travel

documents ready.

Monitor border wait times for various ports of entry. Travelers

can fi nd wait time information at the CBP website cbp.gov/

xp/cgov/travel/wait_times/. For shorter wait times, travelers

can use ports of entry during periods of lighter traffi c or less

heavily traveled ports of entry during periods of heavy travel.

Build extra time into the trip in the event of crossing during

periods of exceptionally heavy traffi c.

Know the difference between goods for personal use

versus commercial use. cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/

restricted/restricted_goods.xml.

Do not attempt to bring fruits, meats, dairy/poultry products

and/or fi rewood into the U.S. without fi rst checking whether

they are permitted. Visit www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/

clearing/agri_ prod_ inus.xml for more information.

International border crossers should expect a thorough

inspection process, even during busy holiday periods, when

entering the U.S. CBP offi cers are authorized to conduct

enforcement examinations, ranging from checking luggage

to a personal search, without a warrant.

If you are a frequent cross-border traveler and have not

already become a member of a trusted traveler program, sign

up now. Visit cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler.

www.cbp.gov


The boating community feels picked on. Legislation

proposed this spring seeks to eliminate them from the

ranks of second-home owners allowed to deduct their

mortgage interest payments.

On May 3, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, along with

Reps. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Gary Peters of Michigan

introduced the Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Yachts Act, HR

1702. If successful, the bill’s authors will see to it that boat

owners who classify their boats as second homes can no

longer write off their mortgage interest payments as permitted

under IRS Service Code Section 163.

Currently, second-home owners may deduct mortgage

interest as long as the loans they’ve taken out for qualifi ed

residences—primary and vacation homes—do not exceed

$1 million. Taxpayers may deduct interest for up to two homes

under this guideline.

“There’s absolutely no reason why taxpayers should subsidize

luxury yachts,” Quigley said in a press release;

he could not be reached for comment. “As we work to address

our budget challenges, closing this frivolous tax loophole is a

no-brainer.”

Advocates for the boating industry and boating population call

the bill misguided and unfair. Because HR 1702 only applies

to yacht owners, not those with cabins, RVs or other vacation

properties, they see it as an erroneous attempt to cut off tax

loopholes for the wealthy. The bills co-authors represent

districts in states bordering the Great Lakes where lake boats,

cruisers and houseboats make up the majority.

“Overall, it’s not really a well thought out piece of legislation

because it doesn’t target who the bill’s authors intended,” says

Christine Pomoroski, PR manager and government relations

for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). “It

could apply to a 100-foot mega-yacht, but in reality it is likely a

26-footer, which is a family boat.”

By defi nition, a yacht qualifi es as any vessel longer than 26 feet

that includes a head, galley and sleeping berth. New yachts

sell anywhere from less than $50,000 to millions of dollars.

“To the untrained eye, all boats may look like Bentleys, leisure

instruments of the wealthy, worth pursuing for tax revenue, but

they are not,” said Ned Dikmen, chairman of the Great Lakes

Boating Federation. “Why are these congressmen picking on a

family sport activity that doesn’t hurt anyone?”

According to the National Marine Bankers Association, 83.3

percent of boaters who fi nance their vessels earn less than

$250,000 per year. Pomoroski pointed out that, for the most

part, the wealthiest boat owners do not fi nance their boats and

because the second home deduction is based on a mortgage,

they would not be impacted anyway. This population typically

owns multiple second homes and is likely to apply the

deduction to a more expensive, mortgaged property.

“The Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Yachts Act (HR 1702) is

a misnamed and misinformed bill based on the inaccurate

assumption that boaters are a wealthy group, when three out

of four boat owners in the U.S. actually have a household

income of less than $100,000 per year,” said Thom Dammrich,

president of NMMA, in a statement.

“As a result of this misperception, HR 1702 unfairly targets

boaters, eliminating only the ability to claim a boat as a

second home but continuing to allow the deduction for homes

on land, vacation homes, condominiums, mobile homes and

RVs. Eliminating boats only, especially when they make up

a very small minority of those who utilize the second home

deduction, will disproportionately target middle-class boaters

and not the wealthiest yacht-owners, most of who do not

qualify for the second home deduction on their boats.”

The bill’s authors view this amendment as a way to help shrink

our national debt. Said Walz, in a press release, “Closing this

tax loophole restores the Mortgage Interest Deduction to its

original purpose; helping middle class families realize the

American Dream through homeownership.”

“We need to get the defi cit under control, and that means

simplifying the tax code and eliminating special interest tax

giveaways like the Yacht Loophole,” Peters said in a press

release. “Homeownership is part of the American Dream and

we should encourage it, but yacht owners don’t need any

special handouts, especially in the middle of a budget crisis.”

Those opposing the bill disagree. They fear its impact on

boaters, the communities they populate and an industry still in

Bill aims to sink yacht deductionsBy Jenifer Fischer


recovery from the recession when boat sales plummeted and

forced builders to cut costs and even leave the business.

“As the U.S. economy recovers, we understand the need for

measures to bolster the federal budget,” Dammrich said.

“However, HR 1702 will not contribute in any meaningful

way to our country’s budget woes while making it more

diffi cult for middle-class families who are unable to afford

a second home on land the opportunity to enjoy a second

home on water.”

The marine manufacturing industry anticipates a severe

impact should the bill pass since 97.4 percent of boat

builders are small businesses, according to Small Business

Administration statistics.

The Marine Retailers Association of America (MRRA), an

association composed of boat dealers, marine parts and

accessories vendors, and others whose livelihood is impacted

by the North American retail marine industry, echoes that

concern and is keeping a close eye on the bill.

“Marine Retailers Association of America strongly opposes

HR1702,” said Larry Innis, MRAA’s Washington representative.

“We believe its passage would have extreme fi nancial

repercussions to an already weakened boating industry that

would surpass the effects of a luxury tax of a generation ago.

We will work against the bill. We encourage everyone to join

with us to ensure its legislative death.”

Dikmen, whose organization is based in Chicago near

Quigley’s district, adds that the economic impact derived

from the 25,000 boaters residing in the Chicagoland belt

alone is more than $1 million. He urges boaters to call their

representatives and tell them not to support this bill. The

NMMA set up an action alert on its website along with a letter

that may be customized and sent to congress members.

“We must do everything we can to stop it,” Dikmen said.

“It is bad for boaters; it is bad for boating, and it is bad for

the communities that host boating. If it passes, this bill can

adversely affect the $9.5 billion derived from the 4.3 million

boaters on the Great Lakes.”

“Raising taxes—on boat owners or anyone else—is the

worst approach during a time when unemployment has

reached record highs and businesses are struggling to stay

afl oat. Job creation must be our number one priority as we

work toward an economic recovery,” said Rep. Judy Biggert

of Illinois.

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Shipwrecks

ofLake Superior

By Sean Ley, Development Of ficer,

Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society


“We are holding our own.”

This simple phrase, spoken into his VHF radiotelephone

around 7 p.m. by Capt. Ernest M. McSorley on

November 10, 1975, were the last words ever heard from

the crew aboard the Great Lakes steamer Edmund Fitzgerald.

Now, 36 years after her tragic loss, the Fitzgerald remains the

most famous of all shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, and no one

is any closer to determining what caused her loss. Even with

modern forensic science, we can only guess what happened

that night.

Since the sinking of LaSalle’s Griffon in September, 1679

(the same LaSalle after whom Chicago’s street in the Loop

is named) there have been at least 6,000 vessels lost to

shipwreck on the Great Lakes, with an estimated loss of 30,000

lives. Those who are serious about boating on the Great Lakes

are aware of the potential danger brought on by storms, fog,

collision, or mechanical failure. The lesson is that while nature

provides the Great Lakes for us to enjoy, the price we pay is

constant vigilance—a sensitivity to the hazards that come with

these famous inland seas.

Lake Superior is perhaps the least traveled lake among the

recreational boating community. The Great Lakes’ largest body

of water continues to have a reputation for attracting only the

heartiest of sailors—only those with enough time to make the

drive so far to the north or those dedicated to true adventure

on the water.

Yet many boaters don’t realize that ports such as Duluth,

Minn.; Superior, Wis.; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Marquette,

and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., are proud to offer a substantial

variety of recreational boating facilities to both cruisers

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and day-sailors. Isle Royale National Park, nestled on

underwater granite mountains in the northwestern part of

the lake, attracts a fl ock of boaters each summer, even given

its distance from the mainland. Isle Royale is well known for

its population of wolves, moose and foxes—and for its share

of shipwrecks, too.

Take, for example, the case of the Canadian 250-foot package

freighter Kamloops that was bound for Fort William, Ontario,

with a cargo of general goods. She took shelter from the

weather behind Whitefi sh Point on December 5, 1927; when

the weather cleared the next day, she headed westbound into

the open lake accompanied by fellow steamers Quedoc and

Winnepeg. But the weather soon turned deadly again, and the

Kamloops was lost with no trace, last seen by the pilothouse

crew of the Quedoc wallowing in heavy seas just short of

Isle Royale.

The U.S. government, had, at that time, established a

provision for selected fi shermen to make their home on Isle

Royale. Young Milford Johnson was learning the trade one

cold morning in May of 1928 when an Indian approached him

and his father quietly, saying, “You come with me.”

The Indian led them to a beach near what was known then as

Twelve o’Clock Point—and there, said Milford, were strewn

the remains of the Kamloops—lifebelts, life rings, cargo,

wooden hatch covers, clothing, and personal articles. Milford

and his father approached a crude lean-to shelter—and were

shocked to discover the bodies of several of the crew inside,

frozen solid. The ship’s mate was sitting on a rock in front of

the shelter, locked in time, staring at the last bit of food he or

any of them had—a Life Savers candy.

Searching scuba divers found the wreck of the Kamloops

in August of 1977, lying on her starboard side, apparently

having gone down with boiler fi res out and engine dead in the

water. Most of her cargo had been dumped out and lay next

to the wreck. But what sent chills through the hearts of these

Mather Site Plan, C. Patrick Labadie, Principal Investigator

Courtesy Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society


courageous men, diving on compressed air at depths of up to

280 feet, was that—perfectly preserved—on the bottom, next

to the bow, were cases and cases of cellophane-wrapped Life

Savers candies.

Since the opening of the famous Soo Locks at Sault Sainte

Marie in 1857, all vessel traffi c entering Lake Superior has

passed through the St. Marys River into big, mysterious

Whitefi sh Bay, bound for Whitefi sh Point, the last possible

shelter for ships of any size for another 80 miles. Horace

Greeley, noted publisher of the New York Tribune, made a trip

on the big lake in 1846 and was appalled that there were no

aids to navigation, anywhere. A series of columns published

by Greeley inspired the U.S. Lighthouse Service, through

Congress, to erect the fi rst lighthouse on Lake Superior at

Whitefi sh Point in 1849. Yet this sturdy, simple stone tower

was not able to withstand tremendous northwesterly winds

and was replaced by an “iron-pile” light tower in 1861,

constructed during Lincoln’s administration.

The 1861 Whitefi sh Point Light Tower is the oldest operating

lighthouse on the lake and remains a priority Aid to Navigation

in full U.S. Coast Guard Commission. It is 150 years old in

2011, a tribute to its designers, and is now undergoing Phase

II of a complete three-phase restoration.

Located at the southeastern corner of the lake, the Whitefi sh

Point Light Station was owned by various maritime agencies

of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Navy during

Wold War II, until 1996, when ownership was transferred to

the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, a Michigan

nonprofi t incorporated in 1978 to preserve the maritime

culture of the Great Lakes with an emphasis on Lake Superior.

Adjacent properties are owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service and the Michigan Audubon Society, as Whitefi sh Point

is a major birding area.

Between 2003 and 2008, the Shipwreck Society completed

an Underwater Documentation Study of the Whitefi sh Point

Area that was funded in part by the Michigan Department of

Transportation. This elaborate archaeological survey used

modern underwater remote sensing equipment, including

sidescan sonar and a remotely operated underwater

vehicle (ROV), to professionally document Vienna, John M.

Osborn, Samuel Mather, John B. Cowle, and Comet. All fi ve

are historic shipwrecks lost to collision between 1875 and

1909 at the congested shipping lanes at Whitefi sh Point. All

but the Cowle are wooden vessels, in a wonderful state of

preservation for two basic reasons: One, wood does not rot

underwater because of the lack of oxygen; and two, unlike

the lower Great Lakes, Lake Superior has not succumbed

to the zebra mussel infestation due to unfavorably cold

waters for mussel proliferation. There are many more historic

shipwrecks here, offi cially protected within the Whitefi sh

Point Underwater Preserve. Aerial view of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point,

Michigan. Photo by Chris Winters.



Restored Fitzgerald bell in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.

Recovered bell of the Edmund Fitzgerald arises from the depths of Lake Superior on July 4, 1995. Photo by Al Kamuda/Detroit Free Press


Shipwrecks that lay at relative deeper depths are better preserved

than those in shallow waters because winter ice can extend to as

far as 60 feet below the surface, and movement of ice in the spring

causes great damage. These Whitefi sh Point wrecks lie at depths

between 140 and 280 feet.

Recognizing that very few of the public can ever dive to visit

these wrecks, a group of divers, historians and teachers opened the

popular Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on the site of the Whitefi sh

Point Light Station in 1983. Exhibits feature the complete stories

of more than 20 wrecks in eastern Lake Superior, and include

artifacts, paintings, descriptive panels, and models. Perhaps the

most famous artifact found in this museum is the actual bell of the

Edmund Fitzgerald, recovered in 1995 at the request of surviving

family members. The Shipwreck Museum also features exhibits

about the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

Located directly on the Lake Superior shoreline, it is open to the

public seven days a week between May 1 and October 31.

Boaters may use the Whitefi sh Point Launch Ramp if trailering.

If cruising, they may use the Whitefi sh Point Harbor of Refuge

(46° 45' 31" - N. 84° 57' 52"), located just inside the point itself.

This harbor is rustic with no facilities beyond weather protection,

docking slips, electricity and an outdoor toilet.

For more information about the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical

Society or the MDOT Underwater Documentation Project, visit

www.shipwreckmuseum.com or call toll-free (800) 635-1742.

Interested persons are invited to purchase stair designations to

support restoration of the 1861 Whitefi sh Point Light Tower.

“You have to go out, but you don’t have to come back!”

-- Motto of the U.S. Life-Saving Service


1. APPROACH

Choose a Clear Area. Drop anchor in an area free

of other vessels and any obstacles. Remember to

check your chart to make sure there are no cables,

wrecks or obstructions on the bottom to foul your

line. Determine the water depth and type of bottom

(preferably sand or mud). Calculate the amount of

anchor line you will need to let out. The general rule is

fi ve to seven times as much line as the depth of water

plus the distance from the surface of the water to

where the anchor will attach to the bow. For example,

if the water is 8-feet deep and it is 2 feet from the

surface of the water to your bow cleat, you would

multiply 10 feet by 5 or 7 to get the amount of anchor

line to put out. Secure your anchor to the bow cleat at

the point on the line where you want it to stop. Then,

with your boat heading into the wind—or current, if

that is stronger—move into the area, put your engine

in idle, and bring your boat to a stop with the bow just

forward of where you intend to drop anchor.

EASY ANCHORING

Knowing how to anchor safely is an important

seamanship skill that every boat operator needs to

master. There are certainly going to be times when

you’ll want to stop in a sheltered spot for swimming,

fi shing, lunch or an overnight stay. But in bad weather,

or if you experience engine failure, the only alternative

to setting the anchor may be washing ashore or

drifting out to sea. Anchoring is an easy task if you

follow these guidelines [with illustrations 1-4]:

By Gary JensenU.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

I am the guy who didn’t heed the warning to never

anchor by the stern. Sure, I’d heard the warning

plenty of times, but nobody ever told me why. After

all, it seemed so convenient, and that cleat on the port

quarter was in the perfect spot. Oh yeah, this will be fi ne.

Or so I thought. Fortunately, I was one of the lucky ones

and didn’t lose the boat.

I’ve since learned that anchoring by the stern has caused

many boats—small boats especially—to capsize and

sink. The reason is that the transom is usually squared

off and has less freeboard than the bow. Plus the stern

may be carrying the added weight of a motor, fuel tank,

passengers and gear brought on board. In a strong

current that added weight and the force of the water

could pull the stern under. Anchoring at the stern also

makes the boat vulnerable to swamping by wave action.

Boaters make a lot of anchoring mistakes, and it’s a

matter of debate as to which occur most often. Just

ask the guy who threw his anchor over the side without

fi rst attaching it to the line. Or the guy who fumbled the

anchor and punched a hole in the bottom of his boat.

Or the one that simply dropped it on his foot. All would

agree that boat operators should be very careful when

anchoring their boats.

I will argue that the most important thing to remember

is never to anchor from the stern—although I must

admit that tossing your anchor in the drink without fi rst

attaching it to the boat will make you feel pretty foolish.

That reminds me; keeping a spare anchor on board is

not a bad idea either.

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2. LOWER THE ANCHOR SLOWLY

With the vessel stopped and your life

jacket on, lower the anchor slowly into

the water from the bow. Do not throw

it over the side as this tends to foul the

line. As you lower the anchor, your boat

should begin to drift backward with the

wind or current, allowing the anchor to

move down and away as it enters the

water. This backward drift is important. If

your boat is stationary when the anchor

reaches bottom, the chain may pile on

top of it and prevent it from digging in.

Therefore, if your boat is not drifting

backward on its own, put the engine in

reverse and slowly back up as you pay

out the anchor rode. This stretches the

chain out from the bow and ensures that

the anchor will be lying on the bottom

facing the correct direction.

3. KEEP TENSION IN THE ANCHOR RODE

Keep a bit of tension on the anchor rode

as you pay it out to keep the bow of the

boat pointed toward the anchor. This

ensures your anchor, chain and rope

stay straight and don’t become tangled.

If you’re anchoring in strong winds, you

may have to put the engine in forward

gear to control the speed and direction

of backward drift.

4. SET THE ANCHOR

With the anchor rode out and the boat

in the intended swing zone, secure the

rode and let the anchor dig in and stop

the boat. Exercise caution as you do

this. Wrap the rode once or twice around

a cleat, and keep your hands well clear.

Once you feel the anchor begin to dig

Boat with line paid out

22 33 44in and set, put the engine in idle reverse

and back down on the anchor to secure

it to the bottom. This is especially

important in areas where the bottom

has a layer of sand and grass. Once the

anchor is set, take note of any reference

points (landmarks) in relation to the boat.

Check these points frequently to make

sure you’re not drifting.

5. WEIGHING ANCHOR

Once you’ve set the anchor, pulling it up

or “weighing anchor” should be easy.

Still, proceed with care and wear your life

jacket during any anchoring evolution.

The combination of anchor pull, current

and weight can sometimes swamp a

small boat. Lift the anchor as vertically as

possible and be careful that it doesn’t hit

the side of the boat. Wash the anchor of

mud and debris as you lift it.


KNOW WHICH ANCHOR YOU’LL NEED

There are anchors for every type of bottom and purpose:

rocks and heavy grasses, sand and mud, and permanent

moorings. When deciding which is right for your boat,

consider the type and weight of your vessel, the average

depth of the water, the strength of the wind and/or current, the

diameter of the anchor line and, most important, the bottom

characteristics in the area you are boating.

COMMON TYPES OF ANCHORS

The Danforth anchor (A) is lightweight and holds well in mud

and sand, as well as rocky bottoms, if set carefully.

Many recreational boaters prefer the Plow anchor (B) because

it demonstrates superior holding on most bottoms, including

grass and weeds. The Plow does not hold well on rocky

bottoms, however.

The Mushroom anchor (C) buries well and holds best in sand

or mud, but may be diffi cult to retrieve. It is often used for

anchoring mooring buoys.

The Bruce or Claw anchor (D) was developed originally for

offshore oil and gas drilling rigs. It’s a good burying type and

holds well in sandy bottoms and mud.

The Navy or Admiralty type (E) is an old reliable and familiar to

most people, but can be awkward to stow on board.

The Grapnel (F) is small and easy to stow, which makes it a

frequent choice for small vessels and open boats. The fl ukes

are not particularly strong, however.

… And How Much Line

Calculate the amount of anchor line you will need to let out.

The general rule is fi ve to seven times as much line as the

depth of water plus the distance from the surface of the water

to where the anchor will attach to the bow.Seven common types of anchors and their uses:

Danforth, Plow, Mushroom, Bruce or Claw,

Navy or Admiralty type, and Grapnel

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and operators to help reduce fatalities, injuries, property damage,

and associated healthcare costs related to recreational boating accidents by taking 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 local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United

States Power Squadrons, or your state boating agency’s vessel examiners. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all

boaters to “Boat Responsibly!” For more tips on boating safety, visit www.uscgboating.org.

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Five SkipperBud’s marinas located in Illinois, Wisconsin and

Arizona are now Certifi ed ValvTect Marinas.

ValvTect Marine Gasoline contains ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline

Treatment that helps prevent ethanol related problems such

as fuel destabilization, corrosion and phase separation. It

also contains a unique premium gasoline detergent that

cleans carbon deposits (“gunk”) from the fuel system. A

clean fuel system can extend engine life, improve engine

performance and increase fuel economy as much as

2 to 4 percent.

“Use of other fuel additives is not necessary with

ValvTect Marine Fuels, so ValvTect saves our customers

money each time they fi ll up at our fuel docks which is

very important, especially during this time of high fuel

prices,” says Todd Suchomel, SkipperBud’s Marina

Operations Manager.

ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel contains BioGuard

micro-biocide and Diesel Guard Premium Diesel additive.

It is specially formulated with BioGuard to prevent

bacteria, one of the most serious fuel related problems

encountered by diesel boat owners. Diesel Guard

premium diesel additive stabilizes the fuel to prevent

sludge and fi lter plugging, prevents corrosion, lubricates

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The Village of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., invites boaters to its

weekend-long Harbor Days celebration and boat show

at North Point Marina. The festival runs Aug. 5 to 7.

A street dance, fi reworks, a boat show, Venetian Parade,

live music, food, exhibitors and children’s activities are

scheduled, assuring something for everyone. An array

of boats representing the top brands from the Midwest’s

premier dealers will be displayed—motor yachts,

sport cruisers, ski boats, run-abouts, pontoons and

fi shing boats. In addition, the show will feature vendors

offering marina services, accessories and other items

complementing the boating lifestyle.

For those arriving by boat, North Point Marina offers two free nights of transient dockage on a fi rst-come basis. Reservations

may be made at (847) 746-2845. Show hours are Friday, August 5, noon–7 p.m.; Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday,

August 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There are no admission prices or parking fees, and free shuttles are available.

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Need to fi nd a beach near Lake Ontario where it’s safe to swim? There is an app

for that.

The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a Toronto-based group dedicated to the health of the

Lake Ontario watershed, has developed an iPhone application called the Swim Guide.

Swim Guide serves as a comprehensive guide to all swimming areas in and around

Lake Ontario. Users can quickly search for the closest beach, check swimming safety

levels and learn a little about the history of the area.

Information is collected and organized into a database by the Lake Ontario

Waterkeeper. Local health authorities take samples from each beach and post the

results online, where the Waterkeeper organizes those results into a comprehensive

database. Each beach is rated for pollution and shoreline contamination and rated by

color so you can immediately see how safe it is to swim in a particular area.

Although the app focuses on Lake Ontario, Krystyn Tully, vice president of the Lake

Ontario Waterkeeper, said they hope to expand it soon to cover all of the Great Lakes.

Tully said once the Swim Guide website is running, the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper will

begin development on other smartphone versions.

greatlakesecho.org

In a letter to Congress, Great Lakes Commission Chairman

Jim Tierney has provided a series of recommendations for

improving implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration

Initiative (GLRI) and asked that it be incorporated as

guidance in the Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations bills.

In correspondence to the House and Senate appropriations

committees, the Commission called for Congressional

direction to U.S. EPA to strengthen coordination with the

states and give them greater authority over how the GLRI

is implemented. The Commission noted that the Great

Lakes states know what the most important restoration

priorities are and can direct resources to them effi ciently.

The Commission is urging Congress to direct U.S. EPA to

• Strengthen coordination with the states and

provide greater authority in implementing

the GLRI;

• Administer GLRI funding in a way that minimizes

transaction costs and maximizes effi ciency and

on-the ground results;

• Maintain the GLRI’s focus on existing priorities

and on-the-ground actions;

• Minimize nonfederal match requirements; and

• Maintain base funding for existing programs.

www.glc.org

APP GUIDES SWIMMERS TO SAFE BEACHES

GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE


Great Lakes

FWS TO BUILD UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN INTERPRETIVE FACILITY

This summer Navy Pier introduces Taste of Tall

Ships Chicago 2011. This new event brings four historic

vessels to Lake Michigan’s shores and provides an

up-close glimpse at the “maritime marvels that helped

Chicago become the Midwest metropolis.”

The festival, which runs Aug. 11 to 14, also allows

attendees to become passengers aboard these

majestic ships. Tickets may be purchased to tour the

ships or take a sail-away cruise on Lake Michigan.

Also new for summer 2011, Navy Pier offers Jimmy

Buffett’s Margaritaville Bar & Grill and LandShark

Lager Navy Pier Beer Garden. And, back for its 6th

season, Extreme Cirque Shanghai promises to inspire

audiences with “spectacular stagecraft and astonishing

acrobatics choreographed to a beautiful, new musical score.”

Extreme Cirque Shanghai runs through Sept. 5.

www.navypier.com

Need to know when zebra mussels were fi rst

discovered in the Great Lakes or when key

legislation and regulations were passed in both

Canada and the U.S.?

Then, visit www.ijc.org/rel/ais-timeline for an

interactive, binational timeline of key events,

discoveries and policy changes regarding

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the Great Lakes.

The International Joint Commission and the Great

Lakes Fishery Commission, the AIS Timeline will be a useful

tool for the public, policymakers and Great Lakes

researchers who need to keep track of this

important issue.

The timeline is designed to be a living

document and will be updated and enhanced

on a regular basis. This tool aims to help

inform efforts to close the doors on aquatic

invaders and help respond to those already here.

www.ijc.org/rel/news

Residents along the Mississippi River and travelers of the

Great River Road National Scenic Byway, which follows the

river down the western border of Wisconsin, will soon benefi t

from a new education and interpretive center showcasing the

unique natural, historical and cultural resources of the Upper

Mississippi River Basin.

The National Scenic Byways Program, administered by

the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway

Administration, recently awarded a $1.69 million grant to the

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which will be used for design

and construction of an education and interpretive facility at

the Genoa National Fish Hatchery located adjacent to the

Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge and three

miles south of the river town of Genoa. The Fish and Wildlife

Service will match at least 20 percent of the project cost.

The new facility will educate visitors about the aquatic

resources of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Facility

exhibits will highlight past and present uses and values of the

basin’s aquatic resources, and, the evolution of river use from

pre-historic times to the present day era. These exhibits will

include accounts of the growth of the navigation and pearl

button industries, and, a segment on the Blackhawk War, the

last battle that took place on hatchery grounds.

The facility is expected to open in spring/summer 2012.

IJC, GLFC UNVEIL INTERACTIVE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES TIMELINE

NAVY PIER WELCOMES TALL SHIPS, OFFERS NEW DELIGHTS


Summer never fails to provide ample festivals along the Great Lakes’

shorelines. Here are three upcoming opportunities to indulge in the season

and celebrate life on the water.

THE LAKE SUPERIORDRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL The lively festival is held Aug. 26 and 27 in the Superior Bay off Barker’s Island

in Superior, Wis. The annual fundraiser, organized by the Superior Rotary Club,

Duluth’s Harbortown Rotary Club and the Superior Sunrise Centennial Rotary

Club, includes a traditional dragon boat race, lots of music and other festivities.

lakesuperiordragons.com

INLAND SEAS SUMMER FESTIVALThe Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay holds the 2011 Inland Seas Summer Festival on July 16. Dockside tours of

The Great Lakes Schoolship Inland Seas and short family sales aboard ISEA’s Friendship Sloop Liberty provide attendees with

a taste of nautical life. The day also includes a 5k race/walk, music, food, artists and vendors, and several family activities.

schoolship.org

NAUTICAL FESTIVALEach year the Nautical Festival in Rogers City, Mich., honors the Lake Huron community’s rich heritage. From Aug. 2 to 7, the event

offers an abundance of family friendly activities, including a kiddie parade and picnic, music, athletic activities and food. There are

several opportunities to learn about the area’s history, including a tour of the Schooner Madeline from the ship’s crew of re-enactors.

nauticalfestival.org

MARITIME FESTIVALS CELEBRATE LAKES


FishingThe Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and Discover

Boating reported a new partnership at the American Boating

Congress, May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C. The alliance will

identify synergies in the marketing plans for Discover Boating

and RBFF’s national outreach program, Take Me Fishing, to

grow participation in boating and fi shing.

Coordination of search, social and email marketing efforts are

central to the partnership, according to the groups. To help

increase Discover Boating lead generation, Discover Boating’s

Boat Selector will appear on TakeMeFishing.org and Take Me

Fishing Outreach will feature the Get Started in Boating DVD. In

turn, Discover Boating will help drive traffi c to Take Me Fishing’s

Places to Boat and Fish digital map. The map will be integrated

into several Discover Boating digital applications, including

the DiscoverBoating.com homepage, Welcome to the Water

invitation planner on Facebook, and new Get Off Your Dock

Guide, the next generation of the Get Started in Boating DVD.

“The innovative digital outreach and tools offered by both

campaigns will provide boaters and anglers the tools they

need to learn, plan and equip for a day on the water,” said

RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson.

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Anglers trolling with downriggers on Wisconsin’s Great

Lakes waters must now carry wire clippers that can cut their

downrigger cables, according to an emergency rule adopted

by the Wisconsin state Natural Resources Board last spring.

The requirement that boat operators on Lake Michigan and

Lake Superior have wire clippers onboard and easily accessible

aims to better protect sport anglers from hazards under the

water, including commercial fi shing nets. Cutting any cable

or line that gets tangled in an underwater obstruction is the

only safe way for boaters to free themselves. Backing, circling

or other attempts to retrieve the snagged gear is dangerous

because a boat tethered or caught on a rock or other object on

the bottom can be swamped and capsize.

Bill Horns, the DNR’s Great Lakes fi sheries specialist, says

that new measures commercial fi shermen must take will also

better protect sport anglers. Nets on Lake Superior must be

marked the same as nets on Lake Michigan, and fl agstaffs

marking nets set on both waters must have refl ective tape.

According to Horns, consistent net markers will help increase

angler awareness of the nets, what to look for and the

potential dangers they pose. dnr.wi.gov

WIRE CLIPPERS REQUIRED FOR ANGLERS TROLLING WITH DOWNRIGGERS

Lake herring pâté, anyone? Minnesota Sea Grant wants your

best hors d’oeuvre recipe involving commercially caught fi sh

from Lake Superior. These fi sh include whitefi sh, lake herring,

ciscoes or lake trout. Enter online at www.seagrant.umn.edu/

fi sheries/recipecontest or send a copy of your fi sh recipe to:

Photographs are encouraged. This contest is open to people

who are not involved in the preparation of food or recipes

for pay. Employees of the University of Minnesota Sea Grant

Program and members of their households are also ineligible.

Recipes must incorporate at least one ingredient derived from

whitefi sh, lake herring, ciscoes, or lake trout. Recipes must

refl ect hors d’oeuvre portioning. All entries must be received

electronically or postmarked by Monday, August 22, 2011.

A full set of guidelines is available online or by request. Prizes

will be awarded to the top fi ve contestants. A People’s Choice

Award will be given to the recipe that receives the most online

votes during the months of September and October.

SPILLY’S LAKE SUPERIOR RECIPE CONTEST

Minnesota Sea Grant

144 Chester Park

31 West College Street

Duluth, MN 55812

LAKE SUPERIOR FISH RECIPE CONTEST

DISCOVER BOATING, TAKE ME FISHINGANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP


The sportfi shing industry champions bipartisan legislation

that would halt efforts to federally ban traditional fi shing

tackle and ammunition. The chairs of the Congressional

Sportsmen’s Caucus introduced the Hunting, Fishing and

Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act (S.838 and H.R.

1558) to help ensure that any future regulations on fi shing

tackle are established based on scientifi c data instead of

unjustifi ed petitions.

This legislation will put an end to attempts to over-regulate

the recreational fi shing and hunting industries and protect

the rights of anglers and hunters who choose to sustainably

enjoy their sports.

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency dismissed

a petition filed by several organizations seeking to ban

the manufacture and trade of lead fishing tackle and

ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA) because the petitioners failed to demonstrate the

ban is “necessary to protect against an unreasonable risk

of injury to health or the environment.” Despite the ruling,

groups have continued to push the ban by fi ling a lawsuit to

force the EPA to regulate lead fi shing tackle and ammunition.

The new legislation supports and reinforces the EPA’s

decision by clarifying the TSCA exemption for ammunition and

establishing a similar exemption for fi shing tackle. Anglers

are encouraged to contact their members of congress and

urge them to support the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational

Shooting Sports Protection Act.

KeepAmericaFishing.org

INDUSTRY RALLIES AGAINST LEAD TACKLE BAN

Fishing fans throughout the nation will enjoy watching

television coverage of the 2011 BoatUS Collegiate Bass

Fishing Championship Series when it airs this fall on

Versus, now part of the NBC Sports Group.

The fi rst of 18 airings documenting the exciting

competition and interesting behind-the-scene stories

from the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship

Series begins on Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m. ET. Viewers

will be treated to coverage of the BoatUS Collegiate

Bass Fishing Championship, Big Bass Bash presented

by HydroWave, and the Collegiate Bass Fishing Open

presented by Pepsi, as well as several regional events.

Versus will co-sponsor the BoatUS Collegiate Bass

Fishing Championship tournament banquet that will feature former fi shing pro, television personality and Bass Fishing Hall

of Fame inductee Hank Parker as the keynote speaker. Many of the series sponsors will be on site to welcome the anglers

competing in the championship and provide product information and samples.

collegiatebasscthampionship.com

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Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) is

located at Montrose Harbor, the most northerly

of Chicago’s harbors. Founded in 1934,

Corinthian has more than 400 members and is

one of the friendliest and oldest yacht clubs on

the Great Lakes.

In the 76 years since CCYC was founded, the

club has taken pride in its share of national and

world champion sailors. This year the club is

again hosting the Windy City Team Regatta, as

well as the Rhodes 19 Nationals. CCYC is an

active member of LMSRF, hosting several big

boat regattas during the summer. There are

active Offshore, Vanguard 15, Laser, Lightning,

Tartan 10, J/105 and Rhodes 19 fl eets as well as

an active training program with a Junior Fleet and

a spring Crew School for adults.

But Corinthian is not just about sailing. Its power fl eet is hosting the 2011 Leukemia Cup Poker Run and the 2011 Fish This

fi shing tournament as well as numerous cruises and parties during the year. CCYC also boasts a kitchen staffed by noted local

chefs and its bar is staffed by volunteer members.

The club strives to maintain Chicago’s role as a “World Class City” and offers its facilities and the efforts of its membership to

promote any future boating activities. CCYC is a member of the Yachting Club of America and grants reciprocity to other YCoA

members outside of the Chicago area.

Come see what everybody is talking about. Call the Montrose harbor master, (312) 742-7527, for docking information. For

membership information, email [email protected].

corinthian.org

PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP CLUB PARTNERSWITH SKIPPER BUD’SVantage Yacht Club (VYC), a private membership club offering fractional yacht ownership, and Skipper Bud’s, the largest

boat dealer in the Great Lakes Region, have announced an exclusive strategic alliance.

VYC has named Skipper Bud’s as its exclusive supplier of Sea Ray boats. Skipper Bud’s will provide a variety of operational and

marina services to Vantage that include maintenance, parts, winterization, storage, transportation, transient mooring and more.

Club members will gain access to Skipper Bud’s special events, training classes, private instruction, licensed captain services,

purchasing-brokerage services as well as fi nance-insurance programs.

This new alliance brings added value to current customers who own boats purchased from one of their 22 dealerships.

Skipper Bud’s customers will be invited to participate in VYC special events, and they will receive unique membership offers.

The club is offering yacht shares on four brand-new 2011 Sea Ray models that are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies.

The featured models include the 300SLX, 370 Sundancer, 390 Sundancer and 450 Sundancer.

vantageyachtclub.com

YACHT CLUB PROFILE: CHICAGO CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB

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The Erie Yacht Club of Erie, Pennsylvania, will be

partnering with St. Martin Center, Inc. for this

year’s Charity Regatta, which will be held on

Sunday, Aug. 28.

The St. Martin Center serves Erie County

by providing immediate needs to families

and individuals before assisting with long-

term goals that guide to self-suffi ciency.

The regatta will have a fi esta theme that will

be refl ected in every element from an authentic

Mexican lunch to a live band playing Latin-beat tunes

along with classic favorites. There will also be a brand-new

children’s tent this year where St. Martin Center’s

Early Learning Center certifi ed staff will provide

supervised activities.

This year a Novice Race will be introduced for

those who wish to participate in the Regatta

but might be new to the world of racing. Before

the race, participants will receive information on

racing etiquette and theory.

erieyachtclub.org

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s State Historic Preservation Offi ce has announced that the Detroit Yacht

Club has been offi cially listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Detroit Yacht Club, founded in 1868, is listed as the 12th oldest yacht club in the U.S. It is located on the north side

of Detroit’s Belle Isle Park and features a Mediterranean architecture that contrasts with the city’s 20th-century industrial

and commercial skyline.

ERIE YACHT CLUB CHARITY REGATTA

DETROIT YACHT CLUB RECEIVES DESIGNATION AS NATIONAL HISTORIC PLACE


Marinas

The boat launch at the Hartshorn Marina in Muskegon, Mich., will be inaccessible for the

2011 boating season while a $12 million cleanup of contaminated sediments in Muskegon

Lake is conducted. The cleanup should be completed by the end of the year and will not

affect the main basin, small basin and mooring areas of the lake, though the shoreline area

near the boat launch will be closed for fi shing while the project is in progress.

It is estimated that 41,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment will be dredged from an

area of the lake between Heritage Landing and Hartshorn Marina.

Additional work will include distributing 120,000 cubic yards of sand, from 6 to 12 inches

deep, on sections that have lower levels of contamination, and improving shoreline areas to

provide improved conditions for fi sh and other aquatic life.hartshornmarina.com

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that its Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program will fi nance a transient

marina at the North Coast Harbor, which is located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the City of Cleveland and partners will receive $1,450,400 and match that with

about $500,000 to build new fl oating docks for 53 transient boat slips including three ADA-accessible slips and ramp, a new

shower, restrooms, laundry building and amenities.

This marina will be able to accommodate vessels 26 feet or longer for a maximum of 10 days and will provide boaters with

easier access to many attractions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, and Browns Stadium.

It is estimated that this grant will generate more than $1.1 million for the Cleveland area.

The Alibi Marina is the largest marina north of Sturgeon Bay

and is located in Fish Creek, in the heart of Door County,

Wis.. It gives boaters a convenient starting point from which

to discover this charming Door County village. Within a few

blocks are the restaurants and shops of Fish Creek. Nearby

is Peninsula State Park, which covers 3,700 acres for hiking,

biking, swimming and exploring. Next door, the Harbor

Guest House offers lodging for those looking to spend a

night on land.

With proper introduction, transient boaters docked at the

marina are allowed to play golf and use the full facilities at

Horseshoe Bay Golf Club. Full details can be obtained from

the marina offi ce.

The Alibi Marina can accommodate transient boats up to

125 feet. There are 24 transient slips and 121 seasonal slips.

This is an excellent marina from which to cruise to other

locales. Cross Green Bay to Menominee, Mich.; cruise north

to Washington Island; south to Sturgeon Bay; or cruise to

nearby Strawberry Islands and Chambers Island.

The Harbor Guest House, which is located next door, was

built in the early 1900s as a carriage house for an estate that

was located on the adjacent grounds of the Hidden Harbor

Condominiums. There are seven one- and two-bedroom

apartments that are a great option for boaters who might want

to get off of their vessels for a few days.

alibimarina.com

MARINA PROFILE: ALIBI MARINA

HARTSHORN MARINA BOAT LAUNCH CLOSED FOR 2011

NEW MARINA FOR CLEVELAND


The Port of Rochester in New York will receive $1.45 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior, as part of the Boating

Infrastructure Grant program. A new marina will be constructed with these federal taxpayer funds. Work on the initial phase,

which will accommodate 75 to 80 vessels, is expected to begin in 2012 and be completed in early 2013.

Some additional funding from the state and city will be needed to fully fi nance the project. Amended cost estimates are

expected in the near future, which may revise the $19 million fi gure for the initial phase. A privately fi nanced second phase of

construction would increase the marina’s capacity to 150 boats.

Shortly after Easter, work began on the new and improved state-of-the-art Quarterdeck Marina at Bitter End Yacht Club in

Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The new facility, slated to be completed for a July 4 grand re-opening, will replace what was

already one the Caribbean’s most popular boutique-style destination marinas.

The new marina will accommodate as many as 18 yachts, including eight large yachts up to 150 feet in length, expanded tender

docks, catamaran slips designed for vessels with wide beams, a composite-hybrid facility with additional power availability

to give yachts access to a larger number of 30- and 50-amp power posts, an expanded L-dock that has space for two smaller

yachts and up to four megayacht berths (up to 235 feet), and the ability to moor 35 yachts on the fi ve dock locations spread over

one-quarter mile of the Bitter End’s marina waterfront.

beyc.com

The City of Washburn, located in northern

Wisconsin, is to receive $405,000 from the Wisconsin

Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Program

to make repairs to the Washburn Marina, which

suffered damages in a major storm last fall. The total

project cost is slightly more than $1 million.

The grant will enable the city to make repairs to

the marina’s timber bulkhead wall. The 570-foot-

long wall is a critical piece of infrastructure that

directly supports the local and regional economy,

an extensive array of recreational watercraft, and the

maritime operations for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, and research vessels.

In its current condition, the bulkhead wall poses a

safety risk to users and threatens the viability of the

local economy. The city’s consulting engineer has determined

that future storm events are likely to further damage the wall.

Damages to the wall have forced the city to close the

pedestrian walkway due to safety issues and threaten to

shut down marina operations. If left unrepaired, the wall will

ultimately not safely support the weight of the 150-ton travel

lift that services vessels.

The Recreational Boating Facility Grant Program is funded

in part by a portion of the state gas tax that is generated by

recreational boating fuel sales in Wisconsin and bonding

funds as a subset of the Stewardship program.

N.Y. MARINA PLANS RECEIVE GRANT MONEY

WASHBURN MARINA TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS

NEW MARINA FOR BITTER END YACHT CLUB


Cruising

The Great Lakes Grand Banks Association will hold its

rendezvous from Aug. 4 to 6 in Charlevoix, Mich., at the

newly enlarged and renovated Municipal Marina.

Scheduled activities include presentations on Friday that

will be held at the Charlevoix Public Library, which is a short

walk from the marina, an optional sightseeing tour of the

“Earl Young” mushroom/stone houses, and a banquet on

Saturday evening that will be held at the Charlevoix Golf and

Country Club.

glgba.org

TIARA YACHTS GREAT LAKES RENDEZVOUSTiara Yachts will gather at the Eldean Shipyard in Holland, Mich.,

for the 15th Tiara Yachts Great Lakes Rendezvous that will be held

from July 26 to 29. Scheduled Rendezvous activities will include a

boat hop/costume contest, a tour of the Tiara Yachts plant, a bike

trip from Holland, Mich. to Saugatuck, Mich., where participants can

go golfi ng, shopping or take dune rides, and a reception cruise on

Lake Macatawa aboard the Holland Princess.

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The Caribbean 1500 Rally is the largest and longest-running

offshore cruising event in the Americas. This year’s rally is

scheduled to begin on Nov. 7, but the actual departure date

will depend on the weather.

Participants will discover adventure, camaraderie, competition

and lifelong friendships that bring crews back year after year.

Ralliers will depart from Hampton, Va., and will sail either 1,500

miles to Tortola, British Virgin Islands or 875 miles to Marsh

Harbour, Bahamas, as part of the Bahamas Class. The

Bahamas Class is open to power and sail boaters, and these

entrants will receive weather updates, call in on daily chat

hours, and carry satellite transponders to track their progress,

just like the rest of the Caribbean 1500 participants who are

headed to Tortola.

Departing from Hampton increases the likelihood of a safe and comfortable passage for rally

participants. The diverse fl let in this year’s rally will include ralliers from the United States, Canada,

Europe and Asia—from double-handing couples to families with children to serious and not-so-serious

racing crews. New boats, old boats, racing sleds, full-keeled cruisers and catamarans will join the fl eet.

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The Lake Ontario Club Cruising

Association (LOCCA) will hold its fi rst

Rendezvous on the weekend of Sept. 10

at the Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC) in

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Thirty-eight yacht clubs around Lake

Ontario make up the LOCCA, and it

is estimated that as many as 20 of

these clubs will be represented at

the Rendezvous.

At an organizing meeting last March,

plans were made to sell tickets for the

event that will include a dinner put on by

PCYC so that guests will have full access

to the tent, restaurant and bar, maximizing

the ability to interact with members of

other clubs.

Entertainment will be provided by bands,

and the Port Credit Blues and Jazz

Festival also will be taking place during

the Rendezvous weekend, and special

activities are being planned for younger

crew members.

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A sailing fi rst for the world-class cruising waters of Northern

Lake Michigan will be held from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4.

Unsalted Sailing Flotilla 2011 will offer newbie sailors as well

as experienced hands a seven-day sailing collaboration that

will begin on Saturday, Aug. 27, with a kick-off reception

and will fi nish on Sunday, Sept. 4. A fi ve-day sailing option

is also available. Weather dependent, the fl otilla will sail the

waters of Grand Traverse and Little Traverse Bays, with the

promise of showing even local sailors some sweet sailing

spots they might not have experienced.

“The sailing fraternity is one big family,” noted Capt. Dave

Conrad, owner of Bay Breeze Yacht Charters. “And the

fl otilla is one of the best ways we know of to blend local

sailors with sail enthusiasts from out of the area. Everyone’s

invited, so the chemistry is bound to be good.”

He pointed out that Northern Michigan offers sailors some of

the best cruising areas in North America. “We want to show

off our area, as well as turn a lot of people onto sailing.”

Over the course of the cruise, American Sailing Association

(ASA) classes will also be offered. Courses will fi t all skill

levels, from beginners to experienced sailors.

This event is being hosted and sponsored by Bay Breeze

Yacht Charters, Snoloha, a local purveyor of recreational

clothing, and Leelanau Wine Cellars.unsaltedsailing.com

LOCCA RENDEZVOUS

FIRST ANNUAL “UNSALTED” SAILING FLOTILLA


NationalCOAST GUARD TO BOATERS: WEAR LIFE JACKETSThe Coast Guard reminds boaters not only to have life jackets

for every person aboard their vessels as required by law, but

to go one step further and ensure everyone aboard is wearing

a life jacket at all times while underway.

To meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a boat must have

a Coast Guard–approved type I, II, III, or V (wearable) life

jacket for each person aboard. Boats 16 feet and longer

(except canoes and kayaks) must have at least one Type IV

(throwable) device as well.

Owners/operators of vessels found to be in violation of 33

CFR 175, the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations that

pertains to recreational boating safety, may be assessed a

civil penalty up to $8,000 per violation.

In 2009, three-fourths of all fatal boating accidents in the

United States resulted from the victims drowning, and 84

percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.

Most boating accidents occur quickly and unexpectedly, and

it is extremely diffi cult to locate and don a life jacket at the

moment an accident occurs.

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POSTAL SERVICE SALUTES MERCHANT MARINEThe U.S. Postal Service will honor this country’s merchant

marine on four Forever® stamps at a dedication ceremony that

will be held at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in

Kings Point, N.Y., on July 28 at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and

the public is welcome to attend.

This issuance pays tribute to the U.S. Merchant Marine, the

modern name for the maritime fl eet that has played this vital role.

The four-stamp design on this pane features types of vessels

that have formed an important part of this history: clipper ships,

auxiliary steamships, Liberty ships and container ships.

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NOAA, USACE, USGS PARTNER TO SUPPORT WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTThe United States Army Corps of Engineers, National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S.

Geological Survey signed the Collaborative Science,

Services and Tools to Support Integrated and Adaptive Water

Resources Management Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) on May 11.

These federal agencies partnered to unify their commitment

to address the nation’s water resources information and

management needs.

Water resources decision makers nationwide require new

and more integrated information and services to adapt to the

uncertainty of future climate, land-use changes, an aging

water delivery infrastructure and an increasing demand on

limited resources. To meet this demand for information, MOU

will facilitate addressing water information needs, including

the creation of high-resolution forecasts of water resources

showing where water for drinking, industry and ecosystems

will be available. In addition, integrated water information

will provide one-stop shopping through a database portal to

support stakeholders in managing water resources. The MOU

serves as an umbrella agreement that allows participating

agencies to coordinate and cooperate in activities to improve

water resource services, and helps agency scientists,

engineers and managers to work together more easily.

building-collaboration-for-water.org


2011 BOATING CONGRESS A WIN

A new iPhone application offers a single stop to boaters searching for rental vessels.

The fi rst-ever app of its kind, iRentaBoat allows people to search for rental boats and yacht charters from multiple owners,

rental companies and brokers globally without visiting multiple websites. Whether traveling by sea, river or lakeside, users

can search granularly by the type and size of boat, location and price. The app then links renters

directly with vendors for booking.

Riviera-based, French-owned company La Web Compagnie developed the iRentaBoat application, and

Irish director Jenny Caird mangaged it from idea to delivery.

Said Caird, “The iRentaBoat application is in a strong position to confi rm amongst consumers its

place in the application market for boat rental and yacht charters. With continued innovation and

improvements ongoing we are already researching and developing applications suitable for other

phone devices.”

itunes.apple.com

Florida By Water released Vessel Safety Check, a new iPhone application, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week in May.

The app uses the Federal Boating Requirements for recreational boaters, as well as other vessel examiner documentation, so

that recreational boaters have the required equipment necessary for safety on the water.

The app identifi es required equipment for recreational boaters based on vessel-specifi c criteria,

including boat size, inland or coastal waters, and inboard or outboard. Once the app compiles a list

of specifi c requirements, users receive a list of optional safety items, as well as an explanation of the

requirements. The requirement list may be e-mailed or saved for future reference. Additional features

include a marine store locator, recommended items and a vessel examiner locator.

While this app does not replace a vessel exam by a qualifi ed examiner, Rusty Gardener, founder of

Florida by Water and a qualifi ed vessel examiner himself, says he hopes it helps recreational boater

know exactly what safety equipment the federal government requires. “Hopefully it will help make

this a safer boating season for everyone.”

itunes.apple.com // uscgboating.org/safety

This year’s American Boating Congress, the recreational

boating industry’s premier legislative conference, attracted

more than 175 attendees from 26 states and Canada.

Members took to Capitol Hill for more than 100 visits to

members of Congress and their staffs to discuss key policy

issues facing recreational boating, giving real voice to

the industry.

This year’s featured speakers addressed critical economic

concerns and legislation, providing a glimpse into what is

impacting boating and how the industry can take effective

action. Attendees heard from Congressional Boating Caucus

co-chairs Congresswoman Candice Miller, R-Mich, and

Congressman Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., as well as Rear Admiral

Kevin Cook from the U.S. Coast Guard and Greg Ip of

The Economist.

Guests also heard from Environmental Protection Agency

representatives who gave an update on the Clean Boating

Act and the agency’s development of boating management

practices. Maggie Lazarus from the law offi ces of John T.

O’Rourke, and Dorothy Coleman, VP for Tax and Domestic

Economic Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers,

provided an overview of current and possible future legislative

tax initiatives during this Congress and over the next two years.

ABC 2012 will be held April 23 and 24.

APP EASES BOAT RENTAL SEARCH

APP IDS FEDERAL BOATING REQUIREMENTS


SailingThe Macatawa Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) of Holland, Mich., will

host, for the fi rst time ever, the prestigious Canada’s Cup

match race on Sept.1 to 4. The world-class sailing event will

draw top sailors from around the globe to West Michigan to

compete in the U.S. Defender Trials, which run Aug. 26 to 29.

Team Heritage, led by Amway president and sailing enthusiast

Doug DeVos and defending Cup champion and helmsman Bob

Hughes, will represent MBYC as the Cup’s defender of record.

The 115-year-old Canada’s Cup is the most preeminent sailing

trophy in the United States today. This year’s Cup match

represents only the second time racing on Lake Michigan

waters, and will be the fi rst to take place on Michigan’s

west coast.

MBYC joins a distinguished list of U.S. yacht clubs in

Chicago, Rochester and Detroit that have challenged for and

defended the Cup. The massive silver trophy is one of the

oldest in sailing, and shares more than looks with her better-

known sister, America’s Cup. Both

are named after the original racing

yacht that fi rst defended them—the

Royal Canadian Yacht Club Canada

won the inaugural match in 1896 on

the waters of Lake Erie.

canadascup2011.us

The Grand Rapids Yacht Club will host the 2011 Butterfl y Open & Junior National Championship from July 20 to 22 on Reeds

Lake in East Grand Rapids, Mich. The action will begin with a Tune-Up race on July 20.

Event entertainment will include jousting, karaoke, DJ music and duck racing. There will be a free pancake breakfast offered

each morning to all competitors. The registration fee includes catered lunches and dinners, with additional meal tickets

available at registration. Housing will be available to all visiting sailors.

butterflyer.org

The 2011 Digestive Health

Alliance (DHA) Southeastern

Wisconsin Regatta is being

hosted on August 20 by the

Kenosha Yacht Club (KYC)

and the Kenosha Community

Sailing Center (KCSC).

Registration for the race will

be held on Aug. 19.

The regatta will raise funds

for the DHA Children’s

Research Network. This

nationwide research network consists of leading pediatric GI

research centers, such as Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

in Milwaukee and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Those participating will help

advance scientifi c understanding

of painful, debilitating, and

sometimes fatal digestive

conditions that impact children.

This event is for veteran and

amateur racers alike. In addition

to the races, this event will feature

“A Day of Fun on the Water.” The

kickoff cookout will start as the

boats begin returning from their

races. The party will continue

into the evening with food and cocktails, family-friendly sails

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GRAND RAPIDS YACHT CLUB TO HOST BUTTERFLY CHAMPIONSHIP

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The C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta—

North America’s premier event for sailors with disabilities—will

be held from Aug. 20 to 23 at Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s

community sailing center.

“The Clagett” began as an event for a single class of boat

with a stated mission of assisting sailors in realizing their

potential on the water by providing them—through the one-day

clinic that precedes racing—both the knowledge and tools

to improve their skills, and the opportunity to test them in

competition. The event has expanded to include all three boats

that have been chosen as the equipment of the Paralympic

Regatta: the three-person Sonar, the two-person SKUD-18 and

the singlehanded 2.4 Metre. And, since 2008, blind sailors are

also included as they race J/22s with sighted guides for the Sail

Newport Blind National Sailing Championship.

The pre-race clinic, conducted by world-champion sailors who share their expertise on everything from the racing rules to

match racing techniques, is followed by on-the-water coaching during the three days of racing. The inclusion of able-bodied

sailors in both the 2.4 Metre and Sonar fl eets raises

the competitive bar even higher. For the casual observer, there is little to distinguish the sailors with disabilities from the

able-bodied competitors. clagettregatta.org

Saturday, Aug. 6, will mark the start of the 22nd biennial Trans Superior International Yacht Race. The 326-nautical mile race

from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, to Duluth, Minn., is organized by the Duluth Yacht Club in conjunction with the Algoma Sailing

Club in Sault St. Marie. Both crewed and single-handed boats can register for the race.

The Trans Superior has been held every odd year since 1969. The race is

also part of the Lake Superior Yachting Association offshore series and is

the longest point-to-point freshwater race held biennially.

Race festivities will begin with a skipper’s meeting on Aug. 5 at the

Bondar Festival tent in Sault Ste. Marie and end with an awards dinner at

the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth on Thursday, Aug. 11.

transuperior.com

Scott Whitman (Brick, N.J.) and Julia Dorsett (West Chester, Pa.), members of US Sailing Team Alphagraphics, are set to return to The Clagett Regatta as defending champions in the SKUD-18.

SHEBOYGAN TO HOST NATIONS CUP GRAND FINAL The 2011 ISAF Nations Cup Grand Final will be held in

Sheboygan, Wis., from Sept. 13 to 18. This international

sailing competition hasn’t been hosted in the U.S. since 1995.

All events, including the opening and closing ceremonies

as well as the Taste Sheboygan festival are within walking

distance of the Harbor Centre Marina. US SAILING Center

Sheboygan is one of only four Olympic sailing training centers

in the United States and the only one in the Midwest on inland

waters. The organization won the bid for the 2011 Nations

Cup Grand Final trumping Busan, Korea; Chicago, USA; and

Gdynia, Poland. After eight Regional Finals held around the

world, the top teams qualify for the Grand Final in Sheboygan.

Competition takes place on Lake Michigan in Sonar boats

(with a crew of three) for the men’s event and Elliott 6m boats

(with a crew of three) for the women’s event.

sailsheboygan.org // visitsheboygan.com

C. THOMAS CLAGETT JR. MEMORIALCLINIC AND REGATTA

TRANS SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE

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DOCK REVIVEDock Revive can resurface, preserve and extend the life of wood

docks, ramps, steps, boardwalks and more. The water-based

coating is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and creates

a new, textured, slip-, stain-, scuff- and fi re-resistant surface.

Color choice is unlimited—just add one gallon of ANY solid color

acrylic latex stain to the kit.

This durable, eco-friendly polymer coating from Gulf Synthetics

fi lls cracks, locks down splinters, seals hardware and is designed

to outlast any other sealer, stain or coating on the market at a cost

of about $1.30 per square foot.

Dock Revive applies with ordinary paint tools and is high build

and quick setting.

gulfsynthetics.com // (877) 946-4853

SCOTCHBLUE PAINTER’S TAPEScotchBlue Painter’s Tape, formulated with 3M’s Edge-Lock

Paint Lock Protector, is designed to help improve paint lines.

By using the paint’s properties, it avoids seepage and provides

clean, crisp paint lines followed by easy, residue-free tape

removal. Use this tape to mask off and cover any part of the

vessel that does not need paint.

Approx. $6 // scotchblue.com

DRAIN PLUG WRENCH The Braid Drain Plug Wrench is a multiuse tool that removes all

twist-in drain plugs, even those with corrosion built up around

them. Its plastic body never rusts, and a built-in compartment

holds spare drain plugs. In addition, the device doubles as a

fl oating key-holder.

$7.99 // (661) 266-9791 // braidproducts.com


SMARTPLUG COVER SmartPlug’s Weatherproof Cover protects SmartPlug

connectors against corrosion and problematic exposure to

the elements.

Protecting boatside connectors when they’re not in use,

the cover comes with a lanyard for tethering it to a cord

set. Creating a weatherproof seal, it locks on the face of a

SmartPlug connector. It’s compatible with all SmartPlug 30-

and 50-amp boatside connectors.

The cover comes with a seven-year warranty.

$18.99 // (206) 285-2990 // smartplug.com

AQUACHARGE™ WATER PUMPThe portable AquaCharge can be used to pump out fresh or salt

water from small marine craft, boat covers, and compartments

that don’t drain to the bilge. It runs on a replaceable low-voltage

NiMH battery, which is fully submersible. The pump comes with

an eight-foot hose and a charging station. A removable strainer

allows for quick and effi cient cleaning.

$79 // (978) 282-5225 // aquachargepump.com

TRANSAS ISAILORTransas iSailor is a brand-new, free, navigation application for

iPhones and iPads. Apart from traditional functionality, such as

visualization of routes and tracks, and monitoring of waypoints

and navigational date, it enables free charts orientation (“North

up” and “Head up” modes available as well), day and night chart

palettes and more.

The application is free and available for download via iTunes.

Chart folios for particular regions can be purchased via the

application—pay only for the charts needed.

free // isailor.us


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LIQUID WRENCH® The new Liquid Wrench Marine Grease is formulated to tackle

the toughest challenges around your boat. It provides superior

rust and corrosion protection and delivers excellent resistance

to water and outstanding performance in a wide temperature

range. This makes it ideal for corrosive marine applications,

such as those for trailers, sprockets and bearings.

$6.98 // liquidwrench.com // (866) WRENCH7

OEM AND CUSTOMMISTING SYSTEM KITSThe OEM and Custom Misting System Kits contain parts that are

all specially designed and ultraviolet-rated for boating.

For aesthetic purposes, the misting tube can be concealed within

a boat. Multiple misting zones can be operated from a switch on

the console. Mist-er-Comfort’s professional design team is also

available to seamlessly integrate misting systems into any size

boat or yacht.

Begins at $299 // mist-er-comfort.com/boat.php // (888) 647-8370

GREENCLEAN BOAT SOAP™GreenClean Boat Soap™ from TRAC Ecological Marine Products

is safe, nontoxic, con-corrosive, fragrance-free and 100 percent

biodegradable in less than 28 days. Just one capful per gallon

of water forms rich foam that thoroughly cleans fi berglass, vinyl,

teak, aluminum, varnish, canvas, sails, bilges, windows and fi sh

boxes, as well as polished surfaces. It can be applied with a

brush, sponge or soft cloth.

Available in quarts and multiple-gallon sizes.

Begins at $15.87 // trac-online.com // (954) 987-2722


VALVTECT MARINE FUELSValvTect Marine Gasoline and ValvTect Marine Diesel contain

proprietary two-pronged detergent additives that not only keep

deposits from forming, but also clean up and remove existing

deposits in the fuel system. They are test-proven to reduce harmful

exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. The same detergent

additives are contained in ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment

and ValvTect BioGuard Plus 6 aftermarket additives.

valvtect.com // (800) 728-8258

C.I.AGENT® The C.I.Agent® Spill Response Bag is a comprehensive

rapid response system for hydrocarbon spills on water and

land. It includes reusable components and is disposable as

normal trash.

Small enough to be tucked out of the way onboard, a

standard kit contains a 12-foot reusable quick deployment

boom (QDB), 10 pounds of C.I.Agent granules in 0.5-pound

dissolvable pouches, a reusable 12-inch by 12-inch bilge

bag, a garbage bag and heavy-duty gloves. Lightweight and

fl exible, the QDB can be easily deployed by one person.

$420 // ciagent.com // (866) 242-4368

MYSTIK® JT-4™Mystik’s new JT-4 Synthetic 4-Cycle Outboard Marine

Motor Oil SAE 10W-40 provides superior rust and corrosion

protection in the harshest of marine environments. It has a

special synthetic additive system that provides superior low-

and high-temperature performance and outstanding scuff/wear

protection, and engine cleanliness.

This product is designed for use in Evinrude, Honda, Mercury

Suzuki, Yamaha and other original equipment manufacturers’

marine four-cycle outboard engines. It is not for use in two-

cycle engines.

$5.98 per quart //mystiklubes.com // (800) 248-4684

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POWERBOATS1999 38’ Powerquest Avenger: Fresh water only, twin 454 Mags Mercruisers. Stainless props/K Planes w/indicators/tiebar/ladder/drive showers/thru hull exhaust w/muffl ers/silent choice/battery charger/fume detector/depth fi nder. Spring Lake, Mich., Email [email protected]. (616) 836-1550. $89,000 or make offer.

1998 50’ Sea Ray Sundancer: Owner is fanatical. Boat waxed weekly, stored indoors. Fresh water only. Spring Lake, Mich. Email [email protected] or call (616) 836-1551.

SAILBOATS32’ 1973 Chance Paceship: Beautiful Nova Scotia built vessel used only in fresh water. Large inventory including jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, Omni compasses, Columbian sounder, Swoffer log & speedometer, alcohol stove, chart table. Rigging & equipment in dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Warehoused inside. One owner 30 years. Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated seller. $12,500/OBO. (231) 723-2330. (see photo below)

BOAT TRANSPORTATIONMOVE YOUR BOAT WORRY FREEON OUR AIR RIDE TRAILER

Free Quotes! Dave’s Marine Transport.Toll Free: (866) 814-DAVE (3283)

www.davesmarinetransport.com

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

NEW BOATS

2009 31’ 355 Mainship: 315 hp Diesel, bow-stern thruster, A/C, gen. $192,8002011 28’ Glastron 289 Sport Cruiser: Blue, dual prop, A/C. $96,680*2011 25’ Glastron 259 Sport Cruiser: Black, dual prop, A/C. $77,023*2011 23’ Glastron DX 235 Deck Boat w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo,

head, white/black. $55,026*2011 21’ Glastron GLS 215 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 5.7 300 hp Volvo,

white/black. $44,615*2011 19’ Glastron GLS 195 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 GXI 225 hp Volvo,

white/yellow. $33,335*2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo,

white/blue. $25,008*2011 18’ Glastron MX 185 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 4.3 190 hp Volvo,

white/red. $25,008*2011 17’ Glastron SSV 170 Bow Rider w/Trailer: 115 hp Evinrude

E-Tech, white/red. $21,577*

*Price includes freight but does NOT include dealer prep.

PRE-OWNED BOATS

2007 Harbor Cottage: Like new, fully furnished. $139,7501953 53’ Chris Craft Conqueror: Twin 225 hp, GM diesel. $79,9002010 25’ Glastron GLS 255 Bow Rider: Very nice, Mercury 350 Mag. $49,6001984 20’ Shamrock Pilot House w/Trailer: Many extras. $23,900

BROKERED BOATS

1999 58’ Bluewater 5800 Millennium Series: 450 hp Cummins, hardtop, loaded & updated. $329,450

1980 57’ CarlCraft Houseboat: 7.4 Crusaders, 350 hp, 3 air/heat units, baseboard heat, generator. (trades) $34,900

2003 41’ Gibson Sport: 2 8.1 Crusaders, 108 hrs air/generator. $120,0001984 40’ Silverton Aft Cabin: Loaded, lots of room, air, generator,

newer canvas, very clean. $39,9002003 38’ Regal 3880 Sedan Motoryacht: Loaded, still like new. $198.9001989 38’ Holiday Mansion: Twin 350, Volvos IO’s. $29,9001998 37’ Cruisers 3585 Fly-Bridge: W/twin 454 Mercurys and gen. $98,0002007 24’ Avalon Paradise 24 Ft.: 115 hp, custom half camper canvas. $18,7002003 29’ Regal 2665 Commodore: 350 Mercury Bravo 3 drive

dual prop, A/C, full enclosure. $34,9002005 9’ Caribe Infl atable: hard bottom, no engine, has covers/oars. $1,950

Trade-ins welcome on new and pre-owned boats.

We have slips reserved for all boats purchased from Harborside Marina.


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Tampa Convention CenterTampatampaboatshow.com

ILLINOISAUGUST 5-7ROCKFORD, IL RV CAMPING & TRAVEL SHOW

ISC-Indoor Sports Center/ExpoRockfordshowtimeproduction.net

AUGUST 23-28TALL SHIPS CHICAGO

Navy PierChicagonavypier.com/tallshipschicago

INDIANAAUGUST 25-28MICHIGAN CITY IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Washington Park MarinaMichigan Citymichigancityboatshow.com

SEPTEMBER 9-11INDIANAPOLIS FALL BOAT & RV SHOW

Indiana State FairgroundsIndianapolisrenfroproductions.com

IOWAJULY 27-31GREAT RIVER DAYS

Riverfront ParkMuscatinegreatriverdays.com

KENTUCKYAUGUST 26-28NATIONAL HOUSEBOAT EXPO ON WATER SHOW

State DockJamestownhouseboatexpo.com

MICHIGANJULY 21-23BLUE WATER FEST

St. Clair River waterfrontPort Huronthebluewaterfest.com

JULY 16-17QUAKE ON THE LAKE

Pontiac LakeWaterfordquakeonthelake.org

JULY 16-23CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL

Multiple venuesCharlevoixvenetianfestival.com

JULY 23BAYVIEW MACKINAC RACE

Bayview Yacht ClubRace starts at Port Huronwww.bycmack.com

JULY 29-AUGUST 7COAST GUARD FESTIVAL

Multiple venuesGrand Havencoastguardfest.org

AUGUST 4-7RIVERFEST

Riverfront ParkNilesnilesriverfest.net

AUGUST 6“CLASSIC BOATS ON THE BOARDWALK” BOAT SHOW

Boardman River BoardwalkTraverse Citywwcacbs.com

MINNESOTAJULY 26-31WATERAMA

Lake MinnewaskaGlenwoodwaterama.org

AUGUST 5-7RIVER CITY DAYS

Bay Point Park, Levee ParkRed Wingrivercitydays.org

AUGUST 6TRANS SUPERIOR RACE

Algoma Sailing ClubSault Ste. Marietranssuperior.com

NEW YORKAUGUST 5-7ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW & AUCTION

Antique Boat MuseumClaytonabm.org/antique-boat-show.asp

SEPTEMBER 9-11CNY FALL BOAT SHOW

New York State FairgroundsSyracusecnyboatshow.com

OHIOSEPTEMBER 14-18NORTH AMERICAN IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Cedar Point MarinaSanduskycedarpointboatshow.com

CANADAJULY 9 - AUGUST 27GREAT ONTARIO Salmon DerbyLake OntarioOntariosportshows.ca

JULY 9GRAVENHURST ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW

Muskoka WharfGravenhurst, Ontariocaneastshows.com

Advertiser Index

Advantage Boat Sharing 39

Boat U.S. 3, 21

Carver Yachts 1

Chicago Harbors/Westrec 33

Contender Yachts 2

Dock Revive 45

Essex Credit BC

JascoPix.com 41

Jefferson Beach Marina IBC

Koenig & Strey 35

Lake Forest College 10

Michigan City In-Water Boat Show 37

North Point Marina IFC

Progressive Insurance 7

Sail Sheboygan 29

Valvtect 23

Waukegan Harbor 5

Ad ertiser Inde

Pere Pointe Marina is tucked away in a cove on the Pere Marquette Lake just off Washington Street in Ludington, Michigan.

Marina Highlights:

✦ Close to downtown Ludington.

✦ Deep water marina serving boats up to 42 feet.

✦ Electric outlets for boats.

✦ Fresh water hook-ups for boats.

✦ Wave attenuators.

✦ Clubhouse with restrooms, showers & wireless internet.

✦ Seasonal rates start at $2,375.

✦ Transient boating rates start at $37.50 per night.

✦ Premier condos available for sale.

Pere Pointe Marina350 Lakeside Dr.

Ludington, MI231-843-8100

Pere Pointe Marina

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