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Welcome to Door County Boating, Vol.2 Issue2Spring is here, and we're gearing up for a great Door County boating season this year. Some of us have boats in the water already, others are just getting to spring work. This issue we feature boat landings and marina areas around Door County, guides to spring boat prep, and the first piece from our new editor, Tracy Rusch. She takes you on a trip with Captain John Klein in Eagle Harbor, Ephraim.
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| Getting My Feet Wet |
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Getting My Feet Wet, Eagle Harbor
By Tracy Rusch, Editor
I once thought “getting your feet wet,” meant dipping my toes in the water of the deep end of the swimming pool—the one that mom and dad wouldn’t let me s...
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| Door County Boat Landings |
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Where To Get In Boat Landings
Where To Get In
Boat Landing - Trailer Access in Door County, Wisconsin
1 Cedar River Launch
(45°24’47”N, 87°21’00”W)
Located off M-35 north of Cedar River, th...
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| Spring Boat Preparation |
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Guide To Spring Boat Prep
West Marine
Project 1: Mechanical Maintenance
Check all mechanical systems and ensure all periodic maintenance has been performed.
The first step in getting your boat ready for spring launch is a complet...
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| 10 Most Common Boating Violations |
10 Most Common Boating Violations
While you brush away the dust that has accumulated on your boat over the winter, brush up on boating basics so you don’t make these common mistakes.
10 Most Common Boating Violations
1. Fail to provide proper number of personal flotation devices
2. Personal Watercraft violations
3. Operate boat without valid certificate of number
4. Operate boat in prohibited area, in excess of speed limit on lakes 50 acres or less, or in excess of fixed limits
5. Operate motorboat while under influence of an in...
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| Door County Boating Safety Classes |
 | Boating Safety Classes Offering
The Door County Sail and Power Squadron is offering a boating safety course in Sturgeon Bay starting Wednesday, July 11. The course is certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
In 2006, Governor Doyle signed a law requiring ALL persons operating boats who were born after 1/1/1989 to have proof of completion of a DNR-approved Boating Safety Course. This course meets those requirements.
The four-week course is o...
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| Boating Tip of the Week |
 | 10 Most Common Boating Violations
While you brush away the dust that has accumulated on your boat over the winter, brush up on boating basics so you don’t make these common mistakes.
10 Most Common Boating Violations
1. Fail to provide proper number of personal flotation devices
2. Personal Watercraft violations
3. Operate boat without valid certificate of number
4. Operate boat in prohibited area, in excess of speed limit on lakes 50 acres or less, or in excess of fixed limits
5. Operate motorboat while under influence of an in...
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| Coop Marina Program |
 | BoatUS Coop Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Boaters Get a Break on Gas, Transient Slips & Repairs
The BoatUS Cooperating Marina program, which offers boaters discounts on fuel, transient slips and repairs, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year with a record 870 marinas participating across the country.
“As the price of nearly everything is rising, this discount program has become very popular with recreational boaters,” said Cooperating Marina Program Director Jim Schofield, noting that the loyalty boaters have for B...
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| Web-based Boating Tools |
 | Web-based Learning Tool
ON-LINE “TOOLBOX” HELPS ANGLERS STAY SAFE [ON THE WATER]
According to a recent BoatUS survey of anglers, 83 percent acknowledge that boating safety is a major concern and that the safety issues of greatest importance are the effects of alcohol on boat operators, the use of life jackets, reckless/careless boat operation and speeding.
The Web-based learning tool, known as the “Boater’s Toolbox,” can help anglers who own fishing boats learn important safety matters or b...
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