Weather
|
Fish Creek, WI
|
|
|
|
Temp:
|
61°F
|
|
Wind Chill:
|
61°F
|
|
Humidity:
|
82%
|
|
|
Welcome to Door County Boating, Vol.2 Issue3.In this issue we meet the folks at Fish Creek Marine, get some local tips for keeping your boat clean and shiny and we also introduce our first installment of our new map/guide system of the Door County, WI area, featuring marinas and boat launches.
We also explore part two on Marine Radios, courtesy of the Door County Sail & Power Squadron, Safety on the water and other boating news. Don't forget to REGISTER if you have not already. By doing so you can take advantage of all this online boating community has to offer.
We dedicate this issue to the memory of Carl Christianson, whose sailboat China Seas made the waters around Eagle Harbor in Ephraim more beautiful. And to his spirit for boating which contines to live on.
| Door County Nautical Guides |
|
|
Door County Maps/Guides
We would like to introduce DoorCountyBoating.com’s map/guide resource!
These are interactive maps/guides. Using the latest mapping technology we are able to provide you with satellite images overlayed with points of interest to Door County, WI area boaters. Created so far are maps/charts of marinas and bloat launches/landings.
You can click on any marina, launch or dock name above the map and you will be directed to its location on the map. Or point and click on the markers with ...
Read More >> |
|
|
| How To Take Care of Your Boat |
|
|
Boat Detailing 101
From Matt Lapp’s Shammy to Yours:
Matt owns and operates Northern Details of Sister Bay, WI.
• Common Mistake Number One: Choosing the wrong soap. Whether it has been a week or two after you’ve waxed your boat, it’s bound to get dirty. Many boat owners make the mistake of using a detergent, like Dawn Dish Soap, or something really harsh to wash their boats clean of dust and dirt. When you use these detergents, you’re removing the wax. Without the wax, the boat has no p...
Read More >> |
|
|
| Fish Creek Marine and Supply |
|
|
Fish Creek Marine and Supply
By Tracy Rusch, Editor Not Just a Business
Fish Creek Marine and Supply would be just another boat mechanic and storage business listed in the Yellow Pages if it weren’t for the Zielke Family, who have owned and operated it for the last 27 years. Today it is rare to find a father, mother and son who love their jobs, have a zest for life and are able to run a successful small family business together.
When it first began, Fish Creek Marine and supply stored 23 boats, the largest being 2...
Read More >> |
|
| Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Man |
 | Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Man
Date: June 11, 2007
Contact: Lt. Cmdr. Joseph P. Malinauskas
414-747-7145
STURGEON BAY, Wis.-- The Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing man, at 3:40 p.m. on June 11, 2007. They began searching the same day after his sailboat was found capsized seven nautical miles northwest of Ellison Bay.
The daughter of the missing man, reported that her father, Carl Christianson, was overdue from a sailing trip.
Coast Guard Stations Sturgeon Bay and Washington I...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
| From Float Plans to Life Jackets |
 | From Float Plans to Life Jackets
After Monday’s event, boaters are cautioned to take safety measures seriously to prevent dangerous situations. Lt. Cmdr. Joseph P. Malinauskas, Sector Lake Michigan Public Affairs Officer, highlights ways to ensure safety on the water: 1. We always advise boaters to file float plans with yacht clubs or family members or friends to let individuals know where and when you’re going to be back, and where you’re headed.
(A FLOAT PLAN: Play it safe, keep a stack of float plan form...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
| Marine Radios Part Two |
 | Marine Radios Part Two
In addition to the non-emergency marine radio calling done from boat to boat (bridge, marina, etc.), the Federal Communications Commission has set forth a strict protocol for emergency radio use. First, in order of priority come distress calls, which are used when grave danger threatens human life or the safety of the vessel. Distress calls always begin with the word Mayday spoken three times. Mayday is a corruption of the French term M’aidez, meaning, “help me!” After repeatin...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
| Get Hooked on Safety Photo Contest |
 | Get Hooked on Safety Photo Contest
BoatUS Angler, a membership organization devoted to safe and worry-free fishing encourages boat-owning anglers to wear life jackets this fishing season. From now until October 31, anglers can submit photos of themselves, friends or family fishing while wearing lifejackets – or even showing off their catch – to enter the “Get Hooked on Safety” contest at http://www.BoatUSAngler.com Four winning photos will be selected and each winner will receive a Mustang inflatable life ...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
| Small Vessel Security Summit Soon |
 | Small Vessel Security Summit Soon
Since millions of recreational boaters took to the waters Memorial Day weekend, Department of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard officials are busy preparing for a National Small Vessel Security Summit June 19-20. The summit comes in the wake of the October 2000 attack on the USS Cole in which a small inflatable vessel laden with explosives attacked the US Navy destroyer in the Middle East port of Aden. In recent months, proposals to license boat owners or require them to outfit their vessels ...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
| All Roadside Assistance Clubs Aren't Equal |
All Roadside Assistance Clubs Aren't Equal
Many national roadside assistance clubs do a great job helping stranded motorists. But when it comes to boat trailer breakdown, boaters need to know that their “auto” club may not be their best option. “There are some key differences in the fine print that could leave trailer boaters in a heap of trouble,” said Beth McCann, director of the BoatUS Trailering Club. When looking for peace of mind and shopping for roadside assistance for your trailer, McCann has these tips f...
Read More >> |
| |
|
|
|
