AIS (Automatic Identification System) can combine your GPS chartplotter / radar / gyro and marine VHF radio’s DSC information so when someone hails you can see where they are and who they are on your chartplotter or radar screen.
Combined with advanced an MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) the system will identify what vessels are on a potential collision course, will identify the vessel, display how long until impact and allow you to discretely hail this vessel.
Already mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SOLAS requires AIS to be fitted aboard all ships greater than/equal to 300 gross tonnage for international voyages.
AIS holds great future promise to increase safety with wide spread use.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Marine satellite TV - the future
I think we have all seen the ads for the satellite TV systems that cost thousands of dollars. Fine for the wealthy amongst us but what about us regular folk?
One company is working on a much smaller , economical system, $470, one year free then $12.95/month.
Although its initially intended for the minivan market / kids programs I can see this growing.
Sirius, Chrysler team up to put satellite TV in your back seat
By James R. Healey, USA TODAY
In what's likely to start the newest in-car technology race, Chrysler and Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) announced Thursday that Sirius will beam three kids' TV channels to the back seats of 2008 Chrysler minivans, SUVs and big sedans with the right hardware.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-03-29-siri-chrysler-tv_N.htm
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One company is working on a much smaller , economical system, $470, one year free then $12.95/month.
Although its initially intended for the minivan market / kids programs I can see this growing.
Sirius, Chrysler team up to put satellite TV in your back seat
By James R. Healey, USA TODAY
In what's likely to start the newest in-car technology race, Chrysler and Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) announced Thursday that Sirius will beam three kids' TV channels to the back seats of 2008 Chrysler minivans, SUVs and big sedans with the right hardware.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-03-29-siri-chrysler-tv_N.htm
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Marine Autopilot on a budget
Raymarine now offers a budget autopilot for smaller boats with hydraulic steering.
RAYMARINE SMARTPILOT ST6002S1 E12106 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM for $1052.00. You may also need a instillation kit, less then $100. Complete SmartPilot System package designed for medium sized inboard powerboats with hydraulic steering.Package consist of:ST6001 Control Head S1 Corepack with course computer, rudder reference and fluxgate compass Type 1 12 Volt Hydraulic Drive. This price is from http://www.byownerelectronics.com and was checked on March 20, 2007. You must add the item to your cart to see the actual sell price. Without doing this step you will only see the MAP (minimum markup price) and not the discount price. Don’t just buy it, call 866-735-5926 and make sure this is the correct unit for your boat.
The above system is basic and has no gyro so you will get some minor ‘back and forth sway’ as you go. This sway can be unnoticeable in calm conditions to very noticeable in rough seas. You can add the internal “G” gyro to the core pack for about $500 more. The gyro senses the boat pitch and compensates the rudder adjustment accordingly.
The above can be connected to a Chartplotter so you can follow routes and not just go point to point. As you approach a turn the system beeps, prompting you if it’s OK to make the turn.
This system is for smaller boats with hydrollic rams not over 14 cubic inches. Larger drives are also available.
As far ‘self-instillation’ this project is similar in instillation difficulty to installing a radar / GPS / Chartplotter / fish finder system.
RAYMARINE SMARTPILOT ST6002S1 E12106 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM for $1052.00. You may also need a instillation kit, less then $100. Complete SmartPilot System package designed for medium sized inboard powerboats with hydraulic steering.Package consist of:ST6001 Control Head S1 Corepack with course computer, rudder reference and fluxgate compass Type 1 12 Volt Hydraulic Drive. This price is from http://www.byownerelectronics.com and was checked on March 20, 2007. You must add the item to your cart to see the actual sell price. Without doing this step you will only see the MAP (minimum markup price) and not the discount price. Don’t just buy it, call 866-735-5926 and make sure this is the correct unit for your boat.
The above system is basic and has no gyro so you will get some minor ‘back and forth sway’ as you go. This sway can be unnoticeable in calm conditions to very noticeable in rough seas. You can add the internal “G” gyro to the core pack for about $500 more. The gyro senses the boat pitch and compensates the rudder adjustment accordingly.
The above can be connected to a Chartplotter so you can follow routes and not just go point to point. As you approach a turn the system beeps, prompting you if it’s OK to make the turn.
This system is for smaller boats with hydrollic rams not over 14 cubic inches. Larger drives are also available.
As far ‘self-instillation’ this project is similar in instillation difficulty to installing a radar / GPS / Chartplotter / fish finder system.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Safely crossing big water on a small budget
Safely crossing big water on a small budget
I recently had a friend ask me for advice about taking his single engine cuddy cabin boat away from the coast about 25 to 30 miles. My recommendation to him was to not do this is such a small single engine craft however he is determined.
Given that talking him out of it was not going to happened and knowing that budget is a consideration I put together my advice for the above described situation. This would also apply to Great Lake crossing as well. I did not want him to become a statistic.
Again, cost is a significant factor so given the budget limitations I offer these suggestions for crossing big water on a small budget.
1 Education & training
2 Inspection
3 Planning
4 Safety equipment
5 Checking the weather
6 Wearing your life jacket
#1) Education / training Cost $0. You can take courses that cost money however they tend to be very economical. Come to think of it, taking the course is good advice for all boaters.
Boating classes are offered by the coast guard auxiliary, the local power squadron, the DNR and you can also take the boating safety course FREE online here http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
If you take the final exam there is a fee of $10. Upon passing this course you will get a certificate / wallet card. Many insurance companies give a discount upon providing them documentation that you successfully completed this course.
#2) Get a free vessel safety inspection. Cost $0. Like the above boating class, this should be done for all boaters. You contact the local coast guard auxiliary or the local power squadron and if you are launched they may offer coming to you to perform the inspection. Upon passing this inspection you will get a vessel decal to display on your boat. One place you can go to sigh up for this free inspection is here: http://safetyseal.net/
#3) File a float plan Cost $0. A float plan is a written document that includes a description of your boat and where you plan to go and when you plan to return. You leave this with a responsible person and check in with them as agreed. If you do not check in at the agreed time and can not reach you they contact the authorities and provide the information in the form.
Although there is no required from you must use the coast guard has made one you can download for free. You can download the form for free here http://floatplan.uscgaux.info/download/USCGFloatPlan.pdf
#4) Have the proper safety gear. Above the safety equipment required by law and reviewed in the free vessel safety inspection you will be in a higher risk activity. Because of this I have assembled the below risk.
A) Budget Life Raft - Assuming you are on a tight budget and have no paying passengers you can save money by purchasing a NON-USCG/SOLAS rated one. A 6-preson Valise (soft bag) Revere brand Cost $1,600. It will be 29” x 12” x 15.5”
This life raft is the size of a slightly large duffel bag, 29” x 12” x 15.5” and it has the actual life raft + CO-2 inflation system plus a equipment pack containing:
• 3 Red Hand Flares
• 1 Red Parachute Flare
• Bailer
• Signal Mirror
• Water Tight Flashlight
• Extra Flashlight Batteries
• Floating Knife
• Rescue Throwing Quoit
• Sponges
• Paddles
• Seasick Tablets
• Repair Kit
Using the buddy system, meaning you boat with other boats at all times can also work with or instead of a life raft however you must share the same schedule and be willing to mirror your boating movement.
B) PLB EPIRB GPS. This is a long acronym. It stand for (PLB) Personal Locator Beacon (EPIRB) Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons with internal (GPS) Global Positioning System. This device allows you to alert authorities that you need help and lets them know your location. Read the owners manual and register the product.
Keep this on your lifejacket you are wearing or in your ditch bag. The cost and size has come way down. A personal Locating Beacon or PLB with built in GPS runs about $550-$600. Consider the ACR 406 GPS I/O EPIRB or MCMURCO Fastfind 406 PLB with GPS.
Cost $600.
C) Hand held VHF in addition to the main 25 watt. Cost $100. Use marine band radios instead of commercial cell phones, which have limited coverage and are unreliable when out of sight of land. Get one that is waterproof and can take standard batteries and carry an additional set of batteries. A budget handheld waterproof VHF is the Uniten Atalntis 250 or cobra MR HH90 or Standard Horizon HX270S.
D) Floating ditch bag. A small ACR RepidDitch is $50. 19” x 15” x 7” Keep your safety gear in here and keep it in a spot you can grab easily. I recommend filling the bag with your PLB (unless you are wearing it, which is even better), your handheld VHF and spare batteries, your distress signaling devices (flares) and a first aid kit.
#5) Check the weather forecast early and often. Although you can spend thousands of dollars on sophisticated equipment you can get this information free via the VHF radio on the weather channels. Cost $0. If the weather is not favorable the trip needs to be delayed.
#6) I have saved the most important for last. Wear your life jacket. Cost of not leaving the life jacket stored = $0. Epically if anything goes array be it bad weather or a malfunction. They make life vests like the Type V that are inflatable so you can wear them without movement restrictions. A Type V vest must be worn to be counted as one of your onboard life vests.
So there you have it. The six most important items to reduce the risk to help you safely cross big water on a small budget.
This information was prepared by Presentation Rentals a audiovisual equipment rental company in Appleton Wisconsin now renting offers flat panel LCD displays and plasma televisions. Visit them on the web at http://www.presentationrentals.net
Boat - SeaRay Sundancer 240
Port - Slip #2A, Skipper Buds, Oshkosh, WI
Lisa
I recently had a friend ask me for advice about taking his single engine cuddy cabin boat away from the coast about 25 to 30 miles. My recommendation to him was to not do this is such a small single engine craft however he is determined.
Given that talking him out of it was not going to happened and knowing that budget is a consideration I put together my advice for the above described situation. This would also apply to Great Lake crossing as well. I did not want him to become a statistic.
Again, cost is a significant factor so given the budget limitations I offer these suggestions for crossing big water on a small budget.
1 Education & training
2 Inspection
3 Planning
4 Safety equipment
5 Checking the weather
6 Wearing your life jacket
#1) Education / training Cost $0. You can take courses that cost money however they tend to be very economical. Come to think of it, taking the course is good advice for all boaters.
Boating classes are offered by the coast guard auxiliary, the local power squadron, the DNR and you can also take the boating safety course FREE online here http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
If you take the final exam there is a fee of $10. Upon passing this course you will get a certificate / wallet card. Many insurance companies give a discount upon providing them documentation that you successfully completed this course.
#2) Get a free vessel safety inspection. Cost $0. Like the above boating class, this should be done for all boaters. You contact the local coast guard auxiliary or the local power squadron and if you are launched they may offer coming to you to perform the inspection. Upon passing this inspection you will get a vessel decal to display on your boat. One place you can go to sigh up for this free inspection is here: http://safetyseal.net/
#3) File a float plan Cost $0. A float plan is a written document that includes a description of your boat and where you plan to go and when you plan to return. You leave this with a responsible person and check in with them as agreed. If you do not check in at the agreed time and can not reach you they contact the authorities and provide the information in the form.
Although there is no required from you must use the coast guard has made one you can download for free. You can download the form for free here http://floatplan.uscgaux.info/download/USCGFloatPlan.pdf
#4) Have the proper safety gear. Above the safety equipment required by law and reviewed in the free vessel safety inspection you will be in a higher risk activity. Because of this I have assembled the below risk.
A) Budget Life Raft - Assuming you are on a tight budget and have no paying passengers you can save money by purchasing a NON-USCG/SOLAS rated one. A 6-preson Valise (soft bag) Revere brand Cost $1,600. It will be 29” x 12” x 15.5”
This life raft is the size of a slightly large duffel bag, 29” x 12” x 15.5” and it has the actual life raft + CO-2 inflation system plus a equipment pack containing:
• 3 Red Hand Flares
• 1 Red Parachute Flare
• Bailer
• Signal Mirror
• Water Tight Flashlight
• Extra Flashlight Batteries
• Floating Knife
• Rescue Throwing Quoit
• Sponges
• Paddles
• Seasick Tablets
• Repair Kit
Using the buddy system, meaning you boat with other boats at all times can also work with or instead of a life raft however you must share the same schedule and be willing to mirror your boating movement.
B) PLB EPIRB GPS. This is a long acronym. It stand for (PLB) Personal Locator Beacon (EPIRB) Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons with internal (GPS) Global Positioning System. This device allows you to alert authorities that you need help and lets them know your location. Read the owners manual and register the product.
Keep this on your lifejacket you are wearing or in your ditch bag. The cost and size has come way down. A personal Locating Beacon or PLB with built in GPS runs about $550-$600. Consider the ACR 406 GPS I/O EPIRB or MCMURCO Fastfind 406 PLB with GPS.
Cost $600.
C) Hand held VHF in addition to the main 25 watt. Cost $100. Use marine band radios instead of commercial cell phones, which have limited coverage and are unreliable when out of sight of land. Get one that is waterproof and can take standard batteries and carry an additional set of batteries. A budget handheld waterproof VHF is the Uniten Atalntis 250 or cobra MR HH90 or Standard Horizon HX270S.
D) Floating ditch bag. A small ACR RepidDitch is $50. 19” x 15” x 7” Keep your safety gear in here and keep it in a spot you can grab easily. I recommend filling the bag with your PLB (unless you are wearing it, which is even better), your handheld VHF and spare batteries, your distress signaling devices (flares) and a first aid kit.
#5) Check the weather forecast early and often. Although you can spend thousands of dollars on sophisticated equipment you can get this information free via the VHF radio on the weather channels. Cost $0. If the weather is not favorable the trip needs to be delayed.
#6) I have saved the most important for last. Wear your life jacket. Cost of not leaving the life jacket stored = $0. Epically if anything goes array be it bad weather or a malfunction. They make life vests like the Type V that are inflatable so you can wear them without movement restrictions. A Type V vest must be worn to be counted as one of your onboard life vests.
So there you have it. The six most important items to reduce the risk to help you safely cross big water on a small budget.
This information was prepared by Presentation Rentals a audiovisual equipment rental company in Appleton Wisconsin now renting offers flat panel LCD displays and plasma televisions. Visit them on the web at http://www.presentationrentals.net
Boat - SeaRay Sundancer 240
Port - Slip #2A, Skipper Buds, Oshkosh, WI
Lisa
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Lake Winnebago fill-up strategy 2007 conference call April 3, 2007
Lake Winnebago fill-up strategy 2007
The department of the Army – Detroit district corps of engineers will hold its Lake Winnebago fill-up strategy 2007 conference call on April 3rd at 9:30 AM cst.
This conference call is open to the public. To join the conference call please dial 888-455-9639 and enter 74654 when prompted to the pass code.
The agenda for the conference call is as follows:
Introduction and conference call guidelines
Basin conditions
Lake Winnebago water levels
Snow pack
River flows
Expected spring conditions
Fill-up timing and extent
Wrap-up session.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Mr. Travis Dahl at 313-266-2137.
This is the official site for the Army Corps with reguard to the levels on Lake Winnebago
http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/greatlakes/hh/lakewinnebago/
The department of the Army – Detroit district corps of engineers will hold its Lake Winnebago fill-up strategy 2007 conference call on April 3rd at 9:30 AM cst.
This conference call is open to the public. To join the conference call please dial 888-455-9639 and enter 74654 when prompted to the pass code.
The agenda for the conference call is as follows:
Introduction and conference call guidelines
Basin conditions
Lake Winnebago water levels
Snow pack
River flows
Expected spring conditions
Fill-up timing and extent
Wrap-up session.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Mr. Travis Dahl at 313-266-2137.
This is the official site for the Army Corps with reguard to the levels on Lake Winnebago
http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/greatlakes/hh/lakewinnebago/
Monday, March 12, 2007
Lake Winnebago Boating Expo in Menaha WI
WiParty.com is hosting their first boating expo on April 21st 2007.
There was another local boating expo. On the WiParty boating forum http://wiparty.com/forum/ us fellow boaters started talking about what we wanted to see in a boating expo. Before long the plans were set to have a boating expo that met our desires as boaters.
Please come to this boating expo and let us know what you think.
Saturday, April 21st
Expo - 10 am- 6 pm.
After show party - 8 pm - bar close
Come to experience all there is to see and do on the Lake Winnebago system this summer, including marinas, restaurants, bars, parks, boat dealers and accessories.
The show will be held at Waverly Beach in the indoor volleyball court area. There will be designated space in the parking lot for boats.
• $5 admission at the door. Children ages 12 & under enter FREE! (when accompanied by an adult)
The after show party show will be free to all the people that have attended the show.
We will be selling tickets to those of you that would just like to come and see the band and
hang out with the great boating crowd we will have here. Hank’s Caboose, sponsored by
Budweiser, will be playing for us after 8 P.M.
Our current Sponsors and Vendors- Current attendees:
• Sweetwater Performance Center
• Thunder Valley-Bay Pointe Marina
• Budweiser
• Mr. Marine
• Lakeside Marina
• Winnebago Rally
• Appleton Yacht Club
• Shoreline Boat Center
• Fremont Watersports Rentals
• Shipyard Marine
• Marine Tops
• Wisconsin Camping & Recreation
• Century 21 Olympia
• Brooklyn’s Bar & Grill
• Skipper Buds
• Joe Mobile
• U.S. Coast Guard
• Menasha Marina
• Pamps Outbaord
• Pioneer Marina
• AJ Mobile Marine
• Customized Insurance Solutions Services, LLC
• West Marine
• Danielson Creative Photography
• Truck Essentials
More information and vendors to come! Keep an eye on this page for changes!
For vendors details - Expo@wiparty.com or call 920-540-0900
http://wiparty.com/LWexpo.html
There was another local boating expo. On the WiParty boating forum http://wiparty.com/forum/ us fellow boaters started talking about what we wanted to see in a boating expo. Before long the plans were set to have a boating expo that met our desires as boaters.
Please come to this boating expo and let us know what you think.
Saturday, April 21st
Expo - 10 am- 6 pm.
After show party - 8 pm - bar close
Come to experience all there is to see and do on the Lake Winnebago system this summer, including marinas, restaurants, bars, parks, boat dealers and accessories.
The show will be held at Waverly Beach in the indoor volleyball court area. There will be designated space in the parking lot for boats.
• $5 admission at the door. Children ages 12 & under enter FREE! (when accompanied by an adult)
The after show party show will be free to all the people that have attended the show.
We will be selling tickets to those of you that would just like to come and see the band and
hang out with the great boating crowd we will have here. Hank’s Caboose, sponsored by
Budweiser, will be playing for us after 8 P.M.
Our current Sponsors and Vendors- Current attendees:
• Sweetwater Performance Center
• Thunder Valley-Bay Pointe Marina
• Budweiser
• Mr. Marine
• Lakeside Marina
• Winnebago Rally
• Appleton Yacht Club
• Shoreline Boat Center
• Fremont Watersports Rentals
• Shipyard Marine
• Marine Tops
• Wisconsin Camping & Recreation
• Century 21 Olympia
• Brooklyn’s Bar & Grill
• Skipper Buds
• Joe Mobile
• U.S. Coast Guard
• Menasha Marina
• Pamps Outbaord
• Pioneer Marina
• AJ Mobile Marine
• Customized Insurance Solutions Services, LLC
• West Marine
• Danielson Creative Photography
• Truck Essentials
More information and vendors to come! Keep an eye on this page for changes!
For vendors details - Expo@wiparty.com or call 920-540-0900
http://wiparty.com/LWexpo.html
2007 Lake Winnebago boating calendar
Below is a 2007 greater Fox Valley area Boating calendar.
If you have additional information, events or corrections please e-mail with the date, event details and a link to where more information is available.
January 2007
January 19-21 2007 Oshkosh are boat sale at the Sunny view expo center in Oshksoh WI.
January 19 thru 28 Milwaukee Boat show. (this event is not on the water) For details see http://www.showspan.com/mbs/
February 2007
February 15 thru 18 50th Annual WBAY Boat Show Veterans Memorial Arena and ShopKo Hall, across from Lambeau Field Green Bay. (this event is not on the water) For details see http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=28391
February 17 Oshkosh Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. American Legion 1393 Washington Ave.http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/plunge_oshkosh.html
March 2007
March 10, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. Antlers in Winchester. This is still tennative. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
March 31ST Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run Promotions “Crack the Ice.” Summer Kickoff Party at the Hilton Garden Inn by the airport in Oshkosh. For questions, contact Mark or Amie Lee at 920.426.2145, Mark@OshkoshThunder.com (this event is not on the water) http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/For more info go to www.oshkoshthunder.com/
April 2007
April 14, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. "The Other Place," in Winneconne at 1:00PM. This is on the the Wolf River so you can come by boat or car. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
April 21, 2007 WiParty.com Lake Winnebago Expo
http://wiparty.com/LWexpo.html The show will be held at Waverly Beach in Menasha Wisconsin. Expo - 10 am- 6 pm.
April 21, 2007 at "Hahn-A-Lula" Orihula/Fremont at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
April ??, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. This is still tennative. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
May 2007
May 19, 2007 Friends of the Fox annual meeting at Appleton Lock #2 and presentation / status update. http://www.friendsofthefox.org/
May 19 at "The Other Place" Winneconne at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
Mid May Bridges become operational in Oshkosh (4) Menasha (2) and Winneconne (1) and the railroad bridge’s in Oshkosh (1) and Menasha (1) become operational for the season. Also the Menasha lock (1) becomes operational. In 2006, due to unseasonably nice weather the bridges and locks opened earlier than normal.
May 19 & 20 Oshkosh Fishing Has No Boundaries-anglers with disabilities Contact: Dr Bob Weber 920-424-1389 Menominee Park http://www.fhnbinc.org/./oshkosh.html also www.uwosh.edu/adaptedpe
June 2007
June 1 Lighthouse Regatta - Fond du Lac Lighthouse Sailboat Regatta
June 2nd Wolf River clean up meet at 8:30 AM at Partridge Lake beach, Fremont
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
June 2 & 3 2007 Free State Fishing weekend (statewide)http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/fish/kidsparents/freefishingweekend.html
Jun 03 2007 Fond du Lac Art on the Island-Lakeside Park 10-4pm
June 8, 9, 10 2007 Walleye Weekend – Lakeside park, Fond du Lac. Festival, Fish fry, lumberjack show, music, Mercury Marine’s National Walleye Fishing Tournamenthttp://www.fdlfest.com/walleye_weekend.html
June 16th "Pine Grove" Hwy H, Fremont at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
June 16, 2007 Harbor Fest is scheduled for Saturday June 16 2007. Stockbridge Harbor. http://www.co.calumet.wi.us/departments2iml?dept_id=40#215
June , , ?? The Oshkosh Walleye Weekend fishing tournament. Miller’s Bay -Menominee Park. Jerry’s Bar – 920-231-7380
June 15, 16 Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run (fund raiser – The cost of the event is $475 (2006 rate) but free to just go and watch) Go just to look and listen to the incredible speed boats. Note: New location – Park Plaza in Oshkosh http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/Special note by the author. One of the goals of this event is to provide support for the navigational buoy systems on Lake Winnebago, Butte des Mortes, and Poygan in an attempt to make the waterways safer for all boaters. They provide support for various charities as well as the Sheriff’s Department Boating Division and the DNR.
TBA June Menasha Marina Coast Guard voluntary boat inspections 9-noon 920-967-5193
Jun 23 Trans Winnebago Sailboat Regatta-High Cliff Marina to Fond du Lac 920-921-6790
July 2007
Fireworks on the water
Saturday July 1st Fremont at Ted’s Grandview. S.E. corner of Partridge Lake/ Wolf River. Tuesday July 3rd Oshkosh 9:45 PM at Menominee Park http://www.sawdustdays.com/
Wednesday July 4th Omro at Island Park Wednesday
July 4th Menasha at Jefferson Park. Part of Community fest.
Wednesday July 4th Neenah at Riverside Park. Part of Community fest.
Wednesday July 4th Fond du Lac – Lakeside park at dusk http://www.fdl.com/calendar.iml
Wednesday July 4th Winneconne – on the Fox River http://www.winneconne.org/index.htm
Saturday July 7th Fremont – just east of the Fox River. Dock from the Slip Knot to the Webfooter’s Water Ski Show grand stands for best viewing. http://www.fremontwis.com/
Friday July 13th Winneconne – on the Fox River. Part of “The Sovereign State of Winneconne” http://www.winneconne.org/SSD/index.htm
July 3-7 2007 Oshkosh Sawdust Days Festival – Menominee Park-fireworks (fireworks on July 3rd)http://www.sawdustdays.com/
July 3-4 Communityfest – Menasha-Jefferson Park Water-ski show, fireworks on July 4th at dusk. Neenah, lighted street Parade on the 3rd, Main Street – Neenahs Riverside Park on the 4th, venetian boat parade & fireworks on the 4th at dusk. http:www.focol.com
July 4 – Winneconne – Over Lake Winneconne – fireworks at duskhttp://www.winneconne.org/Chamber/calendar.html
July 4 Fond du Lac concert & fireworks at Lakeside Park 7:30-dusk
July 7,8 Fremont Rive Days on the banks of the Wolf River in Fremont WI. Crafts, Food, Spirits, Ski show, fireworks. http://www.fremontwis.com/
Jul 13 2007 Winneconne Sovereign State Days, parade, street dance-Sat. Venetian Parade
July 21 2007 Lutz Park, Appleton. Water Safety & Development Public Education Event. Read more here
July 21st place TBD at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
July 23-29 EAA Air Venture EAA grounds, Oshkosh (this event is not on the water)http://www.airventure.org/
August 2007
August 3, 4, 5 Winnebago Rally – OshkoshBoat rally open to all boaters. The main rally on Saturday August 4 starts and ends at Waterfront Park in Winneconne WI. Official website http://www.winnebagorally.com
August 4th J W Stringer's, Gils Landing Free Brat Fry noon till 4, about 5 miles up stream of Fremont on the Wolf River
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
August 5 Captain’s Cove water volleyball tournament on the south west side of Lake Poygan. 920-582-4757
Aug TBA Fond du Lac Fishing Has No Boundaries-event for mentally and physically disabled-Lakeside Park http://www.fhnbinc.org/fonddulac.html
August 5 Duck Races held at JW Stringers on the Wolf River, about 8 miles past Fremont. 920-867-2884. Note: They close down in the off season.
August 24, 25, 26 2007 Oshkosh EAA grounds. Ducks Unlimited. (this event is not on the water) http://www.outdoorsbest.com/dugof/
September 2007
Sept 2-3 Oshkosh Thunderfest Poker Run at Park Plaza and SweetWater Marine http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/
Re-occurring through the summer
Fremont – Webfooter’s Water Ski Show-Wednesday and Sundays – 6pm June -August http://www.webfooters.org/
Oshkosh – live music held at the Leach Amphitheater on the river between the main street and railroad bridge. http://waterfest.oshkosh.net/
Oshkosh – live music held at Fratellos restaurant on the river just west of the Oshkosh Avenue bridge. http://www.supplerestaurantgroup.com/fratellos/osh_calendar.asp
Winneconne Waterfront Concert series.
http://www.winneconne.org/Chamber/calendar.html
This information was prepared by Presentation Rentals a audiovisual equipment rental company in Appleton Wisconsin now renting offers flat panel LCD displays and plasma televisions. Visit them on the web at http://www.presentationrentals.net
Boat - SeaRay Sundancer 240
Port - Slip #2A, Skipper Buds, Oshkosh, WI
Lisa
If you have additional information, events or corrections please e-mail with the date, event details and a link to where more information is available.
January 2007
January 19-21 2007 Oshkosh are boat sale at the Sunny view expo center in Oshksoh WI.
January 19 thru 28 Milwaukee Boat show. (this event is not on the water) For details see http://www.showspan.com/mbs/
February 2007
February 15 thru 18 50th Annual WBAY Boat Show Veterans Memorial Arena and ShopKo Hall, across from Lambeau Field Green Bay. (this event is not on the water) For details see http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=28391
February 17 Oshkosh Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. American Legion 1393 Washington Ave.http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/plunge_oshkosh.html
March 2007
March 10, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. Antlers in Winchester. This is still tennative. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
March 31ST Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run Promotions “Crack the Ice.” Summer Kickoff Party at the Hilton Garden Inn by the airport in Oshkosh. For questions, contact Mark or Amie Lee at 920.426.2145, Mark@OshkoshThunder.com (this event is not on the water) http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/For more info go to www.oshkoshthunder.com/
April 2007
April 14, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. "The Other Place," in Winneconne at 1:00PM. This is on the the Wolf River so you can come by boat or car. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
April 21, 2007 WiParty.com Lake Winnebago Expo
http://wiparty.com/LWexpo.html The show will be held at Waverly Beach in Menasha Wisconsin. Expo - 10 am- 6 pm.
April 21, 2007 at "Hahn-A-Lula" Orihula/Fremont at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
April ??, 2007 Winnebago Rally planning meeting. This is still tennative. Please see this link for an update. link http://www.winnebagorally.com
May 2007
May 19, 2007 Friends of the Fox annual meeting at Appleton Lock #2 and presentation / status update. http://www.friendsofthefox.org/
May 19 at "The Other Place" Winneconne at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
Mid May Bridges become operational in Oshkosh (4) Menasha (2) and Winneconne (1) and the railroad bridge’s in Oshkosh (1) and Menasha (1) become operational for the season. Also the Menasha lock (1) becomes operational. In 2006, due to unseasonably nice weather the bridges and locks opened earlier than normal.
May 19 & 20 Oshkosh Fishing Has No Boundaries-anglers with disabilities Contact: Dr Bob Weber 920-424-1389 Menominee Park http://www.fhnbinc.org/./oshkosh.html also www.uwosh.edu/adaptedpe
June 2007
June 1 Lighthouse Regatta - Fond du Lac Lighthouse Sailboat Regatta
June 2nd Wolf River clean up meet at 8:30 AM at Partridge Lake beach, Fremont
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
June 2 & 3 2007 Free State Fishing weekend (statewide)http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/fish/kidsparents/freefishingweekend.html
Jun 03 2007 Fond du Lac Art on the Island-Lakeside Park 10-4pm
June 8, 9, 10 2007 Walleye Weekend – Lakeside park, Fond du Lac. Festival, Fish fry, lumberjack show, music, Mercury Marine’s National Walleye Fishing Tournamenthttp://www.fdlfest.com/walleye_weekend.html
June 16th "Pine Grove" Hwy H, Fremont at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
June 16, 2007 Harbor Fest is scheduled for Saturday June 16 2007. Stockbridge Harbor. http://www.co.calumet.wi.us/departments2iml?dept_id=40#215
June , , ?? The Oshkosh Walleye Weekend fishing tournament. Miller’s Bay -Menominee Park. Jerry’s Bar – 920-231-7380
June 15, 16 Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run (fund raiser – The cost of the event is $475 (2006 rate) but free to just go and watch) Go just to look and listen to the incredible speed boats. Note: New location – Park Plaza in Oshkosh http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/Special note by the author. One of the goals of this event is to provide support for the navigational buoy systems on Lake Winnebago, Butte des Mortes, and Poygan in an attempt to make the waterways safer for all boaters. They provide support for various charities as well as the Sheriff’s Department Boating Division and the DNR.
TBA June Menasha Marina Coast Guard voluntary boat inspections 9-noon 920-967-5193
Jun 23 Trans Winnebago Sailboat Regatta-High Cliff Marina to Fond du Lac 920-921-6790
July 2007
Fireworks on the water
Saturday July 1st Fremont at Ted’s Grandview. S.E. corner of Partridge Lake/ Wolf River. Tuesday July 3rd Oshkosh 9:45 PM at Menominee Park http://www.sawdustdays.com/
Wednesday July 4th Omro at Island Park Wednesday
July 4th Menasha at Jefferson Park. Part of Community fest.
Wednesday July 4th Neenah at Riverside Park. Part of Community fest.
Wednesday July 4th Fond du Lac – Lakeside park at dusk http://www.fdl.com/calendar.iml
Wednesday July 4th Winneconne – on the Fox River http://www.winneconne.org/index.htm
Saturday July 7th Fremont – just east of the Fox River. Dock from the Slip Knot to the Webfooter’s Water Ski Show grand stands for best viewing. http://www.fremontwis.com/
Friday July 13th Winneconne – on the Fox River. Part of “The Sovereign State of Winneconne” http://www.winneconne.org/SSD/index.htm
July 3-7 2007 Oshkosh Sawdust Days Festival – Menominee Park-fireworks (fireworks on July 3rd)http://www.sawdustdays.com/
July 3-4 Communityfest – Menasha-Jefferson Park Water-ski show, fireworks on July 4th at dusk. Neenah, lighted street Parade on the 3rd, Main Street – Neenahs Riverside Park on the 4th, venetian boat parade & fireworks on the 4th at dusk. http:www.focol.com
July 4 – Winneconne – Over Lake Winneconne – fireworks at duskhttp://www.winneconne.org/Chamber/calendar.html
July 4 Fond du Lac concert & fireworks at Lakeside Park 7:30-dusk
July 7,8 Fremont Rive Days on the banks of the Wolf River in Fremont WI. Crafts, Food, Spirits, Ski show, fireworks. http://www.fremontwis.com/
Jul 13 2007 Winneconne Sovereign State Days, parade, street dance-Sat. Venetian Parade
July 21 2007 Lutz Park, Appleton. Water Safety & Development Public Education Event. Read more here
July 21st place TBD at 11 AM meeting
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
July 23-29 EAA Air Venture EAA grounds, Oshkosh (this event is not on the water)http://www.airventure.org/
August 2007
August 3, 4, 5 Winnebago Rally – OshkoshBoat rally open to all boaters. The main rally on Saturday August 4 starts and ends at Waterfront Park in Winneconne WI. Official website http://www.winnebagorally.com
August 4th J W Stringer's, Gils Landing Free Brat Fry noon till 4, about 5 miles up stream of Fremont on the Wolf River
Tri-County Powerboat Alliance http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/
August 5 Captain’s Cove water volleyball tournament on the south west side of Lake Poygan. 920-582-4757
Aug TBA Fond du Lac Fishing Has No Boundaries-event for mentally and physically disabled-Lakeside Park http://www.fhnbinc.org/fonddulac.html
August 5 Duck Races held at JW Stringers on the Wolf River, about 8 miles past Fremont. 920-867-2884. Note: They close down in the off season.
August 24, 25, 26 2007 Oshkosh EAA grounds. Ducks Unlimited. (this event is not on the water) http://www.outdoorsbest.com/dugof/
September 2007
Sept 2-3 Oshkosh Thunderfest Poker Run at Park Plaza and SweetWater Marine http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/
Re-occurring through the summer
Fremont – Webfooter’s Water Ski Show-Wednesday and Sundays – 6pm June -August http://www.webfooters.org/
Oshkosh – live music held at the Leach Amphitheater on the river between the main street and railroad bridge. http://waterfest.oshkosh.net/
Oshkosh – live music held at Fratellos restaurant on the river just west of the Oshkosh Avenue bridge. http://www.supplerestaurantgroup.com/fratellos/osh_calendar.asp
Winneconne Waterfront Concert series.
http://www.winneconne.org/Chamber/calendar.html
This information was prepared by Presentation Rentals a audiovisual equipment rental company in Appleton Wisconsin now renting offers flat panel LCD displays and plasma televisions. Visit them on the web at http://www.presentationrentals.net
Boat - SeaRay Sundancer 240
Port - Slip #2A, Skipper Buds, Oshkosh, WI
Lisa
BOATING LAKE WINNEBAGO Wiki site
My friend Gary Olsen has started a Wiki style website for boating on lake Winnebago.
The website is http://www.gwo-main.com/
The website is http://www.gwo-main.com/
Dock Ramp Ediquitte
Boat ramp etiquette:
Departing:
1. Do all your loading of the boat either at home or in the staging area, not as the boat is being put in the water.
a. Check if you have to remove your trailer electrical plug.
2. Once your boat is in the water, move a way from the ramp to the dock so the next person can have the ramp.
3. Have your passengers standing by and ready to board.
4. Depart the area at no wake speed.
When returning:
1. When approaching the landing / dock / ramp areas make sure to come off plane prior to the no wake buoy. Remember your wake will keep going even though you are not. Return at no wake speed.
2. Drop off your driver to pick up the truck and trailer and let your passengers disembark.
3. Back off the dock and wait on the water for the trailer to be placed in the water and load.
4. Pull far enough out of the ramp area so you don't block other loaders and start your check list for the ride home.
a. If you unplugged your trailer light plug remember to put it back in.
Departing:
1. Do all your loading of the boat either at home or in the staging area, not as the boat is being put in the water.
a. Check if you have to remove your trailer electrical plug.
2. Once your boat is in the water, move a way from the ramp to the dock so the next person can have the ramp.
3. Have your passengers standing by and ready to board.
4. Depart the area at no wake speed.
When returning:
1. When approaching the landing / dock / ramp areas make sure to come off plane prior to the no wake buoy. Remember your wake will keep going even though you are not. Return at no wake speed.
2. Drop off your driver to pick up the truck and trailer and let your passengers disembark.
3. Back off the dock and wait on the water for the trailer to be placed in the water and load.
4. Pull far enough out of the ramp area so you don't block other loaders and start your check list for the ride home.
a. If you unplugged your trailer light plug remember to put it back in.
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