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Category: On the Water

  • Reserve Seats for Aug. 8 Mariner Awards

    The public is invited to join the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee in honoring all nominees for the Mariner Award and the Sturgeon Bay area Coast Guard Person of the Year. The award presentation dinner takes place Aug. 8 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. […]

  • Crossroads at Big Creek Installs Floating Dock, Observation Deck

    In June, Brian Wake, president of the Friends of Crossroads at Big Creek (Friends), and his wife were taking a guided tour through the Big Creek Cove preserve with their four grandchildren and their dog, Sophie. They stood at the edge of a floating dock, their eyes scanning the water for the fish that frequently […]

  • Weather Wizard: Surfing Door County

    Like Pavlov’s dog and the dinner bell, the early morning application of sunblock on my face triggers excitement. I know it’s going to be a great day; I’ll be outside. Plus, if the sunblock is applied before sunrise, it usually means one of two things: a long day of fishing, or a surfing excursion. For […]

  • “Boat, Bike & Booze” around Washington Island with NexGen

    On July 16, NexGen will take a “Boat, Bike & Booze” trip around Washington Island. Meet at the Washington Island Ferry Line dock in Northport by 11 am for an 11:15 am departure to the island. Be sure to BYOB (bring your own bike) and join as NexGen explores all the great things the island […]

  • Fly-In Fish Boil, “Hate Mail” & More Weekend Plans

    Whether you enjoy eating tasty treats, listening to talented musicians, or biking Door County’s back roads, there’s something for you to do this weekend. Check out model trains, amazing artwork or the monarch butterfly nursery to see the kinds of unique opportunities Door County has to offer. Friday, July 15 Symphony Concert Take in performances […]

  • Gibraltar Talks Programs Focuses on Fish Creek Tragedy, Sinking of the Hackley

    Come to the Gibraltar Talks program on July 14 at Fish Creek’s Old Town Hall to hear the story of the sinking of the Hackley. The wonderful storyteller, Mr. Dickson, will set the mood for the story. Mike Burda, one of the three divers from the 1981 salvage attempt, will bring first-hand answers to many […]

  • Death’s Door Sunset Cruise Scheduled for July 16

    The Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands (FOPPI) are hosting a Sunset Cruise through beautiful Death’s Door Passage. This is a critical fundraising effort to assist them with the important work of protecting and preserving Door County landmarks. The cruise is scheduled for July 16 at 6:30 pm, leaving from the Island Clipper dock in […]

  • Alternative Option Offered to Cross Cana Island Causeway

    Cana Island Lighthouse & Tower remains one of the Door County’s premier tourist attractions despite the fact that the island is, once again, a true island. The historical structures on the island are maintained by the Door County Maritime Museum under the jurisdiction of the Door County Park System. The raising waters of Lake Michigan […]

  • Comedic Nuns, Ben Folds & More Weekend Plans

    This weekend has plenty to offer in events both in and out of doors. Become a kayaking expert, bust a gut at Rogue Theater, or bring home the win at the Belgian Days volleyball tournament.   Friday, July 8 Rutabaga Door County Sea Kayak Symposium Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in […]

  • Wooden Watercraft: The Craft of Egg Harbor’s Shawn Peterson

    Shawn Peterson leads me past the yardbirds at his Egg Harbor farmstead, into the cool stanchion area of the century-old barn, and through the door into his workshop. It’s a long room, full of sawdust, books and a custom-made table he uses for building his handmade cedar strip boats. “This is where I live,” he […]

  • Weekend Weather Wizard: July 2 – 4, 2016

    Electric pink clouds meet the cold slate water, and its slick, glistening surface mirrors the changing sky. The languid lapping of the bay is occasionally broken by hearty belly laughs and impromptu sing-a-longs. The fire spits and spats, acquiring more attention as the night sky settles in. In military formation, white pelicans skim over the […]

  • Keep It Safe This Independence Day Weekend

    I have always loved Independence Day weekend and everything leading up to it: the anticipation of what fireworks my mom would buy, the hour of sparkler usage before dusk, and the explosions of vibrant colors when the sky is finally dark enough to set a magnificent backdrop. But there have always been the inevitable news […]

  • Operation Dry Water Promotes Sober Boating this Weekend

    In 2015 the State of Wisconsin had the dubious distinction of having the boater with the highest blood alcohol content (.228) of the 278 boating under the influence citations issued nationally during Operation Dry Water, a weekend when marine patrols are out in large numbers to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the […]

  • What's On Tap June 24-26

    Italian Night Out, Improvised Orchestra, Motor Show & More Weekend Plans

    With June wrapping up, summer is kicking into high gear. Take the time this weekend to get out on the water, out to the theater, or out on the dance floor. Friday, June 24 Nature Program Join Jennifer Redell, WDNR bat biologist, in Newport State Park as she presents on bats and conducts a survey […]

  • Visit Ephraim Yacht Club for Open House

    The Ephraim Yacht Club (EYC) will hold an open house on June 18, 10 am – 2 pm. Everyone is welcome to stop by and tour the facility. Members and EYC sailing staff will be available to answer questions. The Ephraim Yacht Club is located at 10071 Water St. For more information, call 920.854.7107 or […]

  • Weather Wizard: Ample Sunshine this Weekend

      The one that got away The water lapped, the moon shone bright My fishing hopes blazed high that night But suddenly my dreams were dashed The line it broke and away he splashed The line it broke ten feet from shore And a record breaking fish he was for sure To those who will […]

  • Weekend Weather Wizard: The Benefit of Not Checking the Weather

    Jack fell into my office with all of the bumbling urgency of Kramer. Jack: “I know a guy.” Me: “What kind of guy?” “A fishing dude,” he said, with his southern drawl. “OK…” I said. “Any other particulars?” Jack explained, “Well… I met him by chance at his place of work, and talked to him […]

  • Coast Guard Concludes Chambers Island Wake Incident

    After a nine-month investigation, the U.S. Coast Guard has decided not to charge anyone in the Sept. 5, 2015, incident in which wake from the USS Milwaukee damaged a number of recreational vessels off Chambers Island. “The marine casualty investigation determined that enforcement action against any of the parties involved would not forward the integrity […]

  • Sister Bay Kicks Off Summer with Beach Bash

    The Village of Sister Bay has undergone a dramatic transformation and can’t wait to show it off with Beach Bash, a community-wide celebration on June 25. Experience Paddlefest, the first annual co-ed volleyball tournament, music at the Waterfront Park Performance Pavilion, and fireworks over the bay. Sister Bay has plenty to celebrate this summer. The […]

  • Festival Tours Showcase Peninsula’s Lighthouses

    The Door County Lighthouse Festival will take place June 10-12, and tickets remain for a variety of the land-based and boat excursion offerings. This year marks the 23rd annual event in which the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) spotlights perhaps the heaviest concentration of lighthouses in the country. Two different daylong, land-based tours visit the […]