Sturgeon Bay Rotary Club Holds 24th Annual Shipyard Tours

The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay presents the 24th annual Sturgeon Bay Shipyard Tours on May 6, 9 am to 2 pm. The largest shipyard on the great lakes, Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe Yacht Services will open their doors to the public. Both facilities are located on 1st Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay. This year the Door County Maritime Museum and the working waterfront of the west side will also be included in the tour. Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe will offer guided walking tours of their ship repair and new ship construction facilities.

The Sturgeon Bay Rotary Club has arranged for the 140-foot USCG cutter Mobile Bay to be open for free guided tours at the Graham Park dock in Sturgeon Bay, 9 am to 2 pm. The Emergency Rescue boat from the Canal Station along with the Sturgeon Bay Police Boat will be on location for tours. Tickets will be available at both shipyard entry gates and the museum on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased beforehand at the Door County Maritime Museum and the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. Tickets are $15 per adult and $6 for students ages 11-17. Guests age 10 and below are free.