Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Summer Time

Summer is revving up, but the weather is sure taking it's time here in Wisconsin. Take this opportunity to get your boat working in prime condition before venturing out on the lakes. Make sure you check your battery, spark plugs, fuel lines, and navigation lights to make sure that all are working properly. Go through your safety items like your first aid kit and your fire extinguisher. Be sure to have plenty of life vests on board as well. You also might want to keep some extra rope and a small tool kit for minor repairs stashed away for emergencies. These simple things can be checked within a matter of minutes, and can spare you what can seem to be a "lifetime" on the water. Most importantly, be safe and have fun this summer. See you there......

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Wisconsin Lake Maps

Did you know that you can get topology maps of all of the lakes in Wisconsin? I visit this site regularly before planning an outing on a lake that I have never been on. There is a ton of information that can be found here including launch sites, depth charts, and marina locations. Head on over the Wisconsin DNR site and check them out here.

Monday, June 8, 2009

2009 Min-Aqua Bats

My all-time favorite waterski team. They provide free shows every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout summer at 7pm. They are by far the most entertaining local waterski show in the state of Wisconsin. Their website can be found here.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Mercury Open Show Tournament

The 2009 Mercury Marine Open Water Ski Show Tournament will be held June 27, 2009 on the Rock River at Traxler Park in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Seven teams from Wisconsin and Illinois will compete in this tournament. For more information please visit the website.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Beaverland Open Show Tournament

Show Skiing Tournament held at Tahoe Park in Beaver Dam on Saturday, June 20, 2009 At 07:00 AM

43rd Annual Wisconsin State/Regional Water Ski Show Tournament

July 16-19, 2009 Lake Wazeecha at South Wood County Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. For more information visit their website.

Wisconsin Collegiate Open WaterSki/Wakeboard Tournament

Wisconsin Collegiate Open April 18-19, Neosho Mill Pond Neosho, Wisconsin
Hosted by the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Lake Koshkonong Speed Runs

Rumor has it that the Sunset Bar & Grill speed runs are scheduled for August 15th, 2009 on Lake Koshkonong. Registration is 10am-12pm. I have not been able to confirm this as of yet.

Venetian Lights Boat Parade

The 10th Annual Touchstone Energy Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade on beautiful Castle Rock Lake is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st, this year and as always, the best place to view the parade and grand finale fireworks is from the captain's seat of your own boat. So decorate your boat and enter the parade! You'll have the chance to win great cash prizes among many other prizes, and you'll have a front row seat at this spectacular event!
Website: http://www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp?cid=219&id=221

Classic Wooden Boat Show - Minocqua, Wi.

18th Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show. July 24th - July 26th. Kick off the weekend by taking in the wooden boat parade at 6:45 p.m. just prior to the Min-Aqua Bats water ski show at the Aqua-Bowl off of Park St. in downtown Minocqua. Check out the wooden and antique boats & woody cars on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bosacki's Boathouse and at Torpy Park in downtown Minocqua.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Wisconsin Boating Regulations

Make sure you and your family is safe this year by brushing up on rules. Please visit the Wisconsin Boating Regulations website.

MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour

Get ready for some goofy footin' fun as the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour comes through Pleasant Prarie.

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
City: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Dates: June 19-21, 2009
Website: http://www.allisports.com/event/11086/event-info