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SEPT. 2018 VOL. 5 NO. 4 PUBLISHED BY SOUTHERN LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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inside: SCARECROW FEST RETURNS • WINTERIZE THE BOAT • AUTUMN ACTIVITIES
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Calendar of events
SEPTEMBER
Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 Walworth County Fair, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. 262-723-3228 or walworthcountyfair. com
1 LAS Water Ski Show, 7-8 p.m. at Scenic Ridge Campground, W7991 R and W, Townline Road, Whitewater. www. laswaterskiteam.org/calendar
4 Veterans Appreciation Day, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. (262) 348-9900, www.hawksviewgolfclub.com
6, 13, 20, 27 Delavan Fresh Market, 3 to 7 p.m. at Tower Park, E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Fresh, locally grown produce and artisan crafts. 262-728-5095
6-30 Artrageous Birds at the Whitewater Arts Alliance, 402 W. Main St., will be an art exhibit featuring photos of birds from artists around the country. To enter, go to whitewaterarts.org
7 to 9 Darien Corn Fest at Darien West Park, 357 West Madison St. Free sweet corn Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Softball, fireworks, carnival, vendors, crafts, tractor pull, parade, live music and more. www.dariencornfest.us
8 Night Photo Shoot, 7 to 10 p.m., East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. Photographers invited to shoot vintage cars at night. Limited to 30 photographers. 262-642-3263, www.easttroyrr.org
8 Historic Base Ball Game, 1:30 p.m., Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle. Experience the country’s “National Pastime” as it existed just after the Civil War. www.oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org
8-9 25th annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival on East Troy’s historic village square, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. each day. The sounds of bluegrass music and the fans that love it will again fill East Troy’s historic village square. A full line-up of bluegrass bands and contests, plus lots of great food and East Troy Marketplace vendors, will take place each day. Admission is $10 for weekend wristbands, free for ages 15 and younger. The rain location is East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave. easttroy.org/events/bluegrassfestival
8-9 Maxwell Street Days Flea Market in Field Park, highways 83 and NN in Mukwonago. More than 650 sellers offering a variety of goods Food and refreshments available on the grounds. www.maxwellstreetdays.net
8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30 Autumn Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., Mukwonago. Apple picking, corn maze, tractor-pulled hayride, pony ride and train rides. Market hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Orchard hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the festival. www.elegantfarmer. com
14 Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King, 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan. 262-394-6460, www. belfrymusictheatre.com
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A group of Green Bay Packers fans enjoy the free sweet corn at the 2017 Darien Cornfest. The annual “corny” celebration features free sweet corn, softball tournament, carnival, fireworks, games, live music and more. This year’s Cornfest runs Sept. 7 to 9 at Darien West Park, 357 West Madison St.
15 Scarecrow Fest, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Delavan. Scarecrow building and contests, craft fair, flea market, free pumpkin pinging, live music and more. 262-728-8670
22 Mukwonago Fall Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown. Shopping and restaurant specials, crafters, vendors, petting zoo, live music, chili cook off, pumpkin decorating, pony rides, police and fire vehicles, inflatable obstacle course, concessions and dance performances. 262-363-7758
15 Main Street Festival – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Whitewater, Main St., Whitewater, celebrates the arts with galleries, local shops and restaurants 22 and 23 Wisconsin Horse Alliance Horse Show, Walworth County 15 Bull Riding, 4 p.m. to midnight at the Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court walworthcountyfair.com 262-723-3228 St., Elkhorn. www.walworthcountyfair.com 23 Discover Whitewater Series, 6 a.m. 15 and 16 Jericho Productions to 1 p.m. Open Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. 23 Big Open Cup, Evergreen Golf Club, walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228 N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn – $45 per person includes: 18 holes golf with eight inch putting 16 Waterford Lions Club Car Show, 8 cup, three-person teams paired as six-somes, a.m. to 3 p.m., Cotton Exchange, 345 Hickory men first nine from back tees and second Hollow Road, Waterford. www.lionsclub.org nine from forward tees, women play forward tees twice, tailgate lunch, team prizes, hole 22 Milwaukee Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., event prizes, optional team skins game. 262East Troy Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. 723-5722 or evergreen-golf.com Featuring streetcars, trolleys and equipment that ran in the Milwaukee area 75 to 100 25 Business in the Park and Car years ago. (262) 642-3263, www.easttroyrr. Show, Main Street in Twin Lakes. org twinlakeschamber.com
28 Keefe Kares Fundraiser, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com 262-723-3228 29 Maple Park Lantern Tour, 5 to 8 p.m., Historic Steppingstone, 817 Wisconsin St., Lake Geneva. www.blackpointestate.org 30 Antique Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring vendors offering a variety of treasures. Admission is $5. 414525-0820 or nlpromotionsllc@gmail.com The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including area chamber’s of commerce and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you visit whitewaterchamber. com, elkhornchamber.com, delavanwi.org or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.
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“Farmer Willy,” a 2016 Scarecrow Fest entry by Becky Miller, is displayed along Walworth Avenue in downtown Delavan. The 18th annual Scarecrow Fest is set for Saturday, Sept. 15. The family friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Delavan.
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Scarecrow Fest announces autumn’s arrival ANNUAL FALL CELEBRATION SET FOR SEPT. 15
Delavan’s autumn festival, Scarecrow Fest, is celebrating its 18th birthday this year and organizers have a full day of fall fun planned. The event, which is sponsored by the Delavan Downtown Business Association, has live music, free pumpkin painting, craft fair, flea market, demonstrations, pie and cake auction, Walldog Wagon Tour (tickets required), kids activities, contest, raffles and more. As in years past, the festival is asking for the community’s help to decorate the downtown area for the event by entering the Scarecrow Contest. Contemporary and traditional scarecrow entries are welcome. Local individuals, businesses and organization are encouraged to make a scarecrow and enter the annual contest. The public will choose the winning entries. A guide map will be distributed on the day of the event to help people find the scarecrows. The public will be able to vote for their favorite scarecrows by dropping a ballot off at Bradley’s Department Store, Lauren’s Antique and Art Centre, or Remember When in downtown Delavan.
anything, a stuffed piece of material, jug, pot, ball, tin can, or a pumpkin – be creative! Anchor the head to the top of the stick frame with a small nail or tack. Draw a face on it with markers or paint or leave plain. Now that the basic scarecrow is done, add details like a hat, jacket, gloves, boots, hair, etc. To create motion in the sculpture, add streamers, scarf, flag or other moving objects. Create noise by hanging a tin can with pebbles in it from the scarecrow’s hand. The contest entry fee is $5 per scarecrow for people 13 and older and $3 for kids younger than 13. The scarecrow entry form, fee and the scarecrow must be dropped off at Remember When by Sept. 12. Prizes are awarded. The scarecrows are displayed until late September/early October. Scarecrow kits for $15 are available and include directions, wood cross, straw, twine and nylons or a pillowcase for the head. A coupon is available at Scene II in Delavan. To purchase a kit, call 262-728-8670.
Make a scarecrow
WATER TOWER PARK • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Food, craft fair and flea market • 11 a.m. – Flying Dragons Martial Arts demo • Noon – Yoga Hohm demo • 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Music by Cheryl Niemo and the Down Home Boys • 1 to 3 p.m. – Free pumpkin painting
Scarecrow Fest organizers suggest this method for making scarecrows: Take two strong sticks, one about 6-feet long and one about 2-feet long, and nail the short one to the long one to form a cross. Stuff an old skirt and blouse or a pair of jeans or overalls with straw (or any other available stuffing material) and tie them to the sticks with twine or rope. For the head, you can use almost
Scarecrow Fest schedule
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NORTH THIRD STREET & INFORMATION CENTER 303.E. Walworth Ave. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Silent Pie and Cake Auction (Information Center) • 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Music by New Image • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Free narrated Walldog Wagon Tour, tickets required from Information Center • 11:30am-noon: Demonstration by Dance Factory. • 3 p.m. – Pie and cake live auction. GREEN SPACE BY POST OFFICE • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kids Activity Center by Days Foundation. ARAM PUBLIC LIBRARY • 10 a.m. to noon – Petting Zoo by Gee Funny Farm LLC.
SOUTH CORNER OF SECOND & WALWORTH AVENUE • 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Build a Scarecrow and Take It Home, $10 fee, supplies and helpers provided • 2:30 p.m. – Duck Raffle, three tickets for $5 or $2 each. Win $200/$100/$50 and/ or prizes. PHOENIX PARK BANDSHELL • 6 p.m. – Mike Stone and the Rockers • 7:30 p.m. – Mike Stone and the Rockers Pink Fraud set with Fabulous Laser Fusion Light Show OTHER ACTIVITIES • All Day – Quilt Show downtown Delavan, sales by Delavan merchants and selfguided Walldog Mural Walking Tours *Schedule subject to change.
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Be prepared when heading out on the lake. Check the weather forecast and make sure everyone on board the boat has a life jacket.
Boating tips FOR SAFE FUN IN THE SUN While the dog days of summer are waning there is still plenty of time to spend out on the water. Late summer and early fall often mean more opportunities for boaters to bring family and friends along
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for the ride. Before inviting loved ones onto your boat, however, it’s important to review some safety procedures to help ensure a relaxing experience for everyone.
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Watch the weather Summer weather can turn nasty in an instant, and a boat can be a dangerous place to get caught in a storm. Before hitting the water, check the weather forecast and make note of any chance of precipitation or storms. If you see lightning while you’re out on the water and cannot get to shore, crouch down in the middle of the boat or go Don’t drink and boat below deck, if possible. An ice-cold beverage and boating can go hand-in-hand. However, just as with Boat maintenance driving a car, it is illegal to operate a boat A well-maintained engine is key to while intoxicated across the United States enjoying your time on the water. So be sure and Canada. In fact, being intoxicated on to check your oil levels before heading out the water can be even more dangerous on the water, or invest in an engine that than being intoxicated on land. Unsteady doesn’t require oil changes, such as the footing, sun, wind, and even engine noise E-TEC G2 by Evinrude. With an E-TEC, accelerates a drinker’s impairment. there’s no need to remove any engine Keeping in mind a few simple safety components to check oil levels before every tips can make all the difference for boat use as with other engines, so you can get owners everywhere. So, before your next out on the water faster. outing, make sure you, your boat and your passengers are all ready to go – and enjoy Life jacket required the ride! (NEWSUSA) Although warmer weather may make
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• SEPT. 2018 • PAGE 5
Learn how to ride a jet ski safely
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Following safety guidelines will help reduce your risk of mishaps, not your jet-skiing enjoyment. Always wear a life jacket and know how to safely operate the vehicle before taking to the water.
There’s no denying personal watercraft (i.e., jet skis) are an exhilarating ride and a fun way to spend an afternoon on a local lake or reservoir. Think of it as a snowmobile for the water. With horsepower similar to large outboard boat engines and acceleration equivalent to motorcycles, jet skis are much more than mere toys. According to the BoatUS Foundation, these powerful machines are more hazardous to operate than other watercraft. Jet skis make up just 9 percent of all registered marine vessels in the United States but account for 26 percent of reported accidents. Experience and proper education in jet ski operation are vital to reducing your risk of accidents. Besides adhering to laws on age and education requirements, a checklist of good safety practices can make for a fun and mishap-free day on the water. Ensure you have the required Jet Ski
equipment Jet skis are considered Class A vessels by the U.S. Coast Guard, meaning all rules and regulations for boats under 16 feet apply. So before you take your jet ski out for the first time, it must be outfitted with the required equipment for its class. A Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher needs to be secured onboard, as well as a functioning backfire flame arrestor and ventilation system. You’ll also need a signaling device, such as a whistle or horn, and vessel registration with properly displayed decals. No matter how good a swimmer you are, a flotation device such as a life vest is a must for all passengers as well as anyone being towed behind. It’s also the law. Whoever is operating the Jet Ski must wear a cord or lanyard around their wrist attached to the key in the ignition. This
can help to prevent the engine staying on in case the driver falls off. The cord should also be removed when the Jet Ski is docked, to prevent any unauthorized use.
Take a safety course
Even if your home state doesn’t require a boating safety course, it’s still highly recommended you take one, especially if it offers instruction on the unique operating features of jet skis. You may even qualify for a personal watercraft insurance discount when you complete an approved safety course. After your boating safety course, first time operators should gain some practical experience in a secluded area away from busy waters; most accidents involve collisions with other watercraft. This allows you to become familiar with how your jet ski works and handles in a safe space.
Always drive defensively
Even with education and experience, all jet ski riders should drive defensively. A passing boat might provide a wake that’s tempting to jump but it’s easy to lose control and have the jet ski land awkwardly or, worse, upside down. Because jet skis can take up to 300 feet to stop when driving at full speed, be alert to other jet skis, boats and swimmers. You should never carry more passengers than your jet ski allows. And while it’s tempting to place a little one in front, all passengers need to sit behind the driver. Finally, don’t loan your jet ski to an unqualified driver. Accidents happen, but more so when the operator has no experience or education controlling such a high-powered vessel. Source: blog.nationwide.com
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Life jackets are for everyone
90 percent of drowning victims aren’t wearing a PFD A life jacket (or personal flotation device) is the single most important piece of equipment on your boat and the most important consideration should be size. More than two-thirds of all boating fatalities are drowning incidents and 90 percent of drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. So buy a life jacket that you will wear ... it could save your life. In Wisconsin, there is no state law, so boaters must abide by federal regulation, which requires that all children younger than 13 wear a PFD, while on federal waterways in this state. To determine if the waterway where you boat is a federal waterway, contact your state boating agency. If a child is in a cabin or below deck a PFD is not required.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE JACKETS There must be a properly fitting life jacket for each and every person aboard a recreational vessel. Life jackets must be Coast Guard-approved, in serviceable condition and the appropriate size for the intended user. On a vessel underway, children under 13 must wear an appropriate Coast Guard-
approved PFD, unless they are below decks or in an enclosed cabin. Within the geographic boundaries of any state that has established a child PFD wear requirement, that state’s requirement will be adopted. Our Life Jacket Loaner Program for kids can help you get the right life jacket for the day or weekend. To find the loaner site nearest you, visit www.boatus.org.
Each state may have additional wear requirements, such as for water skiing, personal watercraft operation, white water boating activities and during certain coolweather months. Additionally, a boat 16feet in length or greater, except canoes and kayaks) must have a throwable flotation device. See specific state requirements for life jackets.
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Regardless of swimming ability, everyone should wear a life jacket when boating.
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• SEPT. 2018 • PAGE 7
waves Local program helps people with disabilities experience watersports by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
couple of summers ago, Julie Davis, of Lauderdale Lakes and a volunteer with Adaptive Adventures, offered her lake house to start an adaptive waterski program in the area. Adaptive Adventures aims to “provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with disabilities and their families.” It offers programs, clinics and camps throughout the country in cycling, climbing, dragon boat racing, paddle boarding, skiing, scuba, waterskiing, kayaking and wakeboarding. The program Davis offered to start, dubbed Watersports Wednesdays, took off immediately and was held every other Wednesday during the summer. It offered not only adaptive waterskiing to its participants, people with disabilities and veterans primarily, but also wakeboarding and kayaking. Last winter, Davis and Greg Zbrzezny, the Chicago program
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David Garner, a disabled Air Force veteran, takes a ride around the lake.
director for Adaptive Adventures who had teamed up with Davis when the program began, spent time brainstorming about how they could expand the program. To do that meant moving it to a larger, or commercial area, but they wanted to keep the program at Lauderdale Lakes. “Naturally, we thought about reaching out to the Lutherdale Bible Camp since the venue has everything we would need. They were very supportive of what we were trying to do,” Zbrzezny said. They were welcomed with open arms, and as a result, Watersports Wednesdays is now held along Lutherdale’s lakefront. The program also relies heavily on volunteers. “Our volunteers are a big part of
board follow the boat, and if a skier goes down, the jumper, or person riding on the back of the jet ski, jumps in the water to assist. Fay Corbett and Phyllis Belzer, both of Lauderdale Lakes, have been volunteering with Adaptive Adventures for three and two years, Helping hands respectively. “Julie lives next door to me and One of the local volunteers is told me they needed volunteers Lauderdale Lakes resident Bonnie and to ask whoever, so I talked to Speer. She drives a boat pulling Phyllis,” Corbett said. participants – including veterans Belzer said she was a volunteer and people with disabilities, all for years with Veterans Affairs. riding in or on equipment adapted so they can safely waterski – around “I like to do anything with veterans. This is that and more the lake. “This is an amazing program and because they work with a lot of people,” Belzer said. it’s great to be part of it and to see The two women are humble the smiles,” Speer said. about their dedication. A jet ski with two people on “We’re just the cooks,” Belzer what we do, and it takes roughly 20 individuals to make this happen,” Zbrzezny said. “Julie has done a great job involving lake residents who donate their time, boats, personal watercraft and even help prepare food for the groups.”
said. “Yet I was cooking today and someone asked me for a water, which we also do,” Corbett added. They also help participants get their wetsuits and life preservers on, if needed. “Basically, we just won’t go in the water,” Belzer said. “Whatever someone needs, they come to us and we help,” Corbett added. The food is supplied, for the most part, but Belzer said she and other volunteers “help fill in anything else that’s needed.” The women said volunteering allows them to witness firsthand the inspiring moments that happen regularly on the shore and lake. “It’s simply amazing to watch them,” Belzer said. “One thing that stands out is when a group of eight or nine veterans – all of whom were visually impaired – went out kayaking. It was really great,” Corbett said. Zbrzezny said in addition to Lauderdale Lakes area residents, the program boasts volunteers who travel up to two hours from Illinois to be part of the program.
Boathouse on board Adding to the excitement of the program’s growth, Zbrzezny said a new partnership with The Boathouse of Chicago will be providing ski boats for future programming. Each program features participants from various groups, hospitals and organizations. “We work with individuals with physical disabilities and primarily disabled veterans, so there is always a VA attending this program with either a spinal cord injury unit, blind unit or outpatient unit with their recreational therapist,” Zbrzezny said. The VAs that have participated this summer include Jesse Brown VA, Chicago; Hines VA, Chicago; and Clement Zablocki VA, Milwaukee. Other groups taking part in Adaptive Adventures in Lauderdale Lakes include Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Synergy Adaptive Athletics and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. Independent, local residents have also participated at this summer’s events, Zbrzezny said.
How you can help
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Local residents Phyllis Belzer, Fay Corbett and Marianne Kroeplin are volunteers with Adaptive Adventures. Above right: Bonnie Speer, a Lauderdale Lakes resident, volunteers as a boat driver.
To support Adaptive Adventures, individual donations as well as corporate sponsorships are accepted, and there is an ongoing need for volunteers. For more information, visit adaptiveadventures.org.
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• SEPT. 2018 • PAGE 9
Taking simple precautions like filing a float plan and making sure there is a life jacket for everyone on board will go a long way to keeping boaters safe.
Millions of people visit the beach each summer. For some people, there is no better place than the beach, where they can listen to the waves crash on the shore and smell the briny air. The U.S. Lifesaving Association routinely compiles statistics on beach attendance, watercraft use and other recreational information, estimating that 367,231,142 people took to beaches across the country in 2015, the most recent reporting year. Local lakes make the beach an ideal place to survive the heat. While a trip to the beach has the makings of a great day, a few tips can help make these sun- and sand-filled days even better.
Protect electronics
Sand and surf can be calming, but not if your newest mobile phone gets doused with the incoming tide. For those bringing their phones or tablets along, steps to protect the gadgets can make the day even more calming. A zip-seal plastic bag can do the trick, and you can still access the screen through the plastic. If you plan to spend time on a boat, you may want to invest in waterproof, floating pouches.
Keep clean
Sand gets everywhere at the beach, so it can be a challenge to remain clean. Invest in a beach blanket where the sand falls through like a sieve, such as the Quicksand Mat from CGear. Pack baby powder in your beach bag, which will help loosen sand from kids’ bodies before they get back in the car. And while at the beach, use hand-decorated aluminum cans as drink cozies to keep condensing beverage bottles from becoming caked with sand.
Time beauty regimens right
Shaving legs or underarms right before heading to the beach can result in some painful irritation. It’s best to shave the night before diving into saltwater or even pool water. If you need a last-minute touch-up, use mineral oil while shaving to help keep irritation to a minimum. It’s important to apply sunscreen to the skin about 15 minutes before heading outdoors so that it has time to absorb, advises the American Academy of Dermatology. If you wait until you get to the beach, you put your skin at risk. Use a self-tanner for bronze skin rather than sitting in the sun.
Hide your money
Leaving your money or belongings out in the open may entice thieves. Camouflage items of value by storing them in an empty sunscreen bottle nestled in a beach bag.
Stay cool
Purchase or make a vividly patterned tarp/tent to offer a shady respite. This will also help the family find their way back to your beach spot. Place sandals or flip-flops face-down in the sand or on a blanket to ensure they won’t be scalding after a day at the beach. (METRO CREATIVE)
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Tips to protect family and friends when boating
No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Below you will find 10 basic boating safety tips to help you stay safe:
Be weather-wise
Always check local weather conditions before departure; TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water.
Follow a pre-departure checklist Proper boating safety includes being prepared for any possibility on the water. Following a pre-departure checklist is the best way to make sure no boating safety rules or precautions have been overlooked or forgotten.
Use common sense
One of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense. This means operating at a safe speed at all times (especially in crowded areas), staying alert at all times and steering clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also, be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there to ensure your own safety.
Designate an assistant skipper
Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat’s handling, operations, and general boating safety. If the primary navigator is injured or incapacitated in any way, it’s
important to make sure someone else can follow the proper boating safety rules to get everyone else back to shore.
Develop a float plan
Whether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan. This should include where you’re going and how long you’re going to be gone. A float plan can include the following information: • Name, address, and phone number of trip leader; • Name and phone number of all passengers; • Boat type and registration information; • Trip itinerary; and • Types of communication and signal equipment onboard, such as an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or Personal Locator Beacon.
Make proper use of lifejackets
Did you know that the majority of drowning victims are the result of boaters not wearing their lifejackets? Make sure that your family and friends aren’t part of this statistic by assigning and fitting each member of your onboard team with a life jacket prior to departure. Wear it!
Avoid alcohol
Practice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved and studies have shown that the effects of alcohol are exacerbated by sun and wind.
Learn to swim
If you’re going to be in and around the water, proper boating safety includes knowing how to swim. Local organizations, such as the American Red Cross and others, offer training for all ages and abilities. Check to see what classes are offered in your area.
Take a boating course
Beginning boaters and experienced experts alike need to be familiar with the boating safety rules of operation. Boater education requirements vary by state; however, some require validated completion of at least one boating safety course. Regardless of your individual state’s requirements, it’s always important to be educated and prepared for every circumstance that might arise. You can learn boating safety rules by taking a local community course or online course to help educate yourself.
Consider a free vessel safety check
Take advantage of a free vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard. They offer complimentary boat examinations to verify the presence and condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. Free of charge, they’ll provide a specialist to check out your boat and make helpful boating safety tips and recommendations. They also offer virtual online safety checks as well. Source: www.discoverboating.com.
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While no avid boater likes to think about storing their watercraft for the winter months, in Wisconsin, it’s a necessity. STOCK PHOTO The Breeze
TIPS FOR STORING YOUR BOAT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS When the boating season is winding down and you do not boat in a year round boating area, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset. The time and effort you spend now will have a definite effect on your boat’s performance, or lack of it, and certainly save you time, effort and money come spring. You should remember that your insurance policy may not cover damage done by lack of maintenance or neglect. The best place for your boat to be during the winter is out of the water, under cover, in a climate-controlled boat storage area. This, however, can be expensive. If you don’t have this option perhaps you should consider shrink-wrapping your boat. This, too, is a little expensive but provides a very protective cover. Short of these two items, make sure that your boat is well covered with a tarp or some other sturdy cover. Your first step in winterizing should be to make a checklist of all items that need to be accomplished. Check the owner’s manual of both your boat and motor for manufacturer’s recommendations on winterization. If you are a new boat owner, perhaps you should employ the assistance of a friend with experience in winterizing or hire a professional to do the job. Discover Boating suggests these general procedures for winterizing your boat:
Inboard engines You should run the engine to warm it up and change the oil while it is warm. This allows the oil to drain more fully. Make sure you supply cooling water to the engine via the flushing port. Remove the oil filter and properly dispose of it as well. Refill the engine, check the level and check it again for leaks. Finally, flush the engine with non-toxic antifreeze by using an intake hose to the water pump. Place the end of the hose in a bucket or bottle of antifreeze. Start the engine and allow the antifreeze to circulate until it starts to exit the exhaust. While you’re in the engine room you should also change the fluid in your transmission. Remove spark plugs and use “fogging oil” to spray into each cylinder. Wipe down the engine with a shop towel sprayed with a little fogging oil.
Stern drives You should thoroughly inspect the stern drive and remove any plant life or barnacles from the lower unit. Drain the gear case and check for moisture in the oil. This could indicate leaking seals that must be repaired before spring recommissioning. Clean the lower unit with soap and water.
If your stern drive has a rubber boot (look between the transom and engine), check it for cracks or pinholes. Grease all fittings and check fluid levels in hydraulic steering or lift pumps. Check with your owner’s manual for additional recommendations by the manufacturer.
Outboard engines Gauge the remaining fuel in the tank and treat it with the correct amount of a fuel stabilizer. Flush the engine with fresh water using flush muffs or the flushing port usually on the back of the engine. Start the engine and with it running and the cowl removed, spray fogging solution into the air intakes on the front of the engine. While its still running, remove the fuel line from the engine and continue spraying fogging solution until the engine dies. It is important to run the engine with the fuel line removed to burn all fuel from the carburetors to prevent build-up of deposits from evaporated fuel. Apply water resistant grease to propeller shaft and threads. Change the gear oil in the lower unit. Lightly lubricate the exterior of the engine or polish with a good wax. Wash the engine down with soap and water and rinse thoroughly
Fuel Some manufacturers suggest filling your fuel tanks and adding stabilizer to the fuel. Full tanks leave less room for condensation to form. Other manufacturers, noting that ethanol may spoil over the winter no matter what you do to it, suggest just adding fuel stabilizer. If the fuel is spoiled over the winter, there is less to drain and dispose of. Change the fuel filters and water separators.
Out of water storage Pressure wash hull, clean barnacles off props and shafts, rudders, struts and trim tabs. Clean all thru-hulls and strainers. Open seacocks to allow any water to drain. Check the hull for blisters and if you find any that should be attended make a note to tell your service manager. Now is a great time to give the hull a good wax job. Be sure the batteries are fully charged and switches are turned off. For more information on storing your boat for the winter months, visit www. discoverboating.com.
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