May 2024

More & More Boats Are Filling the Marina Each Day!



Launch Operations are underway— please review these reminders.

1.) The Launch Schedule is busy— Don't miss a minute on the Lake!

• To ensure you don't lose your place on the list and don't hold anyone up, please assure you are ready to Splash on your date. Contact the Service Department if you have questions!
• Make sure covers are removed, waxing is complete and your boat is prepped and ready for Launch.

2.) MOVING EQUIPMENT!

• The PBM Crew will be all over the property moving boats.
• Keep an eye out for moving equipment.
• SLOW DOWN.
• Check in with Service for Daily Parking updates.
• Do not interact with the Crew while they are moving boats— this is a safety issue.

3.) Power, Wi-Fi, Water and Pump Out:

• The power and Wi-Fi are on.
• The pump-out is operational, and water is available on the 100, 200, and 300 docks. Water should be on the 400 & 500 docks early next week.

4.) Dock Wheels, Rub Rail, Steps, Cleats, Etc.

• As a friendly reminder, if changes need to be made to any dock features, this NEEDS to be coordinated with PBM.
• If you need changes made to any of the dock features on your slip please call 715-779-3900 or email.

Thank you for reviewing the Launch Reminders!

We are looking forward to a Wonderful 2024 Boating Season with you!



Things May Look A Little Different This Spring!

Our final furniture delivery on Friday, May 3rd marks the completion of our Clubhouse updates! Between mid-March and early May, our Clubhouse, lounge areas, and offices were updated with new paint, trim, carpet, and furniture.

We are excited to share this space with everyone!

We are excited to have two additional members joining our crew this Spring—Welcome Tyler & Jimmy!

Tyler has a Technical Diploma in Marine Repair & lives in Ashland. He will be joining our Service Department as a technician.

Jimmy has decades of experience in boat handling & equipment operation. He joined our crew to work Launch & Haul-Out, and the Fuel Dock during the Summer.

We celebrated International Marine Service Technician April 22-26!

To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who work on boats, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April International Marine Service Technician Week. Businesses, associations,

and boaters are encouraged to participate by celebrating and

 highlighting their marine technicians!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Weather and water conditions can change quickly on Lake Superior.

To stay safe this boating season you need free real time, location-specific wind, and wave information at your fingertips. Enter Wave Watch, a new partnership between Friends of the Apostle Islands, the University of Wisconsin, and the National Park Service. Wave Watch is a constellation of solar-powered buoys which beginning in June of 2024 will provide boaters real-time data from five key boating locations around the islands. 

Just scan the QR code with your phone or enter the URL and you have free access to exactly what you need, when you need it, right on your phone.

“Safe boating is informed boating,” says Jeff Rennicke, an Apostle Islands boater and Executive Director of Friends of the Apostle Islands. “Whether you are sailing, fishing, or cruising, Wave Watch can be your eyes on the water, to help boaters make informed decisions on route choice, channel crossings, anchorage selection, and more.”

Clings and stickers with the QR Code are available for your boat by contacting Friends of the Apostle Islands, P.O. Box 1574, Bayfield, WI 54814 (715)449-6900 and at www.FriendsoftheApostleislands.org.



Know before you go with Wave Watch and Friends of the Apostle Islands. 



Lockers Available

in the Clubhouse

Do you want to keep all of your toiletries in your locker next to the Shower Rooms rather than storing them on your boat, or just need a secure place to store some items? Contact Charlie for rentals.

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