Maritime to Have fun – Door County Pulse – Cyber Tech

In January 2014, the then-Commandant of america Coast Guard (USCG) signed a proclamation to formally designate Sturgeon Bay a “Coast Guard Metropolis.”

In August 2024, we’re nonetheless celebrating. And for good purpose – Sturgeon Bay is considered one of solely 30 communities nationwide that maintain that title, and the one one in Wisconsin. 

To be a Coast Guard Metropolis, a neighborhood and its residents should welcome and assist native USCG members and their households. The week-long celebration isn’t a prerequisite, however after 10 years, it doesn’t appear to be going anyplace. 

Maritime Week 2024 will kick off Aug. 3-4 with the Door County Basic and Picket Boat Present, 10 am – 4 pm. Quite a lot of vessels together with canoes, kayaks, sailboats and fiberglass classics might be on show at Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM), 120 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. On the night of Aug. 3, 5:15 pm, basic boats will parade between Oregon and Michigan Avenue Bridges.

One annual spotlight of the pageant is the Sikaflex Construct-A-Boat Problem. In the course of the competitors, two-person groups check out seacraft they DIY-ed the day earlier than with wooden, zip ties and, because the identify suggests, sikaflex. The boats will begin to float – or not – on Aug. 4, 1 pm. 

On Aug. 4, 10 am – 1 pm, Vacation spot Sturgeon Bay will take part on the enjoyable with its 4th-annual Bloodys, Brews and Bacon pageant. Native eating places will compete for the titles of “Finest Bloody Mary” and “Finest Bloody Mary Garnish” at Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria, 129 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. 

Along with the three Bs, the occasion will characteristic reside music, pizza and different refreshments. Tickets price $40 and may be bought at doorcountytickets.com.

Subsequent, a salute to the USCG and veterans of all branches might be held Aug. 7, 7 pm at Martin Park, 207 S. third Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. It’ll be adopted with a efficiency by Heartless, a Coronary heart tribute band, that goes till 9 pm. 

Charlie Henriksen of Henriksen Fisheries will current a program titled “Modifications in Door County Industrial Fishing” on the DCMM on Aug. 8, 2:30 pm. The presentation is free with the entry charge to the museum. 

Later that day at 5 pm, the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Membership, 600 Nautical Dr., might be open to the general public for sail races. Sailboats might be out there to borrow and sailors might be able to crew.

To cap off the week, DCMM will throw a picnic Aug. 9, 1 pm for USCG lively responsibility, reserve, retired and veteran personnel together with their households. Attendees can get pleasure from lunch by Smokin’ Tom’s Staff BBQ, video games and a bounce home.