Here's What We Find Interesting - We Want You To Know
The Spring 2018 Million $ Question - When are you going to start launching boats? Here's a view on Friday April 20, 2018.
If we only had a crystal ball or were direct relatives of Mother Nature. But alas, we do not and are not. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what the snow and ice conditions look like today. A check of the ice thickness 2 weeks ago was over 38" in the lift well. We don't believe this has changed much since then. Visit our Facebook page for more pictures.
Introduction to Navigation Course - May 5, 2018 at Pike's Bay Marina
Don't get lost at sea! This course services beginners to advanced boaters in refining the necessary navigation techniques for safe voyaging on Lake Superior and beyond. Details and registration information are available on the link below.
| Introduction to Marine Navigation flyer and registration |
2018 Events and Plans from the local Chamber
May 2018:
Launch at the Washburn Marina!
5: Introduction to Navigation Course - Pike's Bay Marina - call us for details 715-373-5050
11: Bayfield in Bloom - Bayfield
17-19: Chequamegon Birding Festival - Washburn
23: Superior Vista Bike Tour - Washburn
June 2018:
9-10: Safety at Sea Seminar - Pike's Bay Marina - call us for details 715-373-5050
11: Blessing of the Fleet - Bayfield Harbor
July 2018:
2-6: Bayfield Race Week
21-22: Bayfield Festival of Arts & Gallery Tours
27-28: Washburn Book Across the Bay
27-28: Brownstone Summerfest - Washburn
August 2018:
4: Point to LaPointe Swim - Bayfield
September 2018:
Washburn Marina Annual Boater's Garage Sale
October 2018:
5-7: Applefest - Bayfield
26-27: Washburn Zombie Days
VISIT THE BAYFIELD CHAMBER AND WASHBURN CHAMBER WEBSITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Launch at the Washburn Marina!
5: Introduction to Navigation Course - Pike's Bay Marina - call us for details 715-373-5050
11: Bayfield in Bloom - Bayfield
17-19: Chequamegon Birding Festival - Washburn
23: Superior Vista Bike Tour - Washburn
June 2018:
9-10: Safety at Sea Seminar - Pike's Bay Marina - call us for details 715-373-5050
11: Blessing of the Fleet - Bayfield Harbor
July 2018:
2-6: Bayfield Race Week
21-22: Bayfield Festival of Arts & Gallery Tours
27-28: Washburn Book Across the Bay
27-28: Brownstone Summerfest - Washburn
August 2018:
4: Point to LaPointe Swim - Bayfield
September 2018:
Washburn Marina Annual Boater's Garage Sale
October 2018:
5-7: Applefest - Bayfield
26-27: Washburn Zombie Days
VISIT THE BAYFIELD CHAMBER AND WASHBURN CHAMBER WEBSITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Launch 2016 is always a fun time of year - check out how we roll!
Service Technicians obtain prestigious ABYC Certifications in early 2016
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is the essential source of technical information for the marine industry. They develop product safety standards, credentialing, education, training, and other tools to achieve the goal of making boating safer. ABYC Standards are the basis of certification programs, marine surveys and legal judgements, relied upon heavily by boat insurers worldwide.
The Certified Technician program sets the precedent for education in the marine industry and our customers can be confident that we take our industry knowledge seriously. With a higher degree of training comes more efficient work produced, greater customer satisfaction and ultimately safer boats.
The certification requires 4 days of classroom study with a final test that is no easy feat. Each is a timed test of 3 hours with 200 questions, covering the complex details of the 8 different certifications offered. Obtaining 3 of the 8 certificates qualifies a technician as a Master Technician in the industry. There are only 4 in Wisconsin and Tom Grupstra is one of them!
Congratulations to each of these dedicated Washburn Marina technicians - we are proud of their achievement and acknowledge their hard work.
The Certified Technician program sets the precedent for education in the marine industry and our customers can be confident that we take our industry knowledge seriously. With a higher degree of training comes more efficient work produced, greater customer satisfaction and ultimately safer boats.
The certification requires 4 days of classroom study with a final test that is no easy feat. Each is a timed test of 3 hours with 200 questions, covering the complex details of the 8 different certifications offered. Obtaining 3 of the 8 certificates qualifies a technician as a Master Technician in the industry. There are only 4 in Wisconsin and Tom Grupstra is one of them!
Congratulations to each of these dedicated Washburn Marina technicians - we are proud of their achievement and acknowledge their hard work.
Washburn Marina's Annual Garage Sale
September 17, 2016
Every year in September, we open the garage door - literally - and allow boaters to bring their gently used items to sell and purchase other boater's items at garage sale prices. After Labor Day weekend, boaters are welcome to bring their marine related items to price and prepare for sale. On the day of the sale, the doors open and the crowds flock in! You've got to be early to find the best treasures. Call for more details. 715 373 5050
September 17, 2016
Every year in September, we open the garage door - literally - and allow boaters to bring their gently used items to sell and purchase other boater's items at garage sale prices. After Labor Day weekend, boaters are welcome to bring their marine related items to price and prepare for sale. On the day of the sale, the doors open and the crowds flock in! You've got to be early to find the best treasures. Call for more details. 715 373 5050
Lake Superior is never predictable. Some winters we have no ice cover and others you could walk all the way across the Lake. It's a long walk!
Here is a link to the satellite image of Lake Superior, see for yourself what it going on year round!
LAKE SUPERIOR SATELLITE IMAGE - CLICK HERE.
Lake Superior is never predictable. Some winters we have no ice cover and others you could walk all the way across the Lake. It's a long walk!
Here is a link to the satellite image of Lake Superior, see for yourself what it going on year round!
LAKE SUPERIOR SATELLITE IMAGE - CLICK HERE.
