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Building a Community? Just Add Water

By Melissa Ripp , Peninsula Pulse – May 13th, 2010

There are some very common misconceptions out there when it comes to yacht clubs, and in Door County there is no exception. Yacht clubs are primarily for seasonal residents. It’s not something that locals do. They cater to an exclusive group. And don’t you need to know a lot about boats? And sailing?

When these comments are posed to the Directors of the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club , Board Member Timothy Graul is quick with a correction. “We’re by no means an elitist organization. There’s no jargon, no secret handshake – and nope, you don’t even need to know about boats.” Secretary John Purinton agrees, saying “The Club was started by a bunch of guys who loved boating, true – but we really look at ourselves as more of a community organization.”

The Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club was founded in 1927, with Leathem Smith serving as Commodore and well-known Door County businessmen such as Fred Peterson, Palmer Johnson, and S. J. Harris leading its Board of Directors. The club quickly grew in popularity, even though meeting places and sailing locations would cause plenty of location changes in the early years. In 1951, the SBYC found themselves looking at a potential permanent home when George Baudhuin offered to deed to the city of Sturgeon Bay the south pier of his Baudhuin Yacht Harbor and the shore frontage along Nautical Drive for park purposes, providing it would be used “as a haven for yachtsmen.” The SBYC heartily approved the site, and quickly sponsored the development of the property, securing the necessary funds to build a SBYC clubhouse.

Around the same time, the SBYC founded one of the oldest programs it offers – the Sail Training Foundation (STF). The STF’s goal is to provide sailing instruction to students of all ages – regardless of if they are a member of the SBYC. Individual sessions for youth and adult sailing are offered during the summer months, and the students in all classes are invited to participate in the Club’s TGIT (Thursday Night Race Series) – although Vice Commodore Collin Jeanquart is quick to point out that getting the sailing students to enjoy the water and the teamwork that comes with it is more important than the competition.

“The STF teaches students a lot of things, such as boating safety and how to rig and care for their boats,” Jeanquart says, “but it also teaches valuable lessons in communication and sportsmanship.”

The adult sailing lessons are taught on the club’s recently refurbished Flying Scot fleet, a task that was spearheaded last year by Director Tim Graul and several other SBYC members. The original two boats of the fleet were purchased in 1960, with the newest ones being added in 1976. “The boats, to say the least, had fallen into disrepair,” says the Club’s Rear Commodore, Jesse Brunsvold. With the help of a few other SBYC members, the boats were taken off-site, disassembled, pressure washed, power sanded, painted, and adorned with new rigging and weather covers.

“I can’t even describe how different these boats look – it’s been a real labor of love, and I am proud that they are being used for our adult lessons,” Brunsvold says. The four Flying Scots have recently been named after four women who have attributed to the success of the SBYC since its inception – Sheila, Lois, Frieda, and Nancy.

One of the main principles of the STF is that cost shouldn’t be a factor in learning how to sail – and as a result, the foundation offers sailing lessons at a fraction of their actual cost. Adult lessons cost $150 for eight weeks (one lesson per week) with children’s lessons coming in at around $60 for a two-week program, which consists of 10, 3 1/2 hour sessions. To offset the cost, the STF encourages their students to participate in fundraising events that raise money for the program, such as the annual STF Chili Supper, scheduled this year for Monday, May 17.

“It’s great to see students and other supporters working together on these events,” Brunsvold says. “It shows us that the STF program has deep roots in the community.”

In addition to the STF, there are other community programs that the SBYC offers. One of these, a discussion called “Through the Ice!” hosted by the SBYC and the United States Coast Guard, seeks to educate the public about ice survival and rescue. This free event goes through precautions, survival techniques, and a display of survival and rescue gear. The day ends with a dozen officers from the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department and the Coast Guard performing live rescues. During the summer the SBYC holds a flare shoot and fire extinguisher training in conjunction with the Door County Sail & Power Squadron. The Coast Guard clears airspace so that area boaters can dispose of their outdated flares, and the Fire Department sets controlled fires so attendees can learn proper fire extinguisher handling.

All of these community programs have not only lead to increased awareness within the Door County community, but have also resulted in an increase in membership – especially among the younger generation.

“We’re seeing a lot more involvement from younger people who have grown up with the Yacht Club as well as younger families with children,” says Brunsvold, who serves at the SBYC’s Membership Director as part of her Rear Commodore duties. She sites Jeanquart as an example, who at 25 years old is the youngest member of the SBYC Directors and a third-generation SBYC Commodore. Jeanquart agrees, saying, “Some of our strongest members right now are people who were running around the Yacht Club lawn as kids 20 or 30 years ago.”

With the increase in membership and the commitment to programs has also come a renewed interest within the SBYC to make it a great place to be.

“The common interest of the SBYC is boating – to be sure – but our members really do want to give back to the community, and we’re offering ways to do that,” says Purinton. “We’re working very hard to make people proud to walk through our doors.”

The Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club is located at 600 Nautical Drive in Sturgeon Bay, and is led by the 2010 Commodore, Chris Gaeth. For more information about the Sail Training Foundation, SBYC membership, or other SBYC activities, please call 920.743.6934 or visit http://www.sturgeonbayyachtclub.com .

The Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club has several upcoming events that are open to the Door County community:

• Monday, May 17

STF (Sail Training Foundation) Chili Supper

$8 for adults, $5 for children under 12

• Friday, May 21, 6 – 8 pm

Open House & New Member Reception

A chance to meet members, tour the SBYC clubhouse, and learn about Club activities and membership

• Saturday, June 12

Flare Shoot/Fire Extinguisher Training

For more information on these events, please call Rear Commodore Jesse Brunsvold at 920.256.6000 or email [email protected] .

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Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week

August 2 – august 9, 2024.

Join us in saluting the local U.S. Coast Guard, and celebrate at these events!

As one of 30 official U.S. Coast Guard Cities — and the only one in Wisconsin! — Sturgeon Bay celebrates each year with a week filled with events, ceremonies, visiting ships and fun! Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week begins with an official proclamation from the City of Sturgeon Bay. We gather a variety of historic and classic wooden boats and show them off for a weekend, and challenge teams of two to build a vessel with limited materials and paddle it, without sinking! Monday evening you’re invited to the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club , as we honor exceptional members of our local USCG detachments and mariners in our Door County community who’ve made a significant impact. Everyone’s invited to Idlewild Golf Course for a round of 18 holes during the annual golf outing and fundraiser for local Coast Guard families.

Mid-week, the County will salute the Coast Guard and servicemembers – active and veteran – of all branches of the military during the opening night of the Door County Fair . Sail around the Bay during the Yacht Club’s sailing adventures on Thursday. Then we wrap up the week with a picnic for active duty, reserve and retired USCG and their families.

Throughout the week, visiting USCG and training ships will host FREE to the public Deck Tours! Check DCMM’s Facebook page for ship arrival times and Deck Tour times.

The 2024 Maritime Week schedule will be published in summer 2024.

2023 Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Event s (CHECK BACK SOON FOR 2024 EVENTS!) :

Tuesday, august 1:.

• City Proclamation: Birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard ( Birthday is August 4 ). The proclmation will be made during the City Council meeting, which begins at 6pm, Sturgeon Bay City Hall, 421 Michigan Street.

Saturday, August 5:

• 32 nd annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Show and Sikaflex Build-A-Boat Challenge , 10am-4pm, at Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Bring your crew, friends, and family for boating and fun on Sturgeon Bay’s historic working waterfront. On display at the Classic and Wooden Boat Show are beautiful boats to admire, some professionally built and maintained, others the work of talented amateurs, some boats are in the middle of restoration! Vessels range from canoes to kayaks, sailboats, fiberglass classics, and glorious mahogany runabouts. Registered boaters showcase their boats for the weekend. and compete for awards and ribbons. Boats are displayed on the Maritime Museum grounds and along the waterfront promenade.
• Classic Boat Parade, 6 p.m., Boats circle between Oregon & Michigan Street Bridges.

REGISTER for the Sikaflex Build-A-Boat Contest :

Join the fun and challenge yourself…The Classic & Wooden Boat Show also includes the hilarious and competitive Sikaflex Build-A-Boat Challenge. Watch as two-person teams work feverishly with limited materials on Saturday to craft a one-of-a-kind boat that will float during the “sea trials” on Sunday…hopefully!

Sunday, August 6:

• 32 nd annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Show and Sikaflex Build-A-Boat Races , 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., at the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Races @ 1p.m.
• Bloody Marys, Brews & Bacon , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Sonny’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria. Ticketed event – $35/pers on. Must be 21 years or older and present valid ID. Join Destinati on Sturgeon Bay for the Bloodies (Mary) , Brews & Bacon Social! This event features local Door County restaurants and their unique Bloody Mary’s, local breweries’ offerings, and a selection of bacon. Each restaurant vendor will compete for the title of ‘Best Bloody Mary’ and ‘Best Bloody Mary Garnish’, and more prizes TBA.

Monday, August 7:

• U.S.C.G. Cutter Katmai Bay arrives. Ship will dock at either Sawyer or Graham Parks. Arrival time TBA, watch the DC Maritime Museum Facebook page for updates. Free Public Deck tours will be offered throughout the week.
• Coast Guard Person of the Year & Mariner Award Dinner , 5:30PM @ Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Public welcome! Dinner reservations required.

Tuesday, August 8:

• Salute to the Coast Guard Golf Outing , 9:30AM @ Idlewild Golf Course. Public invited to play! 9:30am Cannon (shotgun) start at Idlewild Golf Course, just south of Sturgeon Bay. Have fun, play golf, enjoy good food and honor the service of our local Coast Guard Men and Women. Prizes for teams finishing: First, Second, 12 th , and Next-to-Last. Hole Prizes for: Longest Drive; Longest Putt; Closest to the Pin on Par Three; Closest to the Pin in Two. Ticket Raffle with numerous prizes and other surprises! Sponsors needed too!

Wednesday, August 9:

• USCG Cutter Katmai Bay deck tours . Time scheduled: 1-4pm, at either Sawyer or Graham Park. Public invited for Free Deck Tours.
• Salute to USCG & Veterans of all Branches at the Door County Fair . Salute scheduled to begin at 7pm on the Main Stage. Band is Boogie & the Yo-Yos. 1/2 off daily pass Wednesday for active duty and military veterans with ID ! Boogie & the Yo-Yos play after salutre ~ 7:30PM @ Door County Fairgrounds. All veterans invited!

Thursday, August 10:

• Sail Races for Thank Goodness It’s Thursday , 5 p.m., Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. On this special night, the Club is open to the public for anyone to join a crew and sail, and for dinner. Races begin at 5pm. There are sailboats to borrow and and sailors ready to crew, for anyone wanting to sail! The Yacht Club is open to the public Thursday evening for the sail races and dinner. Reservations strongly encouraged for dinner: 920-743-6934.

Friday, August 11:

• US Coast Guard Picnic— US Coast Guard Picnic . BBQ by Smokin’ Tom’s Team BBQ and Games, 1-3pm at Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. For active, reserve, retired & veteran USCG personnel & families only. For more info, call: 920-743-5958; email: [email protected] .
• Training Ship State of Michigan port visit & deck tours . Free Deck tours 6-8pm, on the West Waterfront (dock site TBA). Cutter Katmai Bay departs, time TBA. Watch the DC Maritime Museum Facebook page for updates.

Saturday, August 12:

• Training Ship T/S State of Michigan deck tours & departure. Free! Time TBA @ West Waterfront. Watch the DC Maritime Museum Facebook page for updates.

What does being an “official Coast Guard City” mean?

To qualify, one of the main requirements is for residents within the designated area to welcome and support Coast Guard members and their families. On January 23, 2014, after a 90-day review by the United States Congress, Admiral R. J. Papp, Jr., then Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, signed a proclamation designating the City of Sturgeon Bay a “Coast Guard City.” Sturgeon Bay is the first city in Wisconsin to be so honored. The entire community celebrated this prestigious honor at an official proclamation ceremony on May 10, 2014 at Sawyer Park on the City’s west waterfront. Sturgeon Bay was one of sixteen communities nationwide to be named a Coast Guard City at that time, and was the first in Wisconsin.

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Thank You to our sponsors whose generous contributions and assistance make the Maritime Week events, celebrations and honors possible:

For further information contact Paige Funkhouser, Community Engagement Manager for the Door County Maritime Museum at [email protected]

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