Click on the link above for a letter from
McBOAT President George Graubner
UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

McKinley Marina Manager

Marina issues or concerns can be discussed with the Marina Manager Eric Lesch by calling  (414) 273-5224 or by email at:  Eric.Lesch@milwcnty.com

Additionally you can contact your Milwaukee County Board Supervisor by visiting the County Board website at:  Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Special Event No-Wake Zone

The Milwaukee Harbormaster has declared that a Slow No-Wake zone shall be in effect and enforced in the Outer Harbor for 2 hours before and 2 hours after special events fireworks. This will help eliminate dangerous situation caused by boaters racing back to the launching ramps after fireworks events. Click here for the Notice to Mariners flyer.

Pavilion Hours

The marina staff would like to remind everyone that the Pavilion is open to the public from 7:00am  until 7:00pm. Marina tenants may use the Pavilion until 10:00pm. There have been recent conflicts involving tenants that wanted to remain after 10:00pm.
No one is allowed after 10:00pm.

"The Mariner Network" has a new website that offers updated marine fuel prices around Lake Michigan from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI.  Just click on the photo above to go to their website.

Strength in Numbers

From USA Today Leaving Land:   Did you Know that there are 53.6 million adult boaters.  Boaters spend $16 billion on food and fuel during boating.  So we as boaters do have voice that can be heard.  This does not include the upkeep or storage, or marina fees. 

               Visitors

Marina "Wish List"

The McBOAT Board of Directors is assembling a “wish list” of improvements for the marina.  The McBOAT Board would like feedback from our members regarding these issues or others you feel are important. The McBOAT Board will work with the Milwaukee County Parks Department to get these items implemented. Please send your replies to McBOAT President George Graubner at my_mcboat@yahoo.com

1.      Ladders on each dock.
2.      Bike Racks in a secure area
3.      Flowers
4.      Signage to mark the sections of the marina
5.      Picture board of the employees
6.      Establish two parking passes for the forth of July and other special events
7.      Dip Nets for cleaning basin of floating debris
8.      Mats in shower areas
9.      Make marina a destination for transit service in the summer (trolley)
10.    Directory of services & attractions in area. (Restaurants, museums, car rentals, etc)
11.    Monitor slip fees & fuel prices
12.    How to attract additional members to join McBOAT which strengthens our voice with the County Parks Dept

Fishing within McKinley Marina

There have been many complaints regarding fishing within the McKinley Marina basin. The fishermen are allowed to fish within the marina basin and fairways providing they are "position fishing". This is defined as casting from a stationary boat, but not anchored. They are not allowed to troll or tie to any dock or wall. If you observe any violations of these rules contact the DNR warden or Milwaukee County Sheriff. The marina staff cannot enforce these rules.

The DNR warden is David Oginski, he can be reached at
 (414) 263-8549 or email at david.oginskijr@wisconsin.gov

The Wisconsin DNR Tip Hotline number is
1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367)
or from your cell phone dial #367.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff non-
emergency phone number is (414) 278-4788.

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