Boat Show Features
Meet Abby Sunderland
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Teen sailor Abby Sunderland, who attempted last year to become the youngest person to solo-circumnavigate the globe, will be at the show from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Sunderland’s 2010 journey ended in the Indian Ocean when, after five months and 12,500 miles, a rogue wave demisted and capsized her boat.
Those who stop by her booth at the show will be able to purchase Abby’s new book “Unsinkable,” pose for photos, and hear about her two days spent lost at sea.
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Twiggy Returns!
Twiggy will be back at the boat show and ready to delight audiences of all ages!
For more than 30 years, trainer Lou Ann Best and the Florida gray squirrel have travelled around the globe to teach people about boating safety.
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Sponsored by the Michigan City Port Authority, Twiggy will perform at the following times:
| Thursday, August 25............... |
3pm, 6pm |
| Friday, August 26................... |
3pm, 6pm |
| Saturday, August 27............. |
1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm |
| Sunday, August 28................. |
1pm, 3pm, 5pm |
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McDonald’s Pirate Island
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Providing a blend of Great Lakes knowledge, music and nautical nonsense, Capt’n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate is sure to delight children and families.
Join him for entertaining and educational shows about life jackets, aquatic species and more at McDonald’s Pirate Island stage at the following times:
| Thurs., Aug. 25.... |
2pm, 4pm, 7pm |
| Friday, Aug. 26.... |
2pm, 4pm, 7pm |
| Sa., Aug. 27........ |
12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
| Sun., Aug. 28...... |
12pm, 2pm, 4pm |
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Tall Ship Appledore V
The 65-foot schooner Appledore V from Bay City, Mich., will sail into Trail Creek Thursday morning and offer cruises each day at the show.
Built in 1992, the vessel primarily sails the Great Lakes in the summer and spends the winter months in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Its crew of three uses the boat to foster environmental stewardship, train young sailors and take customers out on the water.
To purchase tickets for boat show cruises, visit baysailbaycity.org.
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LaPorte County Day
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| All LaPorte County residents will receive free admission on Thursday, Aug. 25! All you need to do is present an ID with a LaPorte County address at the box office. |
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Party Barge
Take a load off, catch some shade, and enjoy a beverage or two on the fun-filled Party Barge! This floating pavilion is a great place to catch up with boating buddies old and new. |
Sail Pier
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| The sail fleet at Michigan City is traditionally one of the largest shown in the water on the Great Lakes.
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Brokerage Pier
The home for pre-owned and noncurrent models has become a hotspot for buying activity since it was introduced a few years ago.
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