We are beginning the process of closing out the 2025 Season. BOOMERANG is back in Green Bay. In this first part of the winter preparation process we are stripping down the boat to get her ready to be pulled out of the water and to enter winter storage. Thanks so much for watching. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. If you enjoyed this video, please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so already, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel and it costs you nothing. That's our only ask. That really helps our channel. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail MUSIC: "Distance" by Anno Domini Beats "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs #saillife

The end of a sailing season is always emotional. Saying goodbye to friends at the Marina. Preparing the boat for its last voyage of the season. And beginning to re-think through the process of stripping the boat down and getting it ready for indoor winter storage. Come along for our final ride of the 2025 season and begin the process of preparing BOOMERANG for the upcoming winter season. Again, we really do appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. Thank you. And again, we could use a little help with our views. So, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so already, please SUBSCRIBE. This all helps our channel and it costs you nothing. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs

We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. Thank you. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so already, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel and it costs you nothing. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs

Thanks for watching. We truly appreciate that you've taken the time to watch. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It does not cost you a thing but it really does help our channel That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

We apologize for not getting this video out sooner. Some health issues have slowed me down. We promise that more videos are coming and in a more timely manner. This is another video where we attempt to find enough wind to sail. The forecast called for winds from 2 to 4 early increasing to 5 to 7 as the day progressed. Unfortunately, that never happened. The wind did pick up briefly but failed to fill in as predicted. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs

Today was a light air sail along the west shore of southern Door County, Wisconsin. We didn't go too far because of the light air but had an enjoyable sail on a gorgeous day in a beautiful area.   If you could, please give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. That greatly helps get our channel out to a wider audience and helps us share the joys of sailing around beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time and support. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

The work of maintaining a boat doesn't end once it goes in the water. There are always maintenance, upkeep and repairs that need to be made. Some work can only be done while the boat is out of the water. Many projects can be done while it is in the water. This video documents just a few of our projects on our 2005 Beneteau First 40.7 during the Summer of 2025 while she was in the water. Surely not the most exciting video but it does follow our efforts to bring you our boat ownership experiences and what it takes to keep the boat in proper condition to allow us to venture out on our sailing adventures. Thanks for watching. We greatly appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

Welcome aboard as we sail from Horseshoe Bay down to Little Sturgeon Bay and our summer home port of Wave Pointe Marina aboard BOOMERANG IV, our 2005 Beneteau First 40.7. It was a beautiful day on the Bay of Green Bay as we cruised for home. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #crazykarens #sailingdogs

This video focuses a little more on what's involved for us in getting underway. Getting away from the dock, exiting the harbor, getting the sails up and getting under sail. We hope you enjoy and get a better understanding of what's involved for us as we continue our Great Lakes sailing adventures. Unfortunately, we have not had any extended cruises this year. We have an aging dog who is battling cancer. He does not do well on the boat due to his condition. This summer we have stayed close to home. Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time and support. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

An overcast sky did not diminish a great day on the water. Winds started out of the ESE and took a swing to the South throughout the day. The wind speed increased throughout the day from 5 to 10 to 10 to 15 as predicted. We sailed south along the west coast of Southern Door County to Red River County Park and then back. Thanks for watching. We truly appreciate that you've taken the time to watch. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It does not cost you a thing but it really does help our channel That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

With the Tall Ship Festival in Sturgeon Bay we couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit and take in some of the festivities and on the water activities. Unfortunately, a lack of wind meant that we needed to motor. Still it was a great day on the water with some great sights. Thanks for watching. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday ##sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel #tallships

As Summer progresses, we are still plagued by weeds. After struggling to get out on a beautiful day on the Bay, we experienced considerable difficulties returning to our slip through the weeds. We managed to lose steerage at a critical time turning into our slip. Our problems were exacerbated by a strong breeze pushing us away from the dock. Watch to the end to see how we faired. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch this video. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

Sometimes, a quiet afternoon on the water is good for the soul. Join us on a quiet sail on the Bay of Green Bay off the west coast of Door County, Wisconsin. Enjoy. MUSIC: "Distance" Anno Domini Beats "Pienso Viento" Casa Rosa We do really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't already done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

A day sail on the Bay of Green Bay off the west shore of Door County, Wisconsin in a good breeze. Hazy skies but still a sunny day on the water with a great sail across the Bay toward the Peshtigo Lighthouse. MUSIC: "Distance" Anno Domini Beats "Inception" Aakash Gandi "Natural Sweetheart" Night Shift We really appreciate that you've taken the time to watch. We could use a little help with our views so, if you enjoyed this video, please share with your family and friends to promote our channel. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

It continues to be a challenging Summer trying to get out on the water. We are still dealing with some water level issues but that has been a significant issue. The major issue continues to be the weeds. I suspect that the lower water levels this year have been a major contributor to the excessive weed growth. It has been a struggle, but we have been managing to get out. We still continue to drag a massive amount of weeds out on our keel, sail drive and rudder. But every once in a while you get a good day - until the weather turns! Thanks for watching. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday # #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time. Please give us a "LIKE" if you would. Send us a comment. And please, SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already done so. None of this costs you anything. But it does really help our channel. Thanks again. PURA VIDA! BOOMERANG SAILING Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailing #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #beneteau #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday # #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

We are still struggling with depth issues and excessive weeds both on and below the surface. We managed to get out of the slip for a nice sail after dodging floating and submerged mats of weeds but not without issues. We towed a large patch of weeds out of the harbor. Once we cleared the channel we had to back down to clear the weed patch from the keel and rudder. But we did make it out and had an enjoyable day on the water. We hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time. Please give us a "LIKE" if you would. Send us a comment. And please, SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already done so. None of this costs you anything. But it does really help our channel. Thanks again. PURA VIDA! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailing #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #beneteau #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday # #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

It has been a challenging start to our 2025 sailing season. After a nervous ride up to Wave Pointe Marina at the end of May and a dockside pull from the Marina staff we made it into our slip. A major impediment in addition to the lower water levels was the onslaught of excessive weed growth. While the Marina treated the weeds to try to eradicate them they held us at the slip for 3 weeks. We tried to back out of the slip last week but got stuck again. This week we made it out of the slip into the fairway dragging a huge clump of weeds. But we did make it out. Back on the water and sails up! Thanks for watching. Please remember to give us a LIKE and provide a comment. Also, if you haven't done so, please SUBSCRIBE. It all helps our channel. That's our only ask. Thanks again. We appreciate your support. All the best. Pura Vida! Bill and Gail. #sailingpassion #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday # #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

The saga of getting BOOMERANG out of Green Bay and up to Wave Pointe Marina for the 2025 sailing season continues. When I left The Boat Yard on the Fox River in Green Bay I was not overly confident that I could get in to our slip at Wave Pointe Marina on Little Sturgeon Bay because of the lower water levels on Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay this summer. As the old saying goes: "If it isn't one thing, it's another." Thanks for watching. We appreciate your time. Please give us a "LIKE" if you would. Send us a comment. And please, SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already done so. None of this costs you anything. It's all we ask. Thanks again. PURA VIDA! Bill and Gail #sailingpassion #sailing #sailingfamily #greatlakessailing #sailingdoorcounty #doorcounty #beneteau #sailingday #sailingadventures #sailboatlife #sailinglife #sailinglifestyle #sailingvideo #sailingvideos #sailingchannel #sailingday #sailinggreenbay #boomerangsailing #boatlife #beneteau #Beneteau First 40.7 #marinas #sailday # #sailboatlife #sailingadventures #wavepointemarina #boating #northsails #boatinghd #boating #boatingadventures #boatmaintenance #crazy #crazyfacts #goonies #sailboat #boatinglake #boatingcommunity #sailingvessel

After considerable difficulty in getting the boat launched and the mast re-installed (See the previous video) it is now time to attempt to bring the BOOMERANG up to Wave Pointe Marina our summer home.