America's Boating Course

A special one day Boating Safety Certification Course will be held on Saturday, January 23 at the Wisconsin Expo Center.  Representatives of the U.S. Power Squadron will conduct this special one-day class and those that pass will receive a certification of completion.  All boaters should carry this certificate.  The knowledge gained could save you and your family’s life (at least it may reduce your insurance premiums). 

The certificate is REQUIRED of all persons who were born after January 1, 1989 and are at least 12 years old in order to operate a boat without an adult on board. 

The certificate is REQUIRED by all persons born on or after January 1, 1989 and are at least 16 years old or older to operate a PWC or motorboat even if accompanied by a properly certified boating certificate holder.

This is a great opportunity to prepare for safe summer fun in ONE day!

America's Boating Course Covers:  Boat Types & Terms; Boat Registration & Equipment; Boating Regulations & Safe Operation; Boat Handling & Seamanship; Aids to Navigation; Navigation Rules; Knots, Bends & Hitches; Adverse Conditions & Emergencies; and Introduction to Charts & Piloting

Registration Options: 

1.  Call (262) 786-2599 for information on how to pre-register.

2.  Register and pay at booth #63 at the MMDA until Friday, January 22.

3.  Register and pay at the door on the day of the course, Saturday, January 23 (if there is space available) at 7:45am.

To be assured of a seat and materials, advanced registration is suggested. 

Matt Bichanich & Chris Wilson

Matt and Chris are tournament bass pros.

Bass Techniques - Rivers & Lakes

Presented by Matt Bichanich & Chris Wilson

Bruce Dentice

Bruce is a Ranger fishing pro.

Salmon Fishing Lake Michigan from a Small Boat

Presented by Bruce Dentice

Lake Michigan Fishing All Seasons

Presented by Bruce Dentice

Mark Derricks

Mark is with Full Throttle Outdoors   

Trolling Lake Winnebago for Walleyes

Presented by Mark Derricks

Rob Wendel

Presented by Aquarius Sail

Rob is a Regional Hobie Fishing Team Member.  It has been said that Rob was brain washed to love fishing.  It must be true because there is nothing more difficult than getting him off the water.  He spends countless hours searching for trout and salmon in the Great Lakes.  Considering himself a brown trout enthusiast, he has caught many fish in the twenty pound range.  Rob also spends much of his time promoting the sport and teaching people how to kayak fish the Great Lakes.

Hobie Kayak Fishing

Presented by Rob Wendel

Rob's presentation will feature rigging the kayak, tackle and equipment, kayak fishing tips, and where and when to fish on Lake Michigan.

Jason Woda

Jason has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 20 years and guiding for almost 10.  Specializing in the waters off Milwaukee, Jason has found the most productive waters nearby throughout the year.  Starting at New Years, Jason finds the open water for excellent fishing for Browns through the Winter, and shifting to Winthrop Harbor for incredible Coho action April through June.  Chinook are "King" through September with some Steelies tossed in for the acrobatics.  No serous off shore troller will want to miss the experience that Jason shares on the seminar stage.

Techniques to Fill the Cooler - Lake Michigan Trout & Salmon

Presented by Capt. Jason Woda

Lake Michigan Trophy Salmon & Trout

Presented by Jason Woda

Tom Newbauer

Fisherman, Author, Radio Show Host, TV Angler and Outdoors educator.  Few sportsmen in Wisconsin are not familiar with the expertise that Tom Newbauer is generous to share, whether it is over the air waves or up close and personal on the seminar stage.

Pan Fishing - Wisconsin Lakes

Presented by Tom Newbauer

Bass Fishing - Anywhere & Anytime

Presented by Tom Newbauer

Gary Wroblewski

Spring Walleyes Jigging & Back Trolling

Presented by Gary Wroblewski

Walleye Fishing - Mississippi River

Presented by Gary Wroblewski

John Gillespie

Host and producer for one of the Midwest's most successful TV fishing shows "John Gillespie's Waters and Woods," John fishes a new honey hole every week with some of the upper midwest's best anglers.  It may be perch one week, muskies the next.  No matter what John and his guests are after, it is sure to be a good time!  John will make a special appearance on the Boat Show Seminar Stage!

Fishing Hot Spots in Wisconsin

Presented by John Gillespie

Steve Miljat

Steve is one of Wisconsin's most respected guides and wildlife artisits.

Spring Pewaukee Musky Fishing

Presented by Capt. Steve Miljat

Spring Fishing Green Bay for Trophy Walleyes

Presented by Capt. Steve Miljat