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Oshkosh: Pro Democracy Boat Caravan

  • Lake Winnebago WI United States (map)

Boat Caravan Information

Logistics Overview

What: Boat Caravan - Spend time on the water AND resist!

Who: Welcome to all motor and non motor boats (kayaks, canoes).

  • Some motor boats may welcome other protesters aboard.

When: Saturday, August 30th (Labor Day Weekend) 4:30pm-6:30pm 

Where: Lake Winnebago

  • Plan A: Start at Pioneer Marina

  • Proceed south for approx. one hour, then return to the beginning location.

    • Target Audience: Lakeshore residents and boaters

  • Plan B (if too windy/inclimate): Occupy/float on Fox River in single file; do not block boat traffic

    • Target Audience: Bridge auto traffic and boaters

Why: One message: PRO! Pro democracy, pro due process, pro constitution, etc.


General Safety/Information

  • Profanity free signage, flags, and speech encouraged

  • Do not engage with agitators; ignore them or get 'em with kindness.

  • Motor boats can circle widely around non motors or go ahead/come back

  • Cell Phone Usage - Your Call

    • Consider leaving at home or in car due to tracking or water damage.

    • Consider bringing to call EMS or record possible incident(s).

  • No drugs. Alcohol consumption is not encouraged.


Water Safety

  • Follow all DNR protocol, state laws, and ordinances.

  • Non motor boaters should be confident in paddling abilities (handle wakes and waves, stamina, etc.).

    • Motor boats: Keep an eye on non motors if assistance is needed.

  • Be aware of opposition creating wakes, especially non motors.

  • Canoes are not particularly recommended unless there are calm waters or experienced operators; Winnebago is known to be volatile.


Oshkosh Boat Launches

Rainbow Park

Menominee Park

William Steiger Park

Mill Street

Fugleberg

24th Avenue

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