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