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Milwaukee 'Big Boat Day;' sailboats pulled from harbor for season

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  October 18, 2024 4:26pm CDT
Milwaukee
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Milwaukee's fall 'Big Boat Day'

Cranes pulled sailboats from the Milwaukee harbor for the season on "Big Boat Day."

The Brief

    • Sailboats were hoisted from the Milwaukee harbor on "Big Boat Day."
    • Those who took part said the beautiful weather made this year's Big Boat Day bittersweet.

MILWAUKEE - Cranes pulled sailboats from the Milwaukee harbor for the season on "Big Boat Day."

Roughly 30 boats were pulled out on Friday and, after that, the docks will be taken out. This year's Big Boat Day was bittersweet.

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"We don't always get this kind of glorious weather, it has snowed on us before – so it's a little harder to do when the weather is nice," said Teresa Coronado with the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center. "We know we are going to have a couple of good days still, but we also know it's going to turn at any time."

There is always next year to look forward to. The boats will be back in the water for the spring "Big Boat Day," which usually takes place in early May.

The Brief

  • FOX6 News spoke to members of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center.