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Skip O. Shore is a professional captain who can be seen putting along the coast of Lake Michigan most days from May through November. He enjoys helping others get more out of boating and doing it safely so they don't kill themselves or others -- particularly him.

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Boating 101: What is the 'playpen'?

The "playpen" is a special anchorage area north of Navy Pier and south of the northernmost breakwater of Chicago Harbor. It is there that...
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Polish regatta and picnic

On Sunday, July 12, there will be a sailing regatta followed by a picnic at Montrose Harbor. So if you're Polish, sail, and drink beer (if you're...
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Chicago's July 3rd fireworks

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Chicago's Independence Day fireworks show is, for some reason, on July 3rd. This show is truly...
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Swimming in harbors may be hazardous to your life

Here's three tales of boaters dying in a harbor when they intentionally went into the water. The first one I...
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Three boating accidents on same day

There were three boating accidents in the Chicago area on Sunday, June 28. A total of three people died. In one, a...
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Chicago's bi-weekly fireworks over the Lake

Every Wednesday and Saturday evening, Navy Pier puts on an impressive fireworks show. It's one thing to watch it...
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Ask Skip: A boat that won't sink?

In response to my article "How to sink a boat in one easy step," a reader commented:I just learned that...
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How to sink a boat in one easy step

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Eventually, the weather will give you more motivation--or an excuse--to use your boat. You trailer boaters will...
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Origins of 'don't give up the ship' flag

While the Olympic Evaluation Committee is in town, it's worth delving into boaters' protest of the rowing venue. For two years now, hundreds of...
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Reader comments on 'Special Olympics'

In response to my article, "Boaters can thank Obama for his 'Special Olympic' comment," the following comment was posted by Catherine...
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