Scuttlebutt Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 33) www.scuttlebutt.com January 2008 • Page 33 Film shows the power of boating More than 71 million people describe themselves as active boaters, which means they have participated in boating at least once in the past year. From fishing to water skiing to snorkeling and cruising, if escaping for a day is the goal, then the water is where it’s at. “It seems there aren’t many places anymore where people can truly get away from it all, but being aboard a boat out on the water is one of them,” said Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist and relationship expert. “Once you leave the dock, it doesn’t matter if you’re only 20 minutes from home, you and your family feel as if you’re a million miles away.” It was that feeling and experience that inspired the short film titled “Good Have you ever wondered what happens to all the junk volunteers collect during the river clean-up? In the Quad Cities last summer, twelve artists led teams of students to build Run,” featured at www .DiscoverBoating.com. Directed by Academy Award nominee Wally Pfister, “Good Run” chronicles a man’s life and how boating was the common thread weaved throughout his fondest memories. “We were looking for a way to pay tribute to those who love boating, while showing boating’s powerful ability to connect people to those who may have never experienced being on the water for themselves,” said Carl Blackwell, vice president of marketing and communications for the national Discover Boating campaign. “The response we’re receiving from ‘Good Run’ is exactly what we were aiming for. People are moved by the artworks from the natural and man-made materials hauled out of the river. The “Mississippi Pallette” was displayed at various sites in the four river cities. Some were placed in perrole boating can play in the enrichment of our relationships with family and friends.” Those introduced to boating early in life tend to stick with it. A study by the National Marine Manufacturers Association found that 70 percent of American boaters had gone boating as a child. “Good Run” exemplifies what it feels like to grow up boating as the main character goes through life experiencing fishing excursions with his father as a young boy, a honeymoon cruise on a classic wooden boat with his new bride and eventually bonding with his own son and grandchildren while cruising across a lake. To watch the film, visit www.DiscoverBoating.com. manent locations, while others were exhibited at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Big River Magazine YACHT SHOWCASE LA CROSSE.WISCONSIN See us at the Minneapolis Boat Show - Booth 903A Twin 320 hp MX 6.2 MPI Horizon Mercruisers, 7.3 kW Kohler–$184,900 2004 Carver 360 Mariner Twin 350 hp Caterpillar 3116 TA V-Drives, 13.5 kW Kohler Diesel, 48,000 BTU Cruisair–$499,900 1996 SkipperLiner Motoryacht 606 CYS Twin 420 hp Caterpillar 3126TA, Kohler with Hush Box, Full Electronics Package, Updated Features–$189,900 1995 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer 75 hp Mercury Outboard, 16,500 BTU Roof Air–$89,900 2004 Grandeur 40’ Houseboat Students make art from found objects Outboard Motor, Steering System, 55,000 BTU Furnace, 15,000 BTU Air Conditioner, Insulation Throughout $139,900 2007 Cottage Cruiser - Serenity Twin 220 hp 4.3L MPI Mercruiser I/O, 15.0 kW Westerbeke Safe-CO, 2.5 Ton Central Heat & Air–$299,900 2007 Sundance Houseboat 6816 WE TAKE TRADES - 608.784.5110 127 Marina Drive . La Crosse . WI . 54603 . 608.784.5110 . SKIPPERLINER.COM Boat Minnesota Don’t miss the 10th Annual 2008 . . . Show & Marine Products FEB. 7–10 Pontoons Fishing Boats Cruisers Docks Marine Electronics and more! Bill Diedrich Scott Fairbairn (Thurs. & Fri.) “Walleye Mechanics” Dave Csanda (Sat. & Sun.) “The Many Moods of Smallmouth Bass” “Shallow Water Walleyes” (Thurs.–Sun.) “Sonar Tips for Better Fishing” “GPS Tips and Tricks for Better Fishing” king $2 Par uttle Sh & Free ebsite ur w Visit o tails for de SAVE $2 Every Day Discount coupons available at www.StPaulBoatShow.com A Cenaiko Production ADMISSION Adults $9.00 Children (6–12) $2.50 (5 & under) FREE HOURS Thurs Noon–9:00 pm Fri. Noon–9:00 pm Sat 10 am–9:00 pm Sun 10 am–6:00 pm Visit us at www.StPaulBoatShow.com http://www.scuttlebutt.com http://www.DiscoverBoating.com http://www.DiscoverBoating.com http://www.DiscoverBoating.com http://SKIPPERLINER.COM http://SKIPPERLINER.COM http://www.StPaulBoatShow.com http://www.StPaulBoatShow.com http://www.StPaulBoatShow.com
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