The 29th annual Gales of November spans two days of educational, networking and fundraising event. The entire Lake Superior community to learn about Great Lakes lighthouses and shipwrecks, underwater exploration, maritime history and diving technology. This event also includes an exciting silent auction and a maritime trade show. Money raised at Gales of November help go to preserve and maintain Lakes Superior Maritime Visitor Center.
For more details and information, please visit www.lsmma.com.
Schedule
This event takes place at the DECC on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, 2016.
Friday, November 4th
Noon: Keynote Luncheon Speaker – Mark Barker, President Interlake Steamship Company.
1:30pm: Afternoon Speakers – Bruce Lynn, Executive Director, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Chris Winters, Maritime Author and Photographer
3:00pm to 5:00pm: Afternoon Tours and Special Events —
| Tour | Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center |
| Cost | Half off with Gales of November coupon |
| Website | bvhcenter.org |
| Phone | (715) 392-7151 |
| Address | 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior, WI 54880 |
| info*AT*bvhcenter.org |
| Tour | Superior Public Museum |
| Cost | $5 |
| Website | superiorpublicmuseums.org |
| Phone | 1-715-394-5712 |
| Address | 906 East 2nd Street, Superior, WI |
| info*AT*superiorpublicmuseums.org |
| Tour | Great Lakes Aquarium |
| Cost | $11 per person (group rate) |
| Website | glaquarium.org |
| Phone | (218) 740-3474 |
| Address | 353 Harbor Drive in Duluth |
| info*AT*glaquarium.org |
| Tour | UW-Superior Jim Dan Hill Libary |
| Cost | Free |
| Website | uwsuper.edu/maritimecollections |
| Phone | 715-394-8359 |
| Address | University of Wisconsin-Superior Belknap and Catlin in Superior, WI (Room 219) |
| saue*AT*uwsuper.edu |
Evening Event – 5:30pm -8:00pm: Dinner and Gala at the DECC in the Harbor Side Ballroom.
Saturday, November 5th
9:00am: Keynote Morning Speaker — Frederick Stonehouse, Author and Historian.
11:00am: Morning Spotlight Speaker — Tom Wiater, President, Central Marine Logistics.
Noon: Keynote Luncheon Speaker — Dr. James P. Delgado, Ph.D., Director of Maritime Heritage, National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Sanctuaries.
1:00pm: Special Isle Royal Round Table Discussion
5:00pm: Cruise of a Lifetime Drawing
5:30pm to 7:30pm: Closing Reception — Grandma’s Saloon and Grill – Canal Park, MN