Gales of November 2012

The 25th annual Gales of November is Friday, November 2, and Saturday, November 3, at various locations in Canal Park. What began 25 years ago as a small gathering of divers sharing shipwreck pictures has grown into a two-day celebration of Great Lakes maritime history, shipping and diving. Featured are exhibits, illustrated presentations on history and underwater archaeology and a silent auction of maritime and maritime-related items. The opening luncheon speaker is Bob Krumenaker, superintendent of  Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; and the keynote luncheon speaker Saturday will be Dr. James Delgado, director of Maritime Heritage for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, in the office of National Marine Sanctuaries. On Friday night, Lake Superior Magazine hosts the opening gala reception, from 6-8 p.m., at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. The full day of speakers and presenations on Saturday is at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The event also includes a drawing of the “Cruise of a Lifetime” raffle. Two winners and their guests will set sail aboard a 1,000-foot ore carrier in summer 2013. Gales is the main fundraising benefit for the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association (LSMMA). For a complete schedule and other information, call 218-727-2497 or visit www.lsmma.com.