Upcoming Events

The summer of 2023 found Don sharing the history of Lake Mendota with groups on the MSCR Pontoon boat; Betty Lou Cruises and a new series of cruises for Bishop’s Bay Country Club members. Don is available during the winter to speak with your group. Get in touch on the “Contact Us” page to schedule one of Don’s fun and interesting presentations, tailored for your group.

Coming in Summer of 2024: Cruise into the History of Lake Mendota

See Madison from a different point of view next summer with Lake Mendota historian Captain Don Sanford, author of On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota. Don will offer two completely different but equally fun narrated cruises on Lake Mendota.

The “Historic Cruise” on the Betty Lou Cruise line: If you’d like great food and a cocktail with your history, join Don for this special two-hour cruise.
 
Betty Lou Cruises depart from the Mariner’s Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive at 2:30 p.m. Summer 2024 dates will be released in the spring. Make your reservations at BettyLouCruises.com.

The Lake Mendota Celebrity Cruise on the MSCR pontoon boat: Learn all about the lakeshore between Tenney Park and University Bay on this popular cruise aboard the MSCR pontoon boat. 

MSCR cruises depart from their pontoon boat dock on the Yahara River near Tenney Park (1615 Sherman Avenue) at 5 p.m. Dates are listed below. For more information please call MSCR at (608) 204-4581 for more information.

Do you need a speaker?

Don is also available for private charters or talks for your club or neighborhood group. Send him an email for more details.