Yes! Each boat captain can decide if they would like to do this or not. The families will not be expecting any snacks or refreshments but you're more than welcome to provide them. Families are instructed to not bring anything to eat on board without asking for permission from the boat captain. We promise to avoid cheese balls on your boat!

If you have life jackets available - we would greatly appreciate you allowing the wish families to use them. However, we do ask families to bring their own if they have them, and the Yacht Blast committee has purchased additional life jackets as well. As a reminder, all children the age of twelve or under are required to wear a PFD per US Coast Guard regulations. It will be left to the Captain’s discretion to require other passengers to wear PFD’s if deemed necessary.

Boat assignments are determined on site - when the wish families arrive. So, unfortunately we are unable to provide information ahead of time of exactly who, or how many people will be on your boat.

There are no expectations for decorations. Depending on your arrival time, we may provide you with a sponsor sign or Yacht Blast signage to put on your boat. Beyond that, many captains to have a good time decorating their vessels. This is totally up to the individual boat owners.

No gifts are expected. There are lots of fun activities for the families to enjoy before and after the boat rides. If you have something special you'd enjoy sharing with the wish kid and/or their family you are more than welcome to.

Lunch is served from 11:15am - 1:00pm. If you'd like food from the Milwaukee Yacht Club, please make sure families are back a little bit before 1:00pm.

Captain Schedule: 9:45am–10:00am Optional Captain’s Meeting @ Milwaukee Yacht Club on Patio 10:00am-10:30am Wish Families Arrive, Depart for Boats 10:30am-12:00pm Boat Rides for Wish Kids and Sponsors 11:00am Boat Parade Begins at Calatrava 11:30am-1:00pm Lunch served, Entertainment, Silent Auction Boat Load of Wishes Evening Event: 5:00pm-9:00pm This year, there will be the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent evening under the stars to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Yacht Blast for Kids. Indulge in gourmet delicacies artfully prepared by Milwaukee Yacht Club Executive Chef Santo D'Amato while enjoying live music under the stars. "Boat Load of Wishes" will feature a spectacular wine tasting, live & silent auctions, liquor pull and much more! A remarkable opportunity to bid on a Sunset Champagne Cruise aboard a magnificent 62 foot yacht will make this a truly unique evening. This dazzling event will be a night to remember, and all funds raised will be used to grant wishes to the many children battling critical illnesses.

An adequate amount dock hands will be at the Milwaukee Yacht Club face dock helping boaters. We anticipate ten minutes to load/unload passengers. 3 to 4 boats will be allowed to dock at one time for pick up and drop off of passengers. Also, Boat owners may use MYC, C or D Docks for boarding.