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Assistant harbor master reports ramp-pass problems and event cancellations tied to boat race

Michigan City Port Authority Commission · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Assistant harbor master reported managing ramp-pass issues and that many events were canceled because of weather during the offshore powerboat weekend; despite cancellations staff said attendees still appeared to enjoy parts of the event.

An operations staff member reported they were handling ramp-pass issues as people arrived and that most planned events were canceled amid the boat-race disruptions. "We had ended up canceling for the boat race. There's just a lot that goes into ... make sure that they're not coming into their slips," the staff member said, adding that the behind-the-scenes work was substantial but that attendees still seemed to enjoy portions of the weekend despite bad weather.

The report emphasized logistical complexity for events conducted in shifting weather and noted cancellations were made for safety and operational reasons. The board acknowledged the staff report and moved on to other items; no formal action was recorded on ramp passes or cancellations during the meeting.