Sailing Aboard the Over Easy

'Confessions of a Sailor' took to the water Sunday. In her inaugural silverscreen launch, the Over Easy shipped out into Sturgeon Bay's historic canal for some on-the-water filming.

The Over Easy sailed under the direction of Captain Heidi Wills. The three-hour tour made for a pleasant evening of steady breezes, storytelling, film rolling and gorgeous scenery.

The Over Easy made two successful runs that day, however, in a comical turn of events, the wind dissapated on the third run, and left the crew afloat, going nowhere fast. Quick action on the part of the skipper by way of electric motor brought the team putt-putt-puttering into the shore by twilight.

With a bottle of Andre wine, skipper, crew and cast christened the Over Easy, which is new to the Great Lakes, by toasting to a long career and many sailing adventures to come.

Director Gets Diver Certified

Over the weekend of July 10 and 11 'Confessions' director Kurt Krauss was up in Door County diving among gobi and the lost lumber cargo from the Fleetwing. After undertaking the four month course, and making his fourth dive, Sunday, he received his diver's certification. Krauss and a dive team are preparing to dive another wreck which will be one of several featured in the film.

It seemed fitting his final certification dive was moved from Sturgeon Bay's Stone Quarry up to Garrett Bay in Northern Door. Garrett Bay is located near infamous Death's Door, and could potentially provide safe harbor to nearby ships seeking refuge from the treacherous currents of the Door's short-tempered gails. It could not save the Fleetwing, however, the schooner who sought out the passage in 1888, but found the shallows instead. The Fleetwing is another haunting reminder of the mysteries Lake Michigan keeps hidden to herself.

Experiencing the Miller Art Museum

'Confessions' filming took place at the Miller Art Museum, Wednesday evening, July 7.

The classy atmosphere of this premier art gallery made for an ideal site for shooting. The museum is currently featuring the work of Gerhard C.F. Miller.

Most impressive, however, was the warm nature and accomodating ways of the gallery's staffmembers as well as that of the ajoined Door County Library staff. Their passion, support and promotion of the arts is apparent and appreciated.

Cast and crew alike were amazed by the experience, and felt very blessed to be a part of it.

WEEK 1 A SUCCESS

The cast and crew of 'Confessions' took a break from their Door Co shoot, Saturday evening, to relax at the beach and enjoy some celebratory cigars. Week 1 is complete.

While on the road, filming on location, the project has stopped off at six sites, already featuring just some of Door County's scenic wonder. Among these locales were Cave Point in Whitefish Dunes State Park, Wilson's Icecream in Ephraim and Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay.

The arduous final week of preproduction planning paid off. The top-notch production equipment designed and built by Director of Photography Scott McFarlane has been unveiling professional quality in the picture.