Brittingham Boats

09/22/2026

One Last Weekend: Two Full Moon Paddles!

We officially close out our season on Sunday, but had to have one last Full Moon Paddle at Brittingham AND at Wingra the very next day! We invite you to enjoy the sounds of Christo's Novelty Duo on Friday and the Doors of Perception at Wingra on Saturday!

With an abundance of bright moonlight just after sunset for several nights in a row from the Harvest Moon, bundle up and enjoy the start of spooky season with us on the lakes one last time!

- https://mailchi.mp/madisonboats.com/new-lake-mendota-heritage-tours-10143174

09/08/2026

Bring on the fall vibes and join us for the spook-tacular event, Legends on the Lake: Ghost Story Paddling Experience THIS FRIDAY! We'll be open after hours with legendary stories told by Badgerland Legends - Jeff. We can't wait!

We are still open Thursday through Sunday until September 27th with a few more events sprinkled in. Visit our friends at Wingra and Marshall on the weekends before our fall hours come to an end!

- https://mailchi.mp/madisonboats.com/new-lake-mendota-heritage-tours-10143112

08/26/2026

Join us and the Caravan Duo for our Second-to-Last Full Moon Paddles! We still have a variety of boats available on Friday so book your boat to share in the magical energy of the Full Moon on the lake!

- https://mailchi.mp/madisonboats.com/augustfullmoonpaddles

08/22/2026

Feeling adventurous and looking for something to do tonight??

We only have a handful of boats available for tonight’s Legends on the Lake: kayak ghost tour!! The weather looks perfect, for the first time this summer😂😂

Reserve here😔👇

https://www.madisonboats.com/events/legends-on-the-lake-ghost-stories-at-brittingham/

Legends - Jeff

Legends on the Lake is a one-of-a-kind guided ghost tour/paddling experience. Beginning at our Brittingham Boathouse, the tour follows the shoreline of Lake Monona– with stops along the way for spooky stories, myths, and real life history of Madison and its lakes! Please note that this paddle last...

08/19/2026

Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to partner with Madison Magnet on their 6th Annual Pride Paddle! Join us on Thursday, August 25, from 5:15 - 8 p.m. at Brittingham Boats for a paddling tour followed by snacks, refreshments, music, and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit our lakes!

Register by August 20: madisonmagnet.org/upcoming-events/save-the-date-pride-paddle

08/14/2026

Tonight's the night! The Final Sunset on Burgers on the Bay 2026. We'll see you there!

Book your boat and order your Burger one last time this summer!
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08/12/2026

The 2026 Burgers on the Bay & Ice Cream Boat Float Finales are THIS WEEKEND! Receive on-the-water service from our crew for the last time this season. Spend your weekend on the lakes with us before your Back to School/End of Summer preparations!

Looking for more adventure? Join us for the very first Mendota Passage: Toon and Paddle! Get picked up at the Edgewater on Friday morning to be Captained over to your paddlecraft for a serene excursion into the Pheasant Branch Conservancy!

https://mailchi.mp/madisonboats.com/new-lake-mendota-heritage-tours-10142999

08/11/2026

The First of the Lasts for Madison Boats 2026!

It has been an honor serving up burgers and sundaes at our ICONIC summer events, Burgers on the Bay at Brittingham Boats and Wingra's Ice Cream Boat Float. The Season Finale and LAST CALL for of both these Madison Boats Fan-Favorites are THIS weekend! Check out the link below for more on the first of the lasts for Madison Boats Summer 2026!

- https://mailchi.mp/madisonboats.com/new-lake-mendota-heritage-tours-10142992

08/09/2026

Although tonight is beautiful, the weather tomorrow morning is looking as pleasant. With a VERY high chance of rain in the middle of breakfast on the bay, we are we will be cancelling.

Sorry to disappoint everyone that had already booked; Mother Nature hasn’t been favorable for our events this season.

Thank you all for understanding. We’ll try again soon!

Best,

Brittingham Boats