Family
Read the storyKevin's Story: The Submarine
The summer Kevin convinced the neighborhood kids he had a working submarine in the backyard. A classic Michaelchuck family tale.
Germantown, WI
Michaelchuck Family
Events & Milestones
A living timeline of family reunions, sailing races, adventures, and the moments that make up Ken's Kaleidoscope.
1965
1 event1968
1 eventFamily
Read the storyKevin's Story: The Spelling Bee
Kevin's unforgettable performance at the school spelling bee — a story retold at every family reunion.
Germantown, WI
1970
1 eventFamily
Read the storyKevin's Story: The Football Hero
Kevin's big moment on the football field — the game everyone remembers, even if the details have grown with each retelling.
Germantown, WI
2002
1 eventAdventures
Read Road TripsKey West & New York Road Trip
An epic summer road trip hitting Key West, Florida and New York City — two very different American classics in one journey.
Key West, FL & New York, NY
2003
1 eventAdventures
Read Road TripsMega Road Trip — 7,373 Miles
The legendary 2003 mega road trip covering 7,373 miles across the United States — Ken's most ambitious drive yet.
Across the USA
2004
1 eventAdventures
Read about Diesel SchoolDiesel School — Mack-Boring Yanmar Course
Ken attends the Mack-Boring Yanmar diesel engine course — hands-on training that every serious sailor should have.
New Jersey
2005
3 eventsSailing
See Sailing pageFriday Night Racing — Lake Michigan Season
The summer Friday Night Racing series on Lake Michigan with the Orion crew. Weekly races from June through Labor Day weekend.
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
Family
See Jon's FarewellJon's Peace Corps Farewell Party
A send-off celebration for Jon before his departure to Bawku, Ghana for his Peace Corps posting. Friends and family gathered to wish him well.
Chicago, IL
Family
See Family pageKopko Family Reunion — 6th Annual
The sixth annual Kopko family reunion, featuring the legendary Great Egg Toss competition and poolside gathering of the extended family.
Germantown, WI
2006
2 eventsSailing
Read about SailingAtlantic Crossing Preparation
Planning and preparation for Ken's Atlantic crossing adventure — one of the most ambitious sailing challenges on the horizon.
Chicago, IL
Adventures
Read about AfricaGhana Africa Trip — Ken & Kathleen
Ken and Kathleen travel to Ghana, West Africa to visit Jon at his Peace Corps posting in Bawku. Stops include Accra, Anomabu beach, Cape Coast, Aburi, and Navrongo.
Ghana, West Africa
2007
1 eventFamily
Meet Abigail MarieAbigail Marie Arrives
The arrival of Abigail Marie, a joyful new addition to the Michaelchuck family.
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