Atlanta Boat Show opens TODAY 1/13/2009

Wednesday–Friday, January 13–15 11am - 8pm
Saturday, January 16 10am - 8pm
Sunday, January 17 10am - 6pm

Stay Safe 4th of July Holiday Weekend

So far this year in Georgia, there have been 58 boating incidents resulting in 40 injuries and 5 boating incident-related fatalities. Additionally, there have been 21 drownings on public waters. Conservation Rangers have issued 69 boating under the influence (BUI) citations statewide.

Jet-Skis For Rent

Monday's Marine - Hartwell, GA
On water boat service - Jetski rental & repair
Cell (706) 436-0474     Home (706) 377-3735

Know Georgia Boating Laws Before Heading Out to Water

Last year, there were 156 boating incidents and 18 boating-incident related fatalities, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Incidents can happen quickly and the chance of one occurring greatly increases if boat operators are either unfamiliar with or fail to follow the existing boating laws, or “rules of the road,” that govern lakes and rivers.

Fuel efficiency tips offered to boaters

If you’ve thought about trading in your powerboat for something more economical like a rowboat, don’t give up yet. Despite recent economic issues around the nation, you can still keep the engines running with fuel-saving tips from boater education officials with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.

2009 Spring Board Regatta

The Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell launches the season April 4-5 with one of its usual family-friendly events - the 2009 Spring Board Regatta. As usual, WCSC has kept their prices to a low $40 including a Sunday breakfast and awards lunch with lakeside camping available on the club grounds. Bag lunch and dinners are available for an extra $10. Expected one-design fleets include Lightnings, Flying Scots, Buccaneer 18s and MC Scows. Visit wcsc-sailing.org for details.