From the Bridge

Seven of your LHS&PS comrades attended the USPS National Meeting in Jacksonville, FL the week of 19 February, along with over 800 fellow USPS members from around the U.S. and beyond. Congratulations and many thanks to Bob Larsen, SN and Chuck Latimer, SN for achieving Life Member status.
Apr 15, 2007

Hartwell Mega Ramp

The City of Hartwell will contribute $375,000 to the construction of a mega boat ramp to be built on Lake Hartwell, following a recent vote of City Council. The City and County have also agreed to fund ongoing annual maintenance and operations for approximately $15,000 each.
Apr 8, 2007

Spring Fever 2007 Regatta

What race organizers call "The Largest Catamaran Regatta in the USA" will take place this weekend, April 6-8, on Lake Hartwell. The three-day event includes the Southern Area Formula-18 Championships. There will also be scoring for two-day sailors, either Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday.
Apr 6, 2007

Tiger Rowing Headed to George Washington Invitational

Clemson, SC - The Tiger rowing team is scheduled to compete this weekend at the George Washington Invitational in Washington, DC. The regatta, held on the Potomac River, will feature Clemson, Delaware, George Washington, Georgetown, Iowa, Navy, and St. Joseph's.
Apr 5, 2007

Portsmouth Open Sailing Regatta

The Portsmouth Open Sailing Regatta was held Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 at Wetsern Carolina Sailing Club on Hartwell Lake. Twenty nine, centerboard sailboats competed in four classes: Buccaneer 18, Lightning, Flying Scot and Open Portsmouth.
Apr 3, 2007

2007 Hartwell-Gold Poker Run

The Lake Hartwell Sail and Power Squadron kicks off the summer with their annual Hartwell Gold Rock 101 Poker Run on Lake Hartwell to benefit Meals on Wheels of Greenville and Anderson. The highlight of the event is the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) to help boaters start their summer off safely.
Apr 3, 2007

Learn To Sail

The annual Furman University Learn-to-Sail course begins at Western Carolina Sailing Club in April. This program utilizes both classroom and on the water instruction by a US Sailing Certified Small Boat Instructor. Small sailboats provided. Cost is $169. Call 864-963-4706 for more information.
Apr 2, 2007

Sailing Regatta this Weekend

The Western Carolina Sailing Club (WCSC) will host the annual Portsmouth Open Sailing Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, March 31-April 1. The Open is the first official sailing event of the 2007 summer season and is classified as a southeastern, regional sailing event for centerboard sailboats.
Mar 29, 2007

License Purchases, Boat Title Info Online

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources offers online purchasing for hunting and fishing licenses and watercraft renewal. Resident and non-resident hunting and fishing license purchases and watercraft renewal forms may be accessed by visiting the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) website.
Mar 25, 2007

Cooperative Charting

The Lake Hartwell Sail & Power Squadron conducted inspections of Lake Hartwell buoys and markers in March, which is the most challenging time due to weather and lack of participants.
Mar 16, 2007

Bird Moves In On Captain's Sail

The 2007 sailing season officially got underway at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Hartwell lake Saturday, March 10, with the firing of the cannon during Commissioning Day.
Mar 14, 2007

Art Exhibit

Western Carolina Sailing Club will host an art exhibit Saturday, May 5. The exhibit will include any art (paint, sketch, sculptues, nautical items, etc.) having to do with sailing, sailboats or lake life.
Mar 12, 2007

Vessel Safety Check

The Lake Hartwell Sail and Power Squadron will meet at 9:30 a.m, on Saturday, April 14, at Portman Shoals Marina’s courtesy dock for a safety check followed by a cruise up the Tugaloo River to the T60 Restaurant.
Mar 11, 2007

Boat Show

Strickland Marine Center of 4520 Highway 24, Anderson, will have a free boat show, Friday-Sunday, March 9-11.
Mar 8, 2007

Boat Smart

There will be two opportunities for your friends and fellow boaters to take Boat Smart this spring.
Mar 7, 2007