The Super Moon is back!
No, we don’t mean that “large” lady at Chastain Park in the spandex capris.
We’re referring to what NASA calls “The perigee full moon [that] will be as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons of 2012.”
Sounds like a great night to go for a Midnight Cruise on Lake Lanier, right?
Sorry, but that ranks right up there with buying Yahoo! stock at its all-time high of $118.75 a share on January 3, 2000 (closing price on 5-4-12: $15.15) or taking a romantic stroll in the Fire Swamp with your honey.
US Army Corps of Engineers Operations Project Manager Tim Rainey issued a warning about Lake Lanier’s low waters, “we’re six feet down, and … there’s potential to be some more underwater hazards” compared to last May.
Mr. Rainey urges boaters to slow down and “always keep a lookout.”
You might know safe paths around Lake Lanier when the lake is at full pool, but when the level drops you could be headed for disaster. Even during a Supermoon Cruise.
The standard warnings from the Corps should be heeded. They can save your life:
- Maintain your navigational lights and use them.
- Keep a working fire extinguisher on board.
- Have life jackets accessible for all passengers. They’re of no value buried in the hull.
- Carry a two-way radio on board.
- Don’t drink and drive.
Please be careful — night or day — on Lake Lanier.
