U.S. Sprint National Race Results

We’re thankful to Nick Olivier of US Canoe/Kayak for this update on the 2013 U.S. Sprint National Championships at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District in Oklahoma City, OK. Congratulations to our friends from Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club for their outstanding performances. Gig Harbor Canoe …

Final Results: 2013 ICF Sprint World Races

The 2013 ICF Junior & Under-23 Sprint World Championships at Welland International Flatwater Centre in Welland, Ontario, Canada, are over. Congratulations to our local heroes from Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club! Six United States boats recorded Top 20 finishes on Sunday, August 4, 2013, making nine …

Open House at Lanier Canoe Kayak Club

  The Lanier Canoe Kayak Club (LCKC) will hold an Open House and Parent Meeting at the Lake Lanier Olympic Boathouse located at Clarks Bridge Park at the north end of Lake Lanier on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 7 PM. LCKC is committed to providing the …

New Etowah River Guidebook

The Georgia River Network (GRN) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is, in my words, to protect the purity of Georgia’s waterways.  Or, in their words, GRN is “working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect, restore and enjoy our …

Lake Lanier Paddlers Beat the Competition

The 2013 Lake Placid International, which took place on July 6-7, 2013, had the best sprint paddlers in the U.S. and Canada competing against one other for glory, honor and a nice trip to Lake Placid. Lake Placid is one of the few places on our planet …

Operation Dry Water is Fighting BUI

Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division is taking part in Operation Dry Water — a nationally coordinated effort over the weekend of June 28-30, 2013 — to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The DNR’s Lake …

DNR Consolidates Rangers into Law Enforcement Div.

After meeting at Georgia Southern University on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, the board of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources voted to make significant changes to its organizational structure. Specifically, the DNR has reorganized its Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effective Monday, July 1, 2013.  Five departments will …

Navigation Lights to Guide Lake Lanier Boaters

US Army Corps of Engineers’ Operations Project Manager for Lake Lanier Tim Rainey made a wise decision that will affect nighttime navigation on Lake Lanier. The Corps will allow solar-powered lights on some navigation markers and buoys. Tim isn’t always quick to make up his mind on …

Stacey Dickson: Lake Lanier’s Answer Lady

Winners of the Jeopardy! quiz show know less about Lake Lanier than our friend, Stacey Dickson. Stacey is the president of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau.  She is simply perfect for that influential position. Could Stacey correctly respond to this Jeopardy! question? This …

Will the Corps ‘Divest or Lease’ Parks on Lake Lanier?

There was a time when the word “budget” brought to mind folks who were poor and couldn’t afford goods and services that the rest of us took for granted. Now, if you’re not on some sort of budget you’re probably headed for financial doom when your …