The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championship Regatta was hosted by our friends at the Lake Lanier Rowing Club over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. ACRA expected 1,300 competitors, 500-700 coaches and hundreds of spectators. Teams from 62 schools in 29 states — as …
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Riding Shotgun with DNR Rangers
When I was asked if I wanted to ride-along with DNR Rangers patrolling Lake Lanier, I said, “Heck, yes!” Thought I’d be so cool. Mister Media Man zooming across the lake with Dirty Harry and Marshall Dillon in a speedboat with a siren. Oh, yeah. …
Surviving Memorial Day Weekend on Lake Lanier
Everybody knows it’s against the law to drink and drive — even when driving a boat on Lake Lanier. Everybody knows how stupid it is to drive like a lunatic and take life-threatening chances on the water. Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, …
Dentist Michelle McKenzie Drills Iron Girl Triathlon
Buford resident and dentist, Michelle McKenzie, drilled the women’s Iron Girl triathlon sponsored by Athleta Iron Girl Atlanta, held Sunday at Lake Lanier Islands. McKenzie, 36, completed the 1/3-mile swim in 11:11; the 19-mile bike ride in 52:22; and, the 3-mile run in 18:24, for a cavity-free winning time …
Sprint World Cup Recap (5-21-2012)
Here are the results from the 2012 ICF Sprint World Cup No. 1 races in Poznan, Poland that took place Friday-Sunday, May 18-20, 2012, courtesy of USA Canoe/Kayak. Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) wrapped up their successful weekend with a third place …