Boating Safely Course — 8-17-13

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Commander Pat Lindsey confirmed with lakelanier.com that their Boating Safely course scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2013, still has a few openings. This one-day, seven-lesson class on boating safety is extremely popular. Sessions run from 8:30 AM until about 4:30 PM at the Coast Guard …

Next ‘Boating Safely Course’ on Lanier: July 13th

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Public Affairs Officer Roy Crittenden told lakelanier.com today that about 180 people have taken their Boating Safely course since February 2013.  He is thrilled with that number, but it’s not high enough.  Officer Crittenden wants you to take the …

Boating Tips for Holiday Weekends

Tip #1:  Don’t Drink and Drive — Cars or Boats Those new laws governing blood alcohol limits while operating motor vehicles in Georgia — including boats — are now in effect.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia remind you to refrain from …

May 18th: Lake Lanier Boating Safety Awareness Day

  Lake Lanier is at full summer pool.  Summer is right around the corner with sunburns, bass fishing, skiing, sailing, people watching, moonlight cruises, parties (or noisy neighbors, if you’re not invited) and the potential for boating accidents. [Please Note: I did not make any snarky comments …

Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus News

The Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus met again on Saturday, December 15, 2012.  Actually, they met twice: once in Gainesville and also in Cumming, later in the day. At the meeting in Gainesville I was surprised more people weren’t there to voice their opinions.  Politicians are …

Labor Day Weekend Weather for Lake Lanier

Weather forecasts for the Labor Day weekend on Lake Lanier call for a 30-40% chance of scattered thunderstorms with daily highs in the mid- to upper-80s. Summer might be officially over, but that’s perfect summer weather for many places. Click Here for the Five-Day Lake Lanier …

New Channel Markers Grace Lanier’s Sunset Cove

New red and green channel markers are floating offshore to help boaters navigate the crowded waters near Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Lake Lanier Islands Management Company’s Chief Operations Officer Grier Todd said, “The combined safety and enjoyment of our guests is and always will be our number …

Law Enforcement Focus: Boating Under the Influence

Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a nationwide campaign to educate the public and enforce laws on Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Law enforcement officers from county, state and federal agencies will be patrolling Georgia’s lakes educating boaters about the risks of operating a boat under the influence of …

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, …