Heading out on the Lake this weekend!

So, if you read my last post, you saw that we took the LKN Power Squadron's ABC Safe Boating Class last week. What that also means is that we bought a boat. We had a small bow rider a few years back but we had to trailer it and store it in our garage (HOA restrictions), so it wasn't that much fun. Especially since we live on the south end of LKN and on the weekends, navigating a 16' v-hull is like trying to boat in a pot of boiling water!

This time around, we bought a 25' pontoon that we currently have in dry storage on the west side of the lake. We're looking at building a pier at our home but until that happens I think dry storage will be a good fit for us. By virtue of being a bigger boat, the pontoon seems to ride better in the choppy waters. But not having to put in and haul a boat is like a dream for me!

We went for a sail on Sunday and let me tell you, there are lots of folks out there that don't know a channel marker from the port side of their vessel. I'm not sure I believe in boating licenses for all boaters in NC but the LKN Power Squadron and the LKN Marine Commission both are pushing to make safety courses required for all boaters. And after seeing LKN boating skills first hand this past weekend, I don't think it can happen too soon!

So, safe boating everyone! I'll see you out there this weekend!

ABCs of Boating - Best Thing on the Lake!

This weekend, my family and I took the Lake Norman Power Squadron's ABCs of Boating Class. While my 14 year-old didn't want to take the course, the "prize" of a NC PWC Certificate was enough to entice her to sit through the 8 hour session.

If you aren't familiar, the LNK Power Squadron is dedicated to boater safety and education for the Lake Norman area. I have to say that if all of their 100+ members are as dedicated as the 15 or so we met, LKN is in great hands. This is an all volunteer organization and the services they provide help make our community an attractive place to live, work, and play.

Thanks to the LKN Power Squadron!

Safe boating everyone!