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Serious fun day!

Spring Fling! April 6 RSVP to Chuck! Hope to see all our boaters on the docks!

How about a bait shop?

What You Need to Know About Ethanol and Boat Insurance Before You Put the Boat Away Are you putting your boat away for winter soon? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says recreational boat owners need to take special precautions with E-10 gas and review their insurance policy before they put their boat to bed for a long winter's nap. Otherwise, they may be in for trouble next spring when they try to start the engine:...Continue reading

It was great fun at Beer and Brats on the docks last weekend! Thanks Rick for the hot hands at the Barbeque! The weather is still holding out, and its "game on" for Salmon!

Marina Bulletin Board 17 Ways To Save Fuel This Summer By Tom Neale...Continue reading

The Trouble With Buying Kids' Life Jackets Like Shoes "You'll Grow Into It" Doesn't Work Kids grow fast. That's why frugal parents often buy their kid's shoes a little bigger than the actual size. However, when buying a kid's life jacket that's too large - a common mistake - the results can be heartrending because children in a wrong-sized life jacket can easily slip out. ... "I've sent my own kids to school with slightly bigger shoes," says BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety President Chris Edmonston. "However, if a too-big life jacket slips off a child when their arms go above their head, there could be tragic results." Edmonston, himself a father of five, knows what he's talking about. Here are some tips on having the right-sized kids' life jacket: Kid's life jackets come in three sizes: infant (under 30 lbs.) which offer greater floatation for the head; child (30-50 lbs.) and youth (50-90 lbs.). Any child more than 90 lbs. should wear an adult life jacket. Only purchase life jackets that are US Coast Guard approved. "Every season I have my kids put on their life jacket to check for comfort and the proper size," said Edmonston. If you boat year round, it may be good to do this a couple times a year. To check for proper fit: 1.) Have the child stand with the jacket on and all buckles, zippers, crotch straps fastened. 2.) Grab the life jacket's shoulder area and pull straight up. The jacket should not move up to (or over) the child's ears. If it does, it's likely to be too big, and mom or dad need to find another one. The best fit for a kid's life jacket is one that fits snugly yet comfortably. If all of the fasteners cannot be attached, it's likely too small. "If a child has a good fitting life jacket, they won't complain about wearing it," added Edmonston. "Better yet is to set the example and wear one yourself." A short video on how to pick a right-sized kid's life jacket is available at http://www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/LJLP/fit_video.asp. BoatUS also offers a Kids' Life Jacket Loaner Program at 530 locations where right-sized life jackets can be borrowed for the day or weekend. To find a location near you, go to www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/LJLP/map. About the BoatUS Foundation: The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. Funded primarily by the half-million members of BoatUS, it provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America's waterways and keeping boating safe for all. To make a tax-deductible donation to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit, go to www.BoatUS.com/foundation. With more than 500,000 members, BoatU.S. is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters. Join us at www.boatus.com.

Thank you to the Cracker Jack Sea Scouts got their help at the spring fling!

Rockin on the river...

1st and 3rd place! Congratulations

Breakfast on the dock Ready to fish!

Such a pretty night