Tag: boating safety
How do you boat in fog? Very carefully
by Frank Taylor | Jan 27, 2023 | The Careful Captain
Have you ever heard the saying that whatever you do on Jan 1st, you will do in …
Read MoreBoating safety: It’s not just for when you are on the water
by Frank Taylor | Jan 3, 2023 | Boating Safety
It’s cold out there. I don’t like that. I am a boater. I like warm weather. So it is this time …
Read MoreKeeping your boat’s bottom off the lake’s bottom
by Frank Taylor | Nov 29, 2022 | The Careful Captain
As I write this article, Lake Lanier is over 4.5 feet below full pool. If you have been around Lanier for …
Read MoreStay safe when boating in winter
by Frank Taylor | Oct 30, 2022 | The Careful Captain
As a lover of the water, this time of year brings about mixed feelings for …
Read MoreThe most important piece of safety equipment on your vessel
by Frank Taylor | Oct 2, 2022 | The Careful Captain
What is the most important piece of safety equipment on your vessel? It is an interesting question with a lot of …
Read MoreNew paddlecraft safety effort announced by USCGA
Canoeists and kayakers may soon see a red safety sign posted at launch ramps and other water access areas across …
Read MoreBoatUS offers news about safety changes
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests that boat owners need to know about three recent …
Read MoreBe prepared for the unexpected while on the water
by Frank Taylor | May 27, 2022 | The Careful Captain
Recently, I was reminded of something that took place out on the lake several years ago. I had been out …
Read MoreSafe Kids’ lifejackets provide extra safety
by Pamela A. Keene | May 1, 2022 | Features
A donation of 180 children’s life jackets by Safe Kids of Northeast Georgia to Friends of Lake Lanier has made an …
Read MoreVessel Safety Checks: Get ready for the boating season
by Frank Taylor | May 1, 2022 | The Careful Captain
This is the time of year that we are all thinking about getting our boats prepped for another …
Read MoreWho has the right of way?
by Frank Taylor | Mar 31, 2022 | The Careful Captain
There can sometimes be a lot of confusion over who has the right of way on the …
Read MoreLakeside’s ‘Boating Safety’ columnist dies at 67
Steve Johnson, Lakeside’s columnist who for years provided countless boating …
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Lake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
february
10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Event Details
2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:
Event Details
2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm
Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.
For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.
Time
18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm
Location
Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
Off Lake Events
february
07feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
09feb6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
11feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
11feb11:00 am5:00 pm2023 Falconry at the Gorge
Event Details
Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors. Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn
Event Details
Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park
Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors.
Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA
Cost: $5 parking
For more info: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 706-754-7981.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
12feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
14feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
17feb10:00 am2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville
Event Details
2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats. Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville For more information:
Event Details
2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville
Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats.
Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville
For more information: Robin Halstead, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 770-532-6206, rhalstead@ghcc.com.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am
17feb4:00 pm6:00 pmFarmers Market - Braselton - Feb 2023
Event Details
Farmers Market, Braselton Date: Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517) For more
Event Details
Farmers Market, Braselton
Date: Friday, February 17, 2023
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517)
For more information visit www.braselton.net, or Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)
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Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Braselton Bros. Store
9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA 30517
18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Event Details
2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:
Event Details
2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm
Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.
For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.
Time
18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm
Location
Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
21feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
23feb6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
25feb11:00 am12:30 pmNative American Cultures of the Blue Ridge
Event Details
Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen Learn about Native American history and culture. Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park,
Event Details
Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen
Learn about Native American history and culture.
Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl., Helen, GA 30545
Cost: $5 parking
For more info: Smithgall Woods State Park, 706-878-3087.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
25feb6:15 pm8:15 pmStars Over Elachee - Feb 2023
Event Details
Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 6:15
Event Details
Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville
An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.
- Event is for adults and children age 8 and older.
- Bring flashlight and pencil.
- Telescope fee $30 for up to five family members or friend group.
- Free to Elachee members. Register in advance. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.
- Event: Stars Over Elachee, Event Link
*you may bring your own telescope – but if you do: Participants need to know how to set up, use and manipulate their own telescopes. Naturalists are only technically familiar with Elachee telescopes and are not guaranteed to have any knowledge of each individual type brought.
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Time
(Saturday) 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
28feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
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