BOATING AND SAFETY TIPS
The following link will take you to the USPS Compass where you can find several boating tips, how to tie a rolling hitch, and VHF distress calls. Just click on the link shown below.
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A new brochure, prepared by LHA, is now available that provides detailed information on things you need to know about operating a boat on Hartwell Lake. This brochure contains valuable safety information that will help you navigate safely on the lake.
You can print a copy or view it online by clicking here.
KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR BOAT TRAILER
An excellent article by BOATUS on what you need to do regarding the maintenance and safety of your boat trailer can be found by clicking on http://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=540BOATING
SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP CLASS
CONTACTS FOR SAFE BOATING CLASSES Lake Hartwell Sail and Power Squadron http://www.lakehartwell.org/ Or telephone Bert Baxter at 864-616-6555 Golden Corners Sail and Power Squadron Marlyn Stroven at 864-985-0788 Or http://www.lakehartwellassociation.org/AboutHartwellLake/LakeSafety/tabid/65/mistroven@bellsouth.net United State Coast Guard Auxiliary Glenn Barbee at 706-376-0096 Or Jim Rudy at 864-972-2085 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Telephone 864-654-8266, ext 18 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Telephone 770-535-5499 ONLINE FREE BOATING SAFETY COURSES 1. BoatUS at http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/ In addition to the general boating course, there is also a course specifically designed for personal watercraft. . 2. Americas Boating course (sponsored by United States Power Squadrons and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary At http://www.americasboatingcourse.com/ Both of the following courses refer to individual state laws (South Carolina, Georgia, and others) which may differ from federal regulations. 3. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources At http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html Information about class schedules is also available at this website. 4. Georgia Department of Natural Resources At http://www.boat-ed.com/ Classroom schedules also are available at 770-784-3168 DISCOUNT ON MEMBERSHIP IN BOATUS As a member of the Lake Hartwell Association, you are entitled to a discount on the cost of membership in BoatUS. Currently the normal fee is $25 per year, you pay only $12.50. After December 31, 2009, the normal fee will be increased to $30 per year, and your discounted rate will increase to $15 per year. On your membership application indicate the Cooperating Group Number GA83098B. This entitles you to a one year subscription to the monthly magazine of BoatUS, an excellent source of information of interest to boaters. BoatUS is a very active group lobbying in the interest of boaters and deserves our support. You can join online or print out an application form by going to http://www.boatus.com/join.