Marinas information

from Lakeside on Lanier April 2021

On the water

n BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access. Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies. Store hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.

Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.19; $2.99 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon.; Closed Tues./Wed.)

Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work and yacht repair.Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing.

n GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.69 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.)

On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats.

n HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week

Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.75 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

n HARBOR LANDING Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sun.

Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Types of slips: Houseboats only. 18x60, 22x80 Types of fuel: Diesel, non ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.49 non-ethanol; $2.65 diesel (Gas is not sold after 4:30 due to volume return of boats.)

On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville, daily pontoon boat rentals (no overnights). Luxury houseboat program. Call for details. n HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies. Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21): $3.59 premium; $3.89 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

LAZY DAYS

at Holiday on Lake Lanier

n LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.79 regular; $3.49 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: Bath house facility with individual private units. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat. PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips-gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out,

n PORT OF INDECISION MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week

Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Store: Yes; only open on weekends.

Types of slips available: 14x32, 14x36, (spring 2020, 254 units, up to 40’), all covered Types of fuel: non ethanol. Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.45 non-ethanol (Dock open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.)

On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville

n PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Will be closed Jan. 1-4, 2021 for holidays.

Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'. Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.29 regular (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.) On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals.

n SAFE HARBOR AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.59, members; $3.99 non-members (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; closed on Tuesday’s due to Covid-19)

On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking.

n SAFE HARBOR HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock - 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week

Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.69 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

n SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.Mon. Closed Tuesday.

Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/17/21) $3.69 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

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Swim Docks 16x16 w 20ft ramp.

New decking, winches, cables, shore stakes and set up - $8,000

(Doesn't include removal of old dock.) • Refloat, repaint, redeck • Pressure wash, stain or seal • Shoreline steps • Party decks • General repairs • Ramp wheels, anchor poles • Shoreline winches & cables

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Algae blooms, pollutants on the radar for lake groups

By Pamela A. Keene

Two organizations that regularly monitor water quality of Lake Lanier have voiced concern about algae blooms and excess nutrient presence in the lake. Both the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the Lake Lanier Association notified the media of their concerns through detailed news releases and newsletters.

“Data collected in 2020 shows that Lake Lanier continues to receive excess nutrient levels, indicating that improper stormwater management continues to plague this important stretch of the Chattahoochee River,” wrote Julia Regeski, communications manager with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, in a news release. “The lake contained its highest recorded levels in 2019, but 2020 wasn’t much better.”

In its member newsletter, Lake Lanier Association reported findings of both E. coli and excess phosphorus in the lake.

“Trash, nutrients, sedimentation, harsh chemicals and E. coli all deteriorate Lanier’s water quality,” the newsletter said. “Blue-green algae blooms appeared in Lake Lanier for the first time ever in 2020. As one of the most dangerous forms of algae, it can produce toxins that can sicken or kill dogs, fish, mammals and birds, and in extreme cases may cause human illness.

One of the most common causes of pollution is stormwater runoff, particularly from fertilizers used by commercial farms and homeowners.

Other sources of pollution include treated sewage discharges, failing septic systems and clogged sewer pipes from improper disposal of household fats, oils and grease.

In March the LLA conducted a webinar to educate homeowners about how they can more effectively take care of their lawns and landscapes without excess use of fertilizers. The video recording of the seminar is available on the organization’s website.

“We urge our members to help us spread the word about what can be done to reduce these pollutants into Lake Lanier,” said Jennifer Flowers, executive director of the Lake Lanier Association. “Water quality has always been a focus for the association and this year will be no different. We want to keep the lake and our drinking water safe and clean.”

Both non-profits regularly take testing samples from the lake to monitor the possible presence of pollutants.

“We are working with several local governments, utilities and other stakeholders to address this problem, but individuals who live in the watershed have a critical role to play as well,” said CRK Headwaters Director Dale Caldwell.

“By each person doing their part related to this issue, cumulative and seemingly small impacts can multiply and lead to a positive impact on this very valuable water source.”

For information about these two organizations and their initiatives, or to join, visit chattahoochee.org or lakelanier.org.