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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Building boat models Donald Smith spent hours steaming and bending small wooden boards, tacking tiny nails, and stringing intricate lines making a model of the C.W. Morgan. It took him six months, about a month less than it took the original ship’s builders in 1841. Page 44
Lease of Bethel Park to proceed A federal court decision in mid-February has paved the way for the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta to finally break ground on a facility at Bethel Park in Forsyth County. The battle among Forsyth County, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the YMCA has continued since 2003. Page 2
Magnificent Budapest The old Hungarian city of Budapest can give you a day-to-day feeling of a large, modern metropolis, or it can take you back to medieval times with a simple turn of the head. Page 54 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Association news . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Marine crossword puzzle . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page
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Participants of the second annual “Polar Plunge” at Lake Lanier Islands hit the water for a good cause. Special Olympics Georgia received more than $70,000 from the fundraising event. Story, page 6.
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Organization plans to break ground this summer, open camp in two years By Pamela A. Keene A federal court decision in mid-February has paved the way for the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta to finally break ground on a facility at Bethel Park in Forsyth County. The battle among Forsyth County, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the YMCA has continued since 2003, when the YMCA approached the Corps of Engineers about leasing the 62-acre park for a residential camp. Since that time, the controversy has included court battles, public forums and various other activities. The Corps was set to award the lease to the YMCA in 2006, but local residents adjacent to Bethel Park complained to the Forsyth County Commission, who then made its own proposal in 2007 for taking over management of the park and develop a 75-site campground with a dayuse area. Forsyth County contended that it should have been given first rights to lease the property. As a result, two proposals were proffered – one from the YMCA and one from Forsyth
County. The Corps published drafts of both proposals in January 2008 and invited the public to comment. The matter seems to be all but settled following the February 14, 2011, ruling by the US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that denied Forsyth County’s appeal to block the lease by the YMCA. “The Court of Appeals has sent the matter back to District Court, if that’s what Forsyth County wants to do,” said Pat Robbins with the Corps of Engineers Mobile District Office. Forsyth County’s position is still open on the case, according to County Attorney Ken Jarrard. “Forsyth County has not closed the door on any options, but is currently in dialog with the Corps on a proposal to resolve the case,” Jarrard said. The YMCA will apply for initial permitting within 90 days and is targeting groundbreaking for sometime in early to mid-summer. The initial phase involves about $8 million in funding toward the overall long-term $20
million capital improvement investment. When complete, the camp will include cabins, a marina, sports fields, dining hall, amphitheater, chapel, outdoor pool and a number of administrative and support buildings. Currently, the park has no facilities. “We anticipate having some
programs as early as the summer of this year using existing conditions at the park for youth development and youth leadership,” said Dan Pile, senior vice president of operations for the Metro Atlanta YMCA. “We may also offer some camping for children See Bethel, page 12
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Polar Plunge raises big bucks for Special Olympics Georgia
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By Pamela A. Keene More than 300 people braved the cold weather in February to take the plunge for a good cause. The second annual Polar Plunge raised more than $70,000 for Special Olympics Georgia. The event was held at Lake Lanier Islands. “It was a beautiful day at the lake,” said Allison Kaczenski with Special Olympics Georgia. “We doubled the number of participants from last year and everyone had a really fun time.” The event took place near Sunset Cove. Radio sponsor Star94 brought out the crowds who were looking for something to do that was out of the ordinary.
The Polar Plunge is a trademark event for Special Olympics. It was begun in Georgia and Florida in 2010, but it has been a big success in other states for a number of years. The site included warming tents for participants, as well as warm beverages. The fire pits also saw a great deal of activity. There were also dunking booths, a bounce house for kids, face painting and fair hair activities. The Georgia Aquarium sponsored a sand-castle-building contest. Many people came in costume, including a group of Secret Ser-
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Tie on grubs for more action when fishing this spring I often wonder what fishermen would choose if they were limited to only one lure type for the rest of their angling days. No one would be allowed to cop out and say “soft plastic lures” or “plugs.” If I had only one to choose for sheer fish catching versatility 12 months of the year I would go with the often overlooked and mostly out of vogue soft plastic grub. It has virtually no limits in use. In smaller forms these are deadly on panfish. In larger versions, these readily elicit strikes from both bass and stripers. There’s really no gamefish that a grub will not catch. If you’re fishing in ideal conditions and the fish are cooperative, they will definitely keep a bend in your rod. As it often goes, conditions are not ideal and your quarry is in a finicky mood. During this spring time of year bite breaking cold fronts and post spawn blues are facts of life. These are the conditions in which grubs really shine. They offer a subtle action that few fish can resist even when off the feed. Switching to these baits early when tough times are signaled can really save the day. I particularly love fishing grubs because they are so easy to use.
selves to more action. The good news is that most grubs are pretty inexpensive. You will quickly deTommy velop your list of favorites. Wilkinson Tail down or tail up debate Grubs are certainly not the Casting super models of the fishing scene Lanier when you look at the ever expanding lineup of baits that I would almost hang on my wall inThey require only a slow and me- stead of casting into waters with thodical retrieve along with the fish that want to hurt them. With ability to detect a strike which is most of these, as the name imnot difficult. With few exceptions, plies, you get a grubby and just cast them out and reel them slightly chubby body (they usuin. The ease of use makes them ally have little “Michelin Man” perfect for novice anglers. But, type ridges) tipped with a no nonit’s a fact that professional anglers sense sickle shaped tail. Diminuwho cast for cash will rely on this tive sizes of one or two inches are simple lure form when it comes first rate choices when targeting to putting a limit of bass in the panfish such as crappie and boat. When shopping for grubs, bluegill. Believe it or not, they’re go for the softest plastic you can pretty darn effective on trout as get. Feel the material through the well. Just try one on your favorite packaging to have an idea of what stream sometime. Cast and reyou are getting. There is some trieve it just like you would a trial and error involved. The spinner or small minnow plug. softer plastics will yield an undis- When the lure size hits three puted better and more natural inches and up, grubs hold a huge swimming action in the water. interest for bass and other larger This allows you to really slow gamefish. Three to four inch verdown for a presentation that few sions are perfect for bass fishing. fish will be able to resist. Some You’ll definitely want to choose a models will sport cut tails or lead head hook that complements hinged bodies that lend themthe plastic along with the depth to
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be targeted. Three inch grubs tend to pair very well with 1/8th ounce lead heads. These are great for casting to the shallows and probing depths down to about 10 feet. Don’t forget that super heavy tungsten heads are available these days and can allow a smaller bait to be effectively fished at deeper depths. If you want to go deeper than 10 feet with a swimming type grub, go with a 3/16th or 1/4th ounce head. Be sure to look at the overall presentation; the lead head should not overpower the soft plastic body. Don’t forget that lighter line can also help you fish deeper depths due to smaller diameter. When choosing jig heads, be sure to gauge the hook shank length as compared to the body of the bait. You want the bend to protrude from the plastic about three quarters down the body length. Nothing can ruin my confidence in a grub more than a hook set up that is either too long or too short when compared to the body. This leads us to the age old debate of “tail down or tail up?” I am in the “tail up” camp and rig the plastic bodies in that position. It’s certain that no discussion of rigging these baits would be complete without
mention of always tying a loop knot to the lure. This allows consistent presentation at a perfect angle with no knot binding on the hook eye. If you don’t know how to tie a good loop knot, try an internet search and you’ll quickly be in business. Spinning tackle is preferable If our warm weather trend continues, the shallows will probably be filled with bass in early April. For a couple of weeks, it seems as if anglers can do no wrong when it comes to putting fish in the boat. And then, over the course of a week, things change radically. Suddenly, it’s hard to buy a bite in areas that were previously red hot. The fish are still close by and will respond to a change in tactics. Fishing grubs for these post-spawn bass is a highly effective and time honored technique on north Georgia reservoirs. A three inch model is a great all around choice. Some four inch models work exceptionally well. My personal favorite is a four inch Tripple Ripple. This bait has a slender body along with a longer ratio of tail length. This characteristic, along with the tricut tail give it superior action on See Fishing, page 10
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Lanier Fishing Report
Continued from Page 8 the slowest retrieve. Pair your favorite with a one eighth ounce ball type lead head. Be sure to pick the style designed for rigging grubs versus the models used to rig shakey head plastic worms. Keep your boat out a bit and target the five to 10 foot depth with a very slow retrieve. Slow tapering points and reef poles are often the most productive areas. During recent drought years, you may have marked areas with lots of stumps on your map or saved them as GPS way points. Combine this cover with the structure of a point or hump and you have a real hot spot. One key factor is to cover as much water as possible and keep your bait out there in the strike zone. When it comes to tackle, spinning gear is preferable. This allows you to easily handle six pound test line which yields a more natural presentation and more strikes. Any reel that has a smooth drag will work fine. While a standard six and a half foot medium action rod will do the job, a medium light action is a much better choice for this finesse style presentation. Some of the technique specific rods designed for drop shotting work very well for a grub fishing application. It’s well worth noting that most strikes initially feel like a pecking sensation. Resist the natural urge to set the hook at this time. Wait two or three seconds longer until you feel a slight heaviness that seems much like a weed on your lure. That’s the time to set
the hook with a sideways sweeping motion while reeling in at the same time. Don’t forget swim baits When it comes to colors available in the simple curly tail grub, choices can be bewildering. They will all work to one degree or another. I am a big grub fan but actually only stock three colors in my tackle box. These are white pearl, chartreuse, and pumpkinseed with a chartreuse tail. These will get the job done. It’s worth noting that if you’re looking for an extra fish or two, you should never pass up bridge pilings. These nearly always hold bass and swimming a grub is a great way to pick up these suspended fish. You can even catch them with boat traffic passing to and fro; they are conditioned to this type of activity. It’s pretty well known that bass often suspend under boat docks. This is especially true in lakes that have little natural vegetation. Docks attract minnows and panfish which in turn attract the gamefish. We’ve all seen this. Subtle presentation of a grub swimming along beside the dock will tempt bass that have seen too many spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Anglers also have the advantage of greater depth versatility with this lure type. The rate of fall will probably be about a foot per second so it’s a simple matter to count down to the depth of choice. If you need to probe depths deeper than 10 feet, consider See Fishing, page 12
Elevation: Just over 1070 or about a foot below full pool. Surface Temperature: Approximately 50 to 53 degrees at press time. Clarity: Absolutely normal. Clear in most areas with light color in upper tributaries. Spring rains will typically add color to the tributaries. Bass fishing has been good. It looks as if we’re shaping up for an early spring so keep your fingers crossed. The strong warming trend that took hold in late February has been a catalyst for pretty good catch rates among most anglers. Although numbers of fish are not in the shallows, bass are definitely moving up from deeper waters and they are active. Fish are being caught at mixed depths from five feet down to 20 feet. Secondary points in any creek are worth checking out. If you saved a record of super looking cover when the lake was low, this is the time to visit those spots again. Suspending jerkbaits have been producing strikes so make sure to try your favorite models fished slowly with long pauses. Early in the year models such as the Pointer DD and Stay-See are perfect for targeting deeper fish. Any color that resembles a shad or herring will do the trick. When the jerkbaits are not working, anglers are having success on the shakey head worm rig which is a Lanier go-to any time of the year. If you need to fish the deeper end of the strike zone, this is a very sound choice. Watermelon, green pumpkin, and sand color finesse style worms will all get bites. Some anglers are also scoring by slow rolling a Fish Head Spin rigged with a Super Fluke Junior in these same areas. This pattern should continue through the month with bass progressing a shallow movement in greater numbers. Striper fishing has been fair to good. It’s time to move up the creeks as linesides go through mock spawning runs. Some of the largest fish are caught this time of year so make sure your tackle is ready to tangle with a trophy. The number one tactic is to present live herring or shad with no weight on flat lines. Large size live baits can be particularly effective for the biggest stripers. Trail these about 75 feet behind the boat. Planer boards can allow you to fish four lines an once with the advantage of getting one line closer to the bank. Stripers will often roam in and out of this shallow water zone. Always cast while fishing live baits in the creeks. Three eighths ounce white bucktail jigs tipped with curly tail or fluke style trailers are always good choices. A standard Super Fluke in white pearl or albino fished with no weight is great for targeting shallow areas near the banks. Be ready with one bucktail rod and another rigged with your weightless plastic.
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Sunset Cove opens for weekends first Saturday in March By Pamela A. Keene One of the lake’s most popular venues waterfront opens Saturdays and Sundays starting March 5. Sunset Cove at Lake Lanier Islands Resort will feature extended dining options for 2011. The resort has announced a full schedule of events for March. A Mardi Gras Party is slated for Saturday, March 5, the opening day of Sunset Cove. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.; at 6 p.m. the party begins, followed by a 7 p.m. performance by “Back In Time,” playing rock, beach music and Dixieland. St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on Thursday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The day includes live entertainment in the evening featuring Haywire, plus drink specials and giveaways. Bringing back a popular Sun-
set Cove tradition, the season’s first Full Moon Party takes place on Saturday, March 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. The band Atlanta Machine performs. On Saturday, March 26, from 7 to 11 p.m., the resort hosts its first annual Spring Fling with music by The Shagtones. The resort is adding The Dog and Draft House in the location of the former pump house building. The grab-and-go menu offers hot dogs, brats and Italian sausage with fun toppings that may include picot de gallon, sauerkraut, cole slaw, onions, relish and all the regular toppings. The menu also lists chips, sodas and bottled water, as well as an assortment of draft beer. The Fire and Ice House will be located in the former service area and will also feature grab-and-go
West Marine upcoming seminars The following seminars have been scheduled at the Buford West Marine location: • Anchoring and Docking, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 • Painting and Varnishing, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9 • Weather Course, presented by Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
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meals. This venue will have a small menu of barbecue sandwiches and chips and will house a full bar and selection of draft beers. Frozen cocktails will be a trademark for the Fire and Ice House. The resort is modifying the kitchen at the Sunset Cove Beach Café to better serve customers and reduce wait times. Additionally, an extension is being added to the dock to handle more boats. Beach volleyball will be available on two courts and the facility is renovating the existing sand pit to become a regulation-sized sandvolleyball court. The schedule will expand to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning in April. MORE INFO: 770 945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com
• Bethel Continued from Page 2 and families.” Pile said that the organization is pleased to be moving forward on the project. “All of the community’s concerns have been factored into our plan and we intend to deliver on our promises,” Pile said. “Now we can spend our resources working with children rather than on legal matters.”
• Fishing Continued from Page 10 switching to a heavier head of 3/16th ounce paired with a larger plastic body. A step up to eight pound test line and a medium action spinning rig would be in order as well to keep overall balance. Although, I’ve only mentioned the basic curly tail grub, there is another very productive style to consider. Paddle tail grubs have been around a long time. They do an excellent job of mimicking baitfish. In the past few years, these have morphed into one of the hottest tackle trends in the last 10 years – swim baits. Like their simpler cousins, they’re most effective when presented with a simple slow and steady retrieve. You should definitely have a few of these. Many people mistakenly believe that they will only catch smaller bass on basic three and four inch grubs. The fact is you will likely be catching signif-
icantly more fish and through volume some will be smaller but the better fish do take the bait as well. You’ll probably catch just as many good fish along with a way more action in the course of a day. What’s not to like about that? If you’re serious about catching a lot of fish, stock a selection of grubs and lead heads in your
tackle box this season. You’ll be glad you did. Until next month, be safe and enjoy the lake! Tommy Wilkinson is assistant manager for Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Duluth. MORE INFO: twilkinson@basspro.com
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Don’t forget state-required equipment for your boat This past week we have enjoyed Spring-like temperatures that make us the envy of many in the colder regions of our country. Weather that most of us prefer before taking our boats out of “moth balls” certainly is not far away. The next few weeks will be a perfect time to make a check of state required equipment to make sure you have everything you need before venturing out onto the water. Some equipment is dated, so that needs to be checked as well. Requirements do vary according to the length of your vessel. In this article I will cover only the categories of equipment, since space will not allow a complete discussion of all the information related to each category. For a complete explanation of all the Georgia laws covering equipment, please refer to the “Handbook of Georgia Boating Laws and Responsibilities” which is published annually by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The booklets are available at boating supply stores, marinas and many marine dealers. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a program to distribute these and other safe boating material to these types of businesses. We also
one USCG approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket for each person on board, and they must fit Roy properly. In addition, Type V Crittenden PFDs are acceptable only when worn and are securely fastened. USCG Children under the age of 10 must Auxiliary wear their jacket unless they are in a fully enclosed cabin. In 90 percent of drownings, the victim cover this subject in our one-day was not wearing a life jacket. “About Boating Safely” public Navigation lights education course. Failure to show necessary State registration lights is one of the leading causes Your vessel must have an in of fatal accidents in Georgia. date Georgia decal posted on each Lights must be turned on from side of the bow, just ahead of the “sundown to sunrise” and during state issued numbers. These num- other times of limited visibility bers must be 3-inch high block such as during rain, heavy haze, letters properly spaced and of a or fog. If you are planning to contrasting color from the color cruise late in the afternoon and of your boat. Letters and numbers may not return until after sunmust be separated by a space or down, it is a good idea to check hyphen. You must also have your your lighting before you leave the state issued registration card on dock or launching ramp. board along with a photo ID. For Visual distress signals registration information please go Visual Distress Signals allow to the internet and visit www.gob- vessel operators to signal for help oatgeorgia.com. in the event of an emergency, and Personal flotation devices you will need signals appropriate All vessels must have at least for both daylight and darkness. MORE INFO: 770-393-4382 • alcrit@mindspring.com Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier • http://a0700209.uscgaux.info
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Commonly used signals include hand held Orange Smoke, hand held Red Flares, Orange Flag, Electric Light, Mirror or Arm Signal (waving extended arms to the side up and down). Visual Distress Signals exhibit a date of manufacture and an expiration date. They must be in date to pass inspection. Sound producing devices In periods of reduced visibility or whenever a vessel operator
needs to signal his or her intentions or position, a sound-producing device is essential. If on state waters, like Lake Lanier, vessels under 26 feet are not required to have such a device, but it is highly recommended, and many smaller boats come equipped with a horn. Vessels larger than 26 feet must have a horn or whistle or other sound-producing devices. You want people to know where See USCGA, page 20
Safe boating course set for April 2 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2011. This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16. This course will be given at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina. Classes run from 8:30 a.m.
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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE Weekend regattas expected to draw 2,000 rowers By Jane Harrison Gainesville is on a “row” this month with thousands of rowers flocking to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue for training and a double regatta weekend March 26 and 27. The John Hunter and Lanier Sprints regattas culminate spring training for many collegiate crews who are spending their spring break on Lanier. About 1,500 athletes are expected to compete in the March 26 John Hunter Regatta, said Lake Lanier Rowing Club Executive Director/Head Coach Jim Pickens. LLRC members assist in the event that is officially hosted by Georgia Tech and Saint Andrews rowing organizations. The number of participants in this year’s regatta is expected to match last year’s, which was the largest in the 24-year history of the event. About 30 college crews and 16 junior club and scholastic teams competed in 2010. Some crews are expected to stay over for the March 27 Lanier Sprints, which adds masters and open categories. LLRC is in charge of the Sunday regatta. Pickens estimated it would attract about half the number of participants as John Hunter. The regatta weekend has surged in popularity as
water has flowed back into the formerly droughtstricken lake. Low lake level contributed to cancellation of the back-to-back regattas in 2008. The regattas have also grown since 2009 under Pickens’s LLRC leadership and his connections with collegiate coaches through his previous college rowing experiences at the University of Mary Washington. Pickens has helped put LLOV back on the regatta map by reviving the John Hunter/Lanier Sprints weekend and by successfully bidding to host two more big rowing championships in May. The Southeast Junior Regional Championship is set for May 14-15, followed by the May 28-29 American Collegiate Rowing Association Championship. The rowing weekends bring thousands of visitors to Gainesville and create a substantial positive economic impact. The 2010 John Hunter/Lanier Sprints regattas booked 50 to 75 percent of Gainesville hotel rooms, according to Gainesville Convention and Facilities Department statistics. Travelers on Clarks Bridge Road on March 2627 may expect delays as the LLOV parking lots fill up and spillover lots open up in yards near the venue. The boat ramp at Clarks Bridge Park will be closed both days from 6 a.m. until around 6 p.m.
University of Michigan, Canadian National crews practice on Lanier Crowds begin arriving to take advantage of spring break warmth this month By Jane Harrison The University of Michigan crew and the Canadian National Women’s crew came off the water the last Sunday in February with nothing but praise for Lake Lanier. “This is great,” said Michigan crew officer Patrick Ronald. He said the expansive lake welcomed the 83-member crew into a wide, blue yonder with plenty of room for open rowing. The weather didn’t hurt, either, as the temperature hit near 70 for their first weekend of spring break practice. The top rated collegiate crew along with 23 Olympic-potential Canadian women were among the highest level competitive rowers stroking on Lake Lanier for early season on-the-water training. They disembarked before crowds hit this month. About 600 rowers from 13 colleges and schools were expected to set oars at the Olympic venue between March 5 and 19. “Both weeks are stacked,” said Jim Pickens, Executive Director/Head Coach of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club. The crews, many from northern schools and colleges, feel drawn by the traditionally warmer waters of Lake Lanier and the Olympic legacy that has attracted thousands of rowers for spring break training since 1996. The visit back to Lanier was a nostalgic one for Canadian Women’s National Head Coach Al Morrow. “I was here 14 years ago,” said Morrow, who coached gold, silver and bronze medalist Canadian crews in the 1996 Olympics. “It’s great to see the site still being viable,” he said. He said he planned his crew’s spring practice on Lanier after Pickens contacted him. “I did the research first,” he said, by checking weather data and talking with other coaches about the venue and area hospitality. His references reported positive experiences at the venue and in Gainesville. He booked rooms at the Holiday Inn and arranged crew meals at Brenau University. When he told Pickens his boats needed a buoyed line to row
LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE INFO Here's a profile and calendar for the two clubs operating at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue:
Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: Jim Pickens, Coach Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas. Calendar of events: (complete list on website) Thru March - Spring Break Collegiate Training March 26-27 - John Hunter/Lanier Sprints Regattas
Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator Brenda Miller, LCKC President Tim Watson Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions. Calendar of events: (complete list on website) March 14 - Youth Racing League Parents Meeting March 19 - Lula Bridge Race March 21 - Youth Racing League Practice Begins April 23 - Youth Racing League Fun Race Venue seats about 2,000 with parking capacity of about 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.
PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON
Members of the Canadian National Women’s Crew carry their boats back to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue boathouse after practice. The Canadians and University of Michigan crews finished up spring break training before the crowds were expected to hit this month.
the Olympic course, the LLRC coach set out to put it in that day. “He’s been great,” Morrow said. Michigan Head Coach Gregg Hartsuff related similar sentiments. “With the biggest men’s team in the country, we need space,” he said. The 25-milelong lake and 4,000 meter straightaway give his oars plenty of room to work. “It’s great water to train on,” said Hartsuff. He brought his crew back to train on Lanier despite the chilly reception the water gave them last year when a thin layer of ice shimmered on the surface. Other “perks” brought them back, Hartsuff said. Among those was the designation of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue as site of the major collegiate club championship May 28-29. It’s advantageous to get familiar with the competition course, Hartsuff said. The University of Michigan will play host to the American Collegiate Rowing Association regatta, which Hartsuff expects will draw 1,500 athletes, some of whom he believes will go on to become See Spring break, page 17
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Lula Bridge Race to test endurance By Jane Harrison Paddlers can get their first test of the season March 19 in the Lula Bridge Race, organized by the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club. The annual event traditionally brings endurance paddlers to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue to compete in 25-, 10-, and 5-kilometer races. A throng of local juniors, seniors and masters LCKC paddlers, plus other nationally known marathon paddlers, are expected
to compete. A number of recreational paddlers, including some on sea kayaks, have taken on the long distance races in past years. Racers choose between the 25K, from the Olympic course to Lula Bridge and back, or a laps course for the shorter distances. Past competitors in the 25K have included USA Canoe/Kayak marathon veterans Reid Hyle, of Florida, Abel Hastings, from North Carolina, and LCKC’s own
John DePalma. LCKC sprint paddler and Olympic hopeful Morgan House is a prior winner. Races start at 10 a.m. Athlete check in is between 8 and 9:15 a.m., with an athlete meeting at 9:30 at the base of the finish tower. Registration is $20 by March 16, $25 after. MORE INFO: www.lckc.org
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Olympic rowers. The venue’s selection for high profile regattas is bringing more crews to LLOV to practice. Pickens, though thrilled with the venue’s popularity and success in drawing training crews and regattas, braced for the pressure the aging facility will face through May. “Things at the venue tend to break,” he said, when large numbers of people frequent the restrooms and use the motorboats to monitor practices. When Canadian Coach Morrow surveyed the wooden docks
and motor boats coaches and officials use to monitor rowers, it was like a trip back in time. Last month his rowers launched their boats from the original Olympic docks, worn and patched, but still usable. The motor boats bore blue, faded “1996 Olympics” logos. They still run, but need some occasional coaching. Most world class facilities now have durable, plastic docks and a more modern fleet of motor boats, Morrow said. Nonetheless, he said, LLOV makes good use of what it has.
Pickens mentioned the need for dock replacement and upgrades in regatta equipment as the club readies for big rowing championships in May and future regattas that may sprout from success this year. Although city and county officials have pledged support of the facility, none have come forth with funding. “It’s about time they put their money where their mouth is,” Pickens said. MORE INFO: www.lakelanierrowing.org
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LLRC’s Kieran Kaiser wins erg sprint By Jane Harrison Name: Kieran Kaiser Age: 17 School: Junior at Riverside Military Academy. Family: Parents Charlene and Gerard Kaiser, plus a 20-year-old sister. Residence when not at RMA: His family home in Snellville. Why he rows: “My dad rowed when he was in college for a City of Baltimore club crew. I thought I’d Kaiser try it out. It’s a good fit for me,” he said. What he likes most about rowing: “It’s very peaceful. On the water, a mysterious calm comes over you. It’s very relaxing,” he said. Accomplishments: Kaiser won the Men’s Junior Novice category at the Atlanta Erg Sprints last month. He beat out other competitors in a virtual 2-kilometer race on ergometers (stationary rowing machines). He doubled up with a Riverside teammate to take third place in the collegiate erg sprint race. His thoughts on winning: “I was exhilarated. I did not think I would do that well after I saw I was placed third or fourth” on the personal record sheet posted at the event. “It was hard, but I had my dad there to help,” he said. Kaiser reported his dad acted as an erg coxswain, urging him to maintain a strong rhythm. It takes practice: “I practice with the team six times a week and run just about every day,” Kaiser said. He hits the erg when he’s away from school, too, on an ergometer at his Snellville home. Goals: Kaiser said he would like to continue rowing on a Division 1 or 2 college or club crew after he graduates. His ultimate goal is to attend the Coast Guard Academy and row on the Bears’ crew. His next competition: Kaiser expects to compete in both the John Hunter and Lanier Sprints regattas at the Lake Lanier Olympic See Athlete, page 40
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Spring is sprung, so get your boat ready Finally, we are having some good weather. I’m tired of the cold, ice and snow. I moved south from Northern Wisconsin where we didn’t shovel snow. We tunneled through snowdrifts and used out snowmobiles for transportation. It worked out all right, but I was much younger then. So now I remember my time in Florida where we could be on or in the water anytime of the year. Now with this warmer weather, boaters, whether they are fishermen, cruisers, or watersports enthusiasts all are thinking of that day we launch the boat or leave the boat slip. So here’s a question: Is your boat ready? Are you guilty of parking it last fall and not winterizing? If so, you have work to do. Also, put some money aside because you will be the one broken down. Those that followed winterizing instructions in this column last fall simply need to wash your boat, add some new stabilizer to your fuel tank and go have fun. You might want to have the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary give you a boat inspection so you know your boat is 100 percent safe. If you plan on some offshore trips, make sure you have an “EPIRB” such as the “Spot” models so if you do get in trouble the U. S. Coast Guard can find you. Don’t be one of this year’s boating statistics. Whether you are going off shore or on Lake Lanier, file a float plan or tell someone where you are going and when they can expect you to return. Start out informed and prepared and you will have a safe boating season. New scholarships available Can you believe it, now if your son or daughter is headed to college and their favorite sport is fishing or water-skiing they might well qualify for a scholarship. That’s right … it’s not a misprint. As many as 20 southern colleges support water-skiing and fishing teams which offer scholarships. Auburn won the Inaugural College Fishing Classic. This year the Louisiana State University Tigers will face off against reigning Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide on Louisiana’s Lake Verret on February 20, 2011 to determine the next Bassmaster College Classic Champion. I don’t know if any of the participants are on a scholarship, but in past articles more than 10 schools were offering
Mike Rudderham Captain’s Comments
them. Water-skiing and most likely wakeboarding have scholarships at various colleges and universities. In 1958 I was captain of the St. Petersburg Junior College Ski Team which won the World InterCollegiate Championship, as Dick Pope of Cypress Gardens called it. We didn’t have scholarships then, but Carl Kiekhaeffer (founder of Mercury Outboards) gave us a boat and a jump for practice. My college was paid for by skiing in shows or my own ski shows. Now there are probably 10 or more colleges offering some type of scholarship in this sport. If you have a son or daughter or know of a talented youngster in either of these sports have them go online with various southern schools to see what they have to offer. New affordable sport boat Back in the ’60s Don Arronow of Ocean Racing fame, and also founder of Magnum, Donzi, Cigarette, and Blue Thunder boats built a 16’ Donzi sport boat powered with a Holman-Moody engine with inboard-outboard drive. It instantly became the must have boat among go fast boats. If you were a waterfront homeowner in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach and didn’t have a 16foot Donzi on your boat davits you were not considered in the power boating crowd. They became highly collectible. Several years ago I surveyed one in Atlanta that brought back memories. Most boats that were in competition usually cost too much or didn’t perform. Now Stingray is introducing its 225 SX Sport boat which could be this decade’s Donzi 16. Stingray boats are noted for going faster with less engine, due to its Z-Plane patented hull design. They almost always outperform big block more expensive boats with a Stingray comparable hull and a smaller displacement engine. This new boat is sport’s car red, with grated hood scoop, low profile tinted windshield and a black racing stripe. It defines the cliché, it looks fast just sitting still.
Power is a catalyst-equipped 320 H.P. 6.2 liter multiport injection MerCruiser with a Bravo drive and a three-blade laser prop. Speed is a shade over 60 M.P.H. and I imagine if you played with the props you could see 65 M.P.H. plus. The cockpit features two captains chairs with comfortable aft seats. The stern offers a generous swim platform with a built-in-ladder and transom grab rails. The engine compartment is wide open and provides excellent maintenance access. Now here is the best part; the price is $47,500, not $75,000 to $100,000 for a big block go fast. Remember, a smaller engine cost less to run. So if you are into go fast cruising this just might be the boat for you. Contact Stingray Boats at 843 383-4507 or www.stingrayboats.com. More on ethanol The National Marine Manufacturers Association is taking the EPA to court over the 15 percent ethanol in fuel increase. They state that the EPA has not fulfilled its statutory obligations to ensure the safe introduction of E-15. The EPA states the E-15 will be for vehicles and vessels built after 2007. NMMA states in its lawsuit that the approval of E-15 is for only certain vessels and vehicles and violates the federal Clean Air Act. Meanwhile many manufacturers are adding Stabil Ethanol treatment to their boats when they leave the factory and they recommend its use when you top off your tanks. Chris-Craft has gone so far as to state this in their advertising. They also state it will also help in having less engine problems. Most service problems now come from old fuel that has not been treated. If you have any questions contact your dealer’s service manager and follow his advice and you should have trouble free cruising. Sailing Prams Recently I was reminded of Clearwater, Florida’s Pram fleet that taught kids how to sail. The Optimist Pram as it was called was designed by Clarke Mills a noted shipwright from Clearwater. They were 8 feet long, with a rudder, dagger-board, and mast with single sail. Back in the 1950s they sold for around $100. Local business men bought them and put their name on the boat or sail. The youngsters would be put in charge of a boat and they would have races on Clearwater
Bay on the weekends. It was quite a sight, 25-30 boats with different color sails and boats. They sailed from the Pram Shed on Clearwater Beach. Many a youngster learned sailing and safe boating from this experience. Maybe it would be a worthwhile project for some organization to take on at Lake Lanier or surrounding towns with reservoirs. I’ll bet even today if you go to Clearwater’s Chamber of Commerce web page there will be a photo of those prams sailing. Buying a used boat Remember, if you are going to buy a used boat this spring, find out about its maintenance. Get the record log if possible. Be sure to have a sea trial and survey for your protection. In the end it will save you money. If you are buy-
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It’s been a wild and wacky winter It has certainly been a wild and wacky winter season to say the least. You may recall in my column last September the Climate Prediction Center was forecasting a warmer and drier than average winter. As you well know, it was just the opposite. Then the CPC amended its forecast for February, indicating it would be colder and wetter than average. Again, February turned out to be just the opposite. In fact, temperatures warmed up as fast as I ever seen last after our record cold. It seemed we were shivering one day and then the next day it warmed up and just stayed warm. The trees and flowers began blooming the end of last month and there were record high pollen counts. As we head into March, we head into one of my least favorite months of the year. (April is second on my list!) It is severe storm season, where we see the dreaded super-cell thunderstorms. The super-cell thunderstorm is the type of storm that most often produces tornadoes. These storms also last for a very long time, sometimes more than six or seven hours. A typical “pulse type” thunderstorm we generally see on a hot summer afternoon will “pulse up” and fade within about an hour. A warm air updraft rises, cools and condenses, and with the right conditions, you have an afternoon thunderstorm. The
updraft is below the thunderstorm. After an hour or so, the cool rain Glenn falls through the updraft Burns and overwhelms it and the storm shuts down. Lanier This is not the case with Outlook the super-cell. The updraft of the super-cell thunderstorm is tilted. It goes up through the storm and exits in the rear (called the rear flank downdraft). This tilted updraft/downdraft prevents the rain-cooled air from overwhelming the storm. In addition, there is a tremendous amount of wind shear associated with super-cell thunderstorms. That is the reason they are the primary tornado makers. If you are ever out in your boat and look off in the distance and see what looks like an atomic bomb explosion with a giant anvil top, you are looking at a super-cell. With the warmer weather coming sooner this spring, please remember to carry a weather alert radio with you and make sure you are aware of approaching weather BEFORE you head out on the lake. I assure you, you do not want to be caught in your boat with a super-cell thunderstorm approaching. They also produce 70 mile per hour straight line winds. Be safe my friends and enjoy our early spring, which officially begins, on March 20th at 7:21 pm. Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER
LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AVG MAX MIN
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AUG
SEP
1070.81 1070.90 1070.92 1070.82 1070.90 1070.87 1070.78 1070.66 1070.54 1070.56 1070.56 1070.50 1070.49 1070.46 1070.41 1070.43 1070.48 1070.49 1079.47 1070.43 1070.38 1070.35 1070.34 1070.35 1070.32 1070.31 1070.30 1070.24 1070.21 1070.17 1070.16 1070.50 1070.92 1070.16
1070.22 1070.18 1070.21 1070.18 1070.10 1070.11 1070.12 1070.11 1070.04 1069.97 1069.90 1069.85 1069.80 1069.81 1069.79 1069.72 1069.67 1069.58 1069.53 1069.54 1070.02 1070.15 1070.12 1070.06 1070.00 1069.98 1069.96 1069.93 1069.90 1069.84 1069.76 1069.94 1070.22 1069.53
1069.67 1069.58 1069.47 1069.43 1069.41 1069.34 1069.25 1069.20 1069.16 1069.12 1069.15 1069.14 1069.09 1069.05 1069.00 1068.95 1068.93 1068.92 1068.86 1068.81 1068.77 1068.72 1068.67 1068.59 1068.59 1068.74 1068.99 1069.07 1069.12 1069.38
OCT
1069.47 1069.48 1069.45 1069.41 1069.36 1069.24 1069.19 1069.14 1069.14 1069.11 1069.05 1069.01 1068.95 1068.91 1068.85 1068.82 1068.80 1068.74 1068.71 1068.67 1068.61 1068.55 1068.52 1068.51 1068.51 1068.47 1068.58 1068.61 1068.59 1068.58 1068.57 1069.07 1068.89 1069.67 1069.48 1068.59 1068.47
NOV 1068.55 1068.47 1068.44 1068.36 1068.33 1068.30 1068.28 1068.19 1068.14 1068.09 1068.05 1067.99 1067.98 1067.96 1068.07 1068.02 1068.04 1067.99 1067.96 1067.96 1067.96 1067.95 1067.93 1067.92 1067.88 1067.84 1067.85 1067.86 1067.87 1068.26
DEC
1068.68 1068.80 1068.84 1068.85 1068.92 1068.89 1068.88 1068.88 1068.86 1068.85 1068.89 1068.93 1068.92 1068.91 1068.89 1068.90 1068.93 1068.96 1068.96 1068.94 1068.95 1068.94 1068.93 1068.91 1068.95 1068.95 1068.91 1068.88 1068.91 1068.89 1068.87 1068.08 1068.90 1068.55 1068.96 1067.84 1068.68
JAN
FEB
1069.06 1069.15 1069.18 1069.16 1069.16 1069.15 1069.15 1068.17 1069.26 1069.28 1069.24 1069.22 1069.18 1069.11 1069.11 1069.16 1069.17 1069.17 1069.17 1069.10 1069.17 1069.16 1069.18 1069.16 1069.20 1069.16 1069.18 1069.19 1069.20 1069.22 1069.26 1069.18 1069.28 1069.06
1069.43 1069.65 1069.71 1069.99 1070.18 1070.29 1070.29 1070.31 1070.31 1070.31 1070.28 1070.32 1070.35 1070.31 1070.31 1070.29 1070.27 1070.25 1070.27 1070.29 1070.23 1070.16 1070.15 1070.14 1070.20 1070.22 1070.24 1070.32
SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER
1070.18 1070.35 1069.43
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Boating with man’s best friend from a seadog’s view Bob and Carolyn Wilson, aboard Sea Island Girl, continue Lakeside's long running series of cruising adventures which began in the mid-1990s. To date we've had the Johnston family, Jean and Bill Bayman, and Mechelle and Bill Cooksey all contribute to the series. Bob and Carolyn boated on Lake Lanier until leaving for their adventure in 2002. It has been a year or so since I have had anything really important to share. Recent events however, have me a little hot under the collar, and I felt it was time to pass along a few pointers regarding pets on board based upon my 18 years as a seadog. For the most part, being on the water or traveling by boat is not a natural thing for me, or my four legged friends – we are not water people like some of you. And thanks to my friend Heidi Ganahl, CEO at Camp Bow Wow, there are some things that you can do to make life aboard a more pleasurable experience for both you, and the canine love of your life. First of all, pets need a PDF (Personal Floatation Device). Just like humans, your dog may not be the best swimmer. Even if he can swim well, Fido may not be able
Bob & Carolyn Wilson Cruising Wilsons
to avoid exhaustion or hypothermia if he falls overboard. PFDs are made just for dogs and can be found at most pet stores. In order to guarantee your dog’s PDF takes care of him, make sure the PDF fits securely. Allow Fido time to practice swimming with his PDF so that he can become comfortable with it before getting on the boat. Just like humans, your pets need SPF. Fluffy can get extremely sunburned, especially if she has light colored hair. Dog sunburns can cause the same problems as that of humans: peeling, redness, and even cancer. Skin cancer in pets is much more prevalent than one would assume, so purchasing pet-friendly sun screen can go a long way in protecting their health during your boating adventure. Places that are easy to forget, but prone to burn-
ing are: inside the nostrils, tip of nose, around the lips and the inside of ears for those Dalmatian types with standup ears. One should not assume that Fido is a natural nautical pup. Dogs often prefer stationary areas, like their beloved dog bed. Placing Fido in a moving boat may become a stressful experience if he is not properly prepared. Before the big boating day, introduce him to the boat, and allow him to become acquainted with it while it is still at the dock. Next, start the engine. Those loud noises will probably be a little unfamiliar and hearing it will help him adjust. Next, bring him onto the boat and take him on a short ride, and so that Fido will begin associating his PDF with the boat, it is a good idea to have him practice swimming in it after the boat ride. It’s important to keep your best friend hydrated by bringing fresh drinking water onto the boat. A water bottle that can squirt water directly into Fido’s mouth is a good way to hydrate him during a bumpy boat ride. As Fido may not know how dehydrated he really is, he might not beg for water on his own. If nec-
essary, initiate his water consumption. Be careful not to have too much fun in the sun. Excessive sun exposure can cause heat problems, like heat stroke, if not given a break from the heat and sun. Boat surfaces made of fiberglass are prone to getting extremely hot when in direct sunlight, and Fido will absorb that heat through the pads in his feet. Be sure to establish a shaded area where he can retreat when he is feeling overheated. Depending upon where you are boating, a dip in the water can be a great way to cool him down. Like all good sailors, Fido will need to relieve his bladder, so if possible, designate a spot where he can urinate while aboard. Pet stores sell pads that look just like a patch of grass (some can be a little scratchier than others), but having one on board will help Fido to know where to go, and it is easy cleanup for the owner. Hopefully these suggestions from my friends at Home Buddies will help you to make your on-
Maggie.
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Real estate sales up in Gainesville, despite Atlanta and national decline By Pamela A. Keene The real estate news isn’t all doom and gloom, despite what the media is reporting. There’s a very bright light at the end of the tunnel as far as residential real estate in the Lake Lanier area, according to various reports from regional and national agencies. “Gainesville and Hall County real estate was great in 2010 compared to our neighbors and is predicted to get even better,” said R. Brad Abernathy with the Abernathy Cochran Group, The Norton Agency. “Hall County outperformed the U.S., Georgia, and all of our neighbors in the percentage increase in the number of single family home sales from 2009 to 2010.” The following data was retrieved from GAMLS, FMLS and NAR. When researching the actual number of single family home sales in 2009 and in 2010, the following areas saw declines: The United States declined 6.4
percent; Georgia declined 8 percent; the northern Atlanta counties of Gwinnett, DeKalb, Barrow, Jackson, Cobb, and Cherokee all saw declines ranging from .5 to 15.4 percent. “The great news is that four northern Atlanta counties saw increases in the number of single family home sales: North Fulton increased 3.3 percent; Dawson County increased 3.9 percent; Forsyth County increased 4.5 percent; and, the brightest spot of all – Hall County – increased 9.7 percent,” Abernathy said. “While real estate has had a rough few years and we now realize how much it is intertwined into our national economy, the three most important words in real estate are still true: location, location, location. Our location is wonderful.” Abernathy cited an article published in early February by CBSMoneyWatch.com that lists the biggest year-over-year winners and losers in real estate in the
United States for 2010. The data used was from Zillow and included the percentage gain or loss in home values for the fourth quarter 2010 versus fourth quarter 2009. The article is quoted as saying, “Despite the tough economy and struggling housing market, these cities managed to increase their home values. Travel and population hotspots like New York, California and Hawaii predictably did well, but there are quite a few surprising cities on the list.” Keller Williams Lanier Partners Realtor Bev Knight said that many area agents are busier now than in the past three years with the number of home sales and that the nation is taking notice of this region of the state. “Recently, Gainesville was listed as No. 2 in the nation behind Ann Arbor, Mich., in increased property values,” she said. “This is excellent news for our area.” Knight said that another reason
Hall County single family home sales increased 9.7 percent in 2009-2010.
for the good numbers Gainesville and Hall County is because of the area’s business-friendly climate. “Area officials are very welcoming to new businesses and interested in overall positive growth.” According to the information, Ann Arbor saw an 11.3 percent gain in highest year-over-year home value, with Gainesville listed with an 8.4 percent gain. Atlanta ranked No. 7 in the highest year-over-year home value, with a net loss of 15.3 percent in the same report.
“We’re definitely headed up from the bottom,” Abernathy said. “While we won’t see the values we had up to 2006, we’ll still see excellent year-over-year values jump. It’s an outstanding trend.” The report does not single out lakefront homes, but Abernathy said that the lake is a certain influence on these positive numbers. “Lake Lanier is in the middle of all these counties that are showing positive numbers,” he said. “Lake Lanier is definitely a draw for the area.”
Lakeside Calendar March 2011 Mar. 3-6, 10-13 – “Hairspray” presented by Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St. in Clarkesville. Times: 7:30 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. evenings; 2 p.m., Sat./Sun. matinees. Admission: $16, adults; $11 students/children. Info: 706-839-1315. Mar. 5 – Diane Durrett, singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N. in Sautee. Admission: $16, SNCA members, $22, non-members; $8 children, 6-17. Info: 706-878-3300. Mar. 5 – Mountain Music and MedicineShow, a radio variety show featuring music, skits and commercials, presented at the Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St. in Dahlonega. Times: 8 p.m. Admission: $15. Info: 706-864-3759. Mar. 5, 6 – 2011 Northeast Georgia Home Expo held at the Georgia Mountains Center. Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mar. 5; noon to 5 p.m., Mar. 6. Admission: $5, adults; Free for children under 12. Mar. 11-14 – Fowl Art Show featuring original work of chickens or roosters in humorous situation displayed at Frames-You-Nique at 104 Main St., Gainesville. Entry deadline for work is Mar. 4. The winning entry will be featured in promotional material, T-shirts and postcards for the Spring Chicken Festival. Info: 770-5327074. Thru April 15 – “The Secret Starts of Harry Potter,” presented every Friday except March 18 by the Coleman Planetarium of the North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, features the connections between stars and characters in the “Harry Potter” series. The observatory will be open following the show for telescope viewing, if the sky is clear. www.northgeorgia.edu Thru August – Arie Meaders exhibit held at The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee. Arie Meaders is the mother of famed folk potter Lanier Meaders. Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m., Sun. Admission: $5, adults; $4, seniors; $2 children. Info:
706-878-3300; www.folkpotterymuseum .com. Brenau University Thru Mar. 26 – “Utopian Dreamstate,” features works by Elizabeth D’Angelo. Reception held 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Presidents Gallery, Simmons Visual Arts Center. Free. Thru Mar. 26 – “Mark Maker,” features works by Dennis Campay. Reception held 7-8 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Leo Castelli Art Gallery, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. Thru Mar. 26 – “Book + Sculpture + Sound,” features works by Jennifer Khoshbin. Reception held 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 20 in Sellars Gallery, Simmons Visual Arts Center. Info: 770-297-5900; www.negahc.org Cumming Playhouse Mar. 4 – North Georgia Barbershop Singers, 8 p.m. Mar. 5 – “An Evening with Mark Twain,” by Kurt Sutton, 8 p.m. Mar. 12 – “Celtic Celebration Two,” Sounds of Sawnee Celtic Concert, 8 p.m. Mar. 19, 20 – “The Wearing of the Green” by Cumming Playhouse Singers Mar.26 – Laura Monk and High Cotton Apr. 7-10, 14-17 – Georgia Senior Follies 2011 “3rd Annual” features Rock & Roll music. Times: 8 p.m. Thurs./Fri./Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun., unless otherwise noted. Info: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com. Elachee Nature and Science Center Mar. 5 – First Saturday Hike, 10-11:30 a.m.; and Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mar. 12 – Stars Over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, 5:45-7:45 p.m.; (Mar. 12) 6:15-8:15 p.m. Mar. 19 – Backyard Conservation Workshops: Composting Session, 10 a.m.-noon; Rain & Water Collection Session, 11 a.m.noon.
Mar. 31-June 9 – Georgia Master Naturalist Program, every Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. 1st Saturday Hikes – Monthly except January and August, the first Saturday of the month, held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about local native plants and animals. This monthly hike is a great way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. The program fee also includes admission to the museum exhibitions. Spring and Fall – Stars Over Elachee held Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays at dusk. Learn to use a telescope and star chart to view stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10, adults; $5, children through age 12; free, members. Call for dates and times. Spring and Fall – Backyard Conservation Workshops, Compost and Rainwater Collection instruct in recycling natural resources. Call for dates and times. Info: 770 535-1976, www.elachee.org. Gainesville State College Info: (770) 717-3639; www.gsc.edu Gainesville Symphony Orchestra Mar. 18 – Youth Person’s Concert held at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tickets: $5. Apr. 30 – “Side by Side” Fusion Concert July 3 – Patriotic Pops Concert held at Brenau University Amphitheatre Info: 770-532-5727; www.gsomusic.com. All ticket prices are $8-30 and performances are held at Pearce Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Mar. 5 – Charlie Daniels Mar. 26 – Don Williams May 6 – Vince Gill Info: 706-896-4191; www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. Tickets: $35 + $2 Handling; $25 + $2 Handling (unless otherwise noted) Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Mar. 7 -11 – Johnny Appleseed Week, learn
about Johnny Appleseed, make crafts The facility is located in the Featherbone Center (formerly the Warren Featherbone building), 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville Mar. 14-18 – St. Patrick’s Day Week, make green crafts to celebrate day Mar. 21-25 – Spring is Here Week, more fun crafts to bring in Spring season Mar 28-31 – Doctor Week, learn about being a doctor, do some medical arts and crafts Info: www.inkfun.org; 770 536-1900; Lake Lanier Islands Resort Mar. 5 – Mardi Gras Party held at Sunset Cove! Sunset Cove Beach Café, 6-11 p.m. Mar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Party held at Sunset Cove Beach Café from 6-11 p.m. as it is turned into a little bit of Ireland. Party guest with “most Festive Irish Attire, will win a $50 Sunset Cofe Beach Café gift card. Mar. 19 – Full Moon Party makes comeback at Sunset Cove Beach Café, 7-11 p.m. Mar. 26 – 1st Annual Spring Fling is an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at Legacy Lodge. Festivities include music by The Shagtones, full cash bar and Spring Time Balloon Drop. Info: 770 945-8787; www.lakelanierislands.com. North Atlanta Trade Center Mar. 4-6 – Woodworking Show Mar. 12-13 – The Franchise Event Mar. 19 – Atlanta Bullypalooza Mar. 25-27 – Pride of Dixie Antiques Market Mar. 26-27 – Eastman’s Gun Show Info: 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com. Quinlan Visual Arts Center Mar. 3, 5 – 33rd Annual Gala Art Auction Preview Party (Mar. 3) and Auction (Mar. 5). Mar. 17-Apr. 9 – Youth Art Month sponsored by Kiwanis Club. Opening reception held Mar. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. with awards ceremony held at 6:30 p.m. Info: 770 536-2575, www.quinlanartcenter.org.
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NEARLY 2 ACRES, FOUR SIDED BRICK RANCH IN SUGAR HILL $145,000 (OWNER FINANCING WITH 10 % DOWN)
Priced to Sell $164,500 $145,000
Four sides brick on nearly 2 acres, near Mall of Ga & I-985. The main level & finished terrace have two separate entrances from the exterior. The main level and the terrace cannot access each other from the inside. Upper level has 3bed/2ba. Lower level has 2beds/1ba. Gunite pool has been out of service. Owner financing with 10% down.
WOODLAKE DR - SOUTH END OF LAKE LANIER NEAR 985 - REDUCED $ 200,000
Priced at $1,295,000
FURNISHED LANIER HARBOR CONDO W/ COVERED DOCK
Reduced $149,500 $134,900
LANIER POINTE TOWNHOUSE END UNIT
Priced to Sell $149,900
Priced below appraised value! Builder's personal deep water lakefront home. Double slip dock in no wake cove. Trey, vaulted & coffered ceilings everywhere. Gourmet kitchen, marble & hardwoods thru out. Terrace level entertainment game room & 12 seat theater room. Pack your bags and wake up in Paradise every day!
PRICE REDUCED! Cozy 1 BR weekend condo complete with covered deep water slip at south end of Lake Lanier. Unit is on the ground floor with beautiful views of the lake. Swimming pool overlooks the lake and is just a few steps from this unit. New trim, paint and decor thru out.
Features two bedrooms with two & one half baths-open floorplan all within walking distance to Lanier Harbor Marina-unit has nice kitchen with breakfast bar and upgraded appliances-oversized bedroom with trey ceilings-partly furnished. Also for lease at $1000 a month.
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Priced to Sell $110,722 14.763 acres conveniently located just a short drive from Commerce and Jefferson. Over 1500 ft of road frontage with pasture and hardwoods just waiting for a tire swing. Gentle topo just waiting to build your dream home in a quiet, peaceful, country atmosphere. A 5 acre tract is also available with a pond and 110 ft of road frontage.
Priced to Sell at $299,000! Priced to Sell at $89,500 Close to Shoal Creek & Lake Lanier Islands. This vacant lot is next to commercial property & a busy 4 way. Will sell subject to zoning. Property had a house that has been removed. All utilities are in place.
PRICED REDUCED OVER $ 300,000 FROM ORIGINAL PRICE! Bring all offers! Nice lot on high traffic South Lee Street in Buford. Between Hwy 20 & Buford Hwy. Commercial area near Mall of Ga, Super Wal-mart & I-985. Has nice rental house could be tear down.
Thinking of buying or selling? Give me a call! I need your listing! All new listings come with a FREE appraisal from a certified appraiser with Lake Lanier knowledge.
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Sailing Club Events 2011 SAILING EVENTS ON LAKE LANIER Club
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MARCH SSC LLSC UYC SSC LLSC BF SSC BF AISC BF UYC SSC
Nippert #1 Laser Southerns UYC Spring #4 Nippert #2 Atlanta Cup Winter Gale #1 Nippert #3 Winter Gale #2 AISC Kick-off/Reg Party Around Alone Commodore's Cup Nippert #4
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03/05 03/05-06 03/12 03/12 03/12-13 03/13 03/19 03/20 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/27
APRIL AISC BF UYC LLSC SSC AISC SSC LLSC BF AISC AISC BF UYC LLSC
Dogwood Regatta Winter Gale #3 UYC Makeup 1 Commissioning Nippert #5 AISC Summer 1 - #1 Masters - Skippers over 50 Rebel Rouser (MC Scows) Winter Gale #4 AISC Summer 1 - #2 AISC Summer 1 - #3 Celtic Crossing UYC Makeup 2 Melges 24 Regatta
Fri-Sun Sat Sat Sat/Sun Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Sun Wed Wed Sat Sat Sat
04/01-03 04/09 04/09 04/09-10 04/10 04/13 04/16 04/16-17 04/17 04/20 04/27 04/30 04/30 04/30
MAY LLSC AISC SSC LLSC AISC BF LLSC AISC LLSC AISC
Melges 24 Regatta AISC Summer 1- #4 Lormand Cup Multihull AISC Summer 1 - #5 Women Skippers - Open Region Dinghy Race Thistle AISC Summer 1 - #6 PHRF Championships AISC Summer 1 - #7
Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Wed Sat Sat/Sun Wed Sat Wed
05/01 05/04 05/07 05/07-08 05/11 05/14 05/14-15 05/18 05/21 05/25
AISC Summer 1 - #8 Fair Winds #1 Junior Week - All week AISC Summer 1 - #9 Fair Winds #2 AISC Summer 1 - #10 Reggae Regatta AISC Awards Party Couples Race Fair Winds #3
Wed Sat Su-F Wed Sat Wed Fri-Sun Wed Sat Sat
06/01 06/04 06/05-10 06/08 06/11 06/15 06/17-19 06/22 06/25 06/25
JUNE AISC BF LLSC AISC BSC AISC LLSC AISC SSC BF JULY LLSC AISC BF AISC BF/SSC AISC BF AISC
Firecracker Cup AISC Summer 2 - #1 Fair Winds #4 AISC Summer 2 - #2 Moonlight Scramble/Firefly #1 AISC Summer 2 - #3 Evening Breeze #1 AISC Summer 2 - #4
Club
Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed
07/02 07/06 07/09 07/13 07/16 07/20 07/23 07/27
Event Evening Breeze #2
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07/30
JANUARY 2012
AUGUST AISC BF AISC BF/SSC AISC BF AISC AISC
AISC Summer 2 - #5 Evening Breeze #3 AISC Summer 2 - #6 Moonlight Scramble/Firefly #2 AISC Summer 2 - #7 Evening Breeze #4 AISC Summer 2 - #8 AISC Summer 2 - #9
Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Sat Wed Wed
08/03 08/06 08/10 08/13 08/17 08/20 08/24 08/31
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09/03-4 09/07 09/09-11 09/10-11 09/14 09/17-18 09/17-18 09/21 09/24 09/24 09/24-25 09/28 09/30
Barefoot Open Sat/Sun Lightning Regatta Sat/Sun DST Race #3 Wed MC Nationals W-Sun Bill Sears #1 Sat Fall #1 - SSC hosts (Bill Sears #1) Sat Laser Regatta Sun Fall Squall #2 Sun DST Race #4 Wed Fall #2 - BF Hosts (Fall Squall #3) Sat UYC Fall 2 Sun Bill Sears #2 Sun DST Race #5 Wed Fall Squall #4 Sat UYC Fall 3 Sat MC Regatta Sat/Sun Bill Sears #3 Sun Halloween Regatta Sat/Sun
10/01-02 10/01-02 10/05 10/05-10 10/08 10/08 10/09 10/09 10/12 10/15 10/16 10/16 10/19 10/22 10/22 10/22-23 10/23 10/29-30
SEPTEMBER LLSC AISC SSC LLSC AISC BF LLSC LLSC BF UYC LLSC LLSC BF
Vern Pickering AISC Summer 2 - #10 Special Olympics Regatta Old Goat - Thistle Regatta AISC Awards Party Dorton Cup C22 “Gone with the Wind” DST Race #1 Fall Squall #1 UYC Fall 1 Junior Regatta DST Race #2 Barefoot Open
OCTOBER BF LLSC LLSC LLSC SSC LARC LLSC BF LLSC LARC UYC SSC LLSC BF UYC LLSC SSC LLSC
NOVEMBER UYC SSC LLSC LLSC LARC LLSC UYC SSC UYC
UYC Fall 4 Bill Sears #4 Miss Piggy (J-22, J-24) Annual Meeting Fall #3 - AISC Hosts Whitecapper/Oyster Roast Lanier Cup Invitational Bill Sears #5 UYC Fall Makeup 1
Sat Sat Sat/Sun Sun Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun
11/05 11/05 11/05-06 11/06 11/06 11/12 11/13 11/19 11/20
Sat Sat Sun Sat
12/03 12/03 12/04 12/10
DECEMBER UYC UYC LARC LARC
Parade of Lights UYC Fall Make-up 2 Fall #4 - LLSC Hosts Fall #5 - UYC Hosts (UYC 5)
Event
BF/SSC LARC SSC LARC SSC LARC
Poker Run/Mad Hatter Winter #1 - UYC Hosts Ice Breaker #1 Winter #2 - LLSC Hosts Ice Breaker #2 Winter #3 - AISC Hosts
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Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sat
01/01 01/07 01/14 01/15 01/21 01/28
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02/04 02/04 02/05 02/11 02/18 02/19 02/25
Sat
03/03
FEBRUARY 2012 LLSC UYC SSC UYC LARC UYC SSC
1064 - Open UYC 2 Ice Breaker #3 Hot Ruddered Bum Winter #4 - SSC Hosts UYC 3 Ice Breaker #4
MARCH 2012 LARC Winter #5 - BF Hosts
These races are open to non-club members interested in connecting with the racing scene on Lake Lanier. For more information, visit www.SailLanier.com and click on the club that's hosting the race. LARC - Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee AISC - Atlanta Inland Sailing Club BFSC - Barefoot Sailing Club LLSC - Lake Lanier Sailing Club UYC - University Yacht Club MORE INFO: www.lakesidenews.com
• Athlete Continued from Page 17 Venue March 26-27. The back-to-back regattas will give him his first tastes of competition on the water. Coaches’ comments: “Kier is unbelievably committed,” said Bill Morgan, RMA Head Rowing Coach. “He asked for extra workouts and permission to go to the field house to work out on his own,” said the school coach. He added that when RMA announced it was renewing its rowing program, Kaiser was one of the first to sign up. He “sets the pace” for the RMA crew of 16, Morgan said. Jim Pickens, Lake Lanier Rowing Club Head Coach, concurred that Kaiser “sets the bar” for other junior athletes. Pickens, who directs practices for the Riverside crew, added that Kaiser comes to practice every day with a solid work ethic. “He is a focused individual with a high level of maturity. He’s one of our highest achievers. He is sure to go far,” he said. Kieran Kaiser poses on an ergometer. He won the Men's Junior Novice category at the Atlanta Erg Sprints last month. PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON
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GATC members hike, maintain the trail that binds them By Jane Harrison After treading up, down and around Georgia mountain ridges for nearly 70 miles, three 20something aged hikers and their four dogs stopped by the side of the white-blazed trail to let a group of nine walkers pass by. The large, long-haired dogs, panted, their sides heaving, in the late February sunlight. “How far’re you goin’?” queried one of the nine. “To Maine,” declared a grinning young woman. “I hope you make it,” came the response, “Good luck to you.” The question had come from one who knows the Appalachian Trail from his own 2,181-mile walk from Georgia to Maine in 2007. Other members of his hiking party know it, too, from their own journeys and labors to keep it negotiable for thousands of foot travelers like the thru-hiker hopefuls they met that day. The group of nine consisted of members and prospective members of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, brought together on a bright pre-spring day for the club’s traditional “Run for the Border” trek on AT Section 6 between Dick’s Creek Gap, near
Clayton, and Bly Gap, just across the North Carolina state line. Their group’s leader, a 2005 thruhiker with a fast, long-legged stride, paused intermittently to point out distant blue peaks he knew personally, by name and foot. Along the 17.6 mile, 8-hour round trip, the hikers’ boots occasionally met neatly embedded log footholds and flat rock steps that eased their passage. They walked past water bars, trenched with shovels and edged with logs, that diverted winter rain and snow melt from the tread way. They deliberated about how to fill a sunken section and joined together to pull a fallen tree off the trail. Their efforts on the trail they love helped clear the way for the “March Madness” mass of hikers who will set off from Springer Mountain this month with dreams of thru-hiking to Maine. All 650-plus GATC members have a hand in caring for the trail that binds them. Before becoming a full-fledged member, GATC club applicants labor in one of GATC’s monthly trail maintenance projects, like the one that attracted nearly 70 shovel-ready volunteers to Miller Gap last
Outdoor Activity Calendar March 2011 Outdoor Calendar See Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities Aq ua Activities (Note: Triathlons fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended. Please visit www.lakesidenews.com for a complete list of aqua activities) Spring Fling Triathlon, Gainesville. 500 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. 7:30 a.m. May 1, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Individuals $70 online by April 17, $90 after; relays $125/$145. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com/770-926-2367. Beast of the East Sprint Triathlon and Half Steelman, Hayesville, N.C./ Hiawassee. Sprint-.4 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m. May 21; half steelman- swim 1.2 miles, bike 53 miles, run 13 miles 7:30 a.m. May 22, Clay County Recreation Park, Myers Chapel Rd. Sprint-Individuals $65 by May 12, $95 after; relays $75/$110; half steelman-Individuals $115-$155; relays $180-$195. www.thebeastoftheeast.net, www.active.com. TriforLife, Roswell. 400 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run. 7 a.m. May 22, Kimberly Clark, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Individuals $70 online by May 8, $90 after; relays $125/$145. Add $5 for mail entries. Discounts for USAT members. No race day registration. www.gamultisports.com/770-926-2367. My First and Next Triathlon, Buford. .4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. Next triathlon 7:45 a.m., first triathlon 8 a.m. June 4 & 5 (both events each day), 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $89. www.active.com, www.firsttri.com/800 343-4466.
month. Prospective members are also required to go on a club hike and attend an orientation meeting. The GATC 2011 yearbook lists about two hikes per weekend, planned a year in advance, ranging from easy day hikes to multiple day backpacking trips. The quarterly orientation meetings at various locations in metro Atlanta and mountain counties acquaint prospective members with GATC organization and mission. Shelley Rose, 2011 GATC president, joined the club in 1987 to find other people to hike with. The Decatur resident grew up in Atlanta and developed a love of the outdoors when she hiked out west with college friends. “I moved back to Atlanta from college and looked for people to hike with … I looked up the GATC in the phone book,” she said. She found a group of avid hikers who crave spiritual renewal outdoors away from concrete and cars. “It’s what I was looking for,” she said of the club, which is one of 35 private organizations in 14 states that work with numerous federal, state, and local agencies to maintain the national scenic walkway. In various treks, Rose has
Grounded pursuits: Stars of Harry Potter, Dahlonega. Planetarium show spotlights “secret connections” between characters and the night sky; outdoor observatory open afterward, weather permitting. Doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Fridays March 4-April 22, no show March 18, George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, North Georgia College & State University, 234 Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Dr. Free. www.northgeorgia.edu/planetarium/706 8641471. Hints of Spring Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist-guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. March 5, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $5, 2-12 $3, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. www.elachee.org/770 535-1976. Jacob’s Journey 5K Walk/Run, Cumming. 10 a.m. March 5, West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Rd. $30 adults, $20 children. www. active.com/770 205-1250. Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic, Dawsonville. Demonstrations, workshops, outfitters, tales of AT adventure, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. March 5 & 6, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org/706 2651969. Run Dahlonega 1K, 5K, Dahlonega. 1K 8 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m. March 5, North Georgia College & State University, 82 College Circle. 1K $10, 5K $20. www.active.com/770 5611050. Challenged Child 5K, 1-mile, Tot Trot, Gainesville. 1-mile 2 p.m., 5K 2:30 p.m., tot trot 3:30 p.m. March 6, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., 5K, 1-mile $20, tot trot $5 in advance; $25/$10 race day. www.active.com/770 532-8372. Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. 7 p.m.
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Log steps, cut and placed by GATC workers, ease the climb for club hikers in the "Run for the Border" last month.
walked the approximately 80 miles of AT in Georgia and put her back into caring for the trail she loves. The rolling route begins on remote Springer Mountain near the Gilmer and Dawson county line and extends across the northeastern ridges skirting Dahlonega, Helen, Blairsville and Clayton before entering North Carolina. GATC’s handiwork is evident throughout. Backpackers often sleep underneath shelter roofs put up by GATC members. This
March 7, Johnny’s Pizza, 104 Carrington Dr. www.lanierrunningclub.org. Fit2Tri Triathlon Club, Gainesville. 7 p.m. March 8, Fit2Tri, 1292 Thompson Bridge Rd. www.fit2triusa.com/770 532-2453. Stars over Elachee at Chicopee Lake, Gainesville. Learn how to use a telescope, view the night sky, 6:15-8:15 p.m. March 12. Bring pencil and flashlight. For ages 8 and up. Register in advance. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $10, ages 8-12 $5. www.elachee.org/770 535-1976. Dirty Spokes Duathlon, Winder. Run 3.8 miles, mountain bike 11.85 miles, run 2.10 miles on park trails. 8 a.m. March 12, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad St., $45 March 2-11, $50 race day; relays $60/$65/$70; plus $5 parking. www.dirtyspokes.com/770 867-3489. Zulu Adventure Frogtown Trail Challenge, Cumming. 4-mile & 10-mile offroad, off-trail race on flagged course through wilderness. 8 a.m. March 12, private property, Old Federal & Nicholson Rd. $40 either race March 1-9 or until 500 limit is reached. www.active.com, www.zuluracing.com/678 246-9386. Cougar Run 5K/Fun Run, Dawsonville. 2 p.m. March 13, Rock Creek Park, 455 Martin Rd. 5K $20 by March 6, $25 after; fun run $15. www.active.com/706 265-8562. Spring on Springer AT Trail Fest, Dahlonega. Celebration of Dahlonega’s designation as Appalachian Trail Community with guest speakers, music, films, backpacking workshops, vendors, camping and shuttles to Springer Mountain and Amicalola Falls State Park. All day March 18-20, Dahlonega Public Square, Ga. 60. www.dahlonegatrailfest.org. Backyard Conservation Workshops, Gainesville. Learn how to compost, capture
month, as underground springs thaw and water seeps from mountainsides, hikers can keep their boots from sinking into mud by walking on rock crush GATC members shattered over the winter. The GATC also maintains associated side trails near the AT. Rose said after joining, she quickly got her hands dirty with trail maintenance. “I get a lot of satisfaction seeing the work we’ve done,” Rose said. She and more than 100 See Trail, page 43
rainwater and create a water garden. 10 a.m.noon March 19, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Free. Call to register. www.elachee.org/770 535-1976. Flies & Fly Water, Helen. Fly-fishing tips and info, 9:30-noon March 19, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register in advance. $4 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org/706 878-3087. Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led moonlit hike into Tallulah Gorge, 8:15-11 p.m. March 19 and 9:15-11 p.m. March 20, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org/706 7547981. Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K, 10K, 1K, Buford. 8 a.m. March 19, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. 1K $18, 5K $30, 10K $35. www.fallenheroesofgeorgia.com/678 794-6135. Long Branch Lucky 5K/ Kids Fun Run, Dahlonega. 8 a.m. March 19, Yahoola Creek Park, US 19N. 5K $20 by March 11, $25 after; fun run $15. www.active.com/706 429-4493. Shuffle 5K, 1-mile, Clarkesville. 1-mile 8:30 a.m., 5K 9 a.m. March 19, Clarkesville United Methodist Church, 1087 Washington St., $22.70. www.georgiarunner.org/706 491-5510. Crow Calling 5K, Cleveland. 3 p.m. March 20, Mossy Creek Methodist Church, 2154 Post Rd. $15 in advance, $20 race day. www.georgiarunner.com/678 997-5840. Leave Cancer in the Dust 5K/1-Mile Walk, Buford. 9 a.m. March 25, Ivy Creek Elementary School. 3443 Ridge Rd. $20 adults, $5 children ages 5-17. www.active.com/678 7143655. Alpha Gamma Delta Dash, Gainesville. 5K 7 a.m. March 26, American Legion Paul E.
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• Trail Continued from Page 42 GATC members take personal responsibility as section overseers to go out with shovels, sledge hammers and sling blades to care for “their” designated part of the trail. Currently, each individual overseer or overseer couple manages about a mile. But Rose recalled the labor of love she invested in the 4.5 mile section from Hogpen Gap to Low Gap in the early 1990s. “It had not been maintained in a while … it was full of briars and poison ivy. I never did get all the way to Low Gap,” she said. She now takes her trail tools to her .7 mile section near Hogpen Gap three or four times a year to cut brush and smooth the path. “It’s very rewarding,” she said, to be connected by toil and sweat to the trail that replenishes so many souls. Dahlonega resident Tom Lamb said he joined GATC after he set out from the trail’s northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine with his son in 2005. “I saw workers in Maine hauling boulders” on the mountain’s
steep, rock slopes to make way for hikers like his son, who completed the entire route. “I came back and joined (GATC),” he said. He currently manages a 1.7 mile section near Woody Gap in Lumpkin County and is organizing an Appalachian Trail Festival in Dahlonega this month. The March 18-20 Spring on Springer AT Fest celebrates the city’s selection by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as a trail community. Similar festivals are planned at Amicalola Falls State Park March 5-6 and on March 22 near Blairsville at the Walasi-Yi Mountain Crossing store and hikers’ respite, where the trail crosses through the facility. Lamb said the AT Community designation promotes Dahlonega as a “hiker friendly” town. He hopes the festival will acquaint local people with the AT and people who hike it. “A lot of people in Lumpkin County don’t know it is close by,” he said. He added that some locals have a wary perception of hikers and are not
aware of the money they spend en route to the trail. Lamb said he and GATC members hope the festival and a middle school hiking program will help educate folks “about the heritage of walking and importance of trails.” Millions of people set foot on the AT, he said, some with a dream to walk the whole thing, but most relish a few hours in the wilderness. PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON “It is more important to day GATC hikers pause on a rocky overlook to enjoy a view on the "Run hikers on short trips than thrufor the Border" hike last month. hikers, who are like the movie stars of the trail community,” he Appalachian Trail Facts said. • Is a privately managed unit of the national park system. When the weary Run for the • Is the nation's longest marked footpath, at approximately 2,181 miles. Border GATC day hikers trudged • Touches 14 states. Houses more than 2,000 occurrences of rare, back to Dick’s Creek Gap four threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant and animal species at hours after posing at the half-way about 535 sites. point for the traditional photo in • Is maintained by 31 trail clubs and multiple partnerships. front of the gnarly old “Bly Oak,” • Was completed in 1937. the hike leader broke out a bag of • Highest elevation: 6,625 feet – on Clingmans Dome in Tennessee chips and salsa. “Movie stars” • Approximately 165,000 white paint blazes mark the trail’s route. among them pondered the • More than 10,000 people have reported hiking the length of the Trail. chances of the Maine-bound hikIt takes approximately 5 million footsteps to walk the entire length ers they met actually making it to of the trail. • Thousands attempt a thru-hike each year. Only about one in four Katahdin. If they do, it’ll be withmakes it all the way. out the dogs, one said. • More than 6,000 volunteers contribute about 200,000 hours to the See Trail, page 63
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REQUIRING A STEADY HAND
Boat mechanic relaxes by building models of the past Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special. By Jane Harrison hen marine mechanic Donald Smith first climbed aboard the C.W. Morgan in Mystic Seaport, Conn., he instantly knew his way around the 18th and 19th century whaling vessel. The gazebo on deck that sheltered ailing captains, the device for stripping whale skin and the brick oven that rendered blubber were exactly where he knew they would be. “It was all there. I felt as if I knew this boat. It was amazing to see,” Smith said. Although he had never stepped foot on the wooden deck or rigged a sail of the reputed last U.S. whaler, he felt a strong bond with the boat. He knew it by hand. The Gainesville man had spent hours steaming and bending small wooden boards, tacking tiny nails, and stringing intricate lines making a model of the C.W. Morgan. It took him six months, about a month less than it took the original ship’s builders in 1841. Instead of whaling the Pacific, Smith’s C.W. Morgan will soon be will soon be moored in a Gainesville elementary school library where a friend is librarian. The C.W. Morgan is one of a diverse fleet of model boats Smith has constructed in about 15 years. Each of the half dozen tall ships he’s built poses as a tribute to the world’s sea faring past and a vessel for coping with the stress of today. He keeps
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Don Smith works on his latest project, a remote controlled Chris-Craft that he expects will be lake worthy.
Don Smith poses in his shop with his model of the HMS Victory, which took him 1,700 hours to build.
some of his ships. Most, he gives away to family and friends, a gift that signifies patience, skill, endurance and tension washed away. The 54-year-old finds relaxation away from the world of high tech nautical navigation and fussy outboard motors with hours of tedious attention to small details on replicas from the past. “People might ask, ‘why build ships from the past?’ ” Smith said. “Just take time to imagine what it must have been like to sail, fight and live on one of those in a world that’s 70 percent water. When you go aboard, you realize how small and confined the quarters were.” “How could men do the things they did” without the maritime innovations of modern ships, ponders the mechanic who has made a living for 30 years trouble shooting problems on boats from coast to coast in the U.S “It’s stress relief for me to bury my mind in something completely different and abstract from what I do,” Smith said. The boating business brought him to Georgia with his wife, Cat, in 1987 and his work with Lake Lanier-bound vessels make him a familiar fixture on the North Georgia lake. His repair, rigging and delivery of hundreds of boats, first in the late 1980s with Stovall Marine at Bald Ridge Marina and currently with Port Royale Marina, made the long-haired, bearded mechanic a magnet for sputtering motors whenever he was out on the lake.
“I love to go out on Lake Lanier, but whenever I do I run into someone who knows me and it’s ‘Hey, Don, can you help me fix this,” he said. So, now his main boating concentration, outside of his job, is in his tidy shop in a spare bedroom. There, neatly arranged on shelves and work tables, are spools of string and a scaled down reciprocating saw, sanders, files, tweezers, clippers and tiny nails. His current project, a remote controlled model Chris-Craft, a departure from his tall ship collection, awaits his attention. A collection of catalogs and reference books about historic ships attest to the hours of research and materials-gathering Smith devotes prior to putting his hands into months of tedium. He has invested as many as 1,700 hours in one ship, a model of the HMS Victory, British Lord Nelson’s flagship launched in 1765. That model – with hundreds of half inch by quarter inch copper panels gleaming on its keel and 84 cannons smaller than half a tooth pick pointing out from the hull – now commands Smith’s sunny work room. A miniature of the HMS Bounty, a late 1780s British cargo ship whose mutiny off the coast of Tahiti was depicted in a 1962 Marlon Brando movie, sits on a living room bureau awaiting shipment to Smith’s daughter in Washington. Smith built the replica in a year using a kit and some of his own innovations. He regularly “kit
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bashes,” or inserts some of his own creativity into his ships. For instance, he delicately placed synthetic green sprouts onto the Bounty’s deck to depict breadfruit plants Captain Bligh and his men collected in Tahiti before the infamous mutiny in April 1789. Last November Smith carried the Bounty to a local delivery company with hopes of sending it across the country to his daughter, C.J, for Christmas. He was told the mini-ocean farer would travel best in a custom-built case. He’s building one. He gave one of his models, The USS Constitution (also known as Old Ironsides) to long time friend Jesse Lee, a former neighbor in Sugar Hill. “He came walking in with it … it was a real honor” to receive it, Lee said. He displays the model on his desk in his home office where visitors marvel at the three-layer hull and fine rigging strung from three masts. It also flaunts copper fastenings, reminiscent of those forged by Paul Revere on the original frigate named by George Washington famed for its service during the War of 1812. “It’s a great ship, I enjoy it,” Lee said. “It’s impressive.” Just as impressive, he said, is the year of labor Smith took to complete it. “He put that much work into it and gave it to a friend.” Smith keeps a written record of his ship-building in a daily log his wife, Cat, gave him in 2001. The pages reflect a lovSee Shore Lines, page 45
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• Shore Lines Continued from Page 44 ing history kept out for Cat to read. On each page, Smith writes briefly about his labors, totals his work hours, and writes the words, “Baby, I love you.” “We have a very loving relationship,” Cat Smith said, that traces back 25 years to The Bombay, a bar that Cat tended in Los Angeles. They both related how they met after Cat had spied the boat mechanic near the end of the 75-foot bar eating a sandwich and buried behind a newspaper. “I told my friend, Tracey, that’s the man I’m going to marry,” Cat recalled. She hadn’t even seen his face. Smith had returned to his home state with a couple of duffle bags of clothes and tools to try to mend his former marriage. It wasn’t going well. He wound up in The Bombay every day to grab a lunchtime sandwich and socialize with other boatmen in the evenings. Then, he met Cat. They married about a year later at Lake Tahoe. California-born and raised in Albany, N.Y., Smith has built a life around boats, beginning as a marine mechanic in the Air Force in the late 1970s. After stints in New York, Kansas, Florida, and California, he discovered Georgia in 1987 through his father, who was a magistrate in Carroll County. “I fell in love with it,” he said, especially the low cost of real estate which made his dream of buying a home attain-
able. After he and Cat married, they moved to Sugar Hill, and he went to work for Stovall. They returned briefly to New England, and then settled in North Hall in 2003. Smith had begun his model building with plastic cars when he was a child after a therapist suggested it to help him stop stuttering. It did not help the stuttering then, (he no longer stutters) but he returned to model building in adulthood. Plastic model planes and helicopters adorned the shelves at home until friends gave Smith a model boat kit. Cat said their home décor got an upgrade as classic wooden tall ships replaced plastic models. “Baby, these look great!” she told him when his projects switched from air to sea. She continues to admire his ship building. “I think it’s wonderful he has his man cave. I love to cook. He has time to himself. I have time to myself.” When she looks in on her husband in his shop, she may see his long braid descending down his back, his work glasses hanging near the end of his nose and a beer nearby. A cat, of the feline variety, may perch near the work table, mesmerized by a spinning spool, miniature tools, and deft finger work. For Don Smith, it’s the picture of relaxation.
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CUSTOM CHALET
Custom built in 2007, this 5 bedroom, 4 bath awesome Lake Lanier chalet features soaring ceilings and glass windows to enjoy views of the lake. The cathedral pine ceilings, huge stone fireplace, gourmet granite kitchen, banquet sized dining area, expansive decks, screened porch, recreation room with wet bar for entertaining offer the best of lake living. There is a spacious detached apartment above the 3car garage. The 2-slip party deck boat on always deep water. Enjoy the quiet wooded seclusion with approximately 120 feet of lake frontage. Convenient to GA 400, only 3 minutes to North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall.
Reduced $396K to $799,000
Build your dream home on this wonderful .74 acre Lake Lanier lot. Covered single slip boat dock in place - can be upgraded. Fantastic location near I-985, Falcon complex, golf courses and shopping. $275,000
PANORAMIC SUNSET LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS!
Magnificent custom designed, quality built 4-sides brick 6BR, 7BA home with the deluxe master suite on the main level. Elegant formal living room, banquet-size formal dining room, keeping room kitchen and breakfast area, cherry cabinets and granite counters, a paneled study, private guest suite, two kitchens plus mini-kitchen, 3 wet bars & rec room. Mirrored exercise room, screened porch, 5 fireplaces, marble & hardwood floors, coffered ceilings. Furnishings are negotiable. Elevator to 3 floors, 25K generator, security, an irrigation system, decks and porches to enjoy private spa tub and lake views. Sited at water’s edge with over 300 ft. of lake frontage landscaped with waterfalls, fish pond, fire pit patio with a private path to the lake. Garage parking for more than 3 vehicles. Located in prestigious Harbour Point, a gated swim, tennis and marina community with covered boat dock available. Convenient to GA-400. Shown by appointment only! $2,990,000
LAKE LANIER LUXURY
REDUCED $300K Stunning quality built, 4-sided brick, 5 BR, 3.5 BA lake home, elegantly appointed with expansive hardwood floors. Spacious formal living room & dining room & fireside family room, granite counters in gourmet kitchen, delightful screened porch, 2 decks and large patio designed to enjoy lake views. Dreamy master suite on main level. Finished terrace level features huge fireside recreation room in-law suite and 2nd kitchen. Sited at water’s edge in prestigious gated Pointe West, a swim/tennis neighborhood. Easy walk to private 2-slip party deck boat dock with ultra deep water. $1,295,000
Lake Levels Are Up - Prices Are Down! Now Is The Time To Buy!
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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for tenants, 8 a.m. to sunset for visitors Phone: 770-967-6811 Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Road, 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 Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.99 On-site eatery: Dockside Grill Cafe - Seasonal Take-out menu: Sandwiches Restaurant description: Casual Menu: Famous “Docker Burger,” tiki, sandwiches, salads & seafood grilled & fried. Phone: 770-363-2318 Security: 24 hours a day, gated Additional amenities: Self-service work yard with deep draft well & houseboat launching ramp. AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Service, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Holiday Rd, Buford Types of slips available: Wet docks for 75-150 foot covered & 100-foot open slips; 554 dry stack; New 125' x 24' & 150 x 26' HB slips now available. Types of fuel: Valvtect 93 Octane Marine Gas and Valvtec diesel marine fuel Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11)) $3.99 premium; $3.69 diesel Security: Holiday Marina security patrols marina Additional amenities: Repair services. Free pump/portipotti station for members. Wet slips: private gated access, golf cart valet service, free dockside pumpout. New gas dock, easy access for houseboats. New courtesy docks for dry stack customers. The Houseboat Store has taken over the service dept & boat sales for Chris Craft, Formula, Startdust and Fantasy. BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24-hour access. Phone: 770-887-5309; www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: Mid-grade gas; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $4.04; $3.84 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon., Thur., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Closed Tues./Wed.) On-site eatery: Sandwich Market - Seasonal Menu: Grilled & cold sandwiches, pita wrap. Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-889-2185 Security: 24-hour security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock
GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Phone: 770-536-2171 Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack cov. up to 25 feet, wet covered & uncovered to 80 feet. Types of fuel: Philip 66, mid grade Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.89 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week) On-site eatery: Skogies (Seasonal Wed. thru Sun.) Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Water service shop, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout station. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats. Bennington Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Outboards. HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd, Cumming Types of slips available: 650 slips for dry storage up to 27 foot Store: Yes Types of fuel: Mid-grade, 89 octane Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.99 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available. HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA (Formerly Starboard Cove Marina) Hours of operation: Office: 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m., 7 days Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Web Site: www.HideawayBayMarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (472) Dry (150) Store/Gas Dock hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7 days a week Types of Fuel: Regular Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.39 Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Restaurant-Seasonal, complete boat/motor repair, new bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage. HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-945-7201 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 Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11): $3.99 premium; $3.89 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec ad-
vantage membership) On-site eatery: Dockside Grill - Seasonal Menu: Burgers, handcut/aged steaks, sandwiches, salads & seafood Phone: 770-945-2208 Security: 24 hour Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, Sea Tow. LANIER HARBOR MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days; Gas dock: 24 hours. Phone: 770-945-2884 Location: 2066 Pinetree Dr, Buford Types of slips available: 40’x16’ & 50’x18’, with power, water, satellite hook-up Store: Yes Store hours: 24 hour gas dock & store Types of fuel: 89 octane, 93 octane Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.89 regular, $3.99 premium, with 10 cents off a gallon, both regular and premium, for Boat US members. Security: 24 hours Additional amenities: 24/hr Towing Service PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Location: 9200 Lan Mar Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20-foot to 80-foot; covered, 24-foot to 50-foot totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (464) for up to 39 feet & 115 covered bay sheds to store boats on trailers Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Types of fuel: 87 octane; no ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.59 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Night security Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24 hour 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. SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tues. Phone: 770-536-8599 Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd, Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncov-20-70 ft.; Cov-24-50 ft.; to include an exclusive 44 ft Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Ship Store Store/Dock hours: 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tues. Types of fuel: Regular with Valvtect Price of fuel: (as of 2/26/11) $3.89 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24 hours a day.
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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern - Lunch, dinner and breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662. Bullfrogs Bar & Grille - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dine poolside or indoors. Selections include salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts and a variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Dockside Grill - Holiday Marina. Serving the same Docker burger that’s offered at Dockside Grill Café at Aqualand Marina. Featuring handcut, aged steaks, full bar. Buford. B-3, 770 9452208. Dockside Grill Café - Offering full lake views of Lanier in a casual outdoor café setting. Featuring the famous Docker burger, sandwiches including grouper, tuna and mahi. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. Seasonal. C-3, 770363-2318. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille - Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open for lunch and dinner everyday during spring & summer, weekends fall & winter. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Pier 29 - Located on Lake Lanier at lake marker 29 opposite Browns Bridge. Newly renovated restaurant which is family friendly with a separate bar. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week; breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - noon. Offering fresh fish, shrimp, steak, burgers, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes. Nightly events and specials. Every Monday, buy 10 wings get 10 free. Live band every Friday and Saturday. Dockside delivery available restaurant's courtesy dock as well as delivery to Port Royal Marina. www.pier29onlanier.com for coupons, 770-781-2242. (Former Lantern Inn location.) Sandwich Market - Offers sandwiches, pita wraps, gyros & lahvosh. Baldridge Marina, Cumming. Seasonal. 770-889-2185. Skogies - Specializing in barbecue, seafood and American fare. Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Sun 11 am - 9 pm. Gainesville Marina, C-1, 678-4501310. (Seasonal) Sunset Cove Beach Club - Sunset Cove is an open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near Chattahoochee Rapids at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner, diners can take in views of the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the large stacked stone fireplace at center stage. Guests are welcome to arrive by car or by boat. By water, the restaurant is located between buoy numbers 7SC and 5SC. Visit www.lakelanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787 (Seasonal) Windows Restaurant - Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Provides a full breakfast buffet, and menu options, daily and special dining events every Saturday night throughout the season. A Seafood Buffet begins in May on the first Saturday of each month, Beer-N-BBQ the second Saturday of each month, Cruise, Dine & Dance the third Saturday of each month and a wine tasting, food paring the fourth Saturday of each month. More details visit www.lakelanierislands.com.
Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. American Austin’s Steak and Seafood - Specialties include seafood, premium aged steaks and chops, baby-back ribs, chicken and pasta. Open daily, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Cumming. A-3, 770844-0902. Collegiate - Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. Gainesville. C-2, 678-989-2280. CooCoos Nest - Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering wings, salads complimented by fresh meats hand cut daily from Fergusons Meat Market. Also featuring steaks, chops and seafood. House favorites include beer battered fries, hooch beans (a battered and fried green bean), Cuban sandwich and the Quesadilla Burger. Live entertainment weekly. Located at GA 400, Exit 16, Pilgrim Mill Rd. at Freedom Pkwy. Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932; www.coocoonest.com. Foster House - Lunch and dinner served family-style featuring casual dining at lunch and fine dining in evening. Lunch served 11-2:30, Mon.-Fri. Dinner served 5-8:30 p.m., Thurs.; 59:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. Cumming. A-3, 770-8879905. Miss Shuckum’s - Features diverse menu including shrimp, grouper, salmon, oysters, salads, burgers, sandwiches. Take-out party coolers for lakegoers available in season. Located off Islands Parkway. B-3. 770 614-3134. Norman’s Landing - Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Cumming. Casual. A-3, 770-886-0100. Rick Tanner's Grill & Bar - A neighborhood favorite, the restaurant offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere. Rick Tanner's menu offers an array of selections including rotisserie chicken, chicken fingers, smoked pork, fall-offthe-bone ribs, homemade veggies and more. Flat screen TVs, outdoor patio, hand crafted beers. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-866-TOGO (8646), Buford. B-3. Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. Located at 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C-2, 770-287-8384. Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). Located at 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177. Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. Located on S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com. Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s - Offering American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller, and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. 15 East Main St., Buford, B-3. 678 754-0379. Aqua Terra - European fusion cuisine served daily. Open for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; dinner hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. Located on Buford’s historic Main Street. No reservations. B-3, 770-
271-3000. Blue Bicycle – a bistro touting “great food in a place not to feel rushed.” Open for lunch Thurs./Fri.; open for dinner Tues.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located at 671 Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the Outlet Mall on 400. Dawsonville. 706-265-2153. Corkscrew Café - Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat.; noon-9 p.m., Sun. Reservations suggested. Located on 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551. Dominick’s Italian Restaurant - Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Monday nights, halfprice appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and endless pasta and salad on Wednesdays. Dominick’s is open Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner from 5 until 9:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-614-0019, Buford. B-3. Firesalt Tavern - Fine-dining restaurant in a casual atmosphere and a café-to-go. Café features gourmet coffee, to-go items and full breakfast and lunch. Restaurant features fine steaks, shrimp and grits, fresh seafood including scallops and salmon. Live entertainment Thursday thru Saturday nights, family night on Wednesdays, Tavern is open Monday through Sunday. Café to go is open for breakfast and lunch; the tavern is open for lunch and dinner. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center. 770-932-6284, Buford. B-3. Luna’s - Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. Gainesville. C-2, 770-531-0848. Oar House in Dahlonega - Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” Located Hwy 52E, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983. Poor Richard’s - Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499. Scott’s on the Square - Upscale casual ambi-
ence with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. Gainesville square. C-2. 770-536-1111. Toasted n Tapped - Microbrewery with restaurant featuring dishes from Shrimp and Grits to Beer Braised Pot Roast. Brewery features brands with names like Endangered Sea Bear to Rip Van Dunkel to Captain Eddy’s. Downtown Flowery Branch in the old Major McGill’s restaurant. Casual. B-3. 770 9678803. Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. Gainesville. Casual. D1, 770-536-2100 Old McDonald’s BBQ - Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Buford. B-3, 770-945-3431. Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe - Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. Italian BiBa's Italian Restaurant - Featuring pasta, pizzas, salads, chicken, veal and seafood specialties. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Gainesville, C-2. 678-450-1661. Piazza - Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open seven days a week: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-9881. Mexican La Cazuela - An Atlanta area landmark that’s expanded to two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. Cumming, 678-947-0718, Buford, 770-614-6871. Oriental Little Tokyo - Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues. - Fri. 10:30 am - 10:30 pm; Sat-Sun 12 pm-10 pm; Closed Mon. Buford. B-4, 770-945-3350. Shogun - Japanese dining hibachi grill, $1 sushi everyday, open seven days week. Steak and sushi. Visit shogunatl.com for specials and coupon. Flowery Branch, 770 967-4100; Buford, 678 5416000.
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Budapest is ‘magnificence on the Danube’ Even before I left home for my trip on Eurail through Europe, most of my men friends had told me that I would enjoy the beauty of the women during my visit to Prague ... and they were partly right. I saw many statuesque beauties, but their faces were often hard and unfriendly. In Budapest, it was a different story. The ladies on both sides of the Danube River were tall, gorgeous, friendly, and had faces that made you stare! However, that was just a small part of the beauty, history, and magnificence of Budapest! This old Hungarian city can give you a day-to-day feeling of a large, modern metropolis, or it can take you back to medieval times with a simple turn of the head. The best way to see Budapest is by staying in a central location on the Pest side of the river like the Evergreen Bed and Breakfast (info@evergreenbudapest.hu). They will help with directions to any venue, and even obtain a pass to ride the tour buses. From the Evergreen, you can easily walk to many of the most interesting historical places like the Margarate Bridge that was partly designed by the famous French architect, Gustave Eiffel, the Palatinus Buildings, the Lánczy House, the Haggenmacher House, and the Mahler House, where Gustav Mahler lived when he directed at the Opera House. Only a stone’s throw away stands the Western Railway Station where Gustave Eiffel’s name can still be seen on the iron columns of the glass hall.
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Public transportation is abundant in Budapest (above). Statue of St. Stephen (the first king) in the Buda Castle District (right).
Bill Vanderford Travel Editor
MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.fishinglanier.com This area also offers evening entertainment, restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops. Probably the most famous of these is the New York Coffee House, which is considered one of the most beautiful coffee houses in Europe. The Parliament, the St.Stephen’s Basilica, and the Opera are all within walking distance. According to records, the first settlement along the Danube at Budapest was around the time of the birth of Christ. Later the Romans came and built roads, baths, and numerous other buildings. They were then defeated by the Bulgarians who built the fortress cities of Buda and Pest on each side of the river. The Hungarians finally captured the area around the 9th century. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until 1873 that Buda and Pest were joined to become the city of Budapest and the capital of Hungary. To really enjoy any visit to Budapest, walk down to the Danube on the Pest side and follow the promenade along the river to the
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Looking from Buda Castle to the Pest side of the Danube (above). Musicians at the Fisherman's Bastion in Buda Castle (right).
Chain Bridge, then take the walkway on the bridge across to the Buda side. Carefully navigate the roundabout and buy a ticket for the tram that is to the left of the tunnel. This unique vehicle travels to the top of Gellert Hill on a 48 percent grade for about the distance of a football field and affords you one of the most picturesque panoramas in the world! Wandering off the main roads into tiny side streets in the Castle District, allows you to absorb the wonderful feeling of going back to the middle ages. Sneak peeks into hidden courtyards, sights of beautifully restored houses, and colorful coat of arms are all along the way. But, never worry about getting lost because all major streets in the Castle District meet at Holy Trinity Square which is right in front of the Matthias Church. In ancient times, this square was the main marketplace and the site of many public executions. While strolling along the pale gray ramparts of Fisherman’s Bastion, you can observe the lower parts of Buda, the Danube River, and most of the flatter Pest side of the river. On a clear day, the view is spectacular! Numerous museums and galleries are located in the Castle District, and a sojourn inside the Matthais Church to see the 700year-old interior design is worthwhile. Organ concerts are common here due to the excellent
acoustics of the old church. That anything has survived at all after World War II is amazing considering the devastating air raids by allied bombers during 1944 and 1945, and the Russian bombardment and siege of the city in early 1945. Also, after Hungary became a communist people’s republic in 1949, the government viewed buildings in the Buda Castle District as symbols of the former regime, and destroyed most of them. Beginning with peaceful demonstrations, the Hungarian Revolution began in Budapest in 1956, but it was crushed by Russian tanks and soldiers in less than a month, killing more than 3,000. This tragic episode was followed by a long period of rebuilding that continued through the occupation, and is still occurring today, which has transformed Budapest into one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prior to World War II, Budapest had one of the largest Jewish populations in Europe.
However, Nazis and others killed more than 100,000 Jews during the war. Nevertheless, Budapest today has the highest Jewish population per capita of any city in Europe. Despite all the wars and devastation throughout history, Budapest has to be considered one of the most photographic cities in Europe. Of course, the Pest side of the Danube River is fairly flat and houses most modern commercial growth, while Buda is part of the Danube Embankment that begins rising from the riverbank to nearly 500 feet. This side of the river contains most of the treasures of the past, including the royal history of the Hungarian people. The two cites joined become the phenomenal mixture of past and present known throughout the world as ... Budapest! Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.
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Lake Lanier Log Cabin Rentals
GREAT for a winter getaway, family reunions, corporate events! Sleep up to 60 people. 2 bedroom, 1 bath or 4 bedroom, 2 bath with fireplaces! Hot tubs available! BOAT RENTALS Available!!!
Book NOW for discounts this summer.
For Rental information, please call 770-967-1804. Fully furnished cabins with deeded slip in deep water dock for sale starting at $179,000 and vacant lots with deeded slip starting at $69,900!
For sales information, please call Tom Peters or Teresa Smith with Keller Williams Realty at 678-663-6522 or 24-hour information line at 678-835-9331 ext. 1281.
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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division.....800-241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 425-4252 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......404 262-7288 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor............................770 945-2884 8. Lazy Days .................................770 945-1991 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770-967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 Sailing Clubs Atlanta Hobie Fleet #12 ...................770 393-3405 Atlanta Inland SaiIing Club..............770-962-8897 Atlanta Boardsailing Club ................404 237-1431 Barefoot Sailing Club ......................404 256-6839 Catalina 22 Fleet 68.........................770 887-8373 Lake Lanier Sailing Club..................770 967-6441 Southern Sailing Club .....................770 447-8047
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O VER $85 MILLION D OLLARS O F L AKE F RONT P ROPERTY SOLD I N 2010 REPRESENTING BUYERS AND SELLERS AROUND LAKE LANIER
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Grass to water lake views from every room. Executive lake home in premier North Hall neighborhood. Custom built thru-out. Short gentle walk to dbl slip covered party deck dock in deep water. Complete second home on terrace level. Handicap accessible. Easy to show!
South Lake Gem! 4BR/3BA lake home. New S/S cov dock w/elect. Custom kit w/granite, island, stainless appl. Craftsman style GR w/bead board ceiling & built-in entertainment center. Large screen porch. Fin terr lvl w/wet bar, media room, full bath, laundry, storage + 2 BR.
Two Homes, Two Docks for the Price of One! Very unique Lake Lanier ownership opportunity. Good view, drought-proof deep water. S/S enclosed boat house plus a new swim dock. All for this one low price!
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Reduced over $200K from original list! Awesome, premier lake lot w/big point view from most rooms. Grass to waters edge & s/s dock. Remodeled home w/hardwood floors; chef's kitchen; granite counters. Upstairs bedrooms have adjoining rooms each. Lake Lanier living at its best! Gorgeous sunset views!
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This is Where Lanier Entertains. Incredible detailed rock work thru-out this stunning lake executive home. Too many custom features to list. State of the art 32x32 boat dock w/party deck. Expansive big water lake views from every room. Multi outdoor entertaining venues. A must see!
Great south lake location w/ awesome view & unbelievable price! Not a short sale or foreclosure, but priced to compete. Spacious & open floor plan overlooking deep water. Single slip dock.
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Fantastic all brick home in park-like setting! Beautifully maintained inside & out. Hrdwd flrs thru-out main flr, all BRs up. Mstr w/sitting area, huge GR, wonderful rec rm. On lake but no dock! 2.36 ac & woods on Corp line. Path to lake. Professionally landscaped & irrigated.
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3 + Acres w/Single Slip Boathouse w/screen porch overlooking south lake sunsets. Deep water always!! Can divide. OWNER FINANCE. Call Norman
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Playing ‘Texas Chicken’ in the Port of Houston’s channel The Houston Ship Channel is a dredged ship navigation waterway that is 530 ft wide, 45 ft deep and approximately 50 miles long. From an observer’s vantage point on a ship it looks like a much more expansive body of water but the “Ditch” as it is referred to by large ship navigators and pilots, is something quite different. It is also the only way into and out of the Port of Houston for large size and hazardous types of commercial shipping. My first experience on a big ship entering this particular port was a vivid memory I will never forget. Better known as “Texas Chicken,” it is a required maneuver that two large ships passing
was directed by the captain to go forward to the bow to get ready to Steve dock. Preparations sometimes Johnson took several hours to get the gigantic ship’s lines in mooring poBoating sition and make ready the massive Safety anchors in case we needed to stop in an emergency. As I made my way forward I noticed off in the distance a very large container each another in this narrow and ship coming outbound towards somewhat shallow channel must us. After looking at the vessel perform in order to avoid collirapidly closing I began to wonder sion. The large oil tanker I was how we were going to pass each assigned was loaded to a maxiother and more importantly … mum navigable draft of crude to how close! The long and narrow carry up the river bound for the channel course was winding back ever thirsty oil refinery. For my and forth and I could now see our first arrival to the channel on such passing was going to be much a large and deep laden vessel I closer than I was normally accus-
tomed to. What I did not fully re- depth as it relates to your boat’s alize given the dynamics of the draft and even your wake. The water depth and the width of the lake is obviously not a commerchannel, it is absolutely necessary cial waterway with heavy traffic that both ships come directly at that uses this unique maneuvering each other causing the water hymethod such as “Texas Chicken” draulics and bow wake pressure but it does have plenty of areas to push off and allow the ships to where you should always be consafely clear each other. Attemptscience of the depth and how that ing to pass any other way would might affect your boat. Markers, result in a devastating collision. A signs, and buoys showing some of head on situation with two large these dangers are in place all over ships (mine was around 200,000 the lake but there can still be ungross tons) is not what I call a seen hazards such as shallows or very good feeling. As that fateful even large objects just below the moment drew nearer and my now surface. I highly recommend fafrantic calls to the navigation miliarizing yourself with the latbridge were unanswered I took est soundings by reading the off running aft. For a fleeting published charts and the effective moment I thought about jumping use of depth finders if you are over the side but that too would equipped. Understanding the not be good for my health. Runwater depth at all times you are ning as fast as I could, all 938 underway is critical to good boat feet, proved to be a very comical operations and most of all, your sight for all the ship’s crew and safety. pilot on the bridge as well as a Steve Johnson, USCG (ret.) first hand memorable life experi- works with Your Boat Concierge. ence. based on the environment and While removing trees and unSometimes the water may look MORE INFO: your desired effects – showy dergrowth from the public lands Nick open from a distance but the most ybcjohnson@gmail.com blooms, food for wildlife, green adjacent to Lake Lanier is not Baggett all year or fall color. Pay attention important thing to consider is the permitted, private citizens are ento the recommendations for plantcouraged to help preserve and US Army ing – sun or shade, moist soil or protect the shorelines of the lake Corps of dry – and be sure to water approby planting native plants and Engineers priately for the first several weeks trees. Continued from Page 42 so that the plants have help in beForestation along the shoreBolding Post 7, Riverside Dr. $20. coming established. lines serves many purposes, inwww.active.com/ahall@tiger.brenau.edu. planted in shaded areas. In the A few guidelines cluding aesthetics, wildlife Prince of Peace Precious Feet 5K/1K, Buford. 8 a.m. March 26, To obtain a planting permit habitats, enhancing air and water fall, the leaves turn dark red or Shoal Creek Campground, 6300 Shadburn Ferry Rd. $23 in advance, $25 quality, reducing erosion and im- burgundy. The red berries provide you must meet on site with your race day. www.active.com/770 277-9944. food for birds during the winter. area ranger to develop a plan to proving the quality of outdoor CASA Superhero 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. March 26, Fowler Park/Big • Fringetree – Landscapers accompany your request. This Creek Greenway, Carolene Way. 5K $25 in advance, $30 race day; famirecreation activities. Homeowners lies $20/$25; 1K $10. www.active.com/678 523-3003. can participate in helping improve tout the benefits of the Fringetree, plan will ensure that adequate na Wolverine 5K, 1-mile, Cumming. 5K 8:30 a.m., 1-mile 9:15 a.m. which grows fairly quickly and tive vegetation will be maintained shoreline conditions and their March 26, Totally Running, 105 Peachtree Pkwy. 5K $15 in advance, $20 for forest regeneration. own adjacent lands by adding na- has ample white fringe-like race day; 1-mile $5/$10. www.active.com/770 888-3470 ext. 331769. blooms. Plant it in full sun, but it If you’re seeking permission tive plants, trees and shrubs. Astronomy Night at Unicoi, Helen. Astronomy Club conducts star can take partial shade. from the Corps to bring your Plantings of approved trees gazing program. 7-9 p.m. March 26, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. Hwy. • American Beech – The plantings into the public lands, and shrubs can sustain a healthy, 356. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org/800 573-9659, ext. 305. vigorously growing, uneven-aged American Beech is a large, long- plan to retain the natural look of Historical Rock Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous hike to study rock forthe site with your plantings. Naforest capable of supporting long- lived tree of impressive propormations, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane tive species may be planted in a Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. www.gasterm recreational use of the lake. tion and beauty. Its nuts are very tateparks.org/706 754-7981. oily and are readily consumed by random or natural fashion and With this in mind, our Shoreline Run for the Rescues, Suwanee. 5K, 1-mile 8:30 a.m. March 26, SuwaManagement Plan allows for cer- birds, squirrels and other wildlife. must be authorized by a Specified nee Town Center Park, 370 Buford Hwy. $20 5K, $10 1-mile. www.acIn the fall the foliage turns yellow Acts Permit. Groomed areas for tain plantings by adjacent hometive.com/770 823-3128. flower beds or vegetable gardens owners on public lands, provided and then russet-brown, often re Family Fishing, Flowery Branch. Catch and release fishing, 6-7:30 the homeowner has obtained per- maining on the tree into the win- are not authorized. Non-native p.m. March 31, Williams Mill Greenspace Park, 6166 Black Jack Rd. $1 ter. plantings are not permitted on mission from the Corps. per fisher. Register at rschmitt@hallcounty.org/770 965-7140. • Oak trees – With many vari- public lands. Native choices abound Master Naturalist Program, Gainesville. Weekly sessions explore eties to choose from, oaks are an Native azaleas, mountain lauGeorgia has a long list of naGeorgia natural habitats and ecosystems, 1-5:30 p.m. For ages 18 and rels, American beautyberry and tive vegetation acceptable for the excellent native tree to plant older. Thursdays March 31-June 9, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. $160. www.elachee.org/770 535-1976. along the shoreline. A variety of other native plants interspersed shores of Lanier. Trees that pro Trek Eco-Adventure Race, Gainesville. Solo racers and teams run, along the edge of your own propvide interest all year long, shrubs wildlife feed on oak acorns. bike, hike, orienteer and identify flora and fauna on 13 mile course in Other trees that blend in well erty and into the upper reaches of that offer flowers and berries, Chicopee Woods, 8 a.m. April 2, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 plus evergreens can add to a natu- with the natural appearance of the the public lands can create an inElachee Dr. $40 per person, $30 age 8-18 by March 14; after $50/$40. teresting effect while helping susral planting. The Shoreline Man- lake’s shores are the eastern redwww.elachee.org/770 535-1976. agement Plan contains a complete bud, with its deep pink blossoms tain a healthy and aesthetically Northeast Georgia Spring Run, Blairsville. Half-marathon, 5K, 1each spring; river birch, prized for beautiful shoreline for generalist in the exhibits section, but mile, 9 a.m. April 2, Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane/Ga. Hwy. 515. Halfits interesting textured bark; and tions to come. here are some of the more popumarathon $30, 5K $10, 1-mile $10. www.northeastgeorgiarun.com/706 any of a variety of maples that lar natives: 781-9401. - Compiled by Jane Harrison MORE INFO: 770-945-9531 • Flowering dogwood – With provide a flush of brilliant colors http://lanier.sam.usace.army.mil/ each fall. its show of white flowers each MORE INFO: Additions/corrections, lakesidenews@mindspring.com Pick trees or shrubs to plant spring, dogwoods prefer to be
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Lanier’s TowBoatUS wins coveted ‘Tower of the Year’ award for 2010 By Pamela A. Keene Robert Estrada and his Lake Lanier operation for TowBoatUS just keeps racking up the awards. And this year Estrada Estrada has topped every other TowBoatUS operation in the nation by being chosen the Tower of the Year – that’s tow-er, as in towing boats. Estrada and his crew have been singled out for the award because of their professionalism; the presentation was made at the BoatUS Towing Services Annual Conference held re-
cently in Long Beach, Calif. Lanier’s TowBoatUS is located at Lanier Harbor Marina and offers services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The operation has won Dispatcher of the Year with the organization for 11 of the past 12 years. “Capt. Estrada deserves to be recognized for his stellar service to boaters, as well as his top-flight internal operations,” said BoatUS Vice President of Towing Services Jerry Cardarelli. “We are very proud of his operation and for the professionalism of his staff.”
The Lanier operation is part of a nationwide network of more than 290 ports that maintain a fleet of 600 TowBoatUS and Vessel Assist towboats. The Lanier unit was honored for its near-perfect towing dispatch operation, superior customer satisfaction, towing case management, and best safety record for a towing business. It was ranked one of the top five in BoatUS membership sales among the fleet. TowBoatUS Lake Lanier has towed and salvaged more than 10,000 boats since 1994.
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Lake association takes leadership position in ACF stakeholders By Wilton Rooks, Vice President/Technology In August 2008 Lake Lanier Association officers Val Perry, executive vice president, and I, as the association’s vice president/technology, met with seven other interested parties in LaGrange, Ga. The meeting was to explore a radical concept. Could the diverse parties from Georgia, Florida and Alabama who have an interest in the waters of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Rivers watershed agree to an equitable sharing of the waters? It was radical because for 18 years the three states had been arguing through the courts. For the first time, the stakeholders in the ACF Basin were willing to sit together and discuss their use of the watershed. In reality the agenda for the meeting was to see if there was a reason to have a second meeting. The recreation, municipal water supply, navigation, environmental and nuclear power interests decided that there was room for optimism that something could be achieved by continuing the discussion. A year-long process produced a growing number of interested parties, a charter, by-laws, a mission statement, goals and a governance agreement. The first quarterly meeting of the 56-member Governing Board of the ACF Stakeholders took place in December 2009 in Albany. Subsequent meetings have occurred in Apalachicola, Fla., Lake Lanier Islands, Eufaula, Ala., and Lake Blackshear, Ga. It was decided that the Chair of the Executive Committee would rotate on an annual basis among four sub-basins. I was selected to serve as the first Chairman. Dan Tonsmeire of the Apalachicola Riverkeeper was
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elected to succeed me as of December 10, 2010. Working together in committees, work groups and at Governing Board meetings, the diverse members representing virtually every aspect of water interests in the ACF Basin, the members have developed a growing trust and recognition of the needs of each other for equitable sharing of the water. Current projects include extensive hydrologic modeling based on stakeholder needs for flows and levels and ecological instream requirements, as well as developing a best practices understanding as to how the waters can be used more efficiently with an emphasis on the technology investments required to achieve better utilization. Whether now or in the future, the growing demands for water in the ACF Basin will outstrip the supply. These projects will provide the basis for making better policy and investment decisions regarding our most valuable resource – water. Founded in 1966, the Lake Lanier Association is the oldest volunteer group working to protect the high water quality as well as water levels and to preserve its valuable legacy for future generations. It is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. MORE INFO:770-503-7757 www.lakelanier.org
OUTDOOR BRIEF More multisport events scheduled this season More than 16 triathlons and open water swims are scheduled from May 1 through Oct. 2 in the North Georgia area. New triathlons in the upcoming season include the May 1 Spring Fling at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue on Clarks Bridge Road, the Aug. 21 Tri to Beat Cancer at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, and the Sept. 11 5150 Triathlon at Lake Lanier Islands.
A new location is being studied for Just Tri It, a fundraiser for Hall County Habitat for Humanity formerly held at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Georgia Multisports Director Jim Rainey reported he has been consulted about relocating the August triathlon to Bolding Mill Park. - Jane Harrison
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Telephone tag has gotten weird; leave a message Phillip is taking a break this month. Enjoy one of his “best of” columns from the past. Every day at work, I spend about half of my time on the telephone. I don’t really spend that much time actually talking to people. That would be too easy. Instead, I spend most of my time calling people who are always on another line talking to someone else. Of course, I don’t really believe that. More likely, their goofing off or in the break room or in the middle of a power nap. Either way, I always have to leave a message. Ordinarily, leaving a message is no big deal. Sooner or later, they’ll call back. And when they do, I’ll usually be trimming my nails or reading the sports page or, I will have, eh-hem, “just stepped out of my office.” Whatever, they usually just leave a message. Their message signifies that an official round of telephone tag is in progress. And that’s OK because we all know that sooner or later, one party will use all their cunning and cleverness to corner the other person into answering the phone and that’s when we
line, and mechanically intoned, “Hello, this is Ben Dare with the Phillip Enforcement Division of the InSartain ternational Telephone Tag Federation, and you are in violation of Break Article 134 (f)(2) of the rules from the governing Telephone Tag. Said Lake article prohibits leaving a message on a Monday morning following a recognized holiday on the previous Friday. Your violation will result in the issuance of have a winner and the game is a Red Card and forfeiture of the over. game.” Recently, however, telephone Naturally, I was stunned to tag has gotten weird. In fact, it learn that my return calls were sounds like the game of telephone being monitored, let alone, ruled tag has gone professional. I upon for fairness in an imaginary learned all this last week in the game. Before I could respond, the midst of an extended and tenavoice continued, “Unless you file cious game of tag that had gone an immediate appeal, your teleon for months. phone privileges will be revoked Being “it” at the time, I placed for a period of no less than one a return call at 6:30 on a Monday month.” morning. Some might complain “This is crazy,” I shouted at the that such a tactic lacks sportsmanrobo-voice. “It’s just a game. I ship, but in all fairness, I placed was just fooling around.” the call at my office operating After a short pause, the voice under the assumption that if I continued, “If you want to file an could get to work that early, then appeal, please push the call-back everyone else could, too. number on your phone.” And then Anyway, I was in the middle the line went dead. of leaving my message when I Of course, I immediately heard a shrill beeping sound. And called back, and a receptionist anthen a robo-voice came over the
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Upcoming AT Events • Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic, Dawsonville. Demonstrations, workshops, outfitters, tales of AT adventure, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. March 5 & 6, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, (706) 265-1969. • AT Festival, Blairsville. State and local officials and hiking groups celebrate Blairsville’s designation as Appalachian Trail community with presentations, music and short hikes. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Walasi-Yi Mountains Crossing, 12471 Gainesville Hwy. (U.S. 60). (706) 835-1755, (706) 745-6095. • Spring on Springer AT Trail Fest, Dahlonega. Celebration of Dahlonega’s designation as Appalachian Trail Community with guest speakers, music, films, backpacking workshops, vendors, camping and shuttles to Springer Mountain and Amicalola Falls State Park. All day March 18-20, Dahlonega Public Square, Ga. 60. www.dahlonegatrailfest.org.
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LAKESIDE ON LANIER CLASSIFIEDS
Motorcycles • ATVs • Golf Carts • Hot Tubs • Pontoons Slip to Slip Service • One Call We Haul Marina Consulting Bill Sommerfield, CMM 770 539-0018 • bosaru55@yahoo.com
D & D Upholstery 770 932-7818 • Reskin seats • Pontoon seats • RVs/Furniture • Boat covers • Bass boats • Carpet (boats) • Replace foam,wood • Houseboats • Bow pads and plastic
Owner Operated • Licensed & insured Servicing All Marinas • Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Providing professional services for upscale landscapes since 1978.
770-536-5044 www.landscapegeorgia.com Maintenance: Brad ext. 2
Installation: Joy ext. 3
64 LAKESIDE
March 2011
PATSY BAILEY
770 540-7752
Lake Lanier…NO ONE SELLS MORE!
www.patsybailey.com
Summercrest at Four Seasons
Incredible Sunset View!
Wow! What a View!
D L O S
Call Patsy. Q REDUCED $150,000 NOW $649,000
Call Patsy. Q $475,000
770 536-1250
Call Patsy. Q REDUCED TO $599,000
Amazing Panoramic View
Magnificent 2.39 Acre Estate
Call Patsy. Q REDUCED TO $1,795,995
Perfect Getaway
Deep Water Lake Home
D L SO Call Patsy. Q $459,000
View! View! View!
Call Patsy. Q $699,000
Maxine ‘Mac’ Little
Multi-Million Dollar Producer Circle of Excellence “HERE TO SERVE YOU!” E-mail: macslitt@aol.com 770 352-4600 cell 770 271-0905 hm www.homescenes.com
770-495-5050
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Pointe West Jewel
Under t! c a r t n Co
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Incredible View of Lanier!
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Call Patsy. Q REDUCED FROM $1,350,000 to $999,000 - PRICED $950,000 BELOW '07 APPRAISAL!
8 Acres on Duncan Lake
Call Patsy. Q $1,400,000
Best Lot on Lake Lanier!
Just Listed! North Lake Getaway
Views from Every Room!
Enjoy Mountain Views & Breezes
227 feet on the water with wide open views of Lake Lanier Islands Beach, two kitchens, great in-law or teen suite, steam shower, Jacuzzi, dumb waiter, day kitchen in the master suite, decks, patios galore, bar, pool room, AND the sale includes two boats and a pool table. Near Lake Lanier Islands, golf courses, restaurants, shopping, GA-400 and I-85. Homescenes ID number 4098809 Q $1,999,999
Perfect second home! Fully furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bath, greatroom, fireplace, media room with large TV, bar area and big decks. Double slip dock in deep water with party deck overlooking huge cove and Chestatee Golf Course and Marina. Minutes from GA 400, outlet mall, restaurants and movies. A great getaway for fun and relaxation! Homescenes ID# 4125764. Call Mac. Q $475,000