Lakeside’s Safety Guide

Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol

Price of fuel: (as of 7/21/23) $5.29 regular (Dock/Ship Store open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week.) (Pay at pump closes w/ restaurant.)

On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill

SAFE HARBOR AQUALAND

Hours: Office/Leasing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-S. Closed Sat./Sun.

Info: 770-967-6811 • shmarinas.com

Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch

Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks

Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane

Price of fuel: (as of 7/21/23) N/A, non-members; N/A, members (Dock/Ship Store open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri./Sat.)

On-site eatery: Pig Tales

SAFE HARBOR HIDEAWAY

BAY

Hours: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-T.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., F-S.

Info: 770-967-5500 • shmarinas.com

Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch

Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150)

Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol

Price of fuel: (as of 7/21/23) $5.27, non-members; $3.99, members

On-site eatery: Fish Tales

SUNRISE COVE MARINA

Hours: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun-F; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.

Info: 770-536-8599 • sunrisecovermarina.com

Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville

Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol

Price of fuel: (as of 7/21/23) $5.89 unleaded Ethanol free

A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER

Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam

Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course

• Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology.

• Instructors: America’s Boating Club – Atlanta (formerly Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron

• When: Virtual 3 sessions - August 2, 9, 12

• Cost: $25 per student

• Information/registration: americasboatingclubatlanta.org/ or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification - USCGA

• Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

• Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers

• Minimum age: 12

• When: 8:30 am-3:30 pm; Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21

• Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch

• Cost: Individuals $35; bring lunch

• Information/registration: Hector Colon, hlcolon55@gmail.com, 678-778-2131; http://wow.uscgaux.info/peclass.php?unit=070-02-09

On-Line Courses

• www.boat-ed.com and www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $34.95 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed.

• www.boatus.org/free offers free course, exam,print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5.

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included)

• Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the America’s Boating Club – Atlanta. americasboatingclubatlanta.org.

Vessel Safety Checks

• Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment; americasboatingclubatlanta.org/vessel-safety-check.

• Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net.

Sailing Classes

• Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation, marine meteorology and emergency planning. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.

• Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center - 770-533-5850, www.gainesville.org/359/Swim-Lessons

• Georgia Mountains YMCA - www.gamountainsymca.org/programs-2/swim-lessons, 770-297-9622

• Cumming Aquatic Center - 770-781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com

• Gwinnett Swim - www.gwinnettswim.com, 404-590-7946

• Swim Atlanta - www.gwinnettswim.com, 404-590-7946

NOTE: Please contact Lakeside on Lanier News to list additional boating and water safety classes. lakesidenews@mindspring.com.