“Ladies Only, Fun on the Lake Great Success”

            The very popular LMA Program, “Ladies Day on the Lake” was once again a great success.  The event was held on June 9, 2009 at the Lighthouse Marina.  The Lake Murray Association (LMA), SC Department of Natural Resources, Lake Murray Power Squadron and Columbia Power Sports again hosted this popular annual event. 

            The purpose of Ladies’ Day is to instruct women about all the elements of safe boating, including how to drive and dock a powerboat safely, back a boat trailer into the water, launch and retrieve a boat.  Each participant had the opportunity to get into a DNR boat to take her turn operating it on the open water and to dock it at the marina.  This was done under the competent and patient guidance of the DNR instructors A course in the safe operation of personal watercraft was conducted by Columbia Power Sports.  There was also a safety program presented by two members of the Lake Murray Power Squadron.  These were just some of the activities for this fun-filled day! 

The DNR instructors are experienced specialists in watercraft operation and safety.  They took the “mystery and frustration” out of boating and trailering for the ladies.  They also taught the ladies how to handle a boat and trailer confidently so that their boating excursions would be safe and enjoyable.  LMA representatives provided lunch and refreshments and assisted in coordinating the day’s activities. 

            The participants this year described the event as one of the most fun-filled and informative activities they have had on the lake.  You could ask all of those “dumb” questions that you hesitate to ask before and no one would laugh at you.   No husbands or boyfriends were allowed – this day was for the “Ladies Only”! 

            We look forward to next years Ladies Day on the Lake because we feel that this is an important program that is specifically designed for Ladies.  We will announce early next year the dates for the 2010 program.  Be sure to keep checking this website for the announcement.  Remember, register early as this event fills up quickly.

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