“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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