Be Safe and NEVER Swim at a Marina
Our goal at The Carefree Boater is to give you information to make your Boating Experiences as Fun and as Safe as possible. Here is a great reminder to all of us why we should never swim at a marina.
Beautiful Watauga Lake and her extra member benefits!
Learn about some fun facts, information, and activities about beautiful Watauga Lake in Carter and Johnson Counties.
July 4th 2015 Fireworks on Watauga and South Holston Lakes
This July 4th, many boaters are going to be out on the water after dark. This can be great fun for the family; watching fireworks and playing games.
Don’t need words……
These are a couple photos from a very cloudy, sometimes rainy day. If we had been at home the kids would’ve been watching TV and I would’ve done some laundry or something horribly boring. Instead we took a chance and headed to the lake. S
Boone Lake remains larger than Fort Patrick Henry and the bulk of inland Lakes around the country.
With the recent drawdown of Boone Lake several boaters have voiced concerns about what lies under the surface of the water. While it’s impossible on any body of water to chart submerged partially floating objects, these are prevalent in the Spring when lake levels are being increased.
Things you need to know before you buy a new boat.
Once you start the shopping process, you’ll quickly see prices ranging from $25,000 for an entry level pontoon boat, all the way up to $60,000 for an entry level sport boat. These are entry prices that can get much more expensive as you start adding options.
Great commercials
It is rare, but occasionally a TV commercial catches my eye and I choose to watch rather than fast forward. One such commercial that is currently running features three obviously wealthy young people talking about a cell phone company that wants to save them money.
Boone Lake Fishing Is Better Than Ever!
We have been getting a lot of independent reports that fishing on Boone Lake has been better than ever. We reached out to local fishing expert, Keith Bartlett, to help you catch your next trophy on Boone Lake.
Let’s See Your TV do that!
When you hear the phrase “getting away from it all, it’s not meant to be taken literally! One of the best reasons for boating is to go out on the water with friends and family. It’s a time to unplug, to enjoy each other while enjoying the sun and lake.
Seamanship Public Course
The club is offering a comprehensive course on Seamanship beginning April 7th in room L226 at Northeast State Community College library. Classes will meet from 6pm to 8pm.