Saturday November 5th

This year we will start from the Guest Dock below the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands. We will leave at 11:00 for a relaxing cruise up the Chattahoochee River towards the Olympic Rowing Venue. Bring something to share when we raft-up. After returning to the docks those who will can dine at Bull Frogs Bar and Grille.

Please RSVP below and make sure to indicate boater or rider.

October 15th

West Marine on Lanier Islands Pkwy (Friendship Rd) is having a WINTERIZING class starting at 0930 Saturday October 15 and will last approximately 1 to 1 ½ hrs.

Even if you don’t do and don’t plan to do your own winterizing, come see what should be done for a complete, proper job.   Ken Cochran has been doing business in the area since he started working with his dad as a boy.   Ken will answer any questions and explains what needs to be done to the whole boat.

It is free, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Call the store at 470-202-1050 or just pop by Saturday the 15th before 0930.  Education is what the Squadron is about.

November 19, 2010 9:30 – 11:00 am

This basic seminar is a great “starter” for getting the most out of your GPS device. This seminar is being taught by Douglas Townes and is offered to ASPS members and the general public.

Where: West Marine – 5221 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518

To register, contact seo@usps-atlanta.org

Come and Enjoy Lake Chatuge in the Fall Sept 23rd – 25th

Let’s all come and play and cruise together  September 23rd  through the 25th  at Lake Chatuge  in Hiawassee, Ga.   Enjoy a weekend of water sports and runabouts.

Update – We are so looking forward to our upcoming trip to Lake Chatuge. Most people will be arriving Thursday and Friday, the 22nd and 23rd.  There is a planned group dinner at a restaurant called the Library on Friday night. We have a room reserved and you can order off the menu or there is a seafood buffet.

We will have a low country boil on Saturday night with the Jordan’s doing the cooking. The per person cost of this will be determined by the cost of the seafood. Probably in the $10 per person range.

We plan to rent a pontoon boat for part of Saturday and again the individual cost of this will depend on the number of participants.

There are no other planned events and we basically hope everyone will just relax and have a good time.

More Information…

Boundary Waters Resort accommodation choices:

• 4 suites which are just like motel rooms with sleeper sofas. They range in price from $ 80 to $150 per night depending on the size bed, view and number of sleep sofas
• 3 cottages – one bedroom with a queen  bed and small kitchens. $110 per night.
• One cottage – 3 bedrooms with 3 queen beds and private dock. $150 per night
• Picnic areas, restaurants and full service marina
• $25/night for a slip with power!
• Local knowledge provided by Douglas and Elaine Townes

More info available at: www.Boundarywatersresort.com

Rentals available on the website for jet skis, kayaks, runabouts and pontoons.

Don’t let these available rooms get away! RSVP  to Trip Captains Charlie and Lillian Cox by June 30.

If you need other less expensive accommodations nearby – ask Charlie and Lillian for details.

August 27th – Fill up the tank and lower your antennas because on August 27th the ASPS is headed up the Chestatee! We will also endeavor to use a unique format for our Chestatee exploration… a first ever ASPS Poker Run! While this will require a tad more coordination, it should be a lot of fun as well. We will rendezvous where the Chestatee and the Chattahoochee join just North of Brown’s Bridge at 12 noon (River Marker 2C). Be timely because the first card draw will be at the rendezvous point!!! From there, we will progress up the Chestatee passing under the Keith Bridge Road (GA 306) Bridge that has just 14’ of clearance at a Lake Level of 1071’. This may mean that you need to buy a new (smaller) boat for the trip, or hitch a ride with one of the smaller vessels in the squadron, so plan ahead!!

We will draw additional cards along the way (I need a few volunteers for this) and leap frog our way up the river to a raft-up point near the head waters of the Chestatee. If you haven’t been up this river before, or it’s been awhile, you are missing something… it is beautiful!

Raft-up rules are the standard fare – bring something to share and be prepared to have fun!

Keep an eye on the DR for more details, but I hope to see as many of you as possible on this outing, we want to test the format for what could be a much larger event in the future!