Sunday, June 26, 2011
Plan on having a safe boating season
Last year there were 3 deaths on Lake Anna. Make sure you make sure you wear a life vest on at all times. Make sure you watch for waves at all times. Waves can cause a disaster .
Monday, June 21, 2010
Death of a Deputy Sherrif in a Boating Accident on Lake Anna
Large wake blamed for sheriff's death
Updated, 2:37 p.m.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard Smith is blaming a large boat wake for an accident that killed one of his deputies.
Smith says Deputy Dean Ridings was thrown from a 19-foot boat when it hit a large wake or series of wakes about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Speaking Sunday, Smith said the 52-year-old Ridings was thrown overboard and knocked unconscious when his head struck the boat.
Ridings was on marine patrol when the accident occurred.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Law Enforcement Division is investigating, but Smith says he doubts charges will be filed.
--The Free Lance-Star
Editorial by the Small Boat Club, USA
While no boating laws were violated, this is a wake up call for all boaters to slow down on Lake Anna. My small boat, 10.5 ft, would have been turned over. Moreover, boaters need to be vigilant of waves and turn into the waves so as not to be hit in the side. No wake zones need to be established around swimming areas and docks. Lake Anna should not be treated as the Wild West.
Updated, 2:37 p.m.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard Smith is blaming a large boat wake for an accident that killed one of his deputies.
Smith says Deputy Dean Ridings was thrown from a 19-foot boat when it hit a large wake or series of wakes about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Speaking Sunday, Smith said the 52-year-old Ridings was thrown overboard and knocked unconscious when his head struck the boat.
Ridings was on marine patrol when the accident occurred.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Law Enforcement Division is investigating, but Smith says he doubts charges will be filed.
--The Free Lance-Star
Editorial by the Small Boat Club, USA
While no boating laws were violated, this is a wake up call for all boaters to slow down on Lake Anna. My small boat, 10.5 ft, would have been turned over. Moreover, boaters need to be vigilant of waves and turn into the waves so as not to be hit in the side. No wake zones need to be established around swimming areas and docks. Lake Anna should not be treated as the Wild West.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Coast Guard Auxillary Starts Boating Safety Classes
Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 87, Lake, Anna starts another another season of safe boating class at the Louisa County Library on Rt 22 The cost is $20 per person or $25 for two if you share the books. Call Jean McCormick at 571-236 5247 or Email jeanmccor@aol.com or visit the web site http://a)540807.uscgaux.info Future dates are April 25,May 30, June 27, July 25 August 22, Sept 26 October 24 and November28 all dates are on Saturday Please call ahead!!!!!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Advantages of the Electric Motor for Small Boats
The advantages of the electric motor for small boats:
* No carburetor repair or cleaning
* Fast start up
* Very low initial cost
* No gas or oil cost
* Easy to take off the boat
* Does not pollute the water
* No carburetor repair or cleaning
* Fast start up
* Very low initial cost
* No gas or oil cost
* Easy to take off the boat
* Does not pollute the water
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Boating Class FREE
Editorial: I took the course and passed and thoroughly recommend the course. They will be offering the course again later in the year. Make sure you bring food sandwiches with you. It is a long intensive day!!!!!I used my gps locator to find the location; it is not in downtown Mineral.
Hello -
1. Appreciate your interest.
2. The Boat Virginia course is an introductory course designed to meet the boater education needs of recreational boaters who operate personal watercraft (PWC) and powerboats under 26 feet in length. And it is a good point to start to learn about boating and more importantly, safe boating.
3. The course includes a variety of information that includes but is not limited to: general information concerning boat types; operating a boat; applicable boating laws and regulations; navigation; and trailering to name a few.
4. Regarding material to review prior to the course, it would be beneficial if you can get your hands on either one or both of the below listed pamphlets, both of which should be available at major sporting stores. Around Lake Anna the pamphlets are available at all the marinas and the post offices in Bumpass, Mineral and Louisa. Most of the topics discussed in these two pamphlets will be covered to some degree in the course.
- Virginia Watercraft Owner's Guide, published 6.08.
- Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats
5. Need the following information on each student ---full name, date of birth, USPS mailing address, and telephone number. This information is required by VDGIF for recording keeping purposes. Once this information is received we will reserve a billet for you.
6. The course will be held at the Kirk O'Cliff Presbyterian Church located at 16420 Monrovia Rd (Rt612), Mineral, VA 23117. The church is really located in Spotsylvania County very close to the lake. Course will begin 9 am (request students arrive circa 8:30 am) and should be over circa 4:30 pm. Students should bring a brown bag lunch as eating facilities are not close by.
7. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to send Email or give a call.
Dave A.
Tele: 540-894-0441
Cell: 540-894-7045
Hello -
1. Appreciate your interest.
2. The Boat Virginia course is an introductory course designed to meet the boater education needs of recreational boaters who operate personal watercraft (PWC) and powerboats under 26 feet in length. And it is a good point to start to learn about boating and more importantly, safe boating.
3. The course includes a variety of information that includes but is not limited to: general information concerning boat types; operating a boat; applicable boating laws and regulations; navigation; and trailering to name a few.
4. Regarding material to review prior to the course, it would be beneficial if you can get your hands on either one or both of the below listed pamphlets, both of which should be available at major sporting stores. Around Lake Anna the pamphlets are available at all the marinas and the post offices in Bumpass, Mineral and Louisa. Most of the topics discussed in these two pamphlets will be covered to some degree in the course.
- Virginia Watercraft Owner's Guide, published 6.08.
- Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats
5. Need the following information on each student ---full name, date of birth, USPS mailing address, and telephone number. This information is required by VDGIF for recording keeping purposes. Once this information is received we will reserve a billet for you.
6. The course will be held at the Kirk O'Cliff Presbyterian Church located at 16420 Monrovia Rd (Rt612), Mineral, VA 23117. The church is really located in Spotsylvania County very close to the lake. Course will begin 9 am (request students arrive circa 8:30 am) and should be over circa 4:30 pm. Students should bring a brown bag lunch as eating facilities are not close by.
7. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to send Email or give a call.
Dave A.
Tele: 540-894-0441
Cell: 540-894-7045
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Boating Safety class by Coast Guard Auxilliary
Call Jean McCormick 540- 894-0365 for your coast guard auxiliary boating safety class in Mineral VA $20 per person visit http://aO540807.usegaux.info metings are from march to october
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