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BOAT CLUB NEWS
ED DUNAGAN, SECRETARY
A Good Time was had by all the members and their guests who attended the Corn Roast on 12 Miles Island. Special thanks to the chairman, Russ Ensch and all the cooks who put together that fine meal on Saturday night. The weather man cooperated and we had great weather this year.
As I write this it appears we are in for some more great days ahead. Now is the time to get out and enjoy your boat or just come to the club and sit on the patios and enjoy a sunset or two. The air conditioners on both the first and second floors have been either replaced or added to making it very comfortable. There are still some boat trips planned this year. The next one is to VeVay, IN on August 28th for the annual Wine Tasting event. The contact person on this is David Hall for additional information. His phone number is 499-9040. The last trip this year is to Chautauqua in Madison, IN on the weekend of September 25th and 26th. Contact person for reservations is Denny Weihe at 396-5858. Space is limited on this event so act quickly. You can also drive up to Madison, it's about a one hour trip by car. All in all it has been a real good summer, a bit hot at times, but we didn't have any high water. I did miss one of our long time boaters, Bob Ludwig. He has been a fixture here at Knights of Columbus boat docks for the last several decades. Bob's health has failed him a little this summer but we all hope he gets strong enough again to pay us a visit at one of the club meetings. Bob, we are all praying for you. Speaking of meetings, our next one is set for September 2nd. The long weekend of Labor Day is coming up on September 4th, 5th and 6th. Our meeting the social hour is 6:30 PM with food being served at 7PM and meeting at 8PM. See you there. NOTE: The swimming pool and concession stand will be open on all the September weekends (weather permitting).
It’s a proven fact that recreational boating goes a long ways towards improving your quality of life. The minute you start to move forward on a boat, you’ll notice how easy it is to leave your troubles behind. Recreational boating fun provides a constructive outlet for entertainment that reduces stress and provides enriching opportunities for self discovery, whether it’s learning how to water ski or simply enjoying the warm glow of an evening sunset.
Are you under the impression that recreational boating is too expensive for your current budget? Think again. Many boats can be financed for under $200 a month. Dedicated boating lenders will work with you to help you save money and get you the best financing package available. .
Did you know that about ninety percent of Americans live less than an hour from a navigable body of water? This means that water access is a lot closer and more convenient than you might think.
Boating Fun Helps you Bond with Friends and Family
Fifty four percent of all households, in a study by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, listed fishing as their favorite boating activity (followed by cruising and relaxing with family and friends). In other words, to many people the best part about boating doesn’t revolve around the latest waterskiing tricks or the number of fish caught- the best part of boating is simply the opportunities it provides for boating fun with friends and family. Recreational boating is quality time spent away from the television set and the video games, creating an atmosphere that brings people together and creates fond memories to last a lifetime.
We can’t stress the statistics enough - numerous studies have shown that a little bit of boating fun each day can go a long way towards reducing stress. In fact, a National Marine Manufacturers Association survey of over 1,000 American households listed boating in the top-three of all stress-relieving activities.
As we pointed out above, since over ninety percent of Americans live less than an hour's drive from an accessible body of water, you can be enjoying the fresh air and water in no time.
In fact, the convenience of boating makes it possible to hop on your boat for a mini-vacation whenever you feel like it, as an alternative to other family recreation activities which can quickly add up to become even more expensive and time-consuming.
Recreational boating offers lots of opportunities for personal growth. Whether you’re instilling your child with extra confidence as they learn how to properly secure a line, or you’re enjoying the delicate taste of fresh fish that you caught yourself, boating recreation provides many different rewards for all ages.
From a rigorous sailing excursion to an invigorating run on waterskis, boating provides sporting enthusiasts with many active endeavors to choose from. In fact, we’d argue that simply breathing in the brisk wind coming off the water in itself can go a long ways towards strengthening one’s constitution- not to mention the additional physical and psychological benefits in terms of relaxation and stress relief.
If you’re new to boating, take heart. With so many available boating classes and courses to choose from, you’ll be out on the water before you know it. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to sail, or you’re just interested in new ways to spend quality time with your family, a wealth of available boater education courses make boating easier to learn than ever..
Last but definitely not least, one of the top reasons for boating is simply because it’s so much fun.