Published: Monday, Feb. 04, 2013 / Updated: Friday, Feb. 01, 2013 05:39 PM
Boat show anchors this week in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE The annual Mid-Atlantic Boat Show is scheduled Feb. 7-10 at Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte. Billed as the largest marine product event in the Carolinas, several Lake Wylie area businesses participate.
The Central Carolina Boat & Fishing Expo will be held Feb. 22-24 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro.
Look for more information online at ncboatshows.com.
Covekeepers meet at T-Bones
LAKE WYLIE The Covekeepers, volunteers who work with Catawba Riverkeeper, meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at T-Bones on the Lake.
The public is invited. For more information or to report water issue concerns, visit catawbariverkeeper.org.
Safe boating course Feb. 16
FORT MILL Catawba Power Squadron offers a safe boating course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 at Driving 911 classroom, 2000 S.C. 160, Fort Mill.
America’s Boating Course includes safe boating techniques, knots, what is required, useful hints, rules, aids to navigation, trailering and more.
This one-day class, with an exam, earns a certificate qualifying students for discount from most boat insurance companies, meet North Carolina’s law for younger than age 26 required to have boater education and qualify 13- to 16-year-olds to legally operate a Jet Ski.
Reading chapters 1-4 of the manual before class is recommended. The manual costs $30, and can be shared. Lunch can be provided for $5.
To sign up or for more information, call 803-831-8252 or 803-548-5362.
Catfish Club tourney continues
The Catawba Catfish Club’s 2012-13 tournaments schedule continues:
• March 2, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Hwy. 21 Access
• April 13, Lake Monticello, Hwy. 99 Access
• Championship event for Catawba Catfish Club, May 4-5, Lake Wylie, Ebenezer Park
For more information, visit catawbacatfishclub.com.
Anglers invited
to Fish for Cure April 5
LAKE WYLIE The Thursday Night Tournament Trail is hosting the third annual Fishing for a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness fishing tournament from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 5.
This tournament raises money for the western York County Relay For Life Breast Cancer Awareness. The team captains are Stamie Hersheyman, Connie Garvin, Clair Britt and Elizabeth Scheafer.
The tournament is open to everyone.
Entry fee costs $75 with $25 going to the charity and $50 to the purse. There will be a $10 Big Fish option. For more information, call 704-617-0247 or visit lwtt.org.
In-Water show set
CHARLESTON The South Carolina Marine Association will host the annual In-Water Boat Show April 12-14 at Daniel Island’s Waterfront Park in Charleston.
There will be boats in the water, boats on land, watercraft of all dimensions, marine education and safety exhibits, children’s activities and entertainment.
For information, visit scinwaterboatshow.com and scmarine.org.
Safe boating courses planned
LAKE WYLIE Charlotte Power Squadron will hold safe boating classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13 and May 11 at Lake Wylie Marina.
Cost is $40 for materials. For more information, call 704-365-5508 or email chasi3@aol.com.
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