Kevin404
Jet Boat Addict
- Messages
- 31
- Reaction score
- 13
- Points
- 87
- Location
- Lake Lanier, GA
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2012
- Boat Model
- SX
- Boat Length
- 24
Based on the user map, I might be the first on here from Lake Lanier in GA. Starting a thread for others to find.
From wikipedia...
"Lake Lanier (officially Lake Sidney Lanier) is a reservoir in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River. The lake encompasses 38,000 acres (150 km2) or 59 square miles of water, and 692 miles (1,114 km) of shoreline at normal level, a "full summer pool" of 1,071 feet (326 m) above mean sea level. It was named for poet Sidney Lanier, and was built and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is patrolled by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR)."
It's a deep water lake, up to 130 ft in some place, with lots of full service marinas. Vessels range from large 40+ ft cruisers to sailboats to houseboats to kayaks to boats like John Woodruff's 48' MTI Windship (my Yamaha is in the background, far left, of this picture).
It's a busy lake in the summers, especially the three major holiday weekends. I think the stats say some 7+ million people visit every summer. Has a bit of a reputation as a party lake. The bottom of the lake is mostly Georgia red clay and the water is very clear, so its good for jet boating. Can easily see my feet when I'm treading water. Lots of inlets, coves, and islands to be found.
The north end of the lake, north of Browns Bridge Road, is relatively quiet in terms of boat traffic and a more serene use of the lake heading up the channels. You can cruise up the Chattahoochee River past the site of the rowing events from the 1996 Summer Olympics which is now a rowing club, for example.
The south end of the lake is busier as is deeper, hosts most of the large marinas (two of them among the largest fresh water marinas in the world), and is home to Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Their Sunset Cove property is extremely popular for boaters offering numerous docks, activities, amusements, and events throughout the summer. It is usual see hundreds of boats in Sunset Cove on nice summer weekends. This picture is one side of Sunset Cove and its entrance on a relatively slow summer day.
One of the best events, IMHO, is the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run which raises money for local children's charities. It's the only poker run I've ever attended, but I hear people say it is one of the best poker runs in the country. John Woodruff (of the Coca-Cola family) is personally involved in its organization. It's a fun time for sure. Two years ago I had to spend all day next to the Miss Geico boat at the after party.
No vested interest other than I really enjoy Lake Lanier. If you're out there sometime, hope to see you!
From wikipedia...
"Lake Lanier (officially Lake Sidney Lanier) is a reservoir in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River. The lake encompasses 38,000 acres (150 km2) or 59 square miles of water, and 692 miles (1,114 km) of shoreline at normal level, a "full summer pool" of 1,071 feet (326 m) above mean sea level. It was named for poet Sidney Lanier, and was built and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is patrolled by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR)."
It's a deep water lake, up to 130 ft in some place, with lots of full service marinas. Vessels range from large 40+ ft cruisers to sailboats to houseboats to kayaks to boats like John Woodruff's 48' MTI Windship (my Yamaha is in the background, far left, of this picture).
It's a busy lake in the summers, especially the three major holiday weekends. I think the stats say some 7+ million people visit every summer. Has a bit of a reputation as a party lake. The bottom of the lake is mostly Georgia red clay and the water is very clear, so its good for jet boating. Can easily see my feet when I'm treading water. Lots of inlets, coves, and islands to be found.
The north end of the lake, north of Browns Bridge Road, is relatively quiet in terms of boat traffic and a more serene use of the lake heading up the channels. You can cruise up the Chattahoochee River past the site of the rowing events from the 1996 Summer Olympics which is now a rowing club, for example.
The south end of the lake is busier as is deeper, hosts most of the large marinas (two of them among the largest fresh water marinas in the world), and is home to Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Their Sunset Cove property is extremely popular for boaters offering numerous docks, activities, amusements, and events throughout the summer. It is usual see hundreds of boats in Sunset Cove on nice summer weekends. This picture is one side of Sunset Cove and its entrance on a relatively slow summer day.
One of the best events, IMHO, is the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run which raises money for local children's charities. It's the only poker run I've ever attended, but I hear people say it is one of the best poker runs in the country. John Woodruff (of the Coca-Cola family) is personally involved in its organization. It's a fun time for sure. Two years ago I had to spend all day next to the Miss Geico boat at the after party.
No vested interest other than I really enjoy Lake Lanier. If you're out there sometime, hope to see you!
