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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum

June 5, 2023 I couldn’t help but laugh when someone posted on a local social media site, “Why is there a mile-long line of cars going into Grove. What’s going on?” The answer is pretty simple: it’s summertime at Grand Lake! You’re not the only one who wants to hang...

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Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam

Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam

With free tours of historic Pensacola Dam being offered by the Grand River Dam Authority it’s a good time to revisit just exactly what those tours include. Walk-in tours of the Pensacola Dam are no longer available (as of May, 2023). Please call GRDA at (918) 782-4726...

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Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters

Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters

While the Grand River Dam Authority continues to recognize May as National Electric Safety Month, it is also understood that Memorial Day weekend is a good time to think about boating safety. So, in this week’s installment of Power For Progress, we wanted to pass...

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GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Boat safe, smart, and sober … The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends for boat traffic....

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Boating Safety – Did You Know?

Hull Identification Numbers

Hull Identification Numbers

Did you know... All boats have a hull identification number (HIN) of 12 characters. The first three characters identify the manufacturer or importer. The next five are the hull serial number; the next two represent the date of certification or manufacture. The final...

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Boating and the Barometer

Boating and the Barometer

Did you know... The barometer is a handy instrument for the boater to understand potential weather conditions. High-pressure systems generally bring fair weather with sunny days and little or no precipitation. Whereas, low-pressure systems usually bring foul weather...

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Boat Stability

Boat Stability

Did you know... A boat is subjected to two types of stability, when it is at rest (static) and when it is moving (dynamic) through the water contending with wind and waves. The hull shape of the boat is an important factor in stability and the ability of the vessel to...

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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum

June 5, 2023 I couldn’t help but laugh when someone posted on a local social media site, “Why is there a mile-long line of cars going into Grove. What’s going on?” The answer is pretty simple: it’s summertime at Grand Lake! You’re not the only one who wants to hang...

read more
Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam

Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam

With free tours of historic Pensacola Dam being offered by the Grand River Dam Authority it’s a good time to revisit just exactly what those tours include. Walk-in tours of the Pensacola Dam are no longer available (as of May, 2023). Please call GRDA at (918) 782-4726...

read more
Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters

Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters

While the Grand River Dam Authority continues to recognize May as National Electric Safety Month, it is also understood that Memorial Day weekend is a good time to think about boating safety. So, in this week’s installment of Power For Progress, we wanted to pass...

read more
GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Boat safe, smart, and sober … The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends for boat traffic....

read more
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