The Latest From Grand Lake
Current information directly from Oklahoma’s Grand Lake. Press releases, blog posts, sponsored content from Grand Lake area businesses…you will find it all here. This is the info you need to know, whether you are coming for a weekend or already call Grand Lake home.
Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
November 29, 2021 I hope everyone had a Thanksgiving as great as the one I had! It just had one little flaw, in my opinion. I would have liked to have seen OU win the Bedlam game so we could be assured in advance of an Oklahoma team winning the Big 12 Championship...
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...
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...
Nautical Twilight
Did you know... Sunrise is defined as when the sun appears above the horizon and sunset is when the sun disappears below the horizon. This is important to boaters because of regulations when boat lights are to be used and personal watercraft are to be operated....
America’s Boating Course
Did you know... Boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, accidents also increased 26% in 2020 compared to 2019 according to a recently released report by the United States Coast Guard. Where instruction was known, 77% of deaths occurred...
Your Boat’s Impeller
Did You Know... The water pump impeller is essential for proper cooling of your boat engine to prevent over-heating. When starting your engine always look at the stern for ripples in the water showing the pump is working correctly, and on outboards that the discharge...
Anchor Lines For Next Season
As we near the end of the boating season for most of us, it is a good time to look over our dock and anchor lines to see what we need to replace next season. Most boats use rope made of synthetic fibers. Nylon is the strongest and most elastic which makes it the line...
7 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend at Grand Lake
It’s the big, unofficial blow-out end to summer, even though there is a LOT of great boating, fishing, and Grand Lake fun to be had throughout the fall months. But still, it’s the last 3-day weekend and for a bunch of folks, it’s really the last time to spend much...
Boating Safety – Did You Know?
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...
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...
Nautical Twilight
Did you know... Sunrise is defined as when the sun appears above the horizon and sunset is when the sun disappears below the horizon. This is important to boaters because of regulations when boat lights are to be used and personal watercraft are to be operated....
America’s Boating Course
Did you know... Boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, accidents also increased 26% in 2020 compared to 2019 according to a recently released report by the United States Coast Guard. Where instruction was known, 77% of deaths occurred...
Your Boat’s Impeller
Did You Know... The water pump impeller is essential for proper cooling of your boat engine to prevent over-heating. When starting your engine always look at the stern for ripples in the water showing the pump is working correctly, and on outboards that the discharge...
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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
November 29, 2021 I hope everyone had a Thanksgiving as great as the one I had! It just had one little flaw, in my opinion. I would have liked to have seen OU win the Bedlam game so we could be assured in advance of an Oklahoma team winning the Big 12 Championship...
7 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend at Grand Lake
It’s the big, unofficial blow-out end to summer, even though there is a LOT of great boating, fishing, and Grand Lake fun to be had throughout the fall months. But still, it’s the last 3-day weekend and for a bunch of folks, it’s really the last time to spend much...
Has Your Dock’s Electric System Been Inspected?
Here is a safety reminder from GRDA as the busy lake season draws near... With summer and plenty of lake visits just around the corner, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind all dock owners of the importance of maintaining compliance with dock electrical...
Checking Your Boat and Dock for Damage After Freezing Weather – And Report The Damage
After extreme freezing weather like was experienced last month, all Grand Lake area boat and dock owners are encouraged to check your docks and boats for damage as soon as you can, or contact a local marina to perform the inspection for you. For those whose boats are...
The ‘Perfect’ Winter Storm at Grand Lake – February 2021 – What Happened?
The 'Perfect' winter storm of February 2021 left a lasting legacy in the Grand Lake area. It was a difficult time around Grand Lake with a barrage of winter storms, ice, snow, historical sub-freezing temperatures, power interruptions and the need to vary lake levels....