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...
Did You Know – When cruising the shoreline within 150 feet from it or a dock, it is important the boat is operated in the displacement mode. At this speed the boat will be almost at level trim and easy to steer with minimal or no wake generated. Another option...
GRDA Police always encourage all visitors to Grand and Hudson Lakes to wear their life jackets on the water. According to the United States Coast Guard, drowning is the cause of three-fourths of all boating fatalities, and among those fatalities 85 percent of the...
It is typical practice to share boating safety and lifejacket tips in the spring and summer months, during the midst of the busy boating and floating season on Grand River Dam Authority lakes and the Illinois River. However, ask around and you may find that many folks...
After the crazy early summer 2019 of high water in Oklahoma, Grand Lake is finally returning to normal, and with it, there is lots of summer fun still to be had. From fun events to great times just rafting-out with family and friends, I am sure you can find something...
The heavy rains and swollen rivers we have seen recently have efficiently cleaned the shores upstream, resulting in a massive amount of debris in Grand Lake. The debris is not only unsightly in the water and on the shorelines, but it can also create hazards for...
After a one-year absence, the GLOC Performance Boat Challenge is excited to announce that Oklahoma’s #1 Powerboat Racing Event is returning to Grand Lake on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th. This year’s event promises to be better than ever and will provide...
An important partnership, designed to promote life jacket usage for lake visitors, will continue on in 2019. For several years, the Grand River Dam Authority and the Grand Lake Power Squadron (GLPS) have worked together to distribute free life jackets across the Grand...
GRDA Police share boating tips for the holiday weekend, summer outings Heading to the lake or the river for the long Memorial Day weekend and kickoff to summer activities? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of some important...
Are you heading to Tulsa this week and looking to buy a boat at the Tulsa Boat Show? Grand Lake will be, as always, well represented with all of the biggest Grand Lake boat dealers having a presence and looking forward to seeing you and making a deal. Here are some...
