Boating news: Boat poker run Aug. 15 on Lake Wylie
S.C. boating law meeting Aug. 13 in Clover
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will hold meetings in preparation about boating regulation changes on South Carolina waterways. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
▪ Aug. 13 - Clover School District Resource Center Auditorium, 320 Clinton Ave., Clover.
▪ Aug. 25 - DNR Clemson Office - Auditorium - 311 Natural Resources Drive, Clemson
▪ Sept. 8 - Center for Advance Technical Studies - Auditorium - 916 Mount Vernon Church Road, Chapin
The state of South Carolina has an abundance of water resources with 8,000 miles of rivers, 460,000 acres of lakes and 3,000 miles of coastline. As of 2014, there were approximately 485,000 registered boats in South Carolina with thousands more registered each year. The Palmetto State consistently ranks in the top 10 of all states for registered boats.
For more information, call 800-277-4301.
Boat poker run Aug. 15 on Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie Children’s Charity is holding a boat poker run Aug. 15 with stops at T-Bones on the Lake, Harbortowne Marina, Red Fez Club and Commodore Yacht Club before a final stop and after party at the North Carolina sandbar.
All stops are by boat. A party at T-Bones will be 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14, with registration beginning at noon Aug. 15 at the restaurant. Boats will head out between 1 and 3 p.m., all returning by 5 p.m.
A hand costs $20; $10 for extra hands. A $5 wild card is available at the last stop. The best poker hand wins $400, and the worst wins $100. A raffle for prizes will be held.
The boat poker run is one of many events for the nonprofit this year.
Lake Wylie Children’s Charity has been offering financial support for more than 10 years to families who are battling cancer or a life-threatening illness. Events this year benefit two families: Kelsey Funderburk, 14, of Rock Hill, and Jaxon Clark, 4, of Lake Wylie.
The main event will be a benefit concert Oct. 4 on the lawn at T-Bones on the Lake. A poker run on land will be held in September.
For more information, facebook.com/LKWChildCharity.
Wakesurfing competition Sept. 12 on Lake Wylie
Carolina Competitive Wakesurfing Competition will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay.
The event, sponsored by Southtown Watersports and Malibu Boats of Charlotte, will also include a band and food vendors. About 30 riders are expected from Georgia, and the North Carolina-Virginia border.
Visit ccwslife.com/ to compete or for more information.
Boating safety class held monthly
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary holds a boating safety course 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the third Saturday of every month at River Hills Marina conference center.
The class covers all aspects of boating. A safe boating course is required for boat operators born after Jan. 1, 1988, and is recommended for everyone.
For more information or to register, call 704-588-1678 or email info@CGAlakewylie.org.
DNR offers boating virtual trainer
A new Boating Skills Virtual Trainer is being offered as part of a partnership between the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and Pioneer Boats.
With the assistance of Pioneer Boats, DNR placed three 32-inch screens on a center console boat, mounted inside a trailer, for a virtual boating experience. Steering, throttle and other controls are like those found on a real boat.
The instructor can tailor the student’s experience by adjusting wind and current strength to day/night scenarios. Students can learn about docking, mooring, pivot turns and more on a virtual waterway free from the hazards that can occur on the water.
Marine commission seeks Eagle hopeful
The Lake Wylie Marine Commission is looking for a Scout seeking Eagle rank or other honors for a lake service project.
The commission would like for a local Scout to set up containers for collecting used fishing wire to keep it out of the water.
For more information, call 704-825-3189 or 704-688-6507.
This story was originally published August 7, 2015 at 11:30 AM with the headline "Boating news: Boat poker run Aug. 15 on Lake Wylie."