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Ride the wind and give to Georgia’s Special Olympics

Supporters of Georgia’s Special Olympics will be riding the wind on Lake Lanier September 11-13th during the Sail for Champions event. The race is open to all sailing enthusiasts for participation – and spectators are also encouraged to come watch the fun. Sail for Champions fee includes skipper registration and...
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Wind Surfing on Lake Lanier

If you want to ride the wind on the lake, check out Atlanta’s windsurfing experts at WindSense. They offer lessons and rent gear during the peak lake season. WindSense’s Windsurfing Basics lesson is designed to have you windsurfing qucikly and safely. The lesson is not a group lesson but is a private, one on one...
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Weekly Mini Golf Tournament – The Oaks

The Oaks Miniature Golf, LLC is an adventure-style miniature golf course located on a wooded hillside on McEver Road just outside Oakwood, Georgia. Shade trees, native plants, streams and waterfalls, and a log cabin clubhouse provide a beautiful place for visitors to enjoy the fun of challenging miniature golf plus great snacks...
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Come Try It – Canoe for Beginners

Gainesville Times By Kristen Morales If you’ve ever thought about learning how to paddle around Lake Lanier, but weren’t quite ready for the investment in a canoe, here’s your chance. Through September, the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club is hosting its annual Come Try It at the boathouse. The casual drop-in event is open...
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Memorial Day Water Safety from Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division

BOATERS HEAD TO WATER DURING HOLIDAY WEEKEND On Memorial Day weekend one thing is certain, thousands of boaters and anglers will be out enjoying the holiday on state waters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Last year there were 156 boating accidents and 18 boating incident related fatalities in Georgia,...
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