 Village of Dresden Boat Ramp Now Open
Located in Dresden just off of State Route 208, the new ramp has two lanes for launching boats and is handicapped accessible. The ramp is also equipped with 30 car and trailer spaces and 12 car-only spaces. For boaters who enjoy the Muskingum River, this ramp is a convenient access point.
Cedar Point Boat Show Beckons Boaters
The North American In-Water Boat Show is coming up at Cedar Point's South Basin on September 12–16, 2007. Billed as the Great Lakes' region's biggest in-water boat show, the event will offer powerboat test drives and free sailboat rides at the Discover Sailing Center. On September 15 and 16, Allstate Insurance will give kids under 12 a free lifejacket while supplies last, as part of the Allstate Safety Weekend. Of course, boats in a wide range of styles and price ranges will be on display. For more information, see www.cedarpointboatshow.com.
Boating Information Prominent at Ohio State Fair
If you visited the ODNR Pavilion at the State Fair this year, no doubt you saw the Watercraft booth with children and adults alike trying on lifejackets. You probably also picked up the new edition of the Ohio Boat Operator's Guide and a few of our other publications... » read more
 Registration Ends Sept. 24 for Ohio's Boating Conference
ODNR Division of Watercraft hosts Confluence November 7 through 9 at Maumee Bay State Park this year. Boating educators, marine law enforcement officers, volunteers, personnel, and other boating partners gather to "chart the future of boating" and celebrate the success of safe recreational boating in Ohio. » read more
Fatal Boating Accidents Reflect Importance of Lifejackets
As this issue of Buckeye Boater goes to print, the 2007 boating season in Ohio has seven reportable accidents that resulted in the loss of eight lives. These unfortunate incidents underscore the life-saving potential of wearing your lifejacket: Only two of the eight victims were wearing lifejackets at the time of their accidents. » read more
Inflatable Lifejackets: A Great Option
 All the familiar reasons for not wearing a lifejacket are falling like dominoes with the availability of today’s lightweight, comfortable inflatables. While inflatable lifejackets are not for everyone or for every activity, they are a great choice for many boaters. » read more
Recreational Boating Helps Ohio's Economy
The recreational boating industry generates an estimated $3.5 billion for Ohio’s economy and supports more than 26,000 jobs, according to a new study by the Great Lakes Commission and the Recreational Marine Research Center of Michigan State University. » read more
Seven Grants Awarded for Improved Boating Access
Wayne National Forest, Avon Lake, Lake Milton, and the villages of Oakwood and Tuscarawas will be sharing $3.6 million in grants to improve public boating access next year. » read more |