The Fourth of July is here already and we have once again passed the half-way mark for another year. As is normal, the days have started to get shorter by about five minutes a day until the winter solstice, which is Dec. 21. Fo…
LeBlanc: Summer weather is the time for kayakers
June is here and the weather has been kind of stormy at times, but it is summer so it can become bright and sunny at any minute and grow hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk. I can also remember many a summer that demonstr…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Stay safe on the water during Memorial Day
Memorial Day is just around the corner and is normally one of the biggest boating holidays on our waterways here in Texas. This year is unique because many folks have been cooped up at home for two months or more, thanks to the…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Cleaning boats an effective way to social distance
We are still up to our ears in trying to stay at home, and the walls are closing in on us as we keep out of the way of the coronavirus. I can tell you that I have enjoyed about all of this hibernating I can stand, but I guess i…
Bentwater Marina Offers Boating Public Fuel, Supplies, & Kayak Rentals
The Bentwater Marina & Ship Store offers Lake Conroe’s boating public a self-serve, 89 Octane with Biobor Fueling Station, available 7-days a week. Convenience items available at the Bentwater Ship Store… KAYAK RENTALS Kayaking […]
LeBlanc: A few important thoughts for your next boating trip
There are a large number of people who have moved to the Southeastern Texas Coast and many have never before had the opportunity to own a boat and get out on the water of one of our many lakes or the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy fi…
LeBlanc: Be aware of weight when repowering your boat
The boat show has once again shown us a lot of pretty boats, motors, and a myriad of accessories that are all good-looking, expensive, and they do shine. The overabundance of electronic gizmos and gadgets completely overload my…
Dry Storage for Your Boat
When you decide to take the plunge to become a boat owner, you immediately realize how important the location of the boat becomes. It may be kept in a driveway, garage, backyard, marina, dry storage facility or other places not usually suitable for your boat. This article will address what to think about and look for in dry storage facility.
LeBlanc: Winterizing your boat is important
It still may be warm here but believe it or not winter is on the way…probably. Well it usually comes down this way anytime now from today through February, so we need to be prepared for it just in case it gets here. For those o…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Safe boating essential for Memorial Day fun
I came back from my walk early this morning, opened up my computer and there on my calendar were two dates circled which I could not believe were here already — Memorial Day and the date school, and my grandchildren, gets out f…
LeBlanc: Boating is a fantastic sport, but don’t forget safety first
Boating is a big deal here in this part of the greatest state in the union, and we Texans who live within driving distance of a body of water will gravitate to it regularly. To give an example of how much water we have avail…
On the move: The allure of the water beckons newcomers
An interesting thing that Jackson has noticed about the people who live in the area is that many have either purchased a second home to be closer to the water, or that they are willing to have a longer commute time in order to live there.
“The bottom…
New safety check initiative hitting Lake Conroe
LAKE CONROE – As boaters are expected to hit the lake this summer, law enforcement officials are starting up a new initiative to make sure those boaters are doing so in a safe manner. The Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office kicked off…
Boating laws, life jacket accessibility stressed for Lake Conroe celebrations
Local officials are urging the public to educate themselves on water laws and to keep life jackets readily accessible while celebrating on Lake Conroe.
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LeBlanc: Use caution, common sense on Lake Conroe
With a little luck we may be seeing a break in the large amount of rain we have had once again and maybe we will be good for a while and dry out a little and also can get back to hot and muggy weather.
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LeBlanc: Aim for safe, fun summer of boating
Memorial Day just passed us by for another year, and Lake Conroe is abuzz with watercraft on the weekends as it will remain until after Labor Day.
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LeBlanc: Mind boat launch manners and etiquette
I do not know where this year is going, but it appears to have been passing me by at an alarming rate of speed. It seems like schools were just getting out for the summer and my grandson was mowing my grass every week — for a substantial fee…
Lake patrol improves response times with new boats
The Montgomery County Precinct 1 Lake Patrol has three new boats that will help increase supervision and improve response times as activity on Lake Conroe heats up during the summer.
The new boats replaced three older ones in the fleet.
Citing a…
Important Message for Registered Boaters from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Important Message for Registered Boaters Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent this bulletin at 05/22/2013 04:27 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. This is an important message for registered Texas boat owners Dear […]