Happy July, everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the lake and soaking in all the summer fun. One of the busiest boat weekends of the year is coming up, have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Here are some tips to help you navigate the crowded waters safely and enjoy your time on the lake: 

• Plan Ahead: Expect heavy boat traffic, so plan your route in advance.
• Maintain Safe Distances: Keep a safe distance from other boats, docks, and swimmers.
• Anchor Carefully: If you plan to anchor, find a safe, uncrowded spot. 
• Be Patient: Wait your turn to avoid accidents.
• Sober Skipper: Designate a sober driver. 

We’re excited for the 4th of July celebrations and want everyone to have a great time. By prioritizing safety and planning ahead, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe out there!

Partnership

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce our official partnership with Touch the Grass Travels!

As a Carefree Boat Club member, you now have exclusive access to a local travel agent who is dedicated to making your reciprocal reservations completely Carefree. With over 150 locations nationwide, we want to encourage use of out-of-town reservations by providing Carefree members with an additional helping hand. Our goal is always the same: serving YOU!

Before your next out-of-town voyage, let us introduce you to @touchthegrasstravels, who is here to assist you with all your trip planning needs. Whether you’re booking a hotel or house rental, seeking a personalized itinerary, or looking to arrange fun activities and excursions, Touch the Grass Travels is your go-to solution!

From luxurious vacations and weekend getaways to those unforgettable adventures you’ve always dreamed of, TGT Travels will handle it all. Need recommendations for top-rated restaurants or local attractions? They have you covered.

Are you ready to plan your next adventure? 

Email [email protected] to discover how we can turn your next boat outing into a meticulously planned vacation, Carefree style!

Member Housekeeping

Would you like to win a free gas credit?! Join our PhotoCircle and upload your pictures and videos for a chance to win. We will be hosting the contest through the end of the month and announcing the winners in the next newsletter! 

We are excited about the NFC Stickers on all of our boats, they look like the picture below, we will be consistently updating it with new information but it will also be a way to have quick and easy access to important phone numbers, instructional videos, and a link to upload any pictures or videos you’d like to share from your outing! To use the NFC Stickers: Unlock your phone, hold it to the sticker and in just a couple of seconds the link will appear on your phone, click the link and you’re there!

Spotlight

Meet Gavin Vezendy, one of our dedicated dockhands at Lake Norman. Gavin has been a valuable part of the Carefree Boat Club team for 3 years! He loves being on the lake and interacting with members, always ready to solve problems and ensure everyone has a great experience.

His family were members of the club for 8 years so he and his brother knew from a young age they wanted to be working on the docks with all of our boats. Gavin’s favorite memories from work are when a big storm is about to hit and it’s a rush against the clock to get all the boats in safely. “It’s always an experience sitting in the dock office while the storm hits the lake.” he said.

Gavin’s favorite boat in the fleet is one of our newer boats, Lake Dawg, it has the perfect wave for wakesurfing. In his free time, Gavin loves to wake surf and wakeboard and when he’s not on the water, he likes to stay active with snowboarding and pickleball! Next time you see Gavin be sure to say, hello!

Other News

As the temperature rises and summer reaches its peak, it’s important for everyone to keep an eye on the weather. The increasing warmth brings unpredictable pop-up storms that can appear suddenly and move quick. We hope that all of you will stay updated on the weather conditions, as we want to ensure the safety of everyone. Getting caught in the middle of the lake during one of these storms could be very dangerous.