Charlotte    October 2025

Happy October! Big congratulations to Emily and John McFarlin for winning our referral challenge! You’ve got a gift card to your favorite lakeside restaurant coming your way. And don’t forget, every successful referral still earns you a free month of dues!

Events

Mark your calendar for Oktoberfest in downtown Hickory, October 10th through the 12th. We will have a tent set up, stop by and say hello. Enjoy live music on multiple stages, Kidsfest, beer tents, and plenty of food and craft vendors. We hope to see you there!

On October 25, stop by our tent at Fall Fest in Baxter Village! The festival will have live music, fun activities, giveaways, and plenty of food and drinks.

Member Housekeeping

This past boating season has kept TowBoatUS busy, and it’s a good reminder of how valuable coverage can be. We only cover towing costs related to mechanical breakdowns, groundings are not included. For non-members, the average tow is around $600, and fuel drops start at $200. With a TowBoatUS membership, you’ll have 24/7 assistance plus services like water towing, fuel delivery, jump-starts, ungroundings, and 25+ other BoatUS benefits. And just like our club, TowBoatUS offers reciprocity, providing you with peace of mind and assistance even when you’re exploring other locations they service.  Many of our members count on their membership for peace of mind on the water. Best of all, Carefree members receive a special discount, rather than the regular $109 annual fee, you’ll pay only $84 for a full year of coverage! For questions or to sign up, Captain Thomas will be happy to help: Call/ text (803) 681-0911 or email [email protected].

With the sun setting earlier each day, the return time for afternoon boat trips will also be earlier. All boats need to be returned to the dock approximately 15 minutes before sunset. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, please check with the dock staff regarding the current return times.

Other News

Thank you to everyone who purchased a Hurricane Helene T-shirt. While the storm brought devastating effects to our area, it’s been incredible to see our community come together in support. We’ll be sending out an email soon with pick-up details. Plus, everyone who purchased a shirt will be entered to win a neon sign, thanks to our friends at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina.