Logan Martin Dam Palooza boat tie-up returns June 28
It has been a dozen years since someone had the idea of a nontraditional get-together at Logan Martin Dam. It would be a boat tie-up, where boats tie to one another and enjoy the day on the lake – in the water, on their boats, on floats and mats, or from boat to boat.
It has become one giant floating party, and it’s returning June 28, when organizers are taking the 12th Annual Logan Martin Dam Palooza to the next level.
Live music by 90 Proof will entertain, and DJIV will be playing the tunes between sets. Sponsors of the free event are Tiki Hut and ABC Towing.
While organizers want everyone to enjoy the day at the dam, there are some reminders and guidelines that will ensure exactly that.
Here they are:
- Have a responsible boat captain in charge of the boat and the safety of your crew
- Bring enough ropes to properly secure your boat to your neighbor’s if you plan to tie up to the line of boats.
- Have sufficient bumpers for the size and type of your boat.
- Bring an anchor sufficient for the size boat you are operating. Wind will determine which way we toss anchors but please have one.
- When approaching, please be aware of people in the water and the line of boats tied together. Any waves caused by your boat approaching can cause damage or disrupt the fun everyone else is trying to have.
- Turn off music when approaching so any help offered for your docking can be heard, and you can easily be tied up.
- Note there will be all ages attending this float so please refrain from any music that may be offensive to the little ones. We will have the loudest stereo(s) on the lake with us and will try to play general music everyone can enjoy but this is not a competition, if you want to play your music for a while we will let you.
- We set up a swim area between the boats with big pads and ropes, etc., so please be aware of this area when coming and going.
- Don’t be ‘that guy!’ When approaching, stop well before you get to the tie up and get your bumpers in place, ropes tied and ready to throw and turn the music down, so everyone can hear the captain’s commands.
- This is an opportunity to make new friends on the lake and enjoy the day together. When someone approaches your boat, help them tie up safely and securely. If you are approaching, be considerate of who you are tying to, and have all of your bumpers and ropes ready. Return the favor for who ties to your boat.
“We hope to see everyone down at the dam,” organizers say with a final message: “Everyone be safe!”
