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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Onboard Weather Forecasting Class for Boaters this Saturday at Lake Mead Marina Complex, 10 a.m. to 12 noon 24-08

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Date: May 29, 2008
Contact: Roxanne Dey, 702.293.8691

The Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron is hosting a series of monthly boating safety classes at the Lake Mead Complex of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina. This Saturday’s class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and will focus on onboard weather forecasting for boaters. Weather plays a crucial role in boating safety.Meteorologist John Fredericks has been invited to share important information about weather safety on Lake Mead.

The class will be held in the banquet room (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) of the Lake Mead Marina Complex. The class is free.  There is a $35 optional charge for materials if you choose to purchase the information packets. Reservations are encouraged. Please contact the Don Petersen with the Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron directly if you have questions or would like to reserve a spot. He can be reached by phone at 378.4264

Lake Mohave in the Black Canyon Area  

Did You Know?
Long and narrow, Lake Mohave in Lake Mead National Recreation Area retains much of the feeling of the Colorado River. Between the confining walls of Black Canyon, Lake Mohave is not much wider than the Colorado River was when it flowed freely.

Last Updated: June 02, 2008 at 13:15 EST