LeBlanc: A few fuel-saving boating tips
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Lake Conroe Sailing Association Spring Series Sail Boat Races Begin March 24
Lake Conroe Sailing Association will kick off this year’s weekly sail boat races with the Spring Series starting at 6 p.m. March 24. Racing starts at Lake Conroe Lighthouse at 6 p.m. and sail to Ayers Island and back. The […]
LeBlanc: Real boaters are a special group
You know folks, real boaters love their sport and the water. They like the feel of the wind and the spray blowing into their faces as they go out on the water whether it’s saltwater or freshwater, power boat or sailboat it doesn’t…
Lake Conroe Boat Show 2022
Come to the show at Papa’s on the Lake February 3-6.Thursday and Friday: 10AM to 7PMSaturday: 9AM to 7PMSunday: 10AM to 5PM
LeBlanc: A few interesting and useful boating items
Once again, I have come upon a couple outdoor products that are new to me and I thought that today I would pass some on to you as I found them interesting.
Anything you put on a boat will rust, rot, or corrode a…
LeBlanc: Summer is here, time to get the kayak out
Summer is here and it is getting a little warm so I have a suggestion that will help you enjoy the season and that is to take a look at the paddling trails that are available to us by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and…
OUTDOORS: Memorial Day is past, but stay safe on the water all summer
One of the biggest boating weekends of the year is Memorial Day weekend, which is now behind us. It is the unofficial opening for the boating season in the great state of Texas for the summer.
Folks thrill as th…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Kayaking a great option for water adventures
I have recently noticed a lot of vehicles with kayaks strapped to the top or in the truck beds.
It looks like the business to be in is the kayaks business. I do know that kayaking is one water sport that is grow…
Bentwater Marina Offers Boating Public New Fuel Station & Ship Store
Nestled in a picturesque cove, Bentwater’s Marina, Ship Store, and Boat Launch provide everything you need for a day of fun on Lake Conroe! Whether you’re a casual or serious boater, Bentwater’s full-service Marina has what you are looking for. […]
Free boater education certification classes in Montgomery County begin March 20
Boaters education classes are required for those born after Sept. 1, 1993, to operate a boat or vessel on the water.
LeBlanc: A look at some new boat accessories
No boat shows this year can eliminate the adventure out of looking around at all of the new goodies for our boats that we love to look at, dream about, and try and figure out how we can afford to make out boats more user friend…
LeBlanc: Tips to prepare your boat for winter
Here we are faced with some cold weather for a few days and some boaters will be thinking about putting their boats away for the winter. And if you are in that group, you need to keep in mind that there is a right and a wrong w…
LeBlanc: Fourth of July is a big boating weekend
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…
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: 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…
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…