Having a boat opens up a whole other world of exploration and leisure. For all the benefits of having a boat, many people feel encouraged to get to know their boats inside and out. However, there are many lesser-known parts of a boat that should be given proper attention, such as the stringers. But what
Month: August 2021
Obituary of Edwin Holtman Wedig Edwin Holtman Wedig, a retired metallurgical engineer, died on August 27, 2021, at Arrowhead Senior Living Center in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was 87. Ed was born on January 21, 1934, in St. Louis, the son of Edwin W. and Erana Wedig. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1953
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — An electric-motor powered boat hopes to reach new levels of speed at the Shootout this weekend. Vision Marine released the following press release today: Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a global leader in the electric recreational boating industry serving both OEMs and consumers,
It’s the Lake of the Ozarks boating event of the year. The Shootout is something everyone who lives or vacations here ought to experience at least once. In addition to the thrilling sights and sounds of fast boats, the air show is always a hit, and many people attend simply because it’s a perfect reason
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A former Osage Beach Police Officer is facing a felony and misdemeanor charge, after authorities say she sent nude photos to and had a sexual relationship with a student at School of the Osage during the 2019-2020 school year. Jenna Jackson, an Osage Beach Police officer in her mid-20s, was a
Some boaters love to enjoy the moment and cruise at a leisurely pace, while others crave the thrill of speed. The creators of the Magonis Wave e-550 took a fresh look and came up with an e-boat for each. One is a concert promoter who presented acts like Jamiroquai and Snoop Dogg and developed a
Jamie Lusero could have taken her marketing degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln straight to Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., and gone to work for her parents. Instead, the now-26-year-old daughter of Performance Boat Center principals Mark and Rachel Waddington, put in few years at an advertising agency in Kansas City,
Lake of the Ozarks—the name uttered by untold millions of happy residents and eager vacationers every year—began its existence with an identity crisis. Drama permeated the process of naming this new lake in central Missouri, and Lake of the Ozarks only narrowly escaped being named after (*shudder*) a politician. This body of water, the long-awaited
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A man who authorities say crashed a stolen car, then stole and crashed a police vehicle while handcuffed, is facing 10 charges in Camden and Miller counties. Kenneth Rybolt, 26, of Columbia, is currently being held in Miller County Jail. Rybolt is facing Miller County charges of: •First degree
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — A wild chase in which a man ran a stolen car off a cliff, stole a police car while handcuffed, broke into a lakefront home, tried to steal a personal watercraft, and hid from law enforcement underneath a dock resulted in the man’s arrest and a myriad of pending charges, according
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Carlin Allison of Doniphan on a rare feat – catching a state record American eel. Allison was catfishing on the Current River on July 26 when he reeled in the 6-pound, 15-ounce eel on his pole-and-line. This makes the ninth state record fish recorded in 2021. “I was
Who they are: Charlie Blanchard, a 31-year-old recruiter at Mindfield, her partner Siavosh Dana, the 33-year-old CEO of Axle, and their boxer, Sedna What they bought: A 38-foot Hatteras motor yacht for $40,000, which they named Waldo What it’s costing them: $6,600 per year for dry storage, insurance, docking fees and a marina-tender pass Charlie:
Vernon Publishing Inc. is proud to announce the continued growth and expansion of its family of news publications with the purchase of the Lake Sun Newspaper. This announcement was made public on Thursday, Aug. 5, with the transaction expected to close on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Acquired in this
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Commercial airline service will be coming to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) this fall, with direct flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Beginning Oct. 12, 2021, United Express jet service, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will take off at the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN). The commercial service brings another option
It’s the cavitation of fun on the nation’s most popular recreational Lake: The Wake. It inspires the adventurous boater, draws the daring wakeboarder, and stirs up the ire of those yearning for the calm waters of yesteryear at Lake of the Ozarks. Lake Shots Photography Everyone has something to say about boat wakes. The ‘Wake’
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms Matt Neuling of Perryville is the latest state record holder under alternative methods after shooting a colossal 125-pound, 5-ounce bighead carp. Neuling was bowfishing with a friend July 24 when shot the mammoth at Lake Perry. “I was out with my buddy early that morning when we both
On Tuesday, Aug. 10 Lake of the Ozarks is lighting up the sky for Missouri’s Bicentennial. With six, synchronized fireworks shows, the event is set to be the biggest Missouri Birthday celebration taking place in the state. Missouri’s Best Dam Birthday Fireworks will take place the evening of Aug. 10, starting at 9:45 p.m. and will
Boaties and anglers are being warned to abide by the south-east Queensland lockdown restrictions, with rules on the land also applying to the sea. Key points: Water authorities warning boaties not to flout COVID-lockdown rules Several people are turned away at boat ramps across south-east attempting to abuse ‘loopholes’ Maritime Safety QLD says essential travel
OVERLAND PARK, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks marine dealers saw record crowds on two of the four days at this year’s Overland Park Boat Show, and total attendance numbers were bigger than they have been in nearly 15 years. The boat show, held from Jan. 28–31, brought a total of 8,436 people, according to
The market study on the global Wave-piercing Catamarans market will encompass the entire ecosystem of the industry, covering major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, and the major countries falling under those regions. The Wave-piercing Catamarans Market report provides an in-depth market analysis by focusing on different attributes,
I recently got a lot of laughs from an old black-and-white movie. But it wasn’t a comedy. It was a film noir about big-city cops chasing an escaped Cajun convict through the Louisiana swamps. It used the studio’s standard jungle set, complete with alligators and quicksand, as two of the policemen took a boat deep
Data shows over 44,000 hours of fishing with bottom-towed gear in Scotland’s Marine Protected Area network in 2020 ALL bar two of Scotland’s 24 offshore benthic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) were damaged by bottom-towed fishing gears in 2020, making their ‘protected’ status mere lines on a paper map. Oceana recorded over 44,000 fishing hours using
5 August 2021By Ellie Brade With a camouflage paint job, commercial looks and a 19-tonne fishing boat on the back, The Beast is, by the admission of her owner Sir Michael Hill, “a little bit different”. Driving over the Harbour Bridge in Auckland, New Zealand, a cluster of superyachts in the nearby marina catch the eye.
A First Nation in Nova Scotia says nine of its lobster fishing boats were purposely cut loose from a wharf on Thursday. The chief of the Sipekne’katik First Nation, Mike Sack, issued a statement saying the boats were cast adrift from their berths in Weymouth North, N.S., with the “intent to cause damage and intimidate
555 people are crammed on the deck of the Ocean Viking waiting for a port (Flavio Gasperini photo courtesy of SOS Mediterrannee) Published Aug 5, 2021 3:34 PM by The Maritime Executive The migrant crisis in the Mediterranean continues to grow with two rescue vessels trapped at sea appealing for a port to accept the
The fourth day of formal public hearings began on Thursday, August 5, into the capsizing of the liftboat Seacor Power. Over the course of three days, testimonies have been heard from two survivors of the capsizing, a witness, and Coast Guard personnel who were on duty the day of the incident. Thursday’s hearing concluded following
Video report by Victoria Grimes An historic canal site in Burnley has udergone a multi million pound renovation which it’s hoped will attract thousands of visitors every year. Finsley Gate Wharf lies on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and has been derelict for nearly 20 years.Over 18 months, a £3 million renovation project has seen the site
“Many people may not realize that in a normal year, if you waited until the weather gets warmer to start thinking about buying a boat, it’s already too late,” says Linda Waddell, Director of the Toronto Boat Show. “We continue to see from the number of comments and high engagement at the virtual show, that
A very well attended prize-giving ceremony took place at Solway Yacht Club in Kippford on Sunday. It marked the end of what was described by several parents as “one of the best Cadet Weeks in recent times” and marked the completion of five days of intense sail training and dinghy racing for the 48 participants,
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As he recovers from a breakthrough infection of the coronavirus, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Thursday that he has urged former President Donald Trump to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which the South Carolina Republican called “the antidote to the virus that’s wreaking havoc on our hospitals.” “I’ve urged him
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