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Ice retardant systems: Balancing protection, safety, and environmental impact
The following information on the safe usage of ice retardant systems has been provided by the Lake Hopatcong Commission.  The idea of protecting in-lake…

December 02, 2024
Environment, Safety

NJ Boat Regulation Commission meeting at Lake Hopatcong, July 10
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 10, at 10 am when the NJ Boat Regulation Commission will once again hold its July meeting at the Lake Hopatcong…

June 20, 2024
Community, Safety

B-SAFE dock numbers: Order now for summer delivery
This is it... your only chance to get a B-SAFE dock number in 2024! B-SAFE (Blue Signs Are For Emergencies) dock numbers are small…

May 22, 2024
Community, Safety

How to get a free vessel safety check
To help make boating as safe as possible, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons have certified vessel examiners who…

May 21, 2024
Safety

Rules for towing sports on Lake Hopatcong
Some of the most popular activities on Lake Hopatcong—water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and wake surfing—are all considered towing sports…

May 13, 2024
Safety

Stay safe on the water: The importance of a float plan
"They're late! Where are they?" Whether you are boating, fishing, waterskiing, tubing, or paddle boarding, enjoying the outdoors on Lake Hopatcong…

May 05, 2024
Safety

Small vessel safe boating tips: Part 2
This two-part series on small vessel safe boating tips aims to provide essential advice for both novice and experienced boaters (you can find part 1 HERE).…

April 30, 2024
Safety

Small vessel safe boating tips: Part 1
This two-part series on small vessel safe boating tips aims to provide essential advice for both novice and experienced boaters (read part 2 HERE). Safety…

April 23, 2024
Safety

Life jackets and boating safety: What you need to know
Federal and state regulations require all boaters (including kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders) have an appropriately sized, U.S. Coast Guard-approved,…

April 16, 2024
Community, Safety

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