RULE #1: ABSOLUTELY NO "PRINCESS DROPS"
Definition of a Princess Drop - Delicately dropping anchors AFTER typing up with other boats in the cove.
RULE #2: 100 FOOT WAKE RULE
Be aware it is being enforced
And no, this is not something a SIZE queen desires to wake up with! A wake is a small wave caused by speed and motor of passing boat. Please show courtesy to other boaters when approaching the Cove. There are a lot of queens out there performing their synchronized swimming in the water.
RULE #3: CIGARETTES AND TRASH.
Please do not distinguish cigarettes or dispose of trash in the lake. We certainly would not like to swim in an ashtray or with garbage. We want to keep the our cove clean.
RULE #4: PROPER EQUIPMENT (not that type of equipement!!!)
Ensure that you have docklines (ropes to tie up with), anchors with anchor lines ( a must have as not to stress other anchored boats or their owners), and fenders/bumpers.
RULE #5: OTHERS' PROPERTY.
Please be on your best behaviour when visiting on another person's boat. This is really important for three reasons:
1. Most people do not realize the cost of all of the boats. From the smallest to the biggest, these boats cost more than many of us make per year and are expensive to repair, clean, and insure.
2. The boats are the Owner's weekend homes so treat them like you are a visitor at their house.
3. If you don't act properly, you might not be invited back to that person's boat. And, yes, if a boat owner wants you off their boat, you get off immediately.
RULE #6: PHOTOGRAPHS
As you can see from the site, we have some very talented photographers at the Cove and, unless you are sure that you want your picture taken with that salsa spurting out of your nose after a few too many, try to maintain your composure. We all like to have a good time but want to be sure that no one is hurt or unable to get home.
RULE #7: LAKE LANIER
Please keep in mind that the Cove is public property and that it is patrolled by the Department of Natural Resources, Forsyth County Sheriff's Department, Army Corp of Engineers, Gwinnett Sheriff's Department, Hall County Sheriff's Department, Dawson County Sheriff's Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard. ( no kidding)
In addition, it is certain that some of the adjacent property owners would prefer that the Cove not be in THEIR cove, so be sure not to give them any ammunition (i.e. streaking, littering, unsafe boating, etc.) that they can photograph and use against us.
You must bring your own lines....
