Yep, we are doing another Pig Pickin with a twist.  Dominion Energy can’t host us due to Covid restrictions at the dam.   Your Board and returning Board member Susie Deschenes came up with a Plan B.  

Save the date of October 27.   We will hold the evening event at Wildwood Point.  More details to come.  Event is free except for a passing dish plus your own beverage of choice.  

This will feature the changing of the guard and welcoming a new President plus reflections what it’s been like leading this organization through Covid-19.  

Email Brian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a spot or for more details.   

The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council monthly membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 29 th at the Kennon House Restaurant, 7001 Gasburg Road, Valentines, Va. 23887.
The meeting begins at 6p.m., starting with a Dutch-treat buffet dinner.
Guest speaker will be the 911 Community Task Force to talk about Updates and Tools for Safety on Lake Gaston and the surrounding areas.

If you use a mobile phone to report an emergency, this meeting is for you.  We will also talk about “What3Words”.  This is really interesting.

The public is invited. If planning on attending Please reply or Contact Brian Goldsworthy at 919-302-
6511 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or John Dyckman at 252-537-9877.

Sunday night about 9:15, near MM 7 near the north shore, a Bayliner traveling at a high rate of speed, ran into the stern of a pontoon boat while underway.   All boats had running lights on.   Thankfully, no serious injuries but EMS did respond.

We understand the operator was not from the lake and wasn’t familiar with his surroundings.  NC Wildlife is investigating.  

Even on a quiet evening during a cruise, keep your head on a swivel.  We understand the white stern light was thought to be a house on the shore.  

Water rescue on the lake was just made better.   We were treated to an interesting presentation from Chief Lorenzo, RWVFD, about their new fast rescue boat.  The meeting minutes will be forthcoming.  In the interim, some pictures.   

We have an easier to use and remember domain name.  We will begin to use for marketing purposes.  Don’t worry, the original LakeGastonWaterSafetyCouncil.com still works but is a mouthful to say.