Catchacoma Marina

🍦The Ice Out Ice Cream Challenge is On🍦

It's that time of year - the annual ritual of ice out prediction. Just go to the Catchacoma Marina Facebook Page by midnight Tuesday, March 17 and tell us which day you expect the ice to go out. Ice Out is declared when a boat can reach every cottage on Catchacoma Lake. Note: for those of you on smaller neighbouring lakes it usually goes out sooner. If you guess right you can walk right up to the marina store anytime between Canada Day and Labour Day and request 7 ice cream cones…for free. The winners will be announced on Facebook the day of or the day after Ice Out Day. This year real estate agent and Catchacoma cottager Dave Curtis will sponsor 7 winners (that's 7 for 7) - the marina will put in for the remainder. So join in the fun and enter your prediction by midnight, March 17.

We're Hiring

We're seeking someone to do boat detailing/maintenance and we're hiring students for summer positions.

You can find details about these positions here:

Send resumés to our manager, Jeff Fice at manager@catchacomamarina.com. Jeff is happy to answer questions about these positions at the same email address or call him at (705) 772-0695

Meet our new Marina Manager

A big Catchacoma welcome goes out to our new marina manager, Jeff Fice. Jeff has spent most of his life in Peterborough and he is a certified marine mechanic. Be sure to introduce yourself to Jeff on your first visit to the lake.

Winter Fun on the Lakes

The Kawartha Highland lakes are a winter enthusiast’s dream.

Dreaming of Catchacoma

Thanks to Rob B. for contributing this photo. Do you have a dock photo to share? Send along to rickhay@me.com.

Pass it on - we're seeking a new manager

MARINA GENERAL MANAGER
Catchacoma Marina, located in the beautiful Kawartha Highlands 45 minutes north of Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking an entrepreneurial, highly motivated individual to manage the day-to-day operation of the marina (revenue above $500k annually), and to supervise staff including a marine mechanic and seasonal employees. Year-round on-site living accommodation is provided and preferred. The successful candidate will be competitively compensated including a bonus tied to the financial and community-related objectives of this important hub on Catchacoma Lake. This position reports to an elected Board of Directors.

Necessary qualifications and experience include:

successful management of a small to midsize business
sound financial management skills, including working knowledge of basic accounting practices and POS and the ability to understand financial statements
demonstrated leadership ability and supervision of staff
excellent interpersonal relationship skills with a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction

Other skills that would be assets:

forklift operation certification
propane dispensing certification
knowledge of boats and boat repair
competent computer skills

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest in pdf format to: directors@catchacomamarina.com by January 15, 2020. (“Manager” in the subject line). Those candidates being considered for an interview will be notified by February 3, 2020.

All the best, Steve

After providing three seasons of great service at Catchacoma Marina our manager, Steve Thornton, has decided to move on to pursue other interests with his family.

We wish to thank Steve for his contribution to the marina and wish him every success in the future.
Catchacoma Group Board of Directors

The Buoys Are Out

A big thanks to the Buoy Boys Steve Scott, Rick Mackie, Bryon Meier and Jason Card for venturing out on a chilly October morning to remove the buoys on Catchacoma Lake.

And thanks to Catchacoma Cottagers Association and their members for providing the buoys.

Please note that if you have yet to pay for your 2019 membership it is not too late. Send Christina Natale an email if you're not sure you're paid up for this year.. You can make your annual donation online at www.catchacomalake.com/shop. $30 is a small price to pay for all the services provided by the CCA, especially considering the many, many volunteer hours that many members contribute.

A Cool Catchacoma Perspective

Looking South from above Hobbs/Rhodes/Pilkey Island (Lillico Island back in the day)

Looking south-east over Gaele Island.

Photo cred: Dave Curtis

Can you eat it with a goat?
Can you eat it on a boat?

Of course you can eat Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream from the marina anywhere, any how.
Photo cred: Becky West

Dockfest Flashback

Paint Night at the Marina

We all had a great time at Paint Night and we made some awesome art. Thanks to Elaine at Spirits and Platters for showing us all how to paint ~ Steve

A Message from Molly's Acres

We are sad to announce that due to lack of general interest, we will no longer be doing a Pop Up Market at the Catchacoma Marina. Our last market will be Friday July 26th. We are however happy to let you know that all pre paid subscriptions and online orders will still be delivered to the Marina every Friday at 3pm until the Labour Day Weekend. Keep you eye out for the weekly availability email on Wednesdays. This email goes out to our subscribers. You can sign up on our website at www.mollysacres.ca.

Thank you!

Dockfest - Saturday August 3

Unleash Your Inner Artist
July 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | $45

Come paint with us at Catchacoma Marina. Paint Slinger Elaine will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful masterpiece.
All skill levels welcome, no clean-up required!
Our paint parties typically run two hours and we provide a 16″ by 20″ canvas and all the painting supplies needed for you to create a painting worthy of hanging up on your wall at home or the cottage.

Click here to sign up:
https://www.spiritsandsplatters.com/event/paint-party-at-catchacoma-marina/
Password for signing up is :catchacomarocks

Rock Bass Derby - June 29

Put together a team and grab your fishing rods. This year's Rock Bass Derby will be held at the marina, Saturday, June 29. Registrations, which are available at the marina store need to be submitted by Sunday, June 23. Fish weigh-in is noon on the 29th.

Meet our Summer Student Staff

Click on the faces to see names.

Welcome to a New Season

We're now back in full swing. We’re open Sunday, 8 - 8, Monday to Thursday, 8 - 7, and Friday & Saturday 8-9.

The Docks are In

It’s Time to Play

It may only be a week since the ice went out but Catchacoma cottager Jack is already in the summer spirit. Let’s play!

The Ice is Out

The ice went out April 27
Congratulations to the Ice Out Ice Cream Challenge winners:
🍦Connie Couling
🍦Lynda Barry Pickles
🍦Katie Coones-Ronan
🍦Sandi Walters
🍦Kathy Forgie
🍦Lyndsey Baker
🍦Pam Pind
🍦Andrea Woodbeck
🍦Robert Winter
🍦Chrissy Baksi (second time - what's your secret Chrissy?)

April 21 and not there yet

Those Ice Cream Challenge participants who predicted a very late ice out date are still in the game. Thanks to Kevin Hoare for contributing these amazing photos.

The Marina is Open for the Season

Well, tomorrow anyway. If I posted this April 1st you might have thought it was a joke😛

🍦Ice Out Ice Cream Challenge is Back🍦

You have until midnight March 31 to participate in the annual Ice Out Ice Cream Challenge. What is that, you say? Click on the Facebook logo to the right to find out.

Off Season

Check out our Facebook page to see off-season news, photos and videos.

A Big Thanks to our Associations

We are all very fortunate to have various associations to maintain the lakes. Show your love by paying memberships and volunteering.
Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association (CCRAI)
Catchacoma Cottagers Association Bruce Averill (705)772-2132
Picard Lake. Angele Blasmutti dnablasmutti@rogers.com (705)657-7894
Mississauga District Edmund Nelligan (705) 657-8363 or (416) 320-0071
Mississauga-Gold Lake Road Norma Houle (705)657-3549
Beaver, Bottle, Cavendish and McGinnis (BBCM). Rob Halko (289) 927-7168
Greens Lake. Darren Wilcox.
Gold Lake Road Association. Greg Harper (705) 657-9128
Ratty’s Narrows Road Association James Langer (705)657-2573

Thank you to the much beloved 507 Express for much of this information.