Lake in TransitionJan 10: Dave Curtis steers his trusty drone through a sleeping marina. From there we cross a frozen bay and then soar over the glassy waters of Catchacoma Lake.
Babies are so peaceful when they sleepHere's a perspective you don't see often. The boats have been put into hibernation with care.
Aerial views of the boats at restThanks to Dave Curtis for sharing these photos of the marina closed up tight for the season.
We are Officially Closed for the Season
It is fair to say that this year has been somewhat challenging both with a global pandemic impacting our marina operations as well as a new manager navigating uncharted territories. It impacted when we could open, how we could open, inventory levels, customer service to name just a few elements of marina life. As manager Jeff has moved on, we thank him for his efforts during this unprecedented season.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of both staff and volunteers, boats are now winterized, marina docks pulled, and customer docks harboured. The marina is officially closed now until next season. Dave Curtis and Mike Turner oversaw this year close with the dedicated efforts of Ryan, Chevy, Melissa, Brian, Drew & Aaron. We are in good position and already looking forward to next season’s opening. Thank you. More good news is that we are pleased to announce that we have secured the services of a new marina manager who will begin February 1, 2021. As the new manager is currently winding down their current business to be able to focus exclusively on our marina operations starting this spring, we will share more specific details early in January. Thank you in advance for your understanding. One last item, for those who have their boats stored at the marina, a reminder to have proper insurance coverage in place for your vessels as they are not covered by the marina policy. Regards Your friendly Catchacoma Marina Board of Directors OMG-cottage-season-is-coming-to-a-close UpdateWe trust everyone is looking forward to the Thanksgiving weekend. The early weather forecast is looking favourable!
A few updates as we usher in the weekend: Marina hours: Daily 8am – 5pm, closed Wednesdays, until the end of October LCBO hours: Daily 10am - 5pm, Sunday October 11th - Closed for the season Customer Dock Storage For those customers who have the marina store their docks, we can start this process after the Thanksgiving weekend. Please email manager@catchacomamarina.com to arrange. Boats Out Just a friendly reminder that all inboard and/or stern drives must be turned over to the marina by Tuesday October 13th as they are more susceptible to freezing. All remaining boats need to be delivered to the marina no later than Sunday October 18th. Again, please email manager@catchacomamarina.com to arrange. Finally, please be mindful that this weekend will be busy at the marina- your patience and understanding in the store, on the docks and in the parking areas is appreciated. Have a safe long weekend! To those of you who dock and/or store boats at the marinaAs boating season draws to a close here is a message for people with boats docked and/or stored at the marina.
· Please provide two weeks written notice to the manager to accommodate requests for removal. Send your notice to manager@catchacomamarina.com. · Please drop off your boat at the marina or make it available for pick-up as soon as possible. · Boats with inboard and/or stern drives are more susceptible to freezing so please turn over to the marina by Tuesday October 13th. ·All remaining boats need to be out of the water by no later than Sunday October 18th. · The marina will not be held responsible for any damage to boats not turned over to the marina by these deadlines. This "boats out" policy applies both to members and non-members. To those of you planning to spend Thanksgiving at the cottage we wish you a fun-filled weekend. We have lots to be thankful for. Autumn at the LakeThe marina nestled amongst the fall colours is a site to behold. Thanks Kevin Hoare for the photo contribution.
A Message From the ManagerAs we enter the last long weekend of summer we turn our thoughts to cooler days and fall colours. Here at the marina we will begin preparations for dock and boat storage and cottage winterizing. Our boat and motor winterizing supplies have been delivered and we are ready to service your watercraft. With the hours of sunlight getting shorter, store and LCBO hours will be reduced. Following Labour Day the store will be open daily 8-5. The LCBO will be open 10-5. Thank you for your cooperation. Jeff, marina manager Thanks Jeff Fice for contributing this gorgeous shot of Baldwin Bay. Let’s hope for many more spectacular sunsets in the waning days of summer.
Say Hi to Summer StaffBrian, Julie,
Zach, Sabrina, Tammy, Thomas Cottage Needs and MoreHappy Canada DayThis photo, taken last year on Catchacoma Lake reminds us how fortunate we are to live in Canada. Photo cred: Rob B.
Boshkung Arrives at CatchacomaThe Marina Convenience Outlet is making its foray into alcohol sales with Boshkung beer. We will feature excellent local craft beer to give our customers something new to try and support other cottage country businesses. Some of these products you may not be able to find anywhere else so come check us out!
We’re Fully OperationalMay 22 - The marina is now fully operational. We offer full service gas, propane and store services with the exception of ice cream scooping, although ice cream by the tub is available. Boats-in requests have been met. Hours are 9am - 5pm.
The Long Weekend Has ArrivedWell, the long weekend is upon us and the good news is that marinas in Ontario are allowed to open to the public beginning Saturday, May 16. With that being said Catchacoma marina will be open with limited services and hours. The services being provided will include gas, water, some propane, and boat launching. The store will not be open this weekend and parking will be limited as there are still boats in the yard. Marina hours will be reduced to 9am to 4pm.
I know everybody is anxious to get the 2020 season underway but when you arrive we ask that social distancing protocol be applied. This includes areas such as gas docks, parking lots and boat docks. This will ensure the safety of the staff and yourself. Beginning Tuesday, May 19th we will begin to stock the store (ice, wood, groceries, etc). We should be fully operational by Friday, May 22nd with extended hours. We are now accepting "boats in" requests. Please keep in mind that since we are starting the season later than normal there will be a waiting list. We do still ask for 2 weeks written notice ( email me at manager@catchacomamarina.com) with a specific date for pick up. That's all for now. Have a safe and happy weekend. Jeff Fice, Marina Manager The Docks are Going InMay 7 -As we await the opening of the marina it's nice to know that the docks are going in. Supervisor Molly approves.
Why do some Ontarians still have access to their cottages while others don't?
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Looking South from above Hobbs/Rhodes/Pilkey Island (Lillico Island back in the day)
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Looking south-east over Gaele Island.
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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
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!
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.
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
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?)
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.
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.
(705) 657-3354
Marina Hours
The marina is now closed.
See you in the spring😀
See you in the spring😀
LCBO
Closed for the season.