Lake Gaston Water Safety Council

06/18/2026

Our next Lake Gaston Water Safety Council Meeting is Wednesday, June 24th at the Roanoke-Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department located at 1948 River Road, Henrico, NC 27842

The featured speakers will be the Roanoke Wildwood fire department.

By popular demand, we are bringing back Social Time beginning at 6:15pm! We will pick up the pizza from FOFA in Bracey and you bring the conversation and your own beverage. You have a choice of: Meat Lovers, Veggie Style, White Style, Buffalo Chicken or Philly Steak to purchase by the slice.

Please RSVP to this email with your pizza selection by Monday 22 June to [email protected].

06/09/2026

Be careful around the shallow areas in the lake. This happened to an experienced rider. Always keep a good lookout ahead.

06/02/2026

Lake Gaston Water Safety Council
Membership Meeting
May 27, 2026

Members and guests arrived at 6:15 PM for social hour before the May membership meeting at the Long Bridge Volunteer Fire Department. President Drew Goodwin brought pizza, which was available to purchase by the slice.

President Drew called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM with 17 people in attendance, and he led the congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Treasurer Debbie Andrews reported our balance as $8,475.64.
Melissa reported that we have 94 members.
Announcements / Important Dates:
• Membership Meeting – June 24th, Roanoke Wildwood Fire Department
o July 29th and August 26th meetings will be held at Long Bridge Fire Department
o September 30th Pig Pick’n will be held at Roanoke Wildwood Fire Department

Ray won $17.50 in the 50/50 raffle. Congratulations, Ray!

Presentation: Lake Boating Courtesy, Drew Goodwin
This presentation highlighted safe, respectful recreation for everyone. To learn more about understanding lake boating etiquette, safe navigation and right of way, consideration for other lake users, environmental stewardship and cleanliness, emergency preparedness, and helping others, you can download the presentation on Facebook or our website: https://lakegastonwatersafetycouncil.com.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Lin Harbold, Secretary

05/28/2026

This is how the lake markers get fixed. Thank you for making the lake safer.

05/27/2026

Safe, respectful recreation for everyone. Download our presentation to learn more about understanding lake boating etiquette, safe navigation and right of way, consideration for other lake users, environmental stewardship and cleanliness, emergency preparedness, and helping others.

Lake Boating Courtesy at Lake Gaston

05/24/2026

Our next Lake Gaston Water Safety Council Meeting is Wednesday, May 27th at the Long Bridge Volunteer Fire Department located at 1678 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC 27850. Enter on the left side of the bldg 2nd door.

By popular demand, we are bringing back Social Time beginning at 6:15pm! We will pick up the pizza from FOFA in Bracey and you bring the conversation and your own beverage. You have a choice of: Meat Lovers, Veggie Style, White Style, Buffalo Chicken or Philly Steak to purchase by the slice.

Remember to rsvp by Monday 25 May to [email protected] for your pizza selection.

05/24/2026

04/26/2026

Our next Lake Gaston Water Safety Council Meeting is Wednesday, April 29th at the Roanoke-Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department located at 1948 River Road, Henrico, NC 27842

By popular demand, we are bringing back Social Time beginning at 6:15pm! We will pick up the pizza from FOFA in Bracey and you bring the conversation and your own beverage. You have a choice of: Meat Lovers, Veggie Style, White Style, Buffalo Chicken or Philly Steak to purchase by the slice.

Please RSVP to this email with your pizza selection by Monday 27 April to [email protected].

04/09/2026

Boating America Safety Class
Our training is done by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary, instructors, the training will
include, but not limited to, existing Federal laws, North
Carolina laws and Virginia laws, and safe boating
practices.
Training starts at 8 AM April 18, 2026. At completion
you will be given your Boating Safety Card, prior to your
leaving.
Class fee is $40.00 person which covers all course
materials. Payable at time of class, check or cash please.
Our location is in the Longbridge VFD, 1679 Eaton Ferry
Rd, Littleton, NC
Please call 252 537-9877 for enrollment or questions for
this training class.
Thank you for your interest in our training.

04/08/2026

Spring is here. Make sure to check your boat before that first outing.