This is the 4th and final article on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Past articles have dealt with the very small size of these mussels from larvae to a mere 15mm at maturity making early detection difficult. What they lack in size they make for in reproductive capability with a single adult reproducing up to […]

This is the 3rd article concerning invasive zebra and quagga mussels and their threat to the Columbian River Basin and speaks to the governmental and volunteer organizations that have been developed to deal with the potential infestation. The Columbian River Basin encompasses Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in the US and British Columbia in Canada. […]

This is the second article to be posted in the Pendozi regarding the invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels threatening the Okanagan Valley. Awareness is one of the first elements in  addressing this potential hazard to our Valley and more specifically Lake Okanagan. The Zebra and Quagga mussels were introduced to the Great Lakes in the […]

This write up is extracted and condensed in part from the Boater Exam publication. It is limited to Water Rescue Equipment for Personal Water Craft (P.W.C.) and boats not over 6 meters Powered and boats 6 meters to not over 12 meters. This and the recommendation from our Commodore (see Commodore`s Report) is intended to […]

Most boats will need a really good cleaning after their winter storage. Start off with a general overall cleaning of your boat. Scrub and protect the interior seats and vinyl, do not use a citrus cleaner as this breaks down the vinyl over time. Make sure to apply a UV protection product on the vinyl, […]

It is that time of year again when we start to think about winterizing our boats and getting them ready for winter storage. In the Okanagan it is good practice to have your boat engine and house water system winterized (sink, shower, toilet etc) and the boat efficiently stored by the end of October. If […]