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JULY EVENTS
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CANADA DAY CELEBRATION -1
MASTERCRAFT EVENT- 2-4
TID FREE ALL GIRLS RIDE DAY-4
FRANK POOLE MEMORIAL CRUISE -11
BIG DAY OUT DEMO RIDE- 17
MASTERCRAFT VIP EVENT-17
GRASS ROOTS TOURNAMENT -18
WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL -24
YOUTH BOAT SAFE-26
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BUCKEYE BEACON E-NEWS
Dear Buckeye Family Member,
Happy Canada Day! Summer is here and there is no doubt about it. The kids are out of school for another year and for many people that means that it is time to move up to the cottage! Whether your cottage is your summer home or your weekend escape we know that warm sunny weather and shining waters are calling your name and you can't wait to get up and enjoy it all.
There is no time like July to enjoy the best that boating has to offer. It all begins tomorrow as we watch the fireworks from the prime location...on the water! We know that there is lots to do at the cottage but we are hoping that you also might be looking for a change of pace or scenery. With this in mind we have created a number of fun filled boating events to spice up your summer. From demo rides, to boating courses, cruise club outings to BBQ's we have got a boating activity that is sure to excite your family this month. So come out and join something a little different from the same old same old...who knows you might find a new adventure to add some sizzle to your summer. We have included a brief outline below highlighting what events we have going on to peak your interest. Remember they are open to all Buckeye boaters!
We have also included some green boating tips to help you help us keep the water clean for the next generation. We hope you enjoy!
So get out enjoy some fun and excitment on the water this summer...we know we will!
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HOW TO BE A CLEANER BOATER!
We don't have to give up boating to save our lakes, but we can take precautions to ensure that our lakes and environment will outlive us in its current (or better) condition. Here are some easy to implement environmentally friendly boating practices. Please remember that while some of these tips apply only to powerboats, canoes and kayaks are equally responsible for maintaining our aquatic environment. Because canoes and kayaks can often reach inlets and other areas that powerboats cannot, we must proceed with caution when we are using them to ensure that aquatic life is not disturbed or distroyed.
Contain Garbage - Don't throw or let garbage blow overboard and stop to retrieve any items that do mistakenly blow a drift. To help keep wrappers and packages from being sucked up by the wind, pack food in reusable containers. And for smokers out there PLEASE don't toss your cigarette butts overboard- they're made of plastic and are harmful to aquatic life.
Fuel Cautiously -Remember fuel expands as it warms up so make sure you fill safely. Always fill your tank just before leaving on a trip. If you fill upon return only fill to 90% allowing room for expansion. To avoid skills, always fill portable fuel tanks ashore and if you aren't sure how much fuel you will need to fill your tank make sure you have an oil absorbent cloth to catch any excess fuel which may drip out of the fuel intake or overflow vent. If you have a situation where there is fuel entering the water make sure that you contact a gas dock attendant as they should have the proper skills and tools to clean up the mess in an appropriate manner. Please note: The old "pour dish soap on the oil lick" trick is NOT safe for the environment and is NOT recommended as a way to clean up spills. The soap adhears to the oils and together they sink to the bottom allowing the fuel and soap to contaminate the soil.
Maintain Your Vessel Wisely - Similarly to your car engine, making sure that your boat's engine is running in top condition will prevent excess fuel and lubricant usage. Similarly the cleaner the running surface is the more effecient your engine will run as well. The easiest way to accomplish this is to keep a sponge or shamy on board and each time you are at anchor or put your boat on the lift give it a quick wipe. Keep your engine compartment clean so you can spot and leaks and make sure that you have a bilge boom to absorb any oil which happens to end up in the bilge. Ask about biodegradable cleaners for your boats interior and exterior...remember every little bit counts.
Be a Responsible Boater- Remember keeping our lakes clean is up to all of us so take a minute to learn more about environmentally safe products and practices. Spread the word...the more boaters share this information the further a head we will be to protecting our waterways. Encourage others to be clean boaters too! This includes suggesting that marinas and other on water boating facilities have trash cans, recycling bins and carry green boating products.
To learn more about becoming a cleaner boater click here
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WHAT'S HAPPENING TO SPICE UP SUMMER
We want to add a little sizzle to your summer boating schedule so we have created a number of boating events to satisfy all types of boaters. We hope that you will join us...and that you will encourage your boating buds to join us too!
Start summer with a Bang!- Join us on Canada Day to celebrate this great nation and what it means to be Canadian! We will be taking part in Bobcaygeon's Canada Day festivities which include a mid-day parade, cake cutting, live entertainment and more! Of course being boaters we get the best seats in the house for the annual fireworks display. Join us on Sturgeon Lake to ring in summer with a BANG!
MasterCraft Event- July 2nd - 4th join us on site at the dealership for this year's MasterCraft Event. Check out great deals on in-stock new & pre-owned MasterCrafts and take advantage of this opportunity to try out an all new MasterCraft X2...from the helm or the handle. Just for checking out one of MC's your name will be entered into a draw to win one of two chances to spend a full day on the water with professional wakeboarder Nicola Butler. ALSO...Sunday...calling girls of all ages and abilities! Buckeye is teaming up our MC Event with Throw it Down Girls Clinics to host a girls ride day! This is the place to be this Canada Day weekend.
Frank Poole Memorial Brunch Cruise!- Join us on Sunday July 11th for our annual brunch cruise to Chemong Lodge to celebrate the life of our forefather Frank Poole! This very special annual event is a great day on the water and a fantastic way to host family and friends...all under the watchful eye of our cruise club. The food is wonderful and the friends you will make will last a lifetime. This is a don't miss event for all boaters! To sign up click here.
Big Day Out/MasterCraft Reunion- Back by popular demand is Buckeye's Big Day Out! This fun filled day is a great way to either learn a new sport under the watchful eye of one of our expert instructors or learn to perfect that trick you just can't master. There will be live entertainment, free wakeboard, waterski, wakeskate and wakesurf lessons, a charity BBQ and an evening full of great times including live music, camp fire hang, customer appreciation dinner and more. All free to Buckeye customers! July 17th at Kawartha Lakes Marina (formerly Sunset Marina) on Pigeon Lake. To sign up click here.
Grass Roots Tournament- On July 18th Buckeye is hosting a wakeboard tournament for boarders of all ages and abilities. This event will start at 9am and we would encourage those who want to register to sign up in advance. There will be great prizes to be own and we would encourage all those who have been looking for a chance to try their hand at competing to come out and try at this no-pressure grass roots event. To sign up click here.
Try something new this summer...join us on a boating adventure that is sure to be one of the highlights of your summer!
All events are family friendly and as always friends and family are welcome! To view all of Buckeye's events click here.
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FIND THE CAPTAIN!
This summer Buckeye's MasterCraft X35 is all dressed up and on the water promoting safe and responsible boating this summer. Watch for the X35 Captain Morgan's boat on your lake and head to the dock to not only win some great swag from the Captain but also a chance to win cool prizes from Buckeye too! To enter simply write on our facebook page "I spotted the Captain on "INSERT LAKE NAME" on the "INSERT DATE". We will varify your answer and with that you will be entered to win some great Buckeye prizes. Just remember to follow "The Captain's" orders...and motor boat responsibly...don't drink and boat!
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At Buckeye, being boaters ourselves allows us and appreciation of the importance of having relaxing carefree days on the lake. With this in mind we ensure that our dealership can provide its boaters with everything that is needed to keep them on the lake as much as possible. Our one stop shop allows boaters superior service for all their needs and a focus on extraordinary service.
So we encourage you to bring your family and join ours! After all...Boating is not only our business, it's our lifestyle.
Sincerely,
The Poole Family & The Staff and Management at Buckeye Marine
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Save 15%
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 CANADA DAY SPECIAL
During the month of July Buckeye is celebrating Canada Day with great savings on tubes and water toys. Present this coupon at the cashier to save an additional 15% off our already great prices!
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Valid only until July 31st, 2010
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