Welcome Louisville Boaters!

This site was created as a resource for Louisville area Ohio River boaters. Visit us daily to monitor the river and weather conditions. Research places to slip your boat, and learn about local tidbits that will help you stay safer. Our Featured Articles provide information about the river, locking through and safety checks, to name a few. Visit "Ask the Captains" for more local information, and check out the Links/Resources tab for river charts, guide books and other useful knowledge.

This site features many other areas to explore to make you a safer and more educated boater. Feel free to use the Feedback link to provide information or comments to the webmaster. Thank you for visiting!

Above, the Leggetts lay the "Whiskey Plank" on the hull of their 24' Carolina fishing boat project. See the blog for more pictures: link

See the 2011 Madison Regatta photos here: link.

Do you get the Newsletter?

• Are you informed? Sign up for the Port KY News & Notes using the link to the left.

Past Highlights:

• Want to have more fun on the water? Visit the "Captain's Blog" above for information on becoming a member of the Harrods Creek Boat Owners Association.
• A note from the North Oldham Fire Department: Are you aware of the number of injuries and rescues associated with the rope swings near us? Visit "Local Knowledge" for a Press Release by Don Dahl, Assistant Chief, North Oldham Fire Department. He describes one such rescue in late July.
• Thinking of doing a trip? Check out "Featured Articles" for pics and information for a few new trips as well as comprehensive information and pictures on "Locking Through".
• Check out our Sponsorships link (left) for information on boaters like you who have supported our site.

We Need Your Help!

The community is very thankful for the letters some of you wrote supporting the efforts concerning the no-wake zone for Twelve Mile Island (below). As of August, we need more! To make it simple, please download the following form, pass it around your boating friends and return it via mail (address on form):

12_Mile_Petition.pdf (31k)

"River Cards"

Now available, and FREE: Port KY River Cards! While supplies last at Sea Ray of Louisville, Marine Sales & Service*, Harrod's Creek Boat Harbor*, Paradigm Yachts*, KYS* and River's Edge Marina*.

Great to keep in the chart holder as a quick reference. What mile marker are you? Who can we call for help? Where are the restaurants? Do I have all my gear to be legal? It's all there!

Are You Fully Up-to-Date? Visit the Newly Remodeled River Forum!

Click on the link to the left to get to the forum, then Apply for your login ID. As an anti-spam measure, you'll be confirmed by e-mail (may take a day if your moderator is traveling). After that, stop in and introduce yourself to the community.

This forum will depend on it's members to keep it active, so don't be shy! As always, we reserve the right to block inappropriate content.

Check back often for updates, and tell your friends. See you on the water!

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