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, some of the many boats rafted up to hear the music at "Riverfest" June 27th.

Now available: Port KY River Cards! Free while supplies last at Sea Ray of Louisville, Marine Sales & Service and Harrod's Creek Marine Supply.

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!

Newsflash!

The LMPD is fully in support of efforts to make the area on the KY side of Twelve Mile Island a "Special Anchorage" no wake zone. You may recall that 1999 efforts came close, but were unsuccessful. Under the current process, Roger Williams (e-mail) is gathering supporting letters and e-mails, then forwarding them to LMPD Sgt. Lawrence Glaser. He, in turn, will deliver the supporting information to the KY Fish and Wildlife Commission for review and determination. While they expect good news, they still need your support.

For starters, please take a minute to write to Roger Williams explaining your support. You can use the letter below as a starting point. Additionally, the LMPD will solicit additional funds for the bouys that will be put in place. They will eventually need our support there, too.

Dear Mr. Williams,

I am a Louisville area boater, and am writing in support of establishing a "No-Wake" special anchorage zone on the Kentucky side of Twelve Mile Island.

There aren't very many places to anchor, and this would provide a safe haven for our boaters to anchor without the worry of boats passing on at high speed or creating large wakes.

Thank you,

(NAME)

 

What's New (Summer '09)

• New PortKY.com River Forum
• Expanded Events
• HDTV converter notes (link)

New River Forum!

We are pleased to announce the rollout of a new Forum for our Ohio River boaters! 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.

Additionally, we have created a Facebook group called "Friends of Port KY." Once you create your Facebook account, search for our group and request to join. There, you will be able to post your favorite boating pictures. (*See Disclaimer)

For The Ship's Library:

"A Pearl in the Storm," by Tori Murden McClure

Louisville's Tori Murden's true story about rowing across the Atlantic Ocean solo.
April 7, 2009 Release. Amazon.com link.

Louisville Sail and Power Squadron:

News from the LSPS: The Port Captain for March, 2009 – March, 2010 is Gary Bower. He can be contacted at 812-738-2614 or 502-494-2653 by transient (or local) boaters for information concerning boating in our area, safety classes, rendezvous, dinner meetings, or free boat inspections.

Boat Ramps:

Captain's Quarters: Now available: "Harrods Creek Boat Harbor." Some familar faces have leased the ramp adjacent to the Captain's Quarters Marina, and will be issuing permits. These include Jim Willis, George East, and Smokey Magnus. Prices have gone up a little since last year because of insurance increases. For information contact Jim Willis per their new website: link

Riverfest

Mark your calendars for June 27th! See "Events" for the link.

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

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