The Instinctive Drowning Response, so named by Francesco A. Pia, Ph.D., is what people do to avoid actual or perceived suffocation in the water and it does not look like most people expect it to. When someone is drowning there is very little splashing, and no waving...
Spring has finally arrived and it's time to think about boating and the lake. The Lake Committee would like to make you aware and remind you of several items related to the lake. Boat Trailer Entry. PRP 5 on Entry, Road Use and Parking, Section C.3.d. requires that...
BOATING AND SWIMMING AROUND BEACH 1... Many boaters pull up to the left of Beach 1 and beach their boats to enjoy activities at the Clubhouse and swim at Beach 1. When these boats leave Beach 1, they have to back away from the shore before they can proceed forward...
On July 13, 2020, the LHCC Lake Committee made a presentation to the LHCC Board of Directors, and to Association members in attendance, regarding lake health, undertaken actions and studies regarding lake health, and details regarding plans for future lake protection...
The Lake Committee (LC) has been working closely with Aqua Virginia to develop a mutually beneficial relationship regarding protection and health of our lake as well as enhanced customer service within our community. The Customer Advisory Council will be comprised of...
Photo: Ed Nelson Update on Carp Exclusionary Zones As shown in the photos herein, the four Carp Exclusionary Zones (CEZs) installed last May were recently removed for the winter by our lake consultant, Princeton Hydro. These devices were installed as an underwater...
Keep Your Distance! The Lake Committee would like to remind boat operators to stay 100 feet away from shore in the high-speed boating area. Visual examples of this distance have been painted along the marina dock at the boat launch and the guard rail over the dam road...
During the past several years, Lake Holiday Country Club (LHCC) has continued to add to its waiting list for marina slip access. The current marina configuration provides dock space for 90 boats, and the current first-come/first-served wait list averages 50+ names. ...
Floating Wetland Islands offer an innovative solution to space limitations and provide many of the same benefits as traditional wetlands. They are mobile, temporary wetlands that can be strategically placed to maximize their nutrient-reducing and habitat-building...
Carp Exclusionary Zones Placed Around Lake: Four yellow half circle enclosures have been strategically placed at different locations in Lake Holiday as Carp Exclusionary Zones. These devices were Board-approved as part of the 2019 Princeton Hydro Contract. The four...
Lake-Related Dos and Don’ts For Summer and Boating Season: Summer has nearly arrived and boating season is here. The Lake Committee would like to make you aware and remind you of several items related to The Lake at Lake Holiday. BOAT TRAILER ENTRY: PRP5 Entry, Road...
The Buildings & Grounds and Lake Committees are planning a community-wide clean-up for Saturday, April 27, during which volunteers will collect trash from the roadways and lake shore. Volunteers in pick-up trucks will then collect the bags of trash and take them...