Lake Norman’s 6th Annual Marina And Boat Club Fall Foliage Cruise Sees Big Turnout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 6th annual Lake Norman Marina and Boat Club Fall Foliage Cruise saw a record number of 38 boats participate this year, according to a news release.
Officials say the cruise left Lake Norman Marina around 10 a.m. on November 7th, and traveled 9 miles up to the far north end of the lake; with a fast group traveling around 25 mph and a slow group traveling around 17 mph.
Lake Norman residents Tony and Sue Santoro say it was their first time participating in the Fall Foliage Cruise.
Tony Santoro says “It was spectacular seeing the beautiful colors and the long line of boats cruising up the lake together! We couldnβt think of a more fun and enjoyable way to experience a fall day in North Carolina!β
Officials say boating has become popular amid the pandemic, since families have limited activities to choose from, and as a result the term “nautical distancing” has been created.
Mild temperatures and fall colors attributed to the big turn out this year, according to a news release.
Participant Bill Kennedy says “I look forward to this every year as the capstone of the boating season! This year it was especially enjoyable the way we snaked around some of the islands, and the leaves were beautiful. The warm weather was nice, but Iβve enjoyed it even when itβs cold!β
