Welcome to Little Gull Marina!

Welcome to the rainy spring season.  Although pictures online from Little Gold are showing ice out, this picture on Gold shows that the big lakes do still have ice.  With cool temperature in the forecast, it is hard to say with it will be gone.
We are busy getting ready for the day it happens because we know folks will want their boats – that being said, with such an early ice out, please keep in mind that the chances of winter showing its face a few more times are fairly good.  Lots of rain at this time of year, combined with cold temperatures icing bilge pumps can result in boats sinking quite easily and the girls aren’t ready to go boat diving just yet!
Please be sure that Gord (gord@littlegullmarina.ca) has lots of notice for getting your toys ready, including any work you would like to see done before they are launched.
If you are heading up this weekend, be aware that cottage roads are very soft after all the rain we’ve had so take your time in order to avoid unwanted towing bills or mud shoveling. We are in the process of adding boats, motors and other toys looking for new homes to our sales section so please let us know if something catches your eye.

Have a great weekend!

We are very excited to introduce you to the newest member of our LGM Team, Gord Markus, as parts and service manager.  Gord is a licensed mechanic with almost 30 years experience in the marine industry.  He is a friendly guy and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the industry, with extensive experience in trouble-shooting & repairs, teaching, parts & service, and customer relations.   We know he will be an excellent addition to our team.

As for the impending boat season….its not here yet!  With all of the warm weather and rain we’ve had, there is a lot of running water.  Roads are soft, the ice is soft, and after logs being put in the dam, the lake levels are beginning to rise.  Our snowmobile season (if we can call it that) is over for another year.  If you want work done on your boat, please let Gord know asap so we can get your toys in the queue to have them ready to play this year! His email is gord@littlegullmarina.ca.

We hope the kids have had a great March Break!

Stormy

Welcome to winter?  We are finally getting some snow.  Hopefully the trails will be usable this week! The lakes are being traveled on, but please as always check before you go and don’t venture out to explore after dark.  Both Catchacoma and Mississagua have some large pressure cracks so be careful….they might not make your day.

It is with great sorrow that we  share with you the passing of Stormy.  He was a front line greeter and first class supervisor for almost 12 years here at LGM. His daily fitness routine involved following Don on the tractor, and staying on Heather, Leah & Shawna’s heels to be sure he never missed a boat ride. One time, he got left behind and decided the best option was to swim after the boat…he was a great co-captain but not the best swimmer on the lakes; he sure had heart though!  Not much of a car ride guy, these boat rides were Stormy’s version of doggy head out the window, wind in his ears trips. Caution to those at the back of the boat: standing at the bow with his tongue hanging out was sure to result in a likely unwanted shower!
Greeting the Purolator truck at 10:00 every morning was a event that could not be missed – who else would provide him with a coffee break treat? And everyone has to gear up for a busy afternoon of greeting people, so we could be sure to find him by Cal’s side at lunch…he knew who brought the best leftovers.
His winter routine was not much different, although snowmobile gear makes getting a good ear rub difficult.  Storm had it all figured out, often  stealing the right handed glove off of machines as customers filled up with gas, only returning it after getting a good pat on the head.  Smart guy.

Sally says he hit the jackpot landing at Little Gull all those years ago.  We think it was us who hit the jackpot.  We know he had numerous friends around the lakes and he will be missed very much. Happy boating buddy!