Village Marina

Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is always an excellent way to enjoy your time at the Lake! On big holiday weekends, you can expect many people to be enjoying the Lake than other weekends. When the Lake is busy, it's important to use extra precautions and stay safe. Here are a few tips to remember while you're out having fun this weekend. 1. Watch the Weather Check the forecast before you set out. If you do get caught in bad weather, navigate to shore as quickly as possible. 2. Let Someone Know Make sure that someone who is already planning on staying ashore knows what your plans are. They should know who is on the boat, where you're going, and how long you'll be gone. 3. Make a Checklist Follow a checklist for departure. It will help to make sure nothing is overlooked or forgotten. 4. Watch Children No matter what their swimming abilities, always keep a close eye on children in the water or on the boat. Also, keep enough life jackets on board so everyone ...

It’s time to get your boat ready for the big holiday weekend! There will be hundreds of boats on the Lake of the Ozarks for the big summer kickoff - and we want YOURS to look incredible. At Village Marina , we provide the best new boats at the Lake of the Ozarks , but even if you don’t buy a new boat this summer, there are a few things you can do to make your boat LOOK new for the holiday weekend. 1. Rinse You’ll want to start by rinsing your watercraft. Spraying it down with clean water will help to remove any loose debris or grime from the surface. Start at the top of your boat and work your way down until you’ve reached the bottom. Be sure to look over the boat and make sure that all of the debris has been removed, and a good hose nozzle should do the trick, but a pressure washer would be even better. 2. Add Some Suds After you’ve removed the loose pieces of debris and grim, it’s time to spend some time on the dirt that is harder to remove. Be sure to use a special bo...