The Crossing on Lake Gaston

ANNUAL EVENT 2ND SATURDAY IN AUGUST

This years CROSSING was the fifth annual event for the Lake Gaston Community and was sponsored by O’SAIL and the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce.   The goal each year is to encourage the Lake Gaston residents, family and friends to get in the water and join others in a non-motorized crossing of the lake en mass.

THE CROSSING was held in a protected area of the Lake adjacent to the Eaton Ferry Bridge secured by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Over 300 people turned out for the event; ages ranged from 3 to 74 and there were even participants from California as well as other parts of the country!  Each participant traveled the one mile length of lake by swimming or by using non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, etc. Some even brought their pets along to enjoy the ride.

We thank all participants, event volunteers and O'Sail the primary Sponsor for making this years event such a huge success.

O’SAIL (Organization to Support the Arts, Infrastructure, and Learning on Lake Gaston) is a non-profit organization of Lake Gaston Volunteers.  All events proceeds (after expenses) will be granted to other non-profit organizations that serve the Lake Gaston area.