It's a big lake

Boaters on Lake Martin know there is a peaceful tranquility about hitting the water during the off-season. The lake takes on a quiet calm, and the stillness stretches for as far as the eye can see. With fewer boats on the water, it can feel like you have the entire lake to yourself – a rare luxury during the colder months. It’s easy to relax into the captain’s chair and let the worries of the world drift away on the gentle wake. Everything feels perfect – until the fuel gauge edges a little too close to empty.

Suddenly, that freedom becomes a challenge. During summer, if gas begins to run low or an unexpected mechanical problem appears, there’s always another boater nearby, ready with a ride or a tow rope. But in winter, solitude becomes a double-edged sword. If trouble strikes, help may not be as close as it feels.