DERBY HAT WINNERS:

Brenda McAnaw 1st

Amber Highfill 2nd

Joell   3rd

THANK YOU TO ALL THE MODELS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE STYLE SHOW (click below to see pictures in the album!)

Jenifer, Jeanine, Preston, Christa, Shanna, and Gary Heightgrass 

WOW!! What a great weekend, and to think we are just getting started. From Thursday to Monday, it looked like a lot of you were ready for boating season. Congrats to the Derby Winners. In case you weren’t a lucky winner, there will be two more chances at the next races to recoup your losses!

Now it's on to Mother's Day Weekend. We have a big day planned for the kids at AYC on Saturday. Lots to keep them entertained while mom enjoys lunch and bottomless mimosas. There will even be a craft project so little ones can make Mom a gift. Then on Sunday, treat Mom to a buffet fit for a queen. Get your reservations into Leta and leave the dishes to us. 

Tiff and I will be in Stillwater this weekend for Haley's graduation from Oklahoma State! We are so proud of her and can’t wait to celebrate her accomplishments.

Let's not forget that the sales team will be getting out all their shiny toys this weekend, and I can't think of a better gift, MOM WANTS A NEW BOAT!

Hope you all have a great weekend, and see you soon,

Tom

Hello Lake Family! What a wonderful weekend at the clubs this last week. Kentucky Derby, Fashion Show, Oyster Roast, Wedding Reception and fantastic weather! It was an absolute smash hit of a weekend. Thank you to all the members that attended our events and we hope

you had the most wonderful time. 

We are rolling and it’s about time! Everything is open this weekend and we are ready to serve you. From VIP/Sharkey’s, to Arrowhead, to CYC/Hooker’s to the Cabana; we are open everywhere!  Let’s go! Come join us this weekend for some frozen drinks and craft cocktails at Cherokee and the Cocoa Cabana!! We will have the Cabana open starting on Friday at 5pm. Hooker’s has the 5 o’clock somewhere and of course check out both the clubs for some fantastic food specials and an updated Hooker’s menu. 

It’s lake season, family! Come see us and let us serve you. Cheers!!

Hi members, as you may know, we have recently released our new online reservation system and members portal. Many of you have already activated your account, and are actively using it. For those who have not completed the account setup, we would like to offer a one-on-one account setup for your assistance and ease of use. Please complete the account sign-up request form below. 

For Reservations, call 918-782-3292 opt 2, email [email protected] or

Click to login and make a reservation.

For Reservations, call 918-782-4421 or

Click to login and make a reservation.

The weather is gonna be great this weekend. We’ve got the 5 o’clock somewhere party Friday, show your membership card and your 2nd drink is on us. Kelsey’s karaoke will be going on Saturday night around 10 o’clock. Remember it’s free pool and Golden Tee all weekend. Don’t forget Mother’s Day Sunday, and we will see you at the place, “where all our friends are hookers “. Mikey. 

Happy Mother's Day Sale!!!

Stop by and let us put a spa basket together for your mom this weekend.

We have candles, lavender neck wraps, satin pillowcases, eye masks and so much more to make your mom feel pampered and loved!! Let’s make her feel like a queen for the day :)

Why not bring your mom by to shop and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne?

Can’t wait to help you spoil your mom this weekend!! Retail therapy is the best therapy.

See you soon

Lori 

Lots of fun stuff coming up this weekend. Now that the beautiful weather has arrived we can just officially start summer. Let's get to it. We will have a MOTHER DAY IN WATER BOAT SHOW this weekend. I know that doesn't sound like the most "Mother's Day" thing to do, but Mothers love boating, and we want to make sure that they get the boat that they want. So, stop into Arrowhead Yacht Club and check out all the inventory. Also, If you haven't already seen our Arrowhead Tritoon Challenge on Facebook or online then check it out below. We want to have the opportunity to show you our Tritoons with no risk to you. Come check out our boats, and if you don't agree that ours ride better than any other tritoon on the market, we will buy you a steak dinner. Now that is a fun challenge. See you at the Lake.

BRANDON SHARPE ABOUT THE TRITOON CHALLENGE

BEAVER LAKE BOAT SALES

We're off to the races (the week after the KY Derby) in our tritoon challenge! New tritoon boats are moving quickly with our recent incentives - so don't be the last one to this finish line! Call our showroom today to hear about available floorplans in our Harris and Barletta pontoon boats. 

Boy it was a busy weekend, I am looking forward to another one! I didn't get away much from Prairie Creek Marina on Saturday (other than by boat) - it was great to see the marina coming to life. The marina parking lot was full of vehicles and people were out soaking the sun up or getting their boats ready for the season. We were able to get on the water for leisure Saturday and Sunday evenings. The sun was hot and the water was about 70 degrees. The sun and warm rain this week should help move the temps along nicely. Friendly reminder that our weekends book up quickly with appointments so if you're thinking of coming out please give us a call and schedule a time so we can guarantee the best experience while you are here. Cheers! - Braden T.

The weather over the weekend was fantastic for boating. As it warms up outside and we get closer to Memorial Day weekend it’s time to start thinking about getting your boating plans for the upcoming summer. We are delivering boats daily to customers and still have plenty of in stock boats to choose from new or used. If you haven’t heard we are having a tri-toon challenge going on currently with a 3.5% Discount off the selling price of any new in stock Harris or Barletta. Stop by the store or give us a call to setup your test drive today on a new Harris or Barletta!

Ken and Lora Covington out enjoying their new boat with their grandson!

The Johnson’s enjoying their new Cobalt R4!

BEAVER LAKE PRO SHOP

This is the most exciting time at Arrowhead Boat Sales I have ever witnessed! Our lot is FULL and our store is PACKED. It’s warm and sunny and there is something for everyone to enjoy. I will personally be decked out in the newest Cobalt sportwear and trying my best to master the hydrofoil this year. I’ve also planned some evening triton cruises just to sit back and enjoy beautiful Beaver Lake. I’m so excited about Summer 2023 I can’t stop talking about all the coming cruises and adventures so if you need anything to make your lake life complete this year, stop in and say hello!

GROVE

OKC

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and you know what that means: BUY MOMMA A BOAT!!!

We want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to everyone out there that we call mom. We wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you!

All we can say is wow, what an amazing weekend. The weather was perfect and just what we needed to get over the hump of spring. With temperatures up around the 90’s, it was truly great to get out on the water and celebrate the Silver’s on their brand new 2023 Barletta L25UEA. This is the first boat to come through our dealership with the all new AccuThrust system. Bow and stern thrusters on a Tritoon, who would have guessed?! Tritoon’s have come so far, and continue to become better and better each year. Barletta offers the AccuThrust system, and Harris is offering the new Mercury joystick, to make docking seamless for veteran boaters, and new boaters alike! In fact, these rides are so seamless, that we are still running our Tritoon Challenge! We swear up and down that we have the best riding toon’s on the market! We challenge each and every one of you to not just take us for our word, but to ask us to put our money where our mouth is. The tritoon challenge is a chance for us to prove we have the best riding boats, and if you disagree, then you get a steak dinner on us! Call us today to schedule your VIP demo, and take the Tritoon Challenge!

Safe Boating Tips

1. Be weather wise,

Always check local Weather conditions before departure, TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. Stay aware of your surroundings, upcoming weather, and any potential hazards.

2. Follow a pre-departure checklist

be prepared for any possibility when on the water by following a pre-departure checklist; you’re making sure no boating rules or safety precautions have been overlooked or forgotten.

3. Use common sense

Operate at a safe speed at all times, especially in crowded areas, stay alert at all times, and steer clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Be respectful of buoys and other navigation aids.

4. Designate a 2nd skipper

Make sure there is more than one person on board that is familiar with the vessel, how to operate it, and navigate it back to port in the event of an emergency.

5. Develop a float plan

Include the following: name, address, phone number of the trip leader, and all the passengers. Boat information: registration and insurance. Trip itinerary. Types of communication and signal equipment on board.

6. Life Jackets

Make sure everyone on board has a life jacket that is fitted for them and knows where to find it.

7. Avoid alcohol

8. Learn to swim

9. Take a boating course

If you have any questions or need technical assistance with your boat, give us a call, and we'll be happy to help with whatever we can. It is always best to send us an email, so we both have less chance of miscommunication unless it's urgent; then please call us. As always, have a wonderful time on the beautiful Grand, and have a safe boating season.

SERVICE IS OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

8 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday

Direct service line 918-782-4477

16 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BEGINS!!!

Summerization season is well underway as we move into the first week of May. We are close to finishing those customers boats who Pre-scheduled with us in the fall. If you have not contacted us yet to get on our Summerization schedule, TODAY IS THE DAY!!! Please do not wait until the last minute to plan your Memorial Day getaway and allow us enough time to get your boat ready for the season. Batteries need to be checked, safety systems need to be verified and engines need to be ran to make sure there are no issues as your boat is coming out of their 6 month hibernation. Call or text us today at 479-925-1199 to schedule.

We're getting new courtesy docks, the first set will be done this Friday and the second set will be starting shortly. 

We have also redone our main walkway off of B dock going towards C. 

What an opening weekend we had! Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Cinco de mayo and opening weekend with us! We look forward to a fantastic season!

ARROWHEAD MARINA

Happy Thursday, Lake Rockers!

The weather has been incredibly awesome the past few weeks and the boat traffic at the gas dock last weekend was fantastic! We sold over 2,000 gallons of fuel so I know many of you are back in full summer swing! This weekend the temperatures will continue to be in the high 80s so get the boat ready and come by the ship store for your supplies! We are stocked and ready for a busy summer!

Don't forget to stop by on Saturday for the Mother's Day festivities. There will be so much for the kids and grandkids to do from the bouncy house, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and delicious food. Then most importantly there will be bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's for moms and grandmas! There will also be a phenomenal in-water boat show going on this weekend. We are continuing to host the Tritoon challenge for anyone thinking about getting into some of the most versatile boats in the industry. It's worth a ride to experience the comfort and luxury in our Barletta and Harris lines.

If you're interested in buying a new or pre-owned boat, please call 918-440-8384. In case you didn't know, we also have the best trade-in and brokerage programs on Grand Lake, and we can help make the selling process pain-free; give me a call.

See you this weekend! Keep the shiny side up!

~Brian

Darren and Lesley Fisher

Jim & Cyndi David with Delivery Captain, Adam Walther

Corrie and Ron Egge

Cindy and Paul Khoury

Disney Island news,

It’s been a long time since I have seen rebates and Joe pay tag and tax. Seams like inventory is growing to levels that owners and manufacturers are ready to make some deals as well as me. Stop in and demo a new boat this weekend, and I’ll buy you brunch for two. I need some trades, so let’s talk.

Want to broker your boat?? Call Jerry Cookson at Cedar Port,

The Home of Regal boats!!

To see all of our boats for sale check out our website at www.cedarport.com! 

CHEROKEE MARINA

Mother's Day weekend is here! Mom can shop the shipstore and get 20% off any single item while we take care of your fuel and boat needs!

The Kupiec Family

The Parmley's

Dave and Kay Barber

149TH KENTUCKY DERBY

AND THE WINNER IS……………………..MAGE!

It was a wide open clean horse race with a stretch run and win from behind! Who could have asked for more? (me, my horse didn’t win) We broke all records for our Derby party, and it was a blast! Thanks to the models, the ladies that built bonnets, Jeremy and Brandon for the superb Oyster Roast, and Davey and Jesse for running the numbers and odds!

The march to a possible Triple Crown continues to the Preakness on Sat., May 20. The early favorite to win the middle jewel of the Triple Crown is of course Mage. We will follow the same format with an Oyster Roast or Yacht Club Shrimp Cocktails. The bonnet contest will be expanded to a MENS and Women's division. There were many guys that were pretty authentic-looking Derby dudes. You know we are kind of Woke and want to include EVERYONE!

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND, MAY 13, 14

MOM AND KIDS PLAY DAY SAT, MAY 13

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Beginning at 10 am sharp! We will have the jump houses going on the front lawn, along with Pony Rides. And the ponies will be there from 10 am to 3 pm. There will also be face painting and a kid's craft area where they can design a perfect Picasso Mother's Day flower pot and arrangement. Boat Rides all day from 10 am to 5 pm Sat & Sun. Mom’s will have a Bottomless Bloody Mary or Mimosa option. We know you deserve it! There will be a Breakfast and Lunch ala carte menu available.

At Arrowhead, there will be a kid's FREE lunch buffet from 11 am to 2 pm. Chicken tenders, hot dogs, fruit, and S’mores.

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT, RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

CYC CABANA OPEN FRI AT 5 PM & SAT 11 AM

MOTHER'S DAY BRUCH CYC COBALT BALLROOM

10 AM TO 2 PM

ARROWHEAD, HOOKERS, AND CYC WILL BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

This is a guaranteed reservation event. Cancellation without penalty is noon Sat. May 13. Reservations must be made through [email protected] or by calling 918-782-4421. The reservation portal does not allow you to book for this event. Table sizes are too varied and large to accommodate the portal system.

The buffet itself will be worthy of the very person we are honoring, your one and only MOTHER! See the attached menu. I also wish to point out that children 5 and under are FREE. We love them and know Grand Mothers and Mothers want them there!

Our part is to provide a Grand Feast worthy of Mom, relaxing, no planning, no cooking, and better than anything else………..no clean up afterward. Just bring the family and enjoy, time is precious. Let Mom enjoy what she has dedicated so much effort and her life towards.

If you want some special sizzle, give Lori a call at the boutique. She can have a custom-wrapped gift on the table awaiting your arrival. Did anyone say “Diamonds are a girl's best friend?” A little special gift of any kind is Lori’s specialty.

DUELING PIANOS * PREAKNESS STAKES *

 HALEY HARWOOD

Friday night, May 19th, Dueling Pianos in the CYC Cobalt Ballroom, 8 to 11 pm. One great Las Vegas-style show with two great piano players, Tom Bassler, and Rodney Brown, with a bit of Groucho Marx in them to boot. Be prepared to be insulted! There is a $15 per person cover charge for this event. No food service in the ballroom, just cocktails.

Saturday, May 20th, THE 148TH PREAKNESS STAKES, from Baltimore. More or less the same format as the Deby Party. Will have Oyster bake and on the half. (they were outstanding at the Derby) Ice Cold Yacht Club Shrimp cocktails, No Shrimp Boil, and Black Eyed Susan drinks. Plus,

The Preakness bonnet and costume contest will have a female and male competition. Just can’t take the drag queen out of some of those boys.

Sunday, May 21, Haley Harwood’s Come and Go graduation reception 2 to 4 pm Poolside dining CYC. Refreshments and hors de oeuvres. Everyone is welcome, we are requesting your presence, and smiling faces, not your presents.

MEMORIAL WEEKEND AND SUMMER AHEAD

We will now be turning our complete focus to the Memorial Day Weekend and the summer calendar. The last piece of the summer schedule will be the addition of the Wed Asian night at AYC, starting Wed., May 24. This will complete our Summer schedule of having one club or the other open six days a week. With only Tuesday being closed and with AYC being closed Mon. & Tue., and CYC being closed Tue. & Wed. Cabana at CYC will be running Fri., Sat., and Sun. Cabana will be closed on Mother's Day. VIP is open Thurs through Sun. Sharky's Bar runs Fri. night, Sat & Sun. We are now geared up for a full Summertime, and the Living is Easy! I've just never liked that song! But I do like Summer, Sunshine, Hot Weather, Boating, and Clubbing with YOU! All capital letters!

Speaking of boating, one of my favorite topics. I haven't gotten much boating done this Spring. That is now going to change and going to put together an overnight raft out up at Broad Water Hollow. One of my favorite anchor-out destinations. It will probably be after the 4th. Too much going on between now and the fourth.

Keep in mind this year, we are returning to a 2-day air show. The rehearsal on Mon. July 3rd. Then the whole 9 yards on Monday, July 4th. Including the largest Fireworks Show in at least the four-state area. All American built fireworks and planes. As Will Rogers said, "If it's the truth, it ain't bragging!"

We have dedicated 10% of our gross fireworks donation towards the Tunnel to Towers organization to help in their support of First responders, veterans, and their families. Lord knows we need them. We need them now more than ever! I know our Fireworks patriarch Bill Bailey would be proud of our making this move. The very heart and soul of the Duck Creek Fireworks is the support and recognition of veterans. "America, Home of the FREE because of the Brave!"

This official Duck Creek Fireworks T-shirt will be unveiled soon. We worked with Stan Clark and Eskimo Joe's on the design. They have some of the best graphic artists on the planet, and the proofs show it! I can't wait for you to see their work.

Back to boating, remember the best, and bulk of the boating season is ahead. We now have ample inventory of most boat company models, allowing you to pick from a large inventory and get fast to immediate delivery. Also, all boating manufacturers have implemented summer incentive programs of all different types to encourage summertime boat purchases. Each company program is different and different on individual models. Please Ck with your Arrowhead Boat Sales representative for the details. You will be surprised at the dollar values of these incentives. And Remember, that used boat of yours, …….." I Guarantee you it's getting worth less money every day!" So why not step up and get a new or different boat for this season? We are also getting new trades every day that are the finest pre-owned boats available. We only sell top of the line quality new boats. And that is what the people trade into us! Top quality, low hours, fresh water, used boats! And we will pay top dollar for them!

MEMBER NEWS: The Platinum Dinner & Commodore Couples Ball scheduled next March will be in honor of our current Commodore Couple, Preston, and Christa Kelley. Plus will be the announcement of the new 2024/2025 Commodore Couple. This will be a Grand Pomp and Circumstance dinner and event. The minimum required to be spent at the Clubs to attend this event is being raised to $4,000. This is the first raise of that minimum in over 20 years.

The SUN is rising over Duck Creek. No cars, no traffic, and the ONLY thing we overlook is the Lake! And it is Grand, Beaver, Grove, and Oklahoma City!

JOE

This is Mother’s Day weekend - a holiday to give mom her own personal “time out.” It’s a day to express gratitude for the key role that all “mothers” (grandmoms, stepmoms, aunts, sisters, mother figures, women mentors, fathers who act as both mother and father, and friends who “mother” us) do in making us feel our best so that everyone is able to do whatever makes them happy and successful. Mother’s Day is special.

If the special mom in your life enjoys golf, send her out to the golf course. Women know that playing golf has benefits. It gets you outside to enjoy some fresh air as well as a fun way to get in some exercise. It’s also a great way to spend time with friends.

For more information about joining The Coves Golf Club, arrange golf lessons, tour the golf course and pro shop, contact Mark Hill, the Pro Shop Manager, at (918) 782-3220.

Golf Quote of the Week: “I didn’t miss the putt. I made the putt. The ball missed the hole.” - Don Christopher

Results of the Coves Ladies Golf Association’s 18-hole Playday - May 5

Gross

1st place - Pam Goodeyon

2nd place - Liz Cooper

Net

1st place - Judy Hall

2nd place - Tamara Carrott

Results of the Coves Men’s Golf Association’s Playday - May 5

Gross - First Flight

1st place - John Sappington

2nd place - Dan Brown

3rd place - Billy Schlatter

Net - First Flight

1st place - Sam Fairchild

2nd place - Duane Walker

3rd place - John Tharpe

Gross - Second Flight

1st place - Roger Cooper

2nd place - Larry Rowe

3rd place - Larry Bloomer



Net - Second Flight

1st place - Hugh Hollowell

2nd place - Mike Newcomb

3rd place - Phil Carrott

Experience a top-rated golf course in Oklahoma!

When you’re looking for scenic views and a course that is enjoyable and challenging at every skill level, look no further than The Coves Golf Club. Enjoy beautiful rolling hills and nature situated right next to Cherokee Yacht Club.

KETCHUM TRACK

Quinton Williams LJ - @21.8 2nd place in the State meet! 

Congrats to Quinton Williams!

(The winner from Liberty jumped 21.8 and 3 quarters. So close.)

While Quinton was the only one to bring home metal, CJ Weeks was strong in his solo events, and we look forward to seeing CJ continue to improve over his high school career.

OUR COLLEGE ATHLETES

MATTIE FLANAGAN

Our very own Mattie Flanagan, daughter of Amy Flanagan at Cedar Port had a fantastic weekend of track PR'ing in 6 out of 7 of her events and earning MIAA Conference Champ and New Event Record Holder breaking a 35 year record!!!!!! WAY TO GO MATTIE!!!!

TAYLOR REED

Another of our own, Taylor Reed, son of Leta Reed, finished his 1st year of XC and Track at NCCC in Chanute, KS. He was able to finish with new PR's in all his events throughout the season and is looking forward to improving in his second year.

We are so proud of all our students and athletes! Congratulations to all!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 DUCK CREEK FIREWORK DONATIONS

GRDA UPDATES

WATER TEMP: 68°

ELEVATION: 742.61'

WATER TEMP: 67°

ELEVATION: 1126.79'

The perfect ending to Cinco de Mayo weekend and our first Mexican Monday celebrating the one and only Joe Harwood!!!