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Midsummer Princecraft Deck Boat Sale!

Old Mill Marina is marking all in stock deck boats down for a midsummer sale. Buy any of the three deck boats we have in stock and ready to go for dealer cost! Choose from the 2009 22' boat with a 200hp, the 2009 19' boat with a 4.3L inboard/outboard, or the 2008 19' boat with a 150hp OptiMax.  Check the Sales page for more details on these boats, and contact Rob for more information.

Kawagama Fireworks on the August Long Weekend!

The fourth annual Kawagama fireworks show takes place again this year on the August long weekend. Set to go off the MTH barge shortly after 9pm, this show is a "must attend" event on Kawagama Lake! The fireworks are completely funded through donations, so please give generously at either marina, or to the boats that are out collecting the night of the fireworks.

Through the generous support of Kawagama Cottagers, we keep increasing the budget for this event, and have added another 15% to the pot for this year's show!  Keep your eyes peeled for a few extra high shells showing up this year!

Water Trampoline Rentals Booking Up!

The 20' Aviva Water Trampoline is proving popular again this summer.  There is some limited availability still in late July, and some in August as well. If you are looking for something fun and exciting at the cottage, call for more details on renting this trampoline.  It is definitely a hit at birthday parties!

Call 766-2214 or email info@oldmillmarina.ca to book your rental!

Slush Puppies Now Served At Old Mill Marina!

Old Mill Marina has a refreshing new option this summer - a brand new Slush-Puppie machine is here!  We are now serving Blue Raspberry and Cherry flavours of these soft frozen drinks! Be sure to stop by the store on the next hot day and enjoy a cold, refreshing Slush-Puppie drink! 

Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream is Back!

After a delay for ice cream freezer repairs, we are pleased to see that the freezer is back up and running and will be stocked with a variety of Kawartha Dairy flavours for the first weekend in June!  New this year, we are having our Kawagama News email newsletter readers vote on which flavour should be added in to the mix. Be sure to respond to the next email newsletter and let us know which flavour you would like for the 8th spot in the freezer! If you haven't already joined our newsletter list, you can subscribe by entering your email address in the Sign up for our Email Newsletter form near the top of this page on the left or by following our sign up link.

SeaDoo Port Installed on Fuel Docks!

As part of our commitment to the Clean Marine Program, Old Mill Marina is pleased to announce the installation of a RhinoPort on our fuel docks. This floating personal watercraft port is intended to allow PWCs to safely and securely dock for refueling, minimizing the risks of any fuel being spilled into the lake during refueling. The RhinoPort is installed on the west side of the fuel docks, very close to shore (near the new dock with the kayaks and tubes on display).

Yes, we do sell these PWC docks. If you are interested, please ask Rob for more details.

Aviva Water Toys Are Here!

The Aviva line of water toys is back for another summer! From tubes to trampolines, banana boats to floating rock walls, and slides to swimming rafts, Old Mill Marina has the products that will help create hours of fun and entertainment at the cottage! The new dock built on the west side of the gas docks has our expanded display of Paluski Kayaks and Canoes as well as the Aviva line up of inflatable products. Be sure to visit the beach in front of the Walisser house at the marina to see (and perhaps test out!) the new slide, swimming raft, and the SplashZone trampoline. Emily, Andrew and Laurie would be happy to have visitors at their water park!

Old Mill Marina Internet Wireless Access Point Now Live!

Old Mill Marina now has a free wireless internet access point. Broadcast from the gas shack, the access point covers the main floating docks, plus most of the covered slips. Your smartphone or laptop simply needs to connect to the wireless network named Old Mill Hot-Spot and you will quickly be up and running on the internet. With a number of strategically placed Muskoka Chairs, you can find a comfortable spot to enjoy a Timothy's Coffee and catch up on email!

We have high speed satellite service for our internet access here at the marina. XplorNet, for anyone who is interested. While a decent service, it has a very serious restriction on the amount of data that can be uploaded before their "Traffic Management Policies" kick in. TMP means that they cut our internet speed down substantially to penalize us for overloading the satellite. For this reason, we are restricting the upload capabilities of our free internet access point. You will find that uploads will be very slow - this is not a good location for you to upload the latest YouTube video! However, for browsing, downloads, and emails, you should find the speeds to be far superior to dial up!

Marine Fuel Questions & Answers

Once again, customers are asking what grade of fuel does Old Mill Marina sell, and does it contain ethanol? At this time, Old Mill has switched from premium 91 octane gas to regular 87 octane gas with the end of the snowmobile season. Petro Canada confirms that again this year, there is no ethanol in the fuel being supplied to the Petro Canada branded marinas throughout Muskoka and Haliburton regions. Currently, our fuel price is $1.23 a litre.

Pleasure Craft Operators Card Mandatory For Everyone 

This card is now mandatory for everyone operating a pleasure craft in Canada.  If you do not already have a card, you can write a Boat Smart Challenge Exam at Old Mill Marina.  If you pass the test, the card will be mailed to you.  Study guides are available for those that need them.  The fine for not having a card is $310, so do not delay doing the test!

We have had many questions about who needs the card, and whether or not our American customers need the card.  The simple answer is everyone needs the card.  There is an exemption for non-residents that are here for 45 days or less, but to claim this exemption, the boat must also be here for 45 days or less.  So, barring those that travel back and forth with their boat on a trailer, non-residents will need the card too!

A beautiful R18.9 Mariah!

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