Free Boating Classes and Biggest Show of the Year Coming in April

March and April are some of the best months for Russell Marine! We love summerizing all the boats, bringing in all our new gear and accessories, and of course unveiling all of the new boat models! To continue tradition, we are hosting two opportunities to learn from scratch or to sharpen your existing boating skills! Be sure to sign up today as space is limited. Also, please save the date for the largest in-water boat show in the Southeast, April 27–29, 2018, at The Ridge Marina.

Boating Safety Course

Saturday, April 7, 8am-3pm
The Ridge Marina

Need your Alabama boating license or just want to review the latest rules and regulations? Alabama Marine Police will conduct a course at The Ridge Marina April 7, from 8am to 3pm, to help all boaters, first timers, and veterans alike.

Hosted by Russell Marine, this course is NASBLA and Alabama Boating Safety certified. Contact Officer Cartwright at 334.239.5082 for more information.

“Women on Lake Martin” Boating Class

Saturday, April 14, 8am-5pm
River North Marina

Get ready for the boating season with this informal, down-to-earth review on the basics in boating. Hosted by Russell Marine and geared specifically for women, this four hour hands-on course refreshes you on the basics of boating safety and operation, with on-water demonstrations on many of the most popular boats on Lake Martin. Limited slots available. Contact Doug Hamrick at 256.397.1500 or email [email protected].

Be sure to save the date for our biggest show of the year!

Russell Marine In-Water Boat Show
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29
The Ridge Marina

We invite you to come out and enjoy a fun day in the sun with the whole family, see the new 2018 boat models, check out all the new gear in the Pro Shop, demo a stand-up paddleboard, and maybe win some exciting prizes, too. With more than 50 boats on the water available for demos and another 50 boats on display, there’s something to interest every lake lover.

Demo any 2018 model from Sea Ray, Nautique, Key West, Hurricane (including the Hurricane outboard), Godfrey Pontoon Boats (including Aqua Patio, Sanpan and Sweetwater) and, new this year, Supreme.