Freedom Boat Club Provides 17 Boats and Happy Memories for At-Risk Kids

CORNELIUS, N.C. - July 21, 2018 - PRLog -- The 14th Annual Big Day at the Lake was a smashing success.  The event, which was founded by Cornelius resident, Dave Yochum with the help of his friends, neighbors, and local businesses, benefits the non-profit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolina's.  The purpose is to share a fun and memorable day at the lake with at-risk children.

Freedom Boat Club, located in the Waterstreet Seaport Marina in Cornelius, provided 17 captained boats for Big Day at the Lake, including three double decker pontoon boats with slides, an annual favorite.  149 "Littles" enjoyed fishing, tubing, sliding and swimming in Lake Norman.  "This is our sixth year participating in Big Day at the Lake," says Freedom Boat Club Lake Norman and Lake Wylie Franchise Co-Owner, Jeff Weir.  "We're delighted to provide captained boats and make lasting memories for the children who would not normally have the opportunity to enjoy Lake Norman," he adds.

The day concluded with a picnic and fun activities for more than 600 participants, including the Bigs, Littles and Volunteers, at the Duke Energy Explorium.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolina's serves close to 250 children in North Mecklenburg annually.

Freedom Boat Club is the nation's oldest and largest boat club, with 160+ club locations operating in 29 states and Canada.  Stop by 17505 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 150 in the Waterstreet Seaport Marina in Cornelius, or call 704-659-1294 or visit http://FreedomBoatClubLKN.com for more information.