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Highport Helm – January 26, 2017

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Cast Your Vote!

We would LOVE your vote for Best Marina at Lake Texoma – and it’s so easy to vote, just nominate us in the “Travel and Entertainment” category!
And you can enter to win their contest! Voting ends Jan 29, so cast your vote today!

Vote Now

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safety-tips

Hypothermia Preparation

At Lake Texoma, it can be 70 degrees one day and 30 degrees the next. With these huge temperature swings, it’s important that you pay attention to the temperature on the lake and be prepared in case you or one of your passengers gets hypothermia. Though we may be having an extraordinarily sunny day, the water temperature could still be dangerously low.

If you suspect someone has had unprotected or prolonged exposure to cold temperatures or cold water, check to see if they are showing the following symptoms:

  • Shivering
  • Dizziness
  • Hunger
  • Nausea
  • Faster breathing
  • Trouble speaking
  • Slight confusion
  • Lack of coordination
  • Fatigue
  • Increased heart rate
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With hypothermia, it’s important to act quickly. Call our Courtesy Patrol at 903-814-4300 to ensure that the person gets medical treatment right away.

As you move the victim towards medical care, or as you wait for emergency responders, here are a few tips to remember:

  • Be gentle – Limit movements. Excessive movement or jarring can cause cardiac arrest.
  • Move the person out of the cold if possible. If you cannot move the person, cover them with a blanket or coat.
  • Remove wet clothing – remember to be gentle and avoid excess movement.
  • Monitor breathing – if breathing has stopped or appears dangerously shallow, begin CPR.
  • Share body heat – lie down next to the person and cover both of you with a blanket.
  • provide warm beverages – warm, sweet, nonalcoholic or non-caffeinated drinks are best.
  • Warm dry compresses – apply to the neck, armpits, and groin areas only. Do not apply compress to legs or arms, as this can cause a drop in body temperature.
  • Do not apply direct heat – extreme heat can damage the skin or cause irregular heartbeats.

At Highport, we are dedicated to ensuring you have the ultimate lake living experience, and that includes ensuring your safety and the safety of your guests. Program our Courtesy Patrol number into your cell phones for quick and easy access to our team members when you need them: 903-814-4300.

 

See You At Mo’s Grill This Weekend!

We have the food you need to stay warm on the lake this weekend!

Our specials this week are:

  • Bone-in Wings
  • Chicken Spaghetti with a side of Garlic Toast
  • Roasted Corn Chowder
  • Turtle Cheesecake

For our full menu, click here.

As always, Mo’s Grill is open to the public, so come out and enjoy great food with great company.

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Featured Slip: B-18 Docko and B-20 Improvements

These incredible slips are a must see, with:

  • Two 50×18 slips
  • Two bedroom docko with 2.5 baths
  • Two full kitchens – one inside; one outside
  • Wetbar
  • Inside and outside furniture
  • 6,600 lb HydroHoist Ultra Lift hoist
  • Hydroport HP 2
  • Two 6-foot dock boxes
  • All spider nets
  • All window coverings
  • All outside sunshades
  • Washer and dryer

View the full listing here: B-18 Docko and B-20 Improvements

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For pricing information or to make an appointment, call Di Jourden
Office: 903-462-0721
Cell: 903-814-2107
djourden@highport.com

 

Fuel Dock Special

Is your boat winterized, but the weather is begging you to get out on the lake?

We’re offering HALF OFF pontoon rentals Tuesday – Sunday through January and February!

 

Marina Services

Want to get new decking or improvements installed for the 2017 boating season? Now is the time to get your order in!

Don’t wait for the busy season to hit and cause your improvement project to be delayed. Have your improvements ready and waiting for you for the upcoming 2017 season! Call us today!

Call us at 903-786-7000 and ask for Jim Guth or Donnie Mack in Marina Services.

 

From the Service Department

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