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Area offers boaters variety of adventures j Continued from page 12) • Johnsburg, 16 miles. • McHenry, 20 miles. Fox Floats Canoe and Raft Rental in Carpentersville has opened for the sum- m e r b y o w n e r - o p e r a t o r C a r o l Schoengart This will be the fourth season for the Fox River trips. Headquartered at the Carpentersville Dam, Fox Floats in the only attration of its type in Kane County, Schoengart said. The two hour raft trip from Carpentersville to Dundee costs $18. Each raft if large enough for two adults and one child. There are package deals available that include luncheons, suppers or "even afternoon teas," Schoengart added. The two-man canoe trips go from Algonquin to Carpenterville along the Fox River, which takes about two hours and costs $17. Further distance raft and canoe trips are also available. For more information, call Fox Floats at (312) 428-6811. Along the Fox River at the McHenry State Part (across from the McHenry Dam), canoes are also available for rent. A different type of boating is rentable at Crystal Lake. By renting a sailboat and with the help from a sailing instructor, potential sailors can advance to skippers through the individual attention on sailboats offered by the Crystal Lake Park District. But first, there is a 12-hour basic sailing course available. After completing the course, individual sailing instructions are offered by the district for $15 to $20 per hour. A one hour private lesson is required before the final "Check-Out" test is given to individuals seeking a sailing card, unless the 12-hour course has been com­ pleted. Private lessons will be given June 3 to August 1, Monday through Thursday, at l-2p.m. and4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. A three-hour Post (sailing) graduate seminar is also offered, that covers the basics of rigging and reviews sailing techniques. Residents of the park district can use a dry storage compound, located adjacent to the West Park boat launching facility, to store personal sail boats. Registration for the 16 available dry slips began in mid-April, and operates on a firt-come, ' first-served basis. The seasonal fee is $50 fee and includes a key for the protected storage area that can be locked up. Boats must be 16 feet of less to be stored at the lake's facility, and no catamarans are allowed. Motorboaters and sailboaters who are residents of the park district are eligible to use the Crystal Lake Main or West Park boat launches. Boaters are required to annually pur­ chase a key to use the ramps. To qualify for a key, residents must present: • Current utility or tax bill (proof of Crystal Lake residence). • Illinois boat registration card. • Required fee. • Illinois drivers license. Fees increase as the boating season progresses. From Jan. 2 to May 24, the cost is $15, from May 25 to June 29, $25, and after that date the cost rises to $35, Park district personnel supervise both boat launches and enforce the key- holders' policies. If the wrong owner is found using a specific key, the key can be confiscated. All boats not registered with the district will not be allowed into the lake. To keep boaters informed of the wind conditions, a flag pole has been erected at Main and West Park beaches. Green means fair weather with light winds, 0-10 mph. Blue is for fair weather with heavy winds, 10-20 mph. Red and blue means poor weather with heavy winds above 20 mph. The yellow flag warns that a storm is approaching, that' the beaches are closed and boats are re­ quired to stay off the lake. Seven sailboats, 14 Alumnacraft canoes and 20 rowboats are rentable through the park district during the week from 9 a.m. to 6:30p.m. at both beaches. Regular rental rates are $4 to $6 per hour for canoes and rowboats, and $5-7 per hour for sailboats. For deposit, a current driver's license or if less than 16 years old, a cash deposit and a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. Reservations for boat rentals may be made at minimum of two days in advance before 10 a.m., with no prior deposit re­ quired. Reservations are not allowed for Sundays or holidays. - ECKY'S OUNTRY ,ORNER Bedding Plants- Flowers & Vegetables Hanging Baskets Geraniums, Impatiens many more Located about a mile north of Woodstock on Route 47 at Charles Road. 815/337-0348 MON.-FRI. 10-6; SAT. & SUN. 9-6 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Flowers and Plants J®? We can't tefl you what to do for fun. But we can tell vou how to turn your yard i nto a family playground. r̂ Bui S3 MEMBER NATIONAL SPA&P00L INSTITUTE Mr.WBuild TOTA L PROPERTY SERVICES" BEN ARVIDSON& SONS, INC 3209 S. Rt. 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 POOLS-SPAS 815-459-06 60 Mon-Fri 9-6, Thurs. til 8:00 Sat. 9-3 Sun. 9-12 BioGuard Authorized Pool Center paperfunalfa Where fun things happen! CARDS, GAG SIFTS, TRINKETS AND TREASURES # ; Watch for the 2nd Annual Frog Jumping Contest in September ON THE WOODSTOCK SQUARE 132 Cass Street 815/338-9191 Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday- IO-5, Sunday 12-4