Thousands of people hit the water for Pottahawk weekend on Lake Erie [Video]

The warm July weather drove boaters out for the annual Pottahawk weekend.

The yearly party takes place on Lake Erie at Pottawhawk Point, southeast of Turkey Point, and attracted an estimated 500 boats and 3,000 partiers.

“[It’s] just fun to see people let loose and you never know what to expect,” a four-year attendee told CTV News Sunday.

It’s a weekend that marina owner, Brad Thomson, looks forward to.

“MacDonald Turkey Point Marina has always been a hub, we’re the closest to Pottahawk,” Thomson said. “[It’s] a short jaunt, probably 15 minute boat ride. And you know what? It’s a great destination.”

Thomson said the Pottahawk festivities are also great for business.

“So this weekend, there would have been between 3,000 and 4,000 people in the Marina and that’s an average for each weekend. I’m gonna say probably to 2,000 to 2,500 people would have went out there. We’re glad …