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Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. —
Joyce L. Miller
joyce.miller@lakesunonline.com
The Missouri State Water Patrol is planning for as many as 1,500 boats to drop anchor Saturday at the 19-mile marker to take part in Aquapalooza, the summer’s largest on-the-water entertainment event.
The one-day event gets underway at noon on July 18 and runs through 6 p.m. with a full slate of entertainment for the afternoon at Dog Days.
In 2008, the event turned out to be a one-stop day trip. It drew a large number of families who spent the day lazing in the water and listening to music.
Although the no-wake-zone at the mouth of the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake at the 19-mile marker will be in effect from 10 a.m. until sunset, the Water Patrol is making an exception and on Saturday only will allow boats to anchor in the no-wake-zone north of the Highway 54 Bridge.
A crew of five to six officers will be on patrol and will be taking steps to promote safety around the 19-mile mark.
Due to increased traffic, Captain Matt Walz said the the Water Patrol is asking boaters to use extra caution while operating in the area.
“We will monitor anchored boats to ensure that navigation remains open in the area,” Walz said. “We expect anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 boats to gather for the event based on what we saw at last year’s Aqualpalooza.”
Boaters need to be patient and make every attempt to reduce the wake output from their boats while traveling to and from the event, officials stressed.
Due to last year’s large attendance, the event was moved.
It was originally slated to be held in Chimney Cove at the the 13-mile marker where Broken Arrow Marina used to be located.
Promoted by Sea Ray and Marine Max to celebrate summer on the water, it is billed as a family-friendly event.
There was a change in plans two weeks ago after residents who live near the 13-mile marker raised concerns about the number of boaters who were expected to show up for the event. They were concerned about the noise, congestion and the potential for property damage from wakes.
As the number of anticipated attendees grew, so did the concerns. MarineMax voluntarily stepped forward and made arrangements to partner with Dog Days.
Want to go
WHO Up to 1,500 boats
WHAT Aquapalooza
WHERE Dog Days, 19-mile marker
WHEN July 18
TIME Noon-6 p.m.
Joyce L. Miller
joyce.miller@lakesunonline.com
The Missouri State Water Patrol is planning for as many as 1,500 boats to drop anchor Saturday at the 19-mile marker to take part in Aquapalooza, the summer’s largest on-the-water entertainment event.
The one-day event gets underway at noon on July 18 and runs through 6 p.m. with a full slate of entertainment for the afternoon at Dog Days.
In 2008, the event turned out to be a one-stop day trip. It drew a large number of families who spent the day lazing in the water and listening to music.
Although the no-wake-zone at the mouth of the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake at the 19-mile marker will be in effect from 10 a.m. until sunset, the Water Patrol is making an exception and on Saturday only will allow boats to anchor in the no-wake-zone north of the Highway 54 Bridge.
A crew of five to six officers will be on patrol and will be taking steps to promote safety around the 19-mile mark.
Due to increased traffic, Captain Matt Walz said the the Water Patrol is asking boaters to use extra caution while operating in the area.
“We will monitor anchored boats to ensure that navigation remains open in the area,” Walz said. “We expect anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 boats to gather for the event based on what we saw at last year’s Aqualpalooza.”
Boaters need to be patient and make every attempt to reduce the wake output from their boats while traveling to and from the event, officials stressed.
Due to last year’s large attendance, the event was moved.
It was originally slated to be held in Chimney Cove at the the 13-mile marker where Broken Arrow Marina used to be located.
Promoted by Sea Ray and Marine Max to celebrate summer on the water, it is billed as a family-friendly event.
There was a change in plans two weeks ago after residents who live near the 13-mile marker raised concerns about the number of boaters who were expected to show up for the event. They were concerned about the noise, congestion and the potential for property damage from wakes.
As the number of anticipated attendees grew, so did the concerns. MarineMax voluntarily stepped forward and made arrangements to partner with Dog Days.
Want to go
WHO Up to 1,500 boats
WHAT Aquapalooza
WHERE Dog Days, 19-mile marker
WHEN July 18
TIME Noon-6 p.m.
