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Boating Season Starts With Safety

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Boating Season Starts With Safety
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Editorial & Opinion
In Memory Of Lou Gerlinger
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Carol Allen

In Memory Of Lou Gerlinger

During my years at The Log newspaper in San Diego, one of my favorite mentors and friends was Lou Gerlinger, an avid boater and journalist.

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Arizona Game & Fish Department Exposition
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Arizona Game And Fish Department

Limited Access To Lake Powell

As a first step in the reopening of national parks announced by President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), is launching the

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News
Lake Havasu Dixie Belle
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Jim Allen

Lake Havasu Dixie Belle

After many years of setbacks and intensive restoration, one of Lake Havasu City’s most famous icons returned to the water early this year.

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Boating Watercraft Survey
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Arizona Game And Fish Department

Boating Watercraft Survey

To better understand the needs of Arizona’s boating and personal watercraft users, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), in collaboration with Arizona State Parks and Trails, is conducting a brief survey of both motorized and non-motorized watercraft users.

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Arizona Game And Fish Department

Quagga Mussels

Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that unwanted turtles, tortoises, and other pets illegally released into the wild can hurt our native species by

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Must Visit
Tempe Town Lake
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Arizona Boating And Watersports

Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Town Lake (TTL) has a plethora of attractions: restaurants, shops and fun places to see. But, what is a lake without boats?

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Verde River Runoff
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Arizona Boating And Watersports

Verde River Runoff

Join Friends of the Verde River for their Annual Verde River Runoff – virtually! This year, Friends encourages water lovers from all over the world to get outside and paddle, float, swim or enjoy their favorite body of water, in honor of Friends of the Verde River.

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Tempe Boating
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Arizona Boating And Watersports

Tempe Boating

Boat Rentals of America at Tempe Town Lake and Boat Rentals at Kiwanis Park are open for business. They are taking extra precautions during COVID-19 and sanitizing each boat and bike upon its return.

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San Diego’s Day at the Docks
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Arizona Boating And Watersports

San Diego’s Day at the Docks

The excitement is growing as we near The Port of San Diego’s 41st Annual Day at the Docks.  This FREE West Coast public celebration will take place on Sunday April 19, 2020 from 9 AM to 5 PM.  Day at the Docks is the official start of the San Diego’s Spring Saltwater Fishing Season. 

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Margie Anderson

Lake Powell Is RV-Friendly

Nearly three million people visit the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area every year, and while Lake Powell is the main attraction, there are also plenty of other beautiful places to visit nearby, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion National Park.

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Margie Anderson

Kayaking On The Verde River

If you have been reading my stories here on Arizona Boating & Watersports and Western Outdoor Times for long, you know that my husband John and I love to go outdoors adventuring with our granddaughters

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Safety
Tips
Clean-Refueling Tips
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BoatUS

Clean-Refueling Tips

At the first-ever Earth Day celebration in 1970, pollution was commonly accepted as the price of prosperity, and many Americans remained unaware of environmental concerns. Recreational boaters, however, could see the damage firsthand.

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Vessel Safety Check
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Arizona Game And Fish Department

Vessel Safety Check

No-cost, no-penalty vessel safety checks, which up until last season were given more than 150,000 times each year by hundreds of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadrons volunteers at launch ramps, boat clubs and marinas, are back.

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AZGFD Watercraft Registration
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Arizona Game And Fish Department

AZGFD Watercraft Registration

The online watercraft registration system (https://watercraft.azgfd.com/)
allows individuals to renew their registration and have immediate use of their watercraft.

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Fall Boating
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Jim Allen

Fall Boating

What’s Different About Fall Boating?
Follow these five boating safety tips to ensure a great day on the water.

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EPA Isn’t Making It Easy For Boaters
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BoatUS

EPA Isn’t Making It Easy For Boaters

With summer boating season in full swing, it’s now common to see recreational boats being filled up at gas stations across the country. However, making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured:

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Arizona Game And Fish Department

Quagga Mussels

Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that unwanted turtles, tortoises, and other pets illegally released into the wild can hurt our native species by introducing disease or outcompeting them for habitat and food?

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Trips & Planning
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