Arizona boating offers many different types of boating experiences. You can enjoy high speed fun on the Colorado River at Lake Havasu and Parker. You can enjoy drifting down the Salt River or the Colorado River near Yuma on a tube.
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) requires all motorized watercraft to be registered and mandates that all vessels carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for each person. Key responsibilities include renewing registrations online, taking boater safety courses, and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Join us in Long Beach for the 2026 NWSA/SCYA Women’s Sailing
Conference! There is no better way to experience the water than with a
friend. Introduce a novice or non-sailor to the sport by having her—or both
of you—register for the Take the Helm track. You’ll each save $50 on
registration while helping us grow our community of women sailors.
The Long Beach Yacht Club announced today the full lineup of eight skippers for its 2026 Ficker Cup
match racing regatta, to be held April 24 – 26, 2026. The Ficker Cup is a Grade 2 match race event on the World
Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and serves as a qualifier for the Congressional Cup, with the top two finishers earning
invitations to the Congressional Cup, a WMRT Championship event, scheduled for April 29 – May 3, 2026.
Named For Bill Ficket
Join us in Long Beach for the 2026 NWSA/SCYA Women’s Sailing
Conference! There is no better way to experience the water than with a
friend.
The Long Beach Yacht Club announced today the full lineup of eight skippers for its 2026 Ficker Cup
match racing regatta, to be held April 24 – 26, 2026. The Ficker Cup is a Grade 2 match race event on the World
Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and serves as a qualifier for the Congressional Cup, with the top two finishers earning
invitations to the Congressional Cup, a WMRT Championship event, scheduled for April 29 – May 3, 2026.
Page, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is preparing for projected low water levels at Lake Powell in 2026. In collaboration with concessioners and state partners, park staff are committed to sustaining visitor access and high-quality services throughout the upcoming season.
Arizona has many scenic waters for recreational enjoyment. Before you hit the water, register or
renew your Arizona boat or watercraft registration, sign up for a boating safety course, and learn how to
keep aquatic invasive species out of Arizona’s lakes and rivers.
Register And Renew Your Watercraft
SAUDI ARABIA — AMAALA Yacht Club today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the
World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women’s World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT), further reinforcing the
Red Sea’s emergence as a significant sailing destination and confirming AMAALA’s role as a long-term home for
elite competition, talent development, and international events.
First Time In Middle East
Boating fatalities commonly involve individuals not wearing a life jacketThe importance of wearing a life jacket while recreating on Arizona’s waterways is
sadly reflected in the most recent statistics involving boating tragedies.
Is the wilderness calling your name? Whether you dream of conquering rocky desert trails, cruising the open water, or hitting the highway in the ultimate home-on-wheels, the event of the year is officially here