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BOATING

Boating opportunities are endless in Arizona.

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.

Lake Pleasant Sailing Club
BOATING, Boating Trips & Planning

Lake Pleasant Sailing Club

Lake Pleasant Is Not ‘Just Another Pretty Place. In addition to concerts, special events, fun activities, water sports, and great fishing, recreational boating is often the highlight of two local sailing clubs at Lake Pleasant.  Check out Pleasant Harbor Marina and RV Resort.

BOATING, Boating Safety

Arizona Kayaking

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) was recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for offering the nation’s first paddle-sports class that meets the national standard for ”On-Water Recreational Boating Skills – Human Propelled.” AZGFD’s “Paddlesports Arizona” course teaches fundamental paddlecraft skills that entry-level recreational boaters should be able to demonstrate after receiving instruction.

PWC Launcher
BOATING, Boating Gear

PWC Launcher

Without question, personal watercraft (PWC) have remained a popular way for people to get on the water, with new sales continuing to outpace many other boat segments.

Boat Safety
BOATING, Boating Safety

Boat Safety

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boating Safety Education courses include instruction on the basic skills required to safely operate a boat or personal watercraft, trailering your vessel, navigational rules, buoys, anchoring, legal requirements, boating emergencies, water sports and paddling. 

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