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Discount Marine Holds Boating-Safety Fair
In their commitment to Arizonan�s having a safe boating summer,
Discount Marine is holding its Boating-Safety Fair Saturday, June 3 from
8-11 a.m. in the McKellips Plaza parking lot (1049 E. McKellips Road,
Mesa).
There will be free vessel safety checks, so bring your boat. Also,
information re: state and federal watercraft regulations and outdoor and
water safety for kids will be available.
For more information, contact Discount Marine & RV, (480) 834-9856. |
Boat & RV Super Sale
RVers: Protect Yourselves On The Road
The Parts Guy
Trailerable Boats
Mother's Day Tribute
Bill Luke History |
Good news for the Golden Years
Golfo De Santa Clara, Sonora,
Beckons Arizonans
Ship Shape
Tempe Junior Crew Members Earn High Marks
Surf & Turf Radio Show Serves Phoenix Area
Tempe Marine Has New Owner |
 COASTIE
CARES -- Coastie stands for safety and is an
important part of the USCG Auxiliary's
promotion of safe boating in Arizona and
beyond. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division
10, Arizona, recently conducted its annual
training exercise, OPEX 2006, at Roosevelt
Lake.
Coast Guard Auxiliary training
procedures are established by the U.S. Coast
Guard to ensure that auxiliarists perform
their duties to the Coast Guard�s high standards.U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division 10, Arizona conducted its annual
training exercise, OPEX 2006, at Roosevelt
Lake, Ariz., on April 21, 22, and 23.
The California Department of Boating and Waterways, the
Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Nevada Department of Wildlife are
hosting the fair for the third year in a row. The three states border the
Colorado River and share the common goal of promoting and maintaining
safety along the river.
Arizona Lake and Fishing News
Two Women Injured In PWC Crash
Boater dies in accident
Cause of Boating Accidents in Arizona
Lake Powell Bass Spawn Has Begun -
Crappie, Walleye, Stripers, Ready To Bite
Tips for Buying a Used Boat
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Plans Strict
Enforcement of Boat-Permit Rules
NASBLA Warns Against Unattended Children
On PWC
Lake Mead Holds Safe Boating Day
How Safe is Your Boat?
Approximately 40 riders braved the 60-degree water, most trunking
it, and proved that they are die-hard wakeboarders at the Arizona
Wakeboard Association's season opener.
Nick
Wittle Is Advanced Division Champion
This month�s AWA rider of the month is Nick Wittle. Wittle won
2005 Most Improved Rider Award for the AWA.
He is the 2005 Advanced Division Champion and beat the
second-place rider by 75 points. Wittle also helps judge and drive
for the AWA. He is always willing to help out and step up in the
organization when he is needed.
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Fire Information Desk Set Up
Due to the increasing wildland fire danger, a Fire
Information Desk has been set up at the Tonto National Forest
supervisor's office. Questions concerning local wildland fire
activity should be directed here.
The desk will be in operation seven days a week, 7 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. during the fire season. Hours may be extended as needed.
The Fire Information duty officer can be reached at
(602) 225-5214 (office), (602) 525-1042 (cell), or (602) 401-2867
(pager).
Entry From Mexico/Canada
Recreational boaters going out of the country to Canada
and/or Mexico are now encountering changing re-entry requirements as
they return in their private vessels to the United States.
To facilitate the ease of return into the country, the
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (http://www.cbp.gov/)
service now provides a web page ((http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/
) with guidance for recreational boaters returning to the United States
from Mexico and/or Canada.
Coast Guard News
New Commander Takes Helm of 11th CG
District
Coast Guard Gets National Award
Coast Guard Exercises Held At Roosevelt
Arizona�s Safety Celebration Set
At Pleasant
Lake Powell Yacht Club
Plans Memorial Day Events
Three days of celebration and good food are planned by
the Lake Powell Yacht Club. Events include the following:
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Friday, May 26, 5 p.m.: Social at the marina
(emphasizing seafood)
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Saturday, May 27, 5 p.m.: Social on the beach
(emphasizing Mexican food)
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Sunday, May 28, 9 a.m.: Social on the beach (emphasizing
international breakfast cuisine)
Outdoor plans are "weather permitting" and may be moved
to the marina.
Due to the tremendous response from our advertisers and readers, AZBW is
proud to announce that our newsmagazine can now be found in over four
hundred fine locations in the following U.S. states and Mexico: Arizona,
California, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Virginia, Washington State
and Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico.
Please let us know if your favorite hotel, marina,
RV park, or store is not on the list or if any information has changed.
You may reach us at:
(480) 947-6219
or (619) 523-3091.
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May
2006
Grab your kids, invite your friends, bring sunscreen and
haul your boat over to the 2006 Tri-State Boating Safety Fair on the
Colorado River!