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Western Outdoor TimesNovember 2017
BOATING | CAMPING | FISHING | RVING | SHOOTING SPORTS | WATERSPORTS | WILDLIFE
A Publication of Arizona Boating & Watersports
Tackle & TargetPages 7-10
LandCruisingPages 11-13
WesternWildlifePage 14
BoatingPages 4-6
MARGIE ANDERSON
Awesome Autumn
Take Time To Enjoy Arizona’s–
In This Month’s Issue
Downstream ..........................2
Boating ............................... 4-6
Tackle & Target ................7-10
RV/Land Cruising ..........11-13
Western Wildlife ................. 14
Land Cruising
What’s In The Bag?As the giving season
nears, Margie Anderson
shares many gift ideas
for the outdoors
enthusiast/Page 11
November 2017 / Vol. 13, No. 4
Tackle & Target
‘Go Fish’ Gets Green LightArizona anglers have
a ton of “Green Light”
reasons to keep
catching and cooking
fresh fish/Page 7
SHOW PRICES — The Southwest’s largest fishing, hunting, boating and travel consumer show, the International Sportsmen’s Exposition and Arizona Boat Show® (ISE), will fill West-World’s North Hall, giant Multi-Use Tent and the 10 acres of outside space. Show dates are March 22-25, 2018. All the Valley’s top ma-rine dealers have signed on to present more than 100 sport, pleasure and fishing boats, plus a houseboat at the Valley’s only boat show. Marinas and marine-accessory exhibi-tors will expand the products and services of-fered at show prices.
MARV SLOBEN
We Wish You A Fabulous Fall And A Very Happy Thanksgiving!
ON THE COVER
For Many, Fall Is The FavoriteCAROL L. ALLEN
This lovely photo of Lockett Mead-ows from Margie Anderson shows part of the state dressed in the beauty of autumn colors. The gorgeous fall palette draws many from the Valley of the Sun just a short distance north to visit the cooler country and its autumn beauty. Besides the many upcoming holiday events, the outdoors draws en-
-reate in the refreshing weather that is so welcome after a long, hot summer. May you enjoy thoroughly this season that many call their favorite.
Outdoor Motorsports Enthusiasts: Y’all Come To Havasu!
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing and boating, is about to add another accolade to its resume with
the return of the 6th Annual “Sand - Water - RV Expo” presented by Jet Renu, at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special event venue, Saturday and Sunday, Nov.18-19.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to have the opportunity to bring this level of event to Lake Havasu City for the sixth consecutive year,” commented Bob Brown, president of Media Direction, also the producer of the re-cord-breaking 2017 Lake Havasu Boat Show every April in conjunction with the Lake Havasu Marine Association.
See MOTORSPORTS, Page 18
Plan To Attend The Sportsmen’s Expo And Arizona Boat Show®
boating and travel consumer show, the In-ternational Sportsmen’s Exposition and Ari-
North Hall, giant Multi-Use Tent and the 10 acres of outside space. Show dates are March 22-25, 2018.
All the Valley’s top marine dealers have signed on to present more than 100 sport,
See SPORTSMEN’S EXPO, Page 19
Waters Sparkle With Spectacular Lighted-Boat Parades
LAKE HAVASU CITY (Fri., Dec. 1 and Sat., Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.)
Up To 50 Boats Will Delight Spectators
The Annual Boat Parade of Lights is in its 35th year and has been the must-see event of the holiday season. Lake Havasu City’s Boat Parade of Lights has been repeatedly select-ed as one of the top 100 events in the United States by the American Bus Association.
Up to 50 boats brightly decorated in their
holiday best will delight children and adults alike. Watch the boats cruise through the Bridgewater Channel beginning in Thomp-son Bay and continuing under the London Bridge to the north end of the Channel, with a turnaround at Windsor Beach and back.
Bundle up and take a stroll through the Channel — the only time you’ll see the Chan-nel packed full of boats and boaters in winter gear at night. Come cozy up with family and friends and create treasured memories of a favorite holiday tradition!
The Christmas season is made just a little more special each year by three of our favorite Southwest lighted-boat parades.
See BOAT PARADES, Page 19
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Outdoors EditorMargie Anderson
Shooting Sports EditorJohn Anderson
Salt WaterFishing EditorDon McDowell
Special Features EditorJohn Koleszar
Birding EditorThe Late Margie Allen
DistributionLeslie ManesThe Late Lisa Brookes-Haws
ContributorsArizona Game and Fish DepartmentASU Bass TeamArizona State ParksAWAAYC
BASSBecky ThompsonBill RoeckerBoatU.S.Bureau of ReclamationChelle BrookesChristi BrookesDaryl HorsmanDebbie HuntsmanDJ ProctorDon McDowellEd HuntsmanFur and FeatherGloria Bryson Pyszka
Henri HurrierJack InnisJackson BridgesJane Lemon MottJanet BosleyJay WilliamsJerry TateJohn CampbellKelsee HawsKip PollayLost Our HomeLPSCMary Syrett
M.D.R. ProctorNational Park ServiceNAU AthleticsPatrick HorningPhoenix Power SquadronRory Aikin,Rose and Ron WernerSAPCSuperstition Search & RescueThe Late Lisa Brookes-HawsThe Late Tom NunesTonto National ForrestUSA Water SkiWayne Gustaveson
DOWNSTREAMTM
BEYOND ARIZONAFUR AND FEATHER ANIMAL ASSIS-TANCE, INC.: Ongoing — A permanent residential facility for dogs and cats de-signed for comfort, well being, and CARE for LIFE. Where Every “One” Deserves a Chance, PO Box 555 Pie Town, NM 87827, e-mail to [email protected].
BOATING 12/1 and 2 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Annual Boat Parade of Lights; see story on page 1
12/9 TEMPE TOWN LAKE: Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade; see story on page 1
12/10 and 17 SAN DIEGO BAY: Parade of Lights; see story on page 1
CAMPING/RVING/AZ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
4-5 ELOY: Family Campout – Picacho Peak State Park. Ideal for those new to camping.
or birding, depending on the date and park chosen. Trained camp coordinators will as-sist by teaching campers how to set up a tent,
on a service project. $90 for a family up to four. http://AZStateParks.com/family-camp
18 ALAMO LAKE: 11th Annual Night Un-der the Stars – Alamo Lake State Park. As-tronomy clubs from around the state gather and set up their equipment and share. Bring a folding chair, red light, sweater or jacket, en-thusiasm to enjoy and conserve our beautiful night skies. $7/vehicle (up to four adults). 6 pm. 928-669-2088 or https://azstateparks.com/alamo-lake/
CLASSES/SEMINARSAZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOE-NIX POWER SQUADRON BOATING CLASSES: Ongoing (See page 3 of this is-sue.)
COMMUNITY AND SEASONAL
For a complete list of Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving and other holiday events in Arizona, visit http://www.visitarizona.com/events.
3-5 TUCSON: 31st Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games - Rillito Raceway Park. Kilted bagpipe bands, Scottish, Irish, Cornish, Welsh music, danc-ing, food, athletic competitions, clan tents, vendors, military re-creations. $. 520-909-7299 or http://www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
4 PHOENIX: 13th Annual Arizona Fall Fes-tival – Margaret T. Hance Park. It doesn’t get more Arizona than this. Celebrate all things local to Arizona, more than 100 vendors, live
music, food samples from local restaurants, an Arizona beverage garden, kids activities,
http://
9-12 BUCKEYE: AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall – Earl Edgar Field. Come and honor
freedom. Free entry - all are welcome! Two ceremonies each day. http:// www.buck-eyeaz.gov/travelingwall
11 PHOENIX: Phoenix Veterans Day Pa-rade - Now in its 21st year, the parade is one of the top Veterans Day events in the nation. This year’s parade theme is “Silent Sacri-
Starting at Montebello near the North Phoe-nix Baptist Church, then travels east on Camelback Road and south on 7th Street, ending at Indian School Road. Free. 11 am. http://PhoenixVeteransDayParade.org
11 TUCSON: 2017 Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – The American Legion Post 7 hosts a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremo-ny in downtown Tucson starting at Granada and Alameda. 11 am. http://www.tucsonvet-eransdayparade.org/
24 TEMPE: Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade - Mill Avenue District. In-cludes a lineup of parade units including
Mill Avenue’s trees are lit with thousands of lights that remain throughout the holiday season. Following the parade, the annual tree lighting ceremony at Centerpoint plaza then Santa is available for requests and photos.
downtowntempe.com/explore/our-events/fantasy-of-lights
24-25 GLENDALE:Glitters Spectacular Weekend - Murphy Park. Nighttime sky lights up with 1.6 mil-lion twinkling lights, opening nights include holiday entertainment, food, crafts, chil-dren’s wonderland and snow, horse-drawn carriage rides, and special lighting cer-emony. Display remains lit nightly through January 6 from 5-11 pm each evening. Free. 5-10 pm. 623-930-2299 or http://www.glen-daleaz.com/events
24-25 PHOENIX: 39th Annual Las Noches de las Luminarias - Desert Botanical Gar-dens. Experience the beauty of more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and unexpected views of familiar spaces. As you walk the Garden paths, you will be welcomed by the sights and sounds of nine entertainment ensembles.
23 GOODYEAR: Freddy’s Presents The
Thanksgiving Day Youth & Adult Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon - Southwest Valley Regional YMCA. Includes: Adult TRI: 2-mi
swim; Adult DU: 2-mi run, 12-mi. bike, 1/2 mi run;
. swim; Adult TRI & DU RELAY: Adult tri distances. http://trifamilyracing.com/index.html
WILDLIFE/ ANIMAL-RELATED
18 PHOENIX: Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden. Bring the whole family—dogs included—for a walk on Gar-den trails. Meet other dog lovers, heel for family photos, learn about local dog-related
your pup. All dogs must be on a leash and remain on marked trails at all times. 8am – 2
http://dbg.org
25-12/23 TEMPE: Go, Dog. Go! - Tempe Center for the Arts. The cast of this beloved preschool favorite has gone to the dogs—with cars, hats, a moonlit boat ride, and even a wild game of ball—as this hilarious visual spectacle manages to sneak in some impor-tant lessons about life between innings. Go, Dog. Go! is a musical romp full of surprises, color, clowning, vaudeville, singing/bark-ing, and of course, six lovable dogs! Sat 1
org
Through 4/30 PHOENIX: Dinosaurs in the Desert – Phoenix Zoo. 23 prehistoric crea-tures stand along the Zoo’s Desert Lives Trail. The self-guided tour includes anima-tronic dinosaur structures which move and make various sounds including the infamous roar of the tyrannosaurus rex. A fossil dig and a photo op with a pachyrhino are also available. Educational signage and guides highlight size and interesting facts. http://www.phoenixzoo.org/event-items/dino-saurs-in-the-desert/
Editor’s Note: Please submit announce-ments for AZBW/WOT’s calendar of events —-”Downstream” — to [email protected].
items must be received by the tenth (10th) of the month prior to publication. Every effort
no responsibility for print errors or omis-sions. We also reserve the right to edit each
You may also submit your event individually at http://
.
Additional dinner is available. $10-25. 5:30 http://
www.dbg.org
24-12/31 MESA: 38th Annual Arizona Temple Christmas Lighting – Hundreds of thousands of lights in the garden and a
performances each evening at 7 pm, light-http://www.
mesachristmaslights.com
EXPOS/SHOWS11/18-19 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 6th An-nual Sand-Water-RV Expo — See story on page 1.
3/22-25, 2018: SCOTTSDALE’S WEST WORLD: International Sportsmen’s Expo-sition and Arizona Boat Show® (ISE) — See story on page 1.
SHOOTING SPORTS/ARCHERY
BEN AVERY CLAY TARGET CENTER: Ongoing — Open seven days a week; (623)
WATERSPORTS DivingSAGUARO DIVING & SPORTS: Ongo-ing — Learn to Scuba Dive, Open Water
Private Lake: [email protected]
Frozen24-1/7 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Ice Skating at the London Bridge - London Bridge Re-sort. Experience a traditional winter favor-ite in the heart of the desert at Lake Havasu City. Enjoy real ice skating under twinkle lights and a backdrop of pine trees at the London Bridge Resort. 928-855-0888 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/ice-skating-at-the-london-bridge/
LEARN TO CURL LESSONS: Ongoing [email protected]
Swimming11 TEMPE: Ironcare Splash & Dash + Swim Only – Race 5 – Tempe Town Lake. Presented by Tribe Multisports, splash 1000m or 2000m/dash 5km; swim only 1000m or 2000m, enjoy a morning of fun and racing with your friends, a unique event with a relaxed atmosphere that is suitable
for that big race or getting your feet wet at http://
ThanksgivingDay11.23.17
November 2017 | 3
Our waterways are ready, but are you?
Free courses offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department:Boater Education Course
Paddlesports Education Course
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Courses:November 18
Arizona Game & Fish Department5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086
602-942-3000 | www.azgfd.gov
Register Your Watercraft
www.azgfd.gov/boating
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FIONA MCGLYNN
BoatUS Magazine Feature Writer Fiona McGlynn
As Boating Season Winds Down, Prepare Your Safety Gear For 2018Before stowing watercraft, inspect safety and mechanical equipment.
Fall marks the end of boating season
for many in Northern Arizona and as owners prepare to stow their watercraft until the spring, it’s an ideal time to in-spect life jackets, safety gear and me-chanical equipment. Getting repairs done in the offseason and taking stock of safety equipment will help ensure a successful start to the 2018 boating season — and it’ll give you a few more quality hours with the boat before storing it.
“Take advantage of the end of the boating season to look for anything that may need repairing and to take inventory of life jackets and other safety gear,” said Josh Hoffman, boating-safety education
coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. “By doing this now, you will have a head start in the spring and can make sure all the mechanical equipment is working properly and that all safety gear is stored correctly.”
The following steps will help ensure the boat or watercraft is stored properly for next year and you’re ready to safely hit the water in 2018:
1. Inspect life jackets for any rips, tears, mold, mildew and worn areas. Also check to see whether the label is still readable before storing life jackets in a dry location. Arizona’s climate is tough on life jackets, and on average they need
check to ensure there are no rips, tears, excessive abrasion or holes, all seams are securely sewn, and the cover, straps and hardware are still strong. It would
16 hours. A life jacket with a leak in it
replaced. to en-
a note to recharge or replace it before the next boating season or your next outing.
3. As ev-ery watercraft owner should do every time he or she leaves the lake, pull the vessel’s drain plug, and dry and clean the hull. Doing so helps prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like quagga mus-sels.
4. of dings, pitting, cracks and distortion, and that they are secured properly. Inspect the hull for blisters, distortions and cracks.
5. for any leaks or damages, giving special attention to fuel lines and connections. Damaged fuel hoses could either be cracked, brittle or soft. Also ensure the engine exhaust and ventilation systems are function-ing properly. As with fuel lines, inspect all belts, cables and hoses that may have been damaged during the season. Ensure
cracks on the outer jacket of the throttle, shift and steering control cables.
by taking one of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s free safety cours-es. The classes are offered in Phoenix and Lake Havasu City every month to pro-vide boaters with the information and tips needed to stay safe while on the water. Get more information and sign up for a course online.
For more information about storing your boat or watercraft during the offsea-son, BoatUS has numerous articles cov-ering topics like tips for storage on the water as well as a checklist detailing the steps to winterize a boat.
Lake Havasu Marine Association Named For Prestigious AZGF Award Of Excellence
The Lake Havasu Marine Association
prestigious Arizona Game and Fish De-partment Award for Ex-cellence.
Marine Asso-ciation President Jim Salscheider was nominated this year for the award by the Yuma Director of Arizona Game and Fish, Pat Barber. Barber cited the Marine Association’s efforts in maintaining and
tunities, wildlife conservation, and recre-ational boating safety as key elements for winning the award recognition. Barber also noted the association’s continuing
vasive species.
An Asset To Havasu Community“They’ve been a great partner for us,
and an asset to the Havasu community,” Barber said. “They’ve never failed to step up when asked, and sometimes we don’t even have to ask. They work hard and take their contributions seriously…they’re a real asset.”
According to Barber, the Award for Excellence has been given to commu-nities throughout Arizona for several
which a Havasu based organization has been a recipient.
Aids In ConservationSince 2005 the Marine Association has
taken initiative in aiding environmental agencies against invasive species, con-serving native species and enhancing rec-reational opportunities on Lake Havasu. The group has been instrumental in the construction of launch ramps, launched a cooperative boating registration program with Game and Fish and began an un-
ciation also aided in boater education, in
A millennial offers tips for getting younger boaters on the water.
Both boaters and those who rely on boating to make a living lament that there doesn’t seem to be as many younger boat-ers these days. The statistics back that up. According to the recently published BoatUS Magazine feature “Why Aren’t Millennials Buying Boats?” (October 2017), approximately 41 percent fewer 20- to 39-year-olds owned boats in 2015 than in 2005. And while millennials may boat about as much as their parents did,
to own a boat.Why? Author and millennial Fiona
Why Aren’t Millennials Buying Boats?
McGlynn, who is a professional manage-ment consultant, may have some answers.
Lower incomes, student debt, lack of technical knowledge or mechanical ex-perience, and a culture shift that eschews conventional ownership in favor of rent-ing take their toll on millennial (born be-tween 1982 and 2000) boat ownership.
“Young people are not giving up on boat-ing, just going about it in a different way: chartering, borrowing, and riding along,” says McGlynn, a live-aboard who recent-
along with her husband, Robin.While owning a boat can be pricey,
McGlynn reports, “I’ve met a number of
get out on the water without breaking the bank, such as millennials who are partici-pating in cooperatives, who share a boat among friends, or who live aboard a boat instead of renting pricey apartments in major American waterfront cities. Several boaters interviewed for the story men-tioned the increasing popularity of wake boats, in part because they carry more people and they’re fun.”
McGlynn ultimately writes that, in general, millennials prefer the sharing economy. She asks, why would you buy a ski house, when all you have to do is Airbnb it? She suggests it’s the same with boats. “20- to 39-year-olds love boating for the same reasons their parents did. They see it as an opportunity to socialize, create family memories, and adventures, and unplug from work. Boating has the potential for a watershed moment among millennials.”
The BoatUS Magazine feature also in-cludes creative tips on how young people
ence can get on the water.For the full story, go to BoatUS.com/
millennials. See AWARD, Page 5
Yuma Director of
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concert with AZGF’s “Clean, Drain and Dry” program.
“Jim could have easily spent the past decade focused on how to get more boats sold and on the waters of Lake Havasu,
a broader vision,” commented Barber in his nomination of the Marine Associa-tion and Salscheider for the award.
Salscheider Commited To Education, Responsibility
“But instead he recognized the ben--
nerships with government agencies, local businesses and members of the public, and rallied Marine Association volun-teers to spread the message that the free-dom to boat comes with a commitment to boater education and personal respon-sibly.”
Salscheider remarked that credit for the Marine Association’s accomplish-ments extended far beyond himself.
“This has been a testament to our board of directors for its leadership, and a testament to our volunteers who have done all the work,” Salscheider said.
“Almost 10 years ago, when I took over the Marine Association, we agreed that whatever happened, we would have a seat at the table with agencies that make rules and regulations for boating on the lake,;I believe this tells us we’ve succeeded in doing that.”
Awards Ceremony In JanuaryA formal awards ceremony will be
held in Phoenix on January 13 to present the awards.
For more information, contact: Lake Havasu Marine Association 928-208-2442, [email protected]
AWARDContinued from page 4BoatUS ‘CAT’
Team Still Hard At WorkSalvage operations after Hurricane Irma continue in Florida Keys.
More than a month after Hurricane Irma struck Florida, the BoatUS Catas-trophe (“CAT”) Field Team is still hard at work. Here, in Marathon’s Boot Key Harbor, salvage crews from TowBoatUS Marathon raise a sunken sailboat and nav-igation hazard off the harbor bottom.
Since the CAT Team’s arrival in Flor-ida the day after the storm struck, hun-dreds of recreational vessels have been recovered. After initially blanketing the state with BoatUS CAT Team crews trav-eling in recreational vehicles, recovery ef-
A navigation hazard
Lifting with airbagsDewatered with a pump
Safely reloated
PLAN AHEAD — Images of vessels lost during the recent Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are still fresh in the minds of many. These catastrophic storms galvanize the need to have an anchoring plan in place, even for those whose boats are on inland lakes. Fortress Marine Anchors offers free resources to assist owners in developing the skills needed to keep a boat safely anchored during a storm. Focused more on education than product, they provide a wealth of information.
forts are now focused on the Florida Keys where work is expected to be completed in about two weeks.
The series of photos (credit BoatUS)
shows a sailboat’s being raised from Boot Key Harbor, Fla. For more views of Hur-ricane Irma’s damage, go to: https://goo.gl/5oJVpC.
Storm Anchoring: Preparation Is KeyImages of vessels lost during the re-
cent Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are still fresh in the minds of many. These catastrophic storms galvanize the need to have an anchoring plan in place, even for those whose boats are on inland lakes. Fortress Marine Anchors offers free re-sources to assist owners in developing the skills needed to keep a boat safely anchored during a storm. Focused more on education than product, they provide a wealth of information.
Surviving a Storm at Anchor by noted author Tom Neale is a comprehensive look at the techniques and equipment needed to safely ride-out a storm. It cov-ers topics every boater should be familiar with, such as anchor selection and how many to set, the importance of the rode, foredeck gear, chafe protection, reduc-ing windage and storm hole selection. The document can be downloaded at for-tressanchors.com/SSA.pdf.
A Safe Anchoring Guide is an easily understood primer that guides the reader through the fundamentals of anchoring. It’s available online in an animated for-mat or for download at fortressanchors.com/resources/safe-anchoring-guide.
Manufactured in the USA of marine-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, For-tress Marine Anchors are adjustable for
chosen as the primary anchor for the US Coast Guard’s 154’ Sentinel-class of cut-ters. It offers eight models for recreational and commercial vessels.
Contact local stores or Fortress Ma-
Lauderdale, FL 33309. Toll-free US only www.for-
tressanchors.com.
Shockles Absorb Jarring Loads On Lines And Chainsat anchor or towing a dinghy, lines and chains create enormous stress on cleats,
-pecially when suddenly jarred. Shock-les™ from Davis Instruments is a patent-ed line of simple, innovative devices that absorbs the damaging shock loads placed on a boat’s hardware and cordage from wakes, chop, waves and tidal surges. They make for a safer, more comfortable boating experience.
Shockles are built to last. They’re made from UV-resistant nylon webbing that’s stitched over an internal line lim-iter and elastomer system. This is what creates the unique progressive tension-ing that smooths and tempers jarring and
steel hardware is used for durability and superior strength.
Available in black or blue, Shockles LineSnubber™
in diameter. 20” long at rest, it attaches
carabiners and stretches from 4”–8” to
gradually absorb loading. AnchorSnub-
key pin halyard shackles.A bungee cord on steroids, MiniShock-
les™ feature a pair of wire gate snaps and are designed for lighter loads up to 300 lbs. They’re offered in three lengths, 12”,
18” and 24”.Davis Instruments’ Shockles LineS-
nubber and AnchorSnubber cost $59.99; 12”, 18” and 24” MiniShockles cost $13.99, $14.99 and $15.99, respectively.
Contact local dealers or Davis Instru-
9188. [email protected]; www.davis-net.com.
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Boating
‘OOPS MOMENTS’ — Boat hooks and brush handles can accidentally scratch and mar fine boat finishes. Shurhold Industries’ patented Handle Mate PFD slips over the aluminum shaft of its Telescoping and Fixed Length Handles to protect gelcoat, paint and chrome. And, because those “oops moments” happen, like dropping the tool overboard, the innovative device keeps it floating for easy retrieval.
Don’t Miss Deadline To Add Ice/Freeze Coverage To Your Boat’s Insurance Policy
In the winter, in northern states and in northern portions of other states where freezing temperatures are the norm, boat-ers who put their boats into heated indoor storage have it made. With their boats warm and dry, they may have little con-cern for freeze-related damage to their engines.
Winter storms can knock out power and heat, however, leading to ice forming inside the engine block and catastrophic engine failure. And, if a boat’s engine is winterized by a do-it-yourselfer and freeze damage occurs, the owner could be on the hook for the damage. So what can you do to protect your boat over the
winter?Boat Owners Association of The Unit-
ed States (BoatUS) says ice-and-freeze coverage may be a smart option. Inex-pensive and typically offered as a policy “rider” to boats stored in cold climates, it’s something to consider. BoatUS Ma-rine Insurance offers the add-on coverage for as little as $25, but also advises that most insurers won’t offer the coverage once temperatures get cold, usually the end of October, so check with your in-surer now.
Said BoatUS Vice President of Under-writing Mike Pellerin, “All it takes is a falling tree limb to take out power to a
BOATUS
TO BE SURE — Storing a boat inside over the winter requires a look at your insurance policy first, says BoatUS.
In the northern parts of Arizona, the possibilities of winter damage are real.
heated storage facility.” He also says that if a boat is winterized by a marina and damage occurs, “Most reputable mari-nas or yards will provide documentation that it professionally winterized the boat, which gives your insurance company someone to go to for damages.
When a DIYer winterizes his or her
boat and freeze damage occurs, the boat owner is responsible. Ice-and-freeze cov-erage provides protection that is very af-fordable.”
For more information on boat insur-ance or ice-and-freeze coverage, go to BoatUS.com/insurance or call 800-283-2883.
Now, Long-Handled Aluminum Tools Won’t Scratch Or Sink
Boat hooks and brush handles can
Handle Mate PFD slips over the alumi-num shaft of its Telescoping and Fixed Length Handles to protect gelcoat, paint and chrome. And because those oops moments happen, like dropping the tool overboard, the innovative device keeps it
Made from soft, high-quality neo-prene, Handle Mate PFD provides a solid, comfortable grip. The durable sleeve is
and 9’ handles. It comes with a closed cell
at bit.ly/2fbc9Tz.Handle Mate PFD is part of Shurhold’s
One Handle Does It All system. Brushes, mops, brooms, boat hooks, nets, gaffs and other tools snap securely onto a handle. Storing multiple long tools is a thing of the past.
Handle Mate PFD for Shurhold’s 5’
-scoping handle, respectively. Handles
See TOOLS, Page 17
November 2017 | 7
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AZGFD FISHING REPORT
It’s Time For Trout In The High Country
Tip Of The WeekAs we head into November, keep an eye on water temperatures in the high country. Each year, trout
The Reel Deal
too.
Green, Red, Orange Light Fish-eries
Great News For Anglers
Important For A Healthful Diet
GREEN LIGHT: GO FISH!
AZGFD, ADEQ Release ‘Green Light’ List Of FishArizonans can eat several species without restrictions.
AZ LAKES, AZ PROS: ART CHAMBERLIN/ LEROY PRICE
Two Experts Offer Tips On Winter Crappie FishingBY MARGIE ANDERSON
and they spend so much time on the water
by day.
and heads northeast.
Price Says The Fish Will Let You Know
crappie in the boat.
works best.
Chamberlin Uses Power Grubs
at one depth and two at another, which
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The MantisX contains several gyroscopes that detect movement while you’re shoot-ing. The data are sent to the app via Blue-tooth.
AZGFD Closes Frye Creek To Fishing
Fishing trips to scenic Frye Creek, a Gila trout recovery stream located on Mt. Graham in southeast Arizona that offers rare opportunities to hook Gila trout -- one of two trout native to Arizona -- will have to be put on hold.
The Arizona Game and Fish Depart-ment has temporarily closed Frye Creek
-store a population of Gila trout following widespread habitat damage on Mt. Gra-ham due to this past summer’s Frye Fire
The Department hopes to re-open the
for stocking of Gila trout and a popula-tion is established that can sustain an-gling pressure.
But, Some Good NewsGood news for anglers: the closure
does not include Frye Mesa Reservoir, where Gila trout are stocked for recre-ational opportunities. However, the area is still under a closure order issued by the
Coronado National Forest.In June, the 48,000-acre Frye Fire se-
verely impacted the habitat in Frye Creek and nearby Ash Creek, and both popula-tions of Gila trout, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, were
moved large amounts of ash, sediment and debris through the creeks.
Fortunately, Some Were Saved
AZGFD salvaged 190 Gila trout from Frye and Ash creeks and they were trans-ported in good health to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Mora National Fish Hatchery in New Mexico.
Recently, AZGFD surveyed the creeks
continue to monitor both streams annu-ally to document habitat changes and re-covery.
AZGFD Makes Change To Wild Trout Challenge
The requirement to catch Gila trout is
temporarily suspended.The Arizona Game and Fish Depart-
ment is temporarily suspending the re-quirement for anglers to catch a Gila trout in order to complete the Wild Trout Chal-lenge. With the closure of Frye Creek, there is no longer a wild population of
The Arizona Trout Challenge, which requires anglers to catch six of the eight to-tal species in Arizona, remains unchanged since the closure to Frye Creek will not affect anglers trying to catch stocked Gila trout in Frye Mesa Reservoir.
In June, the 48,000-acre Frye Fire se-verely impacted the habitat in Frye Creek and nearby Ash Creek, and both popula-tions of Gila trout, listed as threatened
under the Endangered Species Act, were
moved large amounts of ash, sediment and debris through the creeks.
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Creek located on Mt. Graham in southeast Arizona will re-open once stream recovers from Frye Fire.
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Improve Your
AccuracyBY JOHN ANDERSON
We shooters are all alike: No matter how close our groups are, we wish they were closer. We wish we shot better at long range, or on the move, or in low light, or from a different position, or with our non-dominant hand — well, you get
We all know that practice is the best way to improve our accuracy, but not all of us have the time to get to the range as often as we should, and the range can be pricey even with a membership. For some of us, the range is a good distance from our job or our home, making practice even less practical. Fortunately, there are
LaserLyteI’ve written before about the LaserLyte
that Margie gave me for Christmas. That thing is great! What I really like it for is to practice shooting on the move, or while the target is moving. I’ll have Margie hold the target and rush down the hall toward me, or dart from side to side in and out of different doorways. Or I’ll have her pre-tend to crash through the front door and attack me while I’m sitting in my chair.
You would be absolutely amazed at how long it takes you to grab a weapon
those conditions, even though you are ex-pecting it. That 21-foot rule is a joke.
Firing Accurately Is KeyIn case you’re not aware of what that
is: Years ago a guy did an experiment to see how far away an attacker could be in order to get to you and stab you before you could get your gun out and shoot him. The “rule” he came up with was 21 feet away.
However, the people being attacked were expecting it, and they had open-car-ry holsters. In real life, I bet if you were just strolling down the street or through the mall, an attacker 50 feet away could reach you before you became aware of
The MantisX attaches to the rail of your gun and works whether you have it facing forward or backward. You won’t even notice it’s there.
There are several different screens in the app to show you what your mistakes are, how to correct them, how you’re doing over time, etc.
This is the traditional error target, showing you what is probably making you miss.
what was going down and managed to draw your weapon from concealed.
The point is, being able to draw your -
cult when someone is rushing toward you with evil intent. Firing accurately is the key here.
Why Am I Missing?When Margie is rushing at me down
the blue gun at the LaserLyte target she’s holding, and aiming at an area about 7 inches across. When I miss (more often than I care to admit), I have no idea why I’m missing — am I pulling to the left or right? Shooting too high? Too low? What the heck is going on?
The LaserLyte is helping both Margie and me to be better shots, and it’s also giv-ing us lots of practice drawing from con-cealment, but we still needed more help.
You can check out the LaserLyte sys-tem at www.laserlyte.com.
MantisXI’m sure you’ve seen the error chart
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For example, if your shots consistently hit to the right of the bullseye, it will tell you you’re using too much or too little
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The app will display a target and show you exactly what you are doing wrong (or right!). It will give you goals, such as 200 shots a week, track your improvement over time, and truly help you correct your errors. You can’t change your mistake un-less you know you’re making them, and
-ally is a fantastic tool.
Shooting Will ImproveThe reason I think you should shell out
improve your shooting. When it records a shot, it tells you exactly what you did wrong, but it also has advice on how to correct your mistake. It also tracks your shooting over time, so pretty soon you get a very clear picture of your most common errors, and you can begin to correct them.
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Before you know it, the holidays will be upon us and we’ll all be scrambling
love. If someone you love also loves the outdoors, here are some ideas that are sure to please.
Good Maps Are EssentialBuild Your Own
-ing, hunting, off-roading, RV-ing, or geo-caching, good maps are essential. The best way to get the perfect map is to visit MyTopo.com and build your own. These are especially great for hunters because you can choose the hunt unit you prefer and get a detailed topo map of the entire unit on one sheet.
You can also choose from a variety of sizes, and you can choose layers as well — such as land ownership, etc. The price depends on the size you choose, but the hunt unit maps are just under $35. For
with a gps built in, there is no subsitute for being able to see the entire lake at a
strategy. Kayakers and any one who just loves
maps invaluable. Go to omnimap.com to
rivers by Fish-N-Map Company. I’ve been using them for years and they’re de-tailed, rugged, and easy to read. They’re only around $11 each, too.
scenic attractions, and all kinds of useful things. They’re only $10 each. You can buy them at nationalforestmapstore.com.
There Are Map Apps TooI have downloaded a complete set of
National Forest Maps
like camping, hiking, and exploring is a set of National Forest maps. You can buy them online or you can go to a Forest Ser-vice Ranger Station and buy them.
These maps include a ton of informa-tion, such as camping, boating, snow ski
via an app called Topo Maps by Phil Endecott. Once you get the app ($7.99), you can choose which quadrant maps to download or you can cover the entire state. I chose to download every one of
I can use the app. You can also choose low or high reso-
lution — I chose high. If storage on you iOs device is a problem, just download
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the ones you need for each trip. When you open the maps, you see where you are in real time, which helps immensely with navigation.
We use this constantly, and there is a version for the ipad as well, but if you want to see yourself on the map you’ll need an iPad that is cellular capable. You don’t have to actually have cell service on it, but it won’t have GPS if it isn’t cell capable.
There are many other map apps to be had, but you have to be careful – some charge a monthly fee and unless you’re going to use all the special features, it re-ally isn’t worth it. That being said, travel-ers often use an iPad or a small laptop for maps and other information, or just to use whenever they check into a hotel.
For Hikers: A Small DaypackIf a hiking newbie is on your list, why
not buy them a small daypack with a hy-dration bladder? I recently found one on Groupon for under $25. You can gift it as is, or put some small essentials inside.
plies, survival bandana, a pocket knife, insect repellent sheets, sunscreen packets, and a couple of books of hiking guides for the areas my new hiker likes to visit. You can tailor the bag to suit the person you’re giving it to, and it’s sure to be a hit.
Wrap A Laptop Or TabletOne thing that really makes a
laptop or tablet great for travel is a GRID IT Wrap Sleeve. They come in a variety of sizes and allow you to keep essen-tials right where you need them – with the laptop or tab-let. The GRID-IT for a 10-inch tablet is around $22,
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and for a 13-inch laptop it’s about $40. You can get them on Amazon.
Glovax Ideal For Anglers, Hunters
For something small, light, and incred-ibly handy for any outdoorsman, look no further than Glovax gloves. These gloves are ideal because you can hold on to a
because they are non-slip and cut resis-tant.
They’ll help you when you collect wood, cook in camp, dig your truck out of a tough spot, or even work on the engine.
They are abrasion resistant, water and oil resistant, durable,
and comfortable. I am a
plus protect you from cutting yourself. They are super comfortable, too.
Best of all, you can get two pair for $49. They’re on Indiegogo — just Google
Bug Zapper Lantern
Zap The Pests
(or on the boat) like being eaten alive by
mosquitoes. The perfect solution to that is the 2-in-1 LED USB Rechargeable Waterproof Mosquito Killer Bug Zapper Light Lantern. That’s a really big name for such a small item — it actually weighs less than half a pound and is only 3.5 x 5 inches.
You can set the light at 20, 50, or 100 percent depending on the situation, and it attracts and zaps mosquitoes and other an-noying insects to give you up to a 16x16 foot bug-free zone. It’s also completely waterproof so you can rinse it clean, and it has a cage to protect you from the zapper.
A single charge can last 6 to 20 hours depending on the light brightness you select, and it can be hung or stood on a surface. This is perfect for campers, RV-
charging cord is included, and the lantern is under $25. You can get one at bulb-america.com.
GoSun Go Is An Excellent GiftThe GoSun Go Solar Stove is still in
the project stage, but estimated delivery will be April of 2018. This is one of the best gifts you could give a camper, RV-er, or even a prepper — it’s a portable so-lar oven that holds up to 14 ounces and can reach temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It cooks most meals in 20-30 minutes and stays hot for hours. Use it to boil water for your instant meals or to make coffee too.
If you go to kickstarter.com and pledge
GoSun Go Stove when they ship. You can buy larger GoSun Stoves right now — the GoSun Sport is $279 and will bake, roast, or steam a meal for two people in min-utes, using just the power of the sun.
In our beautiful state of Arizona, where we are blessed with so much sunshine, this stove is ideal. The Sport folds down to a 7.5-pound package, perfect for car camping or an RV. It would also be great
trips. Check them out at gosunstove.com.
Vegan Options From Backpacker Pantry
One thing that really makes a laptop or tablet great for travel is a GRID IT Wrap Sleeve. They come in a variety of sizes and allow
you need them – with the laptop or tab-let. The GRID-IT for a 10-inch tablet is around $22,
a tough spot, or even work on the engine. They are abrasion resistant, water
and oil resistant, durable, and comfortable.
I am a
Glovax Gloves
GRID-IT for a tablet or laptop keeps every-thing handy – a perfect gift for those who keep maps on or travel with these electronics.
Ideas From The PantryThese are just a few ideas for your out-
doors person — and here’s one more. If by chance you know a backpacker or prepper or camper who is vegan, there are many delicious vegan options for instant meals from Backpacker’s Pantry. Many are also gluten free.
I pick them up at Sportsman’s Ware-house for around $8 each. In fact, almost every time I’m there I pick up a couple. I’ve eaten them and they are all delicious. Just add hot water and wait a few min-
meal. It cooks in the pouch, and you can eat it out of the pouch as well.
Of course, they also have tons of meals that have meat and cheese as well. Grab a few of these for your hiker or camper — the perfect stocking stuffer. While you’re at Sportsman’s Warehouse, wander around
things that any outdoorsman would love.
catch-and-release angler but I still love mine — I even use them inside the house, like when cutting onions. They’re ideal for hunters because they keep your hands clean and help you keep hold of the knife,
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RV/Land CruisingFALL CAMPING AT THE LAKE
Enjoy The Beautiful Weather And Outdoor Life
The weather is cooling down, but lucky for us in Arizona we aren’t about to be buried in snow. In fact for us, the most beautiful time of year is now set-tling in. What’s more fun in the fall than camping? So, whether you’ll be pitching a tent or lounging in an RV, there’s very little preparation to get ready for amazing desert sunsets and outdoor life.
Getting Ready For CampingAside from making sure you have the
lights, bug repellant, and the like), you will also want to make sure you are pack-ing plenty of water and sunscreen (yes, even in the fall).
Enjoying The Desert SafelyHave we mentioned having plenty of
water even during the fall? Okay, so the other things to be aware of when embark-ing on a camping journey in the desert include being familiar with snakes, scor-pions, lizards and the like. Know how to spot them and how to avoid them. Re-member it’s their home, not yours.
Also, it’s important to have a GPS tracking device of some sort on you at all times when choosing to hike. Also, remember that the desert cools down substantially at night; so pack layers of
clothing for comfort.
Camping-Related ActivitiesWhile sitting around enjoying adult
beverages and s’mores is the ideal camp-ing activity, here in the desert we also have numerous activities that are greatly enjoyable. For example, the star gazing in the deep darkness of the desert is sec-ond to none.
When camping at a lake, like Roo-sevelt Lake, you can also enjoy water sports during the day including kayaking, wakeboarding, and tubing. Hiking is a fa-vorite pastime of Arizonans and there are trails (covered and uncovered) for your enjoyment.
At the end of it all, camping is an af-fordable and healthful way to enjoy some family time. Get out there and enjoy that beautiful fall weather!
My Off-Road Experience: Lessons LearnedEditor’s Note: The story that follows
(and is continued on www.westernout-doortimes.com) explains how these les-sons became crucial for Tonya and her husband.
BY TONYA GARDNER
My husband and I recently purchased a UTV as we wanted to be able to spend time together and experience new things together. We had taken it out for a few rides and had a great time, but thought the trails we had gone on were way easier than we anticipated.
It Started WellWe did a few easy and moderately
rated trails that we could have done with our car. We decided to try a new trail:
trail, learning that others had taken ve-
our UTV.
would have no problems. We travel from
the Beeline Highway. There is a little trail that cuts back to the west with a parking lot.
We parked our truck, unloaded the UTV, got our supplies ready, and we were all set for a great day of exploring.
Then The Doubts BeginWe downloaded a map of the trail we
wanted to follow from the Web site with the reviews we had read. There was a sign posted “Road Closed: Bridge Out Ahead”. We noticed the map did not fol-low the trail that led to the closed bridge, so we backed up to follow the trail on the interactive map.
As we continued down the trail, we
cult to pass, but we made it. After we got
back out. We thought we were good to go, since it was a loop we knew we wouldn’t have to go back through the rocks we had just passed. Gosh, were we wrong!
We were determined to make it to
other people had said the trail was pretty easy. The farther we went, the crazier the trail got. Keep in mind we are fairly new to off-roading in Arizona.
We were getting really close to the mine on the interactive map, so we kept moving forward. There were times I had to get out of the UTV and guide my hus-band as to how to maneuver through the rocks and ruts in the trail that cut back and forth. The ruts were made from rain run-ning down the trail.
Enter Large BouldersWe got to the bottom of a hill and fol-
lowed the trail to the left. We stopped when we saw some large boulders in the trail. We backed up and looked to see if there were other trails we could take be-cause we were unsure we could make the turn through the boulders.
We discussed how we did not want to have to go all the way back up the steep mile long hill we had just come down. We also looked at all of the maps we had with us, to see if another trail was there, only to discover the trail we had taken was not on any other maps, except the one we had downloaded.
And now the “fun” begins: Their ad-venture (misadventure?) is continued on www.westernoutdoortimes.com.
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time we honor our veterans approaches, there is a special program that assures that those who are serving our country are not forgotten: “Packages from Home”.
Generally, the smaller, travel sizes of hygiene and food supplies are recom-mended. Some of the items that our ser-vice members particularly appreciate re-ceiving are the following:
such as foot or body powder, hand sanitizer, eye drops, lip balm, sunscreen, deodorant (not anti-
disposable razors, shaving cream, tooth-
aids, toilet paper, tissue packs (travel
such as single drink
(squeezable in plastic containers, peanut
sleeves, etc.
(new or gen-
sports equipment and nets, video games and systems
If your business has tee-shirts with its logo, we will donate a Web ad for 25 or more of those shirts you send to this
program. Please contact [email protected] if you choose to participate.
Your gifts (clearly marked “Packages
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own building for events. We are located one mile south of downtown Scottsdale.7220 E Wilshire Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · (480) 941-9849
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ed back toward the Escalante and began trolling and casting along a big rockslide near Hole in the Rock. We caught stubby smallmouth all along the rocky shoreline on a variety of lures. We checked another rocky shoreline to see if this was the only spot they were hitting. No, smallmouth bass turned on everywhere we tried from 2-4 p.m. Fish caught immediately went from none to too many.
This reminds me so much of spring-
at all in the cool morning and then turn on like crazy as the water warms in the after-noon. With temperatures now in the high 60s, bass behavior is much like pre-spawn
best for us but that feeding period may enlarge as weather continues to stabilize and the full moon continues to “wayne”.
Afternoon: Prime TimeBack at camp we learned that stripers
exhibited the same behavior. They did not bite in the morning but when the same
rocky points were tried after 2 p.m., the
It seems the pattern right now is up to
best spot. Many different types of spoons, bucktail jigs and medium-running crank-baits worked when stripers were active while none worked when they were inac-tive. Topwater, shallow square bill cranks, rattletraps all caught bass in the afternoon prime time.
I suspect the same timing pattern will
for a short time, make sure it is in the af-
improve as the weather warms and the lake remains calm.
Wind tends to mix warm water from the surface with cool water in the depths. That drops the water temperature and
the springtime. At press time, lake elevation was
3628.12 and water temperature was 68-70F.
FISH REPORTContinued from page 8
DAYLIGHT SAVINGSTIME ENDS – Nov 5
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A Close Relationship “There has always been a close re-
lationship among individuals who en-
hunting and camping; it’s just a matter of the time of year. Southwest off-roading and RVing are the recreations of choice in fall and winter that give-way to boat-ing and watersports in spring and summer and no-where in the country is that fact more evident than Lake Havasu City.
“Motorsports and outdoor recreation are a natural cross-over blend of similar interests. Because of that, we plan to capture the spirit of these complementa-ry markets by offering an opportunity to browse, compare, and shop for the latest and greatest in off-road vehicles, trucks, Jeeps, sand cars, ATVs, UTVs, 4 X 4s, buggies, rock crawlers, motorcycles, electric vehicles, RVs, toy haulers, travel trailers, boats, pontoons, kayaks, paddle-
scooters, golf cars, camping equipment, and all related accessory products and services in one convenient place.
There’s Room For Everybody“We expect our exhibitor list to rep-
resent a mixture of local, regional and national brands,” continued Brown. “There’s room for everybody at this Expo,
no matter how big or small. And what’s so appealing about the Windsor 4 venue is that it affords an enormous space to prop-erly display these extraordinary products, and in some cases, even demo them. It’s the perfect environment at the right time of year for an outdoor recreation Expo of this kind.”
Additions/Renewals This YearMaking it even better in 2017 is the
recent renovation and expansion of the Windsor 4 special-event area with a brand new seven-lane launch ramp and additional parking lot. “We have plenty of room to expand the Expo and accom-modate more RVs and boats than ever be-fore,” said Brown.
“We’re also adding a couple of new di-mensions to the Expo this year, which all guests should enjoy — boats in-water at the demo dock ready to take prospective customers for a ride before they make a
a ‘Hot Wheels’ racetrack where kids and
MOTORSPORTSContinued from page 1
adults can choose their favorite cars and enter the competition to win great prizes.
“And, thanks to the renewed partici-pation of the Lake Havasu Hobie kayak dealer, Southwest Kayaks, the popular Lake Havasu Paddlefest is returning to the event agenda on the white-sand beach of Windsor 4 on Saturday and Sunday. Paddlefest is open to everything with a paddle: kayaks, paddleboards, outriggers and canoes. It is a great opportunity for people of all ages to share their passion of non-motorized water sports. Paddlefest
poker run, games, activities, tips from paddling experts and demo opportunities to try the latest products.
Come By Boat”Boaters are also encouraged to come
to the Expo by boat. The new Windsor 4 London Bridge Channel Beach adjacent to the Kings View condos is now open and available for boaters to beach their boats. The beach will accommodate over 50 boats and is less than a two-minute walk into the Expo. There’s no charge for beach parking; normal Expo admission prices will prevail.”
More Details/InformationThe Sand - Water - RV Expo will be
open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 and on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m. Adult admis-sion is only $5.00, children 6 and under are free and on-site parking is also free. Food, beverage and beer garden conces-sions are on-site; dogs are okay on leash. The Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 venue is located on London Bridge Road approximately one-half mile north of the London Bridge directly behind the Hamp-ton Inn.
For additional information and the lat-est updates on Expo exhibitors and spe-cial attractions/entertainment, please visit http://www.sandandwaterexpo.com or email [email protected].
CHAMPAGNE FOR OUR FURFRIENDS
Lost Our Home Invites You To This Holiday Celebration
Help us prepare or join us for a Purrfect Holiday Celebration to support rescue pets! Enjoy sparkling champagne, a deli-cious brunch, a huge silent auction with gifts for everyone’s holiday shopping list, rousing live auction with a vivacious auc-tiontainer, adorable pets, and inspiring stories.
A big and exciting announcement will be made so this event is one to attend! Spread the word and bring your friends/family that you want to introduce to the rescue.
Where: Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
When: Sunday, Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: https://sitstaybrunch2017.auction-bid.org/microsite/
For more information, visit www.los-tourhome.org
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at the Valley’s only boat show. Marinas and marine-accessory exhibitors will ex-pand the products and services offered at show prices.
Current Arizona Boat Show® marine dealer, marina and accessory exhibitors include —
“In addition to the Arizona Boat Show®, the expo will feature an ex-panded line-up of offroad vehicles, SUVs
and president. “More than 150 other exhibitors will offer a tremendous selec-tion of outdoor products and services, plus
Canada, Mexico, South Africa and across
consumer events in the Southwest, in-
-als car show.
or visit www.AZBoatShow.com
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Boat parade participants and sponsors
the Channel on the island-side beach ar-eas but must be contained in a portable,
removed entirely and the area left clean.
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Channel restaurants, early reservations are recommended.
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TEMPE TOWN LAKE (Sat., Dec. 9) 2017 Fantasy Of Lights Boat Parade Will Dazzle The Crowd
the Valley’s most unique holiday event,
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SAN DIEGO BAY (Sundays, Dec. 10 and 17)San Diego Bay Parade Announces 2017 Theme
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trip and there are many comfortable wa-
A variety of prizes and awards are presented to the best decorated boats and those that best capture the parade’s theme. All participants will receive a participant plaque and are invited to the awards din-
boatlenderusa.com. For more information and parade details, visit www.sdparad-
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