Arizona

Havasu FireworksAfter the sun goes down, watch the sky light up over Thompson Bay with fellow boaters, beach-goers and tailgaters. Get to your viewing location early and celebrate the magic and wonder of this Fourth of July fireworks spectacular, or spend the day on the water and tie up with your fellow boaters in Thompson Bay to watch the fireworks from the comfort of your boat. See map below.Please note, officials are reminding pet owners to please keep pets at home and in a secure location. More pets are lost during July 4th than any other day of the year.Best Viewing LocationsRotary Park (plenty of free parking, straight view of the fireworks, coolers allowed, no alcohol or pets permitted)The Nautical Beachfront Resort (on the island, limited free parking and limited access starting at 8pm, coolers and outside alcohol not permitted)London Bridge Beach (on the island, free parking, coolers allowed)Thompson Bay (via boat*, please anchor … Continued

Things to consider: Drinking alcohol while operating a boat puts everyone’s safety at risk and the penalties for OUI and BUI under Arizona Law are severe. It can mean thousands of dollars in fines or even jail time. Because of the hot Arizona sun and long days on the water, boaters may not realize how intoxicated they are getting, even when drinking the same amount of alcohol as they do on dry land. “Boat operators with a blood alcohol concentration above 10 percent are estimated to be more than 10 times as likely to be killed in a boating accident than boat operators with zero blood alcohol concentration.”  – US Coast GuardIf the boat driver is intoxicated, as defined by Arizona law, he can be penalized with an Operating a boat Under the Influence (OUI) or Boating Under the Influence (BUI) charge.  For the safety of everyone on the water the boat … Continued

Lake Havasus Disc Golf TournamentMay 18th, 2024 @ 9:00am – 5:00pmBridgewater Links @ London Bridge Resort1477 Queens BayLake Havasu City, AZ 86403Fun for all ages, family and friends. Dont forget to get out on the lake while in town. Sandbar Powersports has some great boat rentals if you dont have a boat. Book today at sandbarpowersports.com

Adaptive Water Sports on the Colorado River.Families with children ages 3 and up and adults with physical and cognitive challenges are invited to attend! Participants must be one year post-injury unless cleared by a physician to participate in all activities except fishing and boating.Adaptive equipment and trained event staff will assist participants in water skiing, kayaking and tubing near the gorgeous Crazy Horse Campground, along the Colorado River!Cost is $125 per day per participant. For no additional charge, family, friends and caregivers are welcome to attend with you during your fun day.To register, visit the event calendar at AAWS.

Desert Storm Performance BoatingThe see and be seen event in the boating industry! The Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout is a world-class collection of the most prestigious performance boats from across the nation! All performance boaters are invited to participate. The air will be buzzing with the participants’ helicopter teams flying above the boats right above the water. Registration for Desert Storm 2024 Poker Run and Shootout is NOW OPEN!!! Desert Storm is an action packed week geared toward boating enthusiasts like you! For the full schedule, visit our website.April 26th & 27th, 2024 @ 9:00am–3:00pm This exciting week kicks off with Krusin’ for a Kause, where fun charity boat rides are given for individuals with special needs. That evening features our Welcome Party with live music, food and drinks for participants. Thursday – Sunday. This Event is the best Havasu has to Offer. Wanna watch the poker run from the water, rent a boat from Sandbar Powersports, they have a great selection of watercraft to cruise around and watch the incredible sights. www.sandbarpowersports.com