Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Mike Wallace reports that these cats were caught at Saguaro Lake while he was night fishing from shore with his son Aaron. Wallace says, " Most people this time of year have racked the poles, but fishing is still very good! " He used lighter tackle then most, a medium-action 5-foot bass rod with 8-pound test. According to Wallace, "Long soaks and patience are the best tools we have, and for me, the best part, as usual, is hanging out with one of my boys!" He continues, "Life for every one I... Full story
Lanham, Maryland – October 27, 2015 – McMurdo search and rescue products – personal AIS MOB beacons, personal locator beacons and EPIRBs – will be featured by Lifeline Inflatable Services in Accessories Tent booth 36 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center during the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, November 5-9. McMurdo Smartfind S20 Personal AIS MOB Beacon The McMurdo Smartfind S20 is a personal AIS MOB device worn on a lifejacket and activated by sliding off the safety tab and lifting... Full story
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (USA) – Visitors to the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will have the opportunity to see the innovative Crewsaver® liferafts and lifejackets, courtesy of Sea Gear Marine Supply, in Accessories Tent booth 125 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, November 5-9. Crewsaver® recreational liferafts feature the most advanced specifications on the market today. Three models - for coastal, under 24-hour ocean and over 24-hour ocean use - are available in sizes to a... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (USA) - A special presentation on the construction of the USA's first offshore wind farm has been scheduled for Friday, November 6, at the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC 2015) at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. SNAME's annual meeting and expo, the SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC), will be held in conjunction with the week-long (November 3-7) WMTC. The 30-megawatt, 5 turbine Block Island Wind Farm is scheduled to be online in 2016. Presenters... Full story
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA - Over 100 of the boats and yachts on display at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be illuminated by Aqualuma® underwater lights. Since 2004, Aqualuma has perfected the art form of underwater lighting and the company's LEDs are the lights of choice for many of the world's leading boat manufacturers, according to Aqualuma US Vice President Alexandra Bader. "We are extremely proud of all our OEM affiliations, which include Mastercraft, Hatteras,... Full story
The spectacular new Mayan Watersports Complex was officially opened just in time to host this week's Wakeboard World Championships of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). The best Wakeboard talent in the world from thirty countries attended Tuesday's impressive opening ceremony in the very popular Cancun tourist area of Mexico, a short distance from Cancun Airport. When fully completed, the complex will contain two world class Cable lakes plus a boat lake, accommodation and... Full story
San Diego—The best place to see the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay is from the historic ferryboat Berkeley at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The parade judges are stationed aboard the steam yacht Medea and the brightly decorated boats pull out all the stops when they pass by. Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet and a no-host bar from 5:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 13 or 20. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-12 and can be purchased online thr... Full story
(Maricopa County) Back by popular demand, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge on Sunday, November 1. “This is the fifth year we’ve offered the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. Our visitors love it because it’s open to all user groups - hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and horseback riders,” stated R.J. Cardin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Director. “While the challenge initially started out as a Centennial... Full story
Over 60 hot air balloons will fly above Lake Powell in the 13th Annual Page Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta Friday through Sunday Nov 6 – Nov 8. The balloons will lift off each morning at 7 a.m. from the Lake Powell National Golf Course. There is no charge to the public to join in the festivities, including viewing the morning launches and on Saturday The Chamber Page Lake Powell's Vendor Fair and evening balloon glow. Information is available on the www.VisitPageLakePowell.com Web site. O... Full story
The Mesquite and Horseshoe campgrounds and Fisherman's Point (also known as Catfish Point) re-opened for the winter early last month. These three areas are near Horseshoe Lake and are popular camping spots for fisherman. These sites accept the Tonto Pass, or annual pass. There are no trash collection services at these sites. If you pack it in, you need to pack it out. Stay limit is 14 days. Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the Horseshoe Dam on the Verde River. This lake is locate... Full story
Have you ever wondered about the value and benefits your local park system brings to your community? Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department has, and as a result, conducted an economic impact analysis study to find out! "To gain a better understanding of the park systems economic impact on Maricopa County, the Department partnered with the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance to hire Arizona State University to perform an economic impact analysis on eight of our 10 parks," stated... Full story
Editor's Note: We were honored to have worked with Laurie when our uncle had to give up his home and his two dogs. Laurie and Brad Beauchamp at Fur & Feather in Pie Town, N.M., gave homes to Shadow and Puppy, and they lived very happily there in the Pie Town sanctuary. In honor and memory of Laurie, we will continue to run some items about Fur & Feather, including this list of just three of their adoptable (at press time) dogs. Please continue to check their site www.furandfeather.org for ways... Full story
Technomarine Yachts Inc, a 35-year old brand with a global reputation for personalized customer service and support, has added two high-profile brokers to their team. Craig Williams brings with him over 39 years of experience in the yachting industry, including 20 years as founder, co-owner and vice president of operations at Lazarra Yachts in Tampa, Florida. While there he met deadlines and deliveries of more than 152 semi-custom yachts while managing the operations of the company’s $120 m... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, USA - SNAME has published a new technical report with guidelines for testing a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics. Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Air-Inclining Stability Test: (Lightweight Survey and Air Inclining Test to Determine Lightweight and Centers of Gravity) covers the determination of a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics, expanding on the guidance given in ASTM F3052 (2014). The pro... Full story
Embarcadero― Celebrate the New Year in style with the Maritime Museum of San Diego at the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party December 31, 2015. We’re transforming the McKinney deck event center on the historic Steam Ferry Berkeley into a classy lounge. Two stages will feature opening DJ’s Digital Lizards of Doom, Swing Phunk, DJ Ray Chill, Dbear and headliners DJ MANCAT and Goose MAVRK. They will keep your feet moving and heart pumping throughout the night with sweet tunes of electro swing,... Full story
Desert Troon Companies, a Scottsdale-based real estate development and investment firm, is pleased to announce that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the transfer of the Concessionaire Management Agreement for Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant Regional Park from Skipper Marine to Desert Troon Companies. The agreement names Desert Troon Companies as a concessionaire until 2040, and marks the next phase of development for the popular marina. “Scorpion Bay Marina is a distinc... Full story
Monster Bash 2015 is upon us - Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 in Lake Havasu, Ariz. We are excited to announce we will be supporting Monster Bash 2015 as the Title Sponsor. We have the 2015 Monster Bash Poker Run coming on strong! Online registration for Monster Bash is at www.lakeracerllc.com. Once again, we're supporting the Lake Havasu Food Bank, as our designated charity, so a percentage of the poker run jackpot will be donated and you are encouraged to make any other donations of... Full story
7th Annual IJSBA World Finals This is the most venerable and prestigious single personal watercraft event in the world. The invitation-only policy is attracting over 750 personal watercraft racers from 30 countries worldwide, all converging in Lake Havasu for the World Finals. Pro-Freestyle Expo. Dates: Oct. 3-11 Times: All-day event; competitions start approximately 10 a.m. each day Location: Crazy Horse Campgrounds: 1534 Beachcomber Bl. Admission: Free to spectators Contact: Jim Russell: 928-... Full story
Shake Rattle and Troll Outdoors" recently took possession of a 42' Grand Banks trawler. The vessel is of mid-1970s vintage and is powered by twin 135 HP Lehman diesels. The vessel originally was being retrofitted by Challenged America to cater to physically challenged military veterans for deep-sea fishing adventures. Don McDowell, host of the 15-year running "Shake, Rattle & Troll" Radio and sportfishing editor of Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times, is completing the... Full story
The Cholla boat ramp within Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake will be closed to the public Oct. 5-30 to allow completion of a pavement repair project on the boat-ramp access road. Cholla Campground will remain open during the project. The access road to the boat ramp will be closed to the public while the pavement is being repaired, however.... Full story
This Pacific blue marlin weighed in at San Diego's Marlin Club at 662.2 # on Sept.23. This is a rare catch for these waters; they are generally found in warmer waters. However, area waters are warm now - 74 to 78 degrees - and the marlin are here because they are chasing their favorite foods, dorado and tuna. It is the largest Pacific Blue marlin weighed in San Diego - dating back in The Marlin Club records to 1931. John Campbell, an IGFA representative, witnessed the weigh in and shot this... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - September 15, 2015) - Come celebrate fall at Slide Rock State Park's Fall Festival on October 3, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pack a picnic and spend the day enjoying harvest and homestead demonstrations, live music, kids activities, face painting, fly wheelers, games and activities for the whole family. Slide Rock State Park's history began as a working Appleorchard. Today, this agricultural legacy continues. The orchard is still a working commercial apple ranch that... Full story
Many lakes and ponds are off-limits to gasoline-powered boats. Fishermen, photographers and naturalists rely on eco-friendly Flover electric outboard motors to explore these peaceful waters. Flover provides whisper-quiet power for canoes and kayaks, inflatables and small fishing boats. Barely audible, the light and durable motors are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who don't want to spook wildlife with noise or odor. They're also perfect for paddlers facing a headwind or long lake crossing. And... Full story
From Phoenix go north on I-17 100 miles to Cottonwood (Exit on 260), Dead Horse Ranch State Park is right in town, then north on 89A for 16 miles to Red Rock State Park. Staying on 89A, go through Sedona for 6 miles to Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon and only 24 miles north to Flagstaff to visit Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. From Flagstaff, take the Lake Mary Road south 100 miles to Highway 87 (to Pine and Strawberry) and stop at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Follow 87 to... Full story
The Fort Verde Days celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Verde State Historic Park. This "Fee Free Weekend" of events starts with Fort Verde Days, celebrated with a flag-raising and lowering ceremony, artillery demonstrations, living history presentations with re-enactors, special presentations, Dutch-oven cooking demonstrations, military drills and a vintage baseball game. Travel back in time to experience Fort... Full story
