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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 

The Dirt ExpoFebruary 24th, 2024 @ 9:00am–6:00pmLake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4171 London Bridge RdLake Havasu City,AZ86403thedirtexpo.comArizona Expos is bringing DIRT EXPO to Lake Havasu!The inaugural DIRT EXPO HAVASU will deliver top off-road vendors and exhibitors, product installations, demos, industry experts and guided off-road rides.Featuring the DIRT ALLIANCE Throw Down Show-N-Shine (all vehicles are welcome), Trucks, UTVs, Race Vehicles, Vintage Off-Road Vehicles, Motos, Overlanders, and more! If it’s got roots in the dirt, it’s welcome to display! Show-N-Shine Registration is Free, and all entrants get one free admission to the show, and a SHARE THE DIRT Shirt.Click here for a link to the schedule!Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the gate; click here for advanced purchase tickets online; Children 12 years old and younger are free.Have some time to spare, there are some great sights on Lake Havasu, dont have a boat, call Sandbar Powersports for a great rental.

It’s all about cool cats and chicks, retro-fashion, rock-n-roll oldies music, rat-rods! Take a three-day stroll down nostalgia lane with 150 vendors of all types, food, beer garden, and the ever popular Pin-Up Girl contest. NEW: A second stage added and 30 bands will be rockin’ your socks. Over 800 cars and motorcycles will be on display. Events include giveaways, a swap meet, and a 1950’s hair salon and barber and more.GENERAL ADMISSION TIMES:  Friday: 12pm-9:30pm Saturday: 8am-10pm Sunday: 9am-7pmTICKET PRICING: (prices may change) $25/day. Children 11 and under Free. Tickets availble for purchase Online. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate with cash (ATM will be at the gate), however, for the fastest event entrance, please purchase tickets online. Three-day passes are $75, and three-day VIP All Access passes (including backstage) are $200.The Pin-up Girl Pageant is Saturday and Sunday and for Information and Registration contact [email protected] or [email protected] & Motorcycle Show information and registration … Continued