MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
August 22, 2013
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EMPHASIS: Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race


Captain Gregory D. Kindle, commanding officer, Troop F, Jefferson City, would like to remind boaters of the upcoming Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat race event being held near the Hurricane Deck Bridge on Lake of the Ozarks. The event will take place from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, August 24, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, August 25. Boating traffic will be restricted to no wake, idle speed from the 31.5-mile mark to the 36-mile mark of the main channel due to the event. The no wake, idle speed restriction will begin 30 minutes prior to the event start time each day and will continue to be enforced up to 30 minutes after the last race each day. The race course itself will stretch from approximately the 33-mile mark to the 34.7-mile mark on the southwest side of the main channel.

Boaters wishing to enter or exit coves blocked by the race course during the event will be allowed to do so upon the signal of Missouri State Highway Patrol marine operation troopers, or other authorized event personnel, at the earliest and safest opportunity. Every attempt will be made to minimize inconvenience to boaters navigating in the area.

Anchoring will be allowed in the designated spectator area on the northeast side of the main channel. There will be event volunteers on the water to assist spectators in locating the designated spectator area. Boaters are encouraged to use caution while traveling to and from the event, since a large turnout from the boating public is expected.

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained by a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in a vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!! The public can contact the Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or on a cellular phone at *55.

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