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
May 28, 2014
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EMPHASIS: Boat Race On Lake Of The Ozarks


Captain Gregory D. Kindle, commanding officer, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F, Jefferson City, would like to inform boaters of an offshore boat race event, near Bagnell Dam, on Lake of the Ozarks. The race is scheduled for June 7-8, 2014. The event will take place from approximately 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Boating traffic will be restricted to no wake and idle speed from the dam to approximately the 3.5-mile marker of the main channel. The no wake, idle speed restriction will be enforced approximately one hour prior to the event start time each day, and will continue to be enforced up to 30 minutes after the last race each day.

Every attempt will be made to minimize inconvenience to boaters navigating near the race, but boaters should expect congestion in the area. Troopers, as well as event volunteers, will be located around the course and will assist boaters in locating the designated areas for spectator anchoring. Spectators wishing to anchor should anticipate needing enough anchor line for water depth in excess of 100 feet.

Captain Kindle urges boaters to use heightened caution while exiting the area following the event due to conditions caused by the heavy boat traffic, and to report ALL impaired operators to Troop F at 573-751-1000 or by dialing *55 on a cellular phone.

In support of “The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!!

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