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 Scott B. White
573-751-1000
F170803
August 16, 2017

EMPHASIS: Lake Of The Ozarks -- Shootout Boat Race Information

Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer, Troop F, Jefferson City, would like to remind boaters of the upcoming Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat race event being held on the main channel near the Hurricane Deck Bridge on Lake of the Ozarks. The event will take place from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 26, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, August 27.

On Saturday, August 26, boating traffic will be restricted to no wake, idle speed from the 31.5-mile marker to the 36-mile marker of the main channel due to the event. The no wake, idle speed restriction will begin 30 minutes prior to the event start time.

On Saturday only, the no wake zone will be extended to approximately the 24-mile mark from 2-5:30 p.m. The extended no wake area and time for Saturday were implemented to help facilitate a safer environment on the lake as people leave the event, and help prevent property damage associated with the large amount of boating traffic returning downstream.

On Sunday, August 27, boating traffic will be restricted to no wake, idle speed from the 31.5-mile marker to the 36-mile marker of the main channel. The no wake, idle speed restriction will begin 30 minutes prior to the event start time and will continue to be enforced up to one hour after the last race on Sunday.

The race course itself will stretch from approximately the 33-mile marker to the 34.7-mile marker on the southwest side of the main channel. There will be a 400-foot buffer zone between the race course and the designated spectator area. 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 operations 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 and to assist with safely anchoring vessels. Boaters are encouraged to use caution while traveling to and from the event, since a large turnout from the boating public is expected.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!
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