DOWNSTREAM
Events Calendar, Beginning September 2009
BEYOND ARIZONA
***FREE FISHING DAYS (CALIFORNIA): Sept. 7
INTERNATIONAL YELLOWTAIL DERBY 2009: Sept. 26-Oct. 4 — San Diego; John L. Campbell: (619) 991-5480 or johncinsd@cox.net
YACHTFEST: Sept. 17-20 — Island Palms Marina, Shelter Island, San Diego
***NEW SAN DIEGO SUNROAD BOAT SHOW: Jan.28-31, 2010
www.bigbayboatshow.com
BOATING
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY: Sept. 17 — Arrgh!
HIGH SCHOOL SAILING: 2009/10 School year — Tuesday afternoons; (480) 948 3814
http://www.arizonayachtclub.org/Education/hsclass.shtml
KIDS’ LIFE JACKET PHOTO CALENDAR CONTEST: By Sept. 30 — The Foundation is looking for photos of kids wearing Loaner Program life jackets. The best photos will be featured in a 2010 calendar. The Foundation will also use some of the images to promote the popular program. Photos can be emailed to Life Jacket Program Manager Alanna Keating at AKeating@BoatUS.com .
LEARN TO SAIL FASTER, BOAT HANDLING AND MORE: Seasonal — http://www.arizonayachtclub.org/Education/hsclass.shtml ; (480) 948-3814
***AYC LEUKEMIA CUP/BIRTHDAY REGATTA: Jan. 15-17 — Gary Jobson will be joining the event.
LADIES’ DAY AT THE LAKE: Oct. 10 — Lake Pleasant Sailing Club; Desert Outdoor Center, Lake Pleasant; Debbie Huntsman, (623) 780-8787 or (480) 893-2850
***CHAMPBOAT SERIES GRAND PRIX: Sept. 26-27 — Tempe Town Lake; NASCAR of the water; benefits Spark of Hope Foundation
www.champboat.com
ARIZONA YACHT CLUB OPENING DAY REGATTA: Sept. 26, 12:30 p.m. — Pleasant Harbor Marina; (602) 257-0141
www.arizonayachtclub.org
ADVANTAGE BOAT REGATTA: Sept. 25-27 — Nautical Inn, Lake Havasu City;
(928) 680-0265
www.golakehavasu.com
www.jokerswildpromotions.com
PLAYCRAFT BOATS REGATTA: Sept. 11-12 — Lake Havasu City; (573) 765-3265 or
www.playcraftboats.com
AYC FALL RACE SERIES: — Lake Pleasant action begins Sept. 26; sign up at
www.arizonayachtclub.org
AZ YACHT CLUB MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. — 19th Tee, Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.arizonayachtclub.org
***PORTSMOUTH (SMALL BOATS) SAILING: Nearly every Saturday, 2 p.m. — Tempe Town Lake; check the AYC Web site calendar
***US SAILING/ RED CROSS ONLINE TRAINING: Ongoing — To make it easier for prospective US SAILING-certified instructors to fulfill course requirements for CPR and First Aid certification, US SAILING teams up with the American Red Cross to provide an online training program. Participants can sign up by visiting
www.ussailing.org/training and clicking on the Red Cross Online Training button (towards the bottom of the page).
***SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATERS: Ongoing — Visit http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp before you go.
CAMPING/RVING/AZ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
ARIZONA STATE PARKS ADVISORS NEEDED: By Sept. 25 — Historic preservation enthusiasts, scientists required; download an application at azstateparks.com and mail it, with required support documents, to: Advisory Committee Coordinator, Arizona State Parks, 1300 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ARIZONA STATE PARKS: through September — Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, (928) 779-4395; Lyman Lake State Park, (928) 337-4441
PUBLIC LANDS DAY: Sept. 26
***PROTECT-A-PARK: ongoing — Boaters, anglers, divers needed to adopt Lake Pleasant’s shoreline areas and coves for regular litter removal in 2009; (602) 372-7460, ext. 200
CLASSES/SEMINARS
***AZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOENIX POWER SQUADRON BOATING CLASSES: Ongoing — See page 3 of each issue of Arizona Boating & Watersports
ARIZONA SAILING FOUNDATION: two-day course — “Introduction to Sailboat Racing;”
http://www.arizonayachtclub.org/Education/Intro_to_Racing.shtml
***START SAILING RIGHT CLASSES: ongoing — ASF class information at www.arizonayachtclub.org; click on “education”
COMMUNITY
***PHOENIX SISTER CITIES NEEDS HOMESTAY HOSTS: 2009-10 school year — Two exchange students from Mexico; if you are interested in hosting, contact pj.conover@phoenix.gov
HOMELESS PROGRAM NEEDS: Ongoing — new underwear, socks, sun screen, razors, feminine hygiene products, hats and backpacks; e-mail I-Help for more details: ihelp@tempeaction.org.
VERDE CANYON RAILROAD: Current and autumn — “Grape Train Escapes”(wine tasting trains) + Sept. 12, “Saturday Night Starlight Train” + Sept. 13 “Grandparents Day”; + Oct. 3-31 “Ales on Rails,”Clarkdale; (928) 639-0010 or (800) 293-7245 or
www.verdecanyonrr.com
VERDE RIVER DAYS: Sept.26-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Includes canoe rides, free fishing; Cottonwood, Dead Horse Ranch State Park; (928) 634-7593 or 928-634-5283 or
www.azstateparks.com
***WALK ‘N ROLL DOG WALK, SILENT AUCTION: Jan. 30, 2010 — Tempe Town Lake; benefits Power Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc.
servicedoginfo@azpowerpaws.org or (480) 945-0754
***DONATE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN LOST IN HERMOSILLO DAY-CARE FIRE TRAGEDY: At any Wells Fargo Bank, to the Phoenix Sister Cities Hermosillo Fire Relief Fund: Account # 2832588335
***60TH COCONINO COUNTY FAIR: Sept. 4-7 — The Vendor Application is available on Coconino County Parks & Recreation’s Web site www.coconino.az.gov/parks.aspx or call (928) 679-8000 to request a packet. For more information, please contact Regina Salas Szal at (928) 679-8027, (928) 607-0219
rszal@coconino.az.gov
***NO-KILL SHELTER NEEDS HELP:
http://animalsbenefitclub.com/index2.html
.
***RAISING MONEY FOR ANIMALS: Ongoing — Heather L. James-Davis;
www.azanimalassistance.com
RAINBOW BRIDGE CENTENNIAL PHOTO CONTEST: through Sept. 30 — To commemorate 100th anniversary of national monument;
www.nps.gov/rabr.
FISHING
For information on fishing, please see “Tight Lines” in each issue of AZBW.
4TH ANNUAL LONDON BRIDGE LION’S CLUB STRIPER DERBY: Oct. 9-10 – Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu; (928) 505-5240 or
www.golakehavasu.com
PINETOP-LAKESIDE 4TH ANNUAL WOODLAND WILD COUNTRY EXPO - WILDLIFE & NATURE FESTIVAL: Oct. 3-4 — Woodland Lake Park, fly fishing and more; (928) 367-4290 or
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
***ARIZONA FLYCASTERS CLUB MEETINGS: Second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. — Sunnyslope Community Center;
http://www.azflycasters.org
***SRT BASS PHOENIX CHAPTER MEETINGS: Ongoing — Shake, Rattle & Troll BASS Club; volunteers needed; new members (boaters and non-boaters), families, children, friends are welcome; (623) 221-7655
HUNTING
For information on hunting, please see “Game Bag: Write On Target” in each issue of AZBW.
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY: Sept. 26 —
http://www.nhfday.org
***SHOWS/EXPOS
WATERSPORTS (INCLUDING FROZEN WATERSPORTS)
Curling
COYOTES CURLING CLUB: Sept. 12 — Fall League begins; for more information and registration forms, please visit
www.coyotescurling.com, or email Darryl Horsman at theskip@coyotescurling.com.
Diving
SAGUARO DIVING & SPORTS: Ongoing — Learn to Scuba Dive, Open Water Certification Dives, Private Class & Pool, Private Lake Open Water Certification Dives, San Carlos, Mexico; Lake Pleasant, and more: Saguaro Diving & Sports, 908 E. Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204; (480) 507-3988 or
sales@saguarosports.com
Swimming
NATHAN’S TRIATHLON: Sept. 27, 6:30 a.m. — Includes 750 meters swim; Tempe Town Lake; (480) 226-4729 or
www.trifind.net
ANTHEM SPRINT TRIATHLON: Sept. 5, 7:30 a.m. — Includes 400m swim and 150m pool swim; (623) 330-0913 or www.dcbadventures.com or
www.getsetaz.com
GCC F-1 TRIATHLON & RELAY & YOUTH TRIATHLON: Sept. 12 — includes swimming; Glendale Community College;
www.trifamilyracing.com
ARIZONA OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES #3: Sept. 19 — Phoenix; sanctioned by USAS and USMS and are open to both registered age group and masters swimmers, with choice of 2K and 4K distances (1.2 or 2.4 miles),
www.dcbadventures.com
**Wakeboarding
(Contact for all events: theawa@gmail.com)
**Water Skiing
WILDLIFE-RELATED
**WOODS CANYON LAKE’S ROCKY POINT PICNIC AREA: through September — Visitors are asked not to disturb the eagles during nesting and fledging times throughout the summer; boaters, not to enter the buoy closure or stop near nesting area on the southwest shore of the lake.
ADOBE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CENTER: Nov. 21-22 — Open House; (480) 816-3501 or sce@gofools.com
Editor’s Note: Please submit announcements for AZBW's calendar of events —-"Downstream" — to editor@azbw.com. To guarantee placement, as room allows, items must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but we assume no responsibility for print errors or omissions. We also reserve the right to edit each item. Please include the name of the event, the date and time, the location, the organization, and a contact number and/or e-mail address.
Events Calendar
Beyond Arizona
San Diego Sunroad Boat Show: January 28 - 31, 2010
ICAST/MAATS 2009: July 15-17 — Orange County Convention Center; Orlando, Fla.; American Sportfishing Association
FREE FISHING DAYS (CALIFORNIA): July 4, Sept. 7
INTERNATIONAL YELLOWTAIL DERBY 2009: Sept. 26-Oct. 4 — San Diego; John L. Campbell: (619) 991-5480 or johncinsd@cox.net
12TH ANNUAL GOLD STAR DIVE: July 18 — Skin and scuba divers search for gold starts in Casino Point Underwater Park; fundraiser for Sheriff’s Department’s S.T.A.R. and the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber; (310) 510-0174.
Boating
CHECK NEW REGS, INSPECTIONS IN COLORADO: 2009 Season — Boaters should anticipate being inspected this year as new regulations designed to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels take effect. All out-of-state boats and resident boats that go out-of-state and return to Colorado must pass a state-certified inspection for ANS prior to launching in any Colorado lake, reservoir or waterway. In addition, boats that have launched on any of the Colorado lakes or reservoirs where mussels have been detected are required to pass an inspection before launching at a new location. Boaters who have successfully passed a state-certified inspection will receive a green seal and receipt. Boaters must have both the seal and receipt in their possession before they may launch at a new location.
START SAILING RIGHT CLASSES: ongoing — ASF class information at www.arizonayachtclub.org; click on “education”
AZ YACHT CLUB MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. — 19th Tee, Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe; www.arizonayachtclub.org
PORTSMOUTH (SMALL BOATS) SAILING: Nearly every Saturday, 2 p.m. — Tempe Town Lake; check the AYC Web site calendar
US SAILING/ RED CROSS ONLINE TRAINING: Ongoing — To make it easier for prospective US SAILING-certified instructors to fulfill course requirements for CPR and First Aid certification, US SAILING teams up with the American Red Cross to provide an online training program. Participants can sign up by visiting www.ussailing.org/training and clicking on the Red Cross Online Training button (towards the bottom of the page).
SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATERS: Ongoing — Visit http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp before you go.
Camping/RVing/AZ Outdoor Activities
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ARIZONA STATE PARKS: through September — Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, (928) 779-4395; Lyman Lake State Park, (928) 337-4441
PROTECT-A-PARK: ongoing — Boaters, anglers, divers needed to adopt Lake Pleasant’s shoreline areas and coves for regular litter removal in 2009; (602) 372-7460, ext. 200
Classes/Seminars
AZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOENIX POWER SQUADRON BOATING CLASSES: Ongoing — See page 3 of each issue of Arizona Boating & Watersports
Community
DONATE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN LOST IN HERMOSILLO DAY-CARE FIRE TRAGEDY: At any Wells Fargo Bank, to the Phoenix Sister Cities Hermosillo Fire Relief Fund: Account # 2832588335
60TH COCONINO COUNTY FAIR: Sept. 4-7 — The Vendor Application is available on Coconino County Parks & Recreation’s Web site www.coconino.az.gov/parks.aspx or call (928) 679-8000 to request a packet. For more information, please contact Regina Salas Szal at (928) 679-8027, (928) 607-0219 rszal@coconino.az.gov
COCONINO COUNTY HORSE RACES: July 2-5 — Fort Tuthill County Park Grandstands, Flagstaff
NO-KILL SHELTER NEEDS HELP: http://animalsbenefitclub.com/index2.html
.
RAISING MONEY FOR ANIMALS: Ongoing — Heather L. James-Davis; www.azanimalassistance.com
Fishing
103TH ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS: July 24 — Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball & golf tournaments, storytelling, dances, fishing derby, parade, campfire circle, rodeos, ice cream social, BBQ; (928) 337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
ARIZONA FLYCASTERS CLUB MEETINGS: Second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. — Sunnyslope Community Center; http://www.azflycasters.org
SRT BASS PHOENIX CHAPTER MEETINGS: Ongoing — Shake, Rattle & Troll BASS Club; volunteers needed; new members (boaters and non-boaters), families, children, friends are welcome; (623) 221-7655
Hunting
For information on hunting, please see “Game Bag: Write On Target” in each issue of AZBW.
POMA NEWS RE: PROPOSED MEDIA RESTRICTIONS:
AZGFD DATES TO NOTE: July 12 — Super Raffle Deadline: www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com; see page 10 this issue of AZBW re: huntin season and permit information
Shows/Expos
Watersports (including Frozen Watersports)
Curling
LEARN TO CURL: July 12 — Alltell Ice Den, Scottsdale; (602) 300-4808
MINI-LEAGUE: July 19- Aug. 9 — Alltell Ice Den, Scottsdale, (602) 300-4808
Diving:
SAGUARO DIVING & SPORTS: Ongoing — Learn to Scuba Dive, Open Water Certification Dives, Private Class & Pool, Private Lake Open Water Certification Dives, San Carlos, Mexico; Lake Pleasant, and more: Saguaro Diving & Sports, 908 E. Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204; (480) 507-3988 or sales@saguarosports.com
Swimming
34TH ANNUAL MIGHTY MUD MANIA: July 17, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — Scottsdale’s
Chaparral Park, includes mud obstacle courses for 1-6 year-olds and 7-17 year-olds, and a mud puddle pool for tiny tots, also sandcastle building, giant waterslides, giant water cannons and a swim, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 480-312-2771 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Parks/mmm
LIFE TIME FITNESS INDOOR TRIATHLON: July 26 — Goodyear: This triathlon is based on time unlike an outdoor triathlon based on distance, the more distance you cover the higher your score, 10-minute swim in lap pool, 30-minute bike in cycle fitness studio, 20-minute treadmill run, www.TriFind.com
25TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN MAN TRIATHLON: July 19, 6:30 a.m. — Flagstaff, Lake Mary: Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles; Olympic: swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles, spectators free; (928) 526-8761 or www.trifind.net or www.mountainmanevents.com
ANNUAL PIONEER DAY CELEBRATION: July 17-18 — Snowflake, arts and crafts fair, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, kid’s entertainment, theatrical performance, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, 928-536-4331 or www.azwhitemountains.net or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
ANNUAL HOLUALOA FIRECRACKER TRIATHLON: July 5, starting 5:45 a.m. — Tucson; 750 meter pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area, 3 mile run through UA campus, includes a Youth Triathlon with a 250 meter swim, a 4 mile bike and a 1 mile run, 5:45 am, www.tritucson.com
Wakeboarding
(Contact for all events: theawa@gmail.com)
SUMMER WAKEBOARDING EVENT: July 18 — Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant; Competitive
Water Skiing
INTERNATIONAL WATER SKI TOURNAMENTS, FIREWORKS, RUBBER DUCK RACE: July 4 — St. Johns — Lyman Lake State Park, water ski tournaments, rubber duck race at 5 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 pm, 928-337-4441 or www.azstateparks.com
Wildlife-Related
WOODS CANYON LAKE’S ROCKY POINT PICNIC AREA: through September — Visitors are asked not to disturb the eagles during nesting and fledging times throughout the summer; boaters, not to enter the buoy closure or stop near nesting area on the southwest shore of the lake.
Editor’s Note: Please submit announcements for AZBW's calendar of events —-"Downstream" — to editor@azbw.com. To guarantee placement, as room allows, items must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but we assume no responsibility for print errors or omissions. We also reserve the right to edit each item. Please include the name of the event, the date and time, the location, the organization, and a contact number and/or e-m
Payson Wildlife Fair set for Saturday, May 9
May 9, 2009
PHOENIX -- Green Valley Park in Payson, Ariz., will undergo an amazing transformation on Saturday, May 9, when its sprawling grassy expanses turn into a carnival full of wildlife and fun outdoor activities. The 15th annual Payson Wildlife Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day, and organizers have been working hard to make it the best yet. Admission to the public is free.
For the complete story go to
www.azbw.com/Payson_AZ_Wildlife_Fair_2009.php
Arizona Yacht Club Updates &mdash Phoenix, AZ
Commodore Celebration
May 16th
www.azbw.com/Arizona_Yacht_Club_Updates.php
Monterey Bass Company Tournaments &mdash Arizona
Check out their schedule at
azbasszone.com/mbc2006/mbchome.php
Tri State Boating Safety Fair &mdash Lake Havasu, AZ
May 16, 2009
www.Tri_State_Safety_Fair_2009.pdf
www.Tri_State_Safety_Fair_2009.php
Arizona Safe Boating Celebration Lake Pleasant Regional Park, AZ
May 16, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
602.372.7460, ext. 200 or visit www.maricopa.gov/lake_pleasant.
Make sure your family is safe on your watercraft this season. Receive a
discount on your next park entry with your FREE vessel safety check. No citations
will be issued during inspections. You may receive many of the items you need to for
compliance absolutely free.
You can also receive information about Arizona boating laws, find out how to protect your
boat and the environment from Quagga mussels, learn about the hidden dangers of Carbon Monoxide and more
at the Arizona Safe Boating Celebration.
Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby &mdash Lake Havasu, AZ
May 16 and 17, 2009
The Striper Derby is a family oriented contest that is open to all. This year’s two-day derby
will be based out of the Nautical Inn & Resort.
For More Information www.azbw.com/Lake_Havasu_Striper_Derby_2009.php
9th Annual San Carlos Yacht Club Fishing Tournament &mdash San Carlos, Mexico
May 29, 30 and 31, 2009
www.sancarlosmexico.com/tournaments.html
Hubbs Seaworld White Seabass Tournament &mdash San Diego, CA
May 23 24, 2009 &mdash San Diego
Press Release, Contact: Jack Innis 619.276.1299
A white seabass fishing tournament will be held Saturday May 23 to benefit Hubbs
SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI).
The event is designed to kick off the angling season with a friendly tournament
that features a broad array of trophy categories including biggest white seabass, biggest
yellowtail, biggest halibut, most releases, and special prizes for any white seabass
captured alive and placed into HSWRI’s brood stock program.
For the story go to
www.azbw.com/Hubbs_SeaWorld_Research_Institute%20.php
Dana Point Harbor Boat Show &mdash Dana Point Harbor, CA
May 28 through the 31st.
For more information call 323.655.2010 or visit www.danaboatshow.com.
Monterey Bass Company &mdash Arizona
For More Information www.montereybass.com
Big Boys & Their Toys &mdash Scottsdale, AZ
June 19, 20 & 21, 2009
Sail To Catalina Island On Tall Ship Californian &mdash California
For More Information Go To www.azbw.com/Sail_On_Tall_Ship_Californian.php
Protect-A-Park &mdash Lake Pleasant Arizona
— It’s time to get involved and give your land
a hand — Lake Pleasant Regional Park 602.372.7460, ext. 200 or visit
www.maricopa.gov/lake_pleasant. Boaters, anglers,
and divers needed to adopt shoreline areas and coves for regular litter removal in 2009.
Check out Arizona Boating & Watersports Downstream section
for a more complete list of shows and events.
www.azbw.com/downstream/DSMarch2009.pdf
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