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Beyond Arizona

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

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

ANNUAL PETS IN THE PINES ADOPTIONS: June 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wheeler Park, Flagstaff; animal organizations from the region will have 200+ animals looking for forever homes, also games, live music demonstrations, food and adoptable animals; (928) 526-5964 ext 254 or www.secondchancecenter.org

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

FREE FISHING DAYS (ARIZONA): June 6, June 13

FREE FISHING DAYS (CALIFORNIA: July 4, Sept. 7

NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK: June 6-14

23RD ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY FISHING CONTEST: June 21. 1- 4 p.m. — Woodland Lake Park; (928) 367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us/

U.S. ANGLER’S CHOICE FISHING TOURNAMENT: June 30 — Lake Havasu City; Windsor South Ramp, 50 bass boats, weigh-in at 3 pm, (928) 855-2784 or www.azstateparks.com or www.usanglerschoice.net

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.

Shows/Expos

BIG BOYS AND THEIR TOYS EXPO: June 19-21 — Father’s Day Weekend; (480) 225-9888

Watersports

Swimming

TRIBAL SPRINT TRIATHLON: June 7 — Presented by Tribe Multisport; Lake Pleasant, swim 1000m, bike 23k, run 5k, four aid stations, $75-125, 6:15 am, www.dcbadventures.com

PAYSON SPRINT TRIATHLON: June 14, 6 a.m. — Rumsey Park, Taylor Pool, swim 500 yards, bike 15 miles, run 5K, pre-registered participants receive a race shirt; (928) 474-5242 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

ARIZONA DESERT DOLPHINS SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING TEAM/SYNCHRO DIVAS SUMMER CAMP: Mondays, Wednesdays through June 27, 6-8 p.m. — Introductory-Advanced synchronized swimming camp; Taylor Pool, Mesa; www.azdolphins.com or www.azdesertdolphins.blogspot.com or info@azdolphins.com or (480) 313-4350

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

Tubing:

PARKER’S 32ND ANNUAL GREAT WESTERN TUBE FLOAT: June 6 — Patria Flat, Blue Water Resort & Casino Beach; (928) 669-6511 or http://parkertourism.com

Wakeboarding

Wildlife-Related

FREE WORKSHOPS RE: ARIZONA BATS: June 12 at 7:15 p.m., July 17 at 7:15 p.m., Aug. 14 at 7 p.m., Sept. 18 at 6:15 p.m. More information at www.azgfd.gov.

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.

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