calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Agree totally. camped there a few times. Only issue is frigid water. Brrrr.

You ain't kiddin! I got a major cold headache there once. Like I ate a dozen popsicles

 

[QC]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I learned to slalom a few miles up from there when I was 14. Almost turned purple. Shook for 20 mins.

 

[Skiya]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Pirates cove is a nice spot but you won't be able to go up to laughlin this weekend, well Saturday anyways. It will be blocked off from motorized traffic for the Bullhead City Regatta. I'm heading down there Friday to float the Colorado w/ 25,000 of my closest friends. We all know that the Captain has to be mindful and vigilant for everyone and anything that can go sideways. So I like to think of it as a Captains holiday where I don't have to worry about the crew, boat or anything else except my own drunk butt. It's a nice change of pace.

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Pirates cove is a nice spot but you won't be able to go up to laughlin this weekend, well Saturday anyways. It will be blocked off from motorized traffic for the Bullhead City Regatta. I'm heading down there Friday to float the Colorado w/ 25,000 of my closest friends. We all know that the Captain has to be mindful and vigilant for everyone and anything that can go sideways. So I like to think of it as a Captains holiday where I don't have to worry about the crew, boat or anything else except my own drunk butt. It's a nice change of pace.

I've known a lot of people who have made the event, but I've never been able to. A friend of my Son built this fine craft a few years ago for the event. I was informed by my kid that they had many visitors while on the float but he wasn't willing to share many pictures. :facepalm:

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I've known a lot of people who have made the event, but I've never been able to. A friend of my Son built this fine craft a few years ago for the event. I was informed by my kid that they had many visitors while on the float but he wasn't willing to share many pictures. :facepalm:

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That's cool! I believe I could hang out wit you for a while :emmersed:

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Just an FYI - the market/gas station in Meadview that has been closed all summer has been purchased by Gas-n-Grub who have stores in Kingman and should be open sometime in October. That'll be a relief to people boating out of Meadview.

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I learned to slalom a few miles up from there when I was 14. Almost turned purple. Shook for 20 mins.

I learned down by Blythe behind a jet boat. The water is much shallower and a little warmer there and tons of sandbars. Talk about scary! Got up my first time and didn't want to go down and end up wadding myself up on a sandbar. I can still remember the sandbars passing under my ski in the clear water. :hopelessness:

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Pirates cove is a nice spot but you won't be able to go up to laughlin this weekend, well Saturday anyways. It will be blocked off from motorized traffic for the Bullhead City Regatta. I'm heading down there Friday to float the Colorado w/ 25,000 of my closest friends. We all know that the Captain has to be mindful and vigilant for everyone and anything that can go sideways. So I like to think of it as a Captains holiday where I don't have to worry about the crew, boat or anything else except my own drunk butt. It's a nice change of pace.

Never been to that event. That's HUGE! where does everyone put in/ take out at?

I'd really like to see sam60's son's pics...you know, just to make sure it's safe

 

[QC]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

My 25 year old son will be floating as well. He goes every year. I never have.

 

[12vMan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

LOL, I just won 2 free nights at the Avi resort & Casino. Our shop was picked for 'office of the day' on a local radio station. If I would have won them earlier I could have taken them this weekend for the big bash

 

[sam60]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Never been to that event. That's HUGE! where does everyone put in/ take out at?

I'd really like to see sam60's son's pics...you know, just to make sure it's safe

We can only hope that Skiya get lots of pics of the clever crafts......and their occupants..... while on his float. :joyous:

 

[QC]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I can still remember the sandbars passing under my ski in the clear water. :hopelessness:

Saw the same going by while shivering. There are plenty of shallows between Moabi and Bullhead. They're just rockier

 

[Skiya]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Never been to that event. That's HUGE! where does everyone put in/ take out at?

I'd really like to see sam60's son's pics...you know, just to make sure it's safe

You put in at Davis Camp and the end of the Coast Guard zone is Rotary Park about 10 miles down from the bridge.

And I do have pics of the float I just don't think the ones you want to see can be posted.
Edit: sorry, has to go

 

[fishrdan]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Last edited by QC; Today at 06:33 AM. Reason: only excuse is that it's my job.

Kill-joy........:lol:

 

[QC]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Kill-joy........

Yeah, pretty much the job title. But I am never on the job when out on the lake

 

[bruceb58]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Got back from Lake Powell over the weekend and as usual Powell doesn't disappoint. With the low water level we were able to see parts of the lake that are usually underwater. In the back of West Canyon we found wild scallions growing up to 8' tall, amazing. here's some pics from our trip.

Nice pics. I love West Canyon.

 

[corby78]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Question for anyone who frequents Callville bay. I had a floating boat key chain (blue fish shape) from there, and it had the Callville bay logo on it. I bought it at the store on the hill. Well, one of my kids chewed it up. I would be willing to pay shipping and throw in a little extra if anyone could pick me up a replacement. Thanks.

 

[Skiya]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Question for anyone who frequents Callville bay. I had a floating boat key chain (blue fish shape) from there, and it had the Callville bay logo on it. I bought it at the store on the hill. Well, one of my kids chewed it up. I would be willing to pay shipping and throw in a little extra if anyone could pick me up a replacement. Thanks.

I should be there in next few days, will check and see what they have for key chains. Maybe I'll get a a couple pics of what they have. I'm usually at Callville once a week.

 

[jjacobs007]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

Havent seen many of those floating key chains there,but they do have some sweet bumper stickers and i bought a wind breaker there last winter thats awesome,every time i cant find it i begin to stress out lol.I will be launching myboat for the first time within the next 2 months there and i will find you something cool when i go if you dont have key chain yet.

 

[corby78]

Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

I should be there in next few days, will check and see what they have for key chains. Maybe I'll get a a couple pics of what they have. I'm usually at Callville once a week.

Many thanks guys.