Boating during the Virus

[RiverDave]

The lake has been busy all week and most people are expecting it to be real busy this weekend..

Whether ya believe the virus is a hoax or not (doesn’t matter). Please don’t raft up with your buddies.. Stack boats up on beaches etc..

I have friends down in Parker and it’s pretty busy down there and I’d assume Havasu is going to be packed Like a holiday because the weather is perfect.

I plan on taking my Hallett out this weekend and look forward to seeing some of you on the water (from 10’ away lol).

Areas that are currently closed down to my knowledge..

Parker - south of Badenochs (and beaches from badenochs south) Below the dam if it’s Tribal land / water

In Lake Havasu the Channel is CLOSED to mooring. Currently you can drive thru the channel.

Lake Havasu they have closed the channel to Moabi and the beaches in that same channel at Pirates cove.

Have fun, BE SAFE and don’t spread that virus around the town!

Be precautious of gas pumps / ice bags / beer cartons / etc!!

RD

 

[DWC]

Ready for the fun to begin

 

[78Southwind]

@RiverDave will you be handing out RDP virus masks and pasties this weekend? Asking for a friend...

 

[Spudsbud]

Matching mask and pasties combo set !
Now yer talkin!

 

[RiverDave]

@RiverDave will you be handing out RDP virus masks and pasties this weekend? Asking for a friend...

I am not getting close to anyone.. lol. Let alone handing shit out!

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Topock is open for take out, but I really dont think you can make it up there currently.

 

[RiverDave]

Topock is open for take out, but I really dont think you can make it up there currently.

The water level is down quite a bit right now.. After your post the other day I am hesitant about launching at Windsor.

 

[Echo Lodge]

We were just told at Echo Lodge that our ramp will be closed at 4.

 

[78Southwind]

Matching mask and pasties combo set !
Now yer talkin!

Yep, it's going to be a hit this summer. I am surprised Dave isn't all over this already. You have to make the best of the worst.

 

[mjc]

The water level is down quite a bit right now.. After your post the other day I am hesitant about launching at Windsor.

Which boat are you taking? Just checked water level and it is down a foot from normal winter level. I was going to go out buy now not sure my trailer won't fall off the end of the ramp.

 

[Echo Lodge]

BLM is shutting down all the ramps they control on the Strip.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Ready for the fun to begin

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Strap a 300R to that and I’m in.

 

[The Prisoner]

Yep, it's going to be a hit this summer. I am surprised Dave isn't all over this already. You have to make the best of the worst.

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Is that a mask or a thong?

 

[BingerFang]

 

[RichL]

Is that a mask or a thong?

Yes

 

[MSum661]

Which boat are you taking? Just checked water level and it is down a foot from normal winter level. I was going to go out buy now not sure my trailer won't fall off the end of the ramp.

We tried putting our 27' in the water at pirates den this morning and went as far as the rear trailer tires could possibly go without dropping off the
ramp. Approached it twice and then said F it. This is after attempting over at river island yesterday.
Going to try Havasu Marina tomorrow. If that doesn't work I'm getting drunk.

 

[mbrown2]

BLM is shutting down all the ramps they control on the Strip.

Wonder if that includes Takeoff Point...

 

[941Punk]

We're boating in Florida all weekend.

 

[HBCraig]

Are marinas open?
Black meadow?
Springs?

 

[HCP3]

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Are they posting those on all of the houses?

 

[RiverDave]

Which boat are you taking? Just checked water level and it is down a foot from normal winter level. I was going to go out buy now not sure my trailer won't fall off the end of the ramp.

Well I was going to take my Hallett out today.. but Stacy got slammed with work, so I'm going to do some rdp work.. clean the garage, wash the offroad vehicles and prep it to go out tomorrow..

Going to get cold again next week so I want to get out at least one day this weekend if possible.

RD

 

[BingerFang]

Are they posting those on all of the houses?

yes sir.

 

[78Southwind]

Yes

What he said.

 

[River Runnin]

Seen a dozen boats er so at 3 Dunes yesterday, and a fair amount of traffic at the Springs end today!

 

[Shlbyntro]

I'm still going out as much as I can. Even though the park service has the ramp to Lake Austin by my house closed, I still have access to my marina's private ramp on Lake Travis.

Some pics from my frankenboat trip a few nights ago. And also went out last night on my coworkers johnboat after tuning his 2smoke for him.

 

[Gelcoater]

I guess I don’t see the problem with some guy launching and going fishing for the day?
Is he at risk of spreading or contracting something at his honey hole while casting his top water lure?

 

[Trim it up]

I attempted to launch Tuesday at the marina and the water level was so low, I had to bring the boat back home. My trailer tires were wet, boat was completely dry and I only had 5-6' more of concrete. I was too afraid of jacking my trailer up. Boat another day I guess

 

[throttle]

Last week... I spent a few days on da lake... made a few observations...
sunny, warm, low key vibe
lots of empty beaches visible due to low lake level (the same beaches under water the week before that), so a pretty drastic change occurred
noticed lots of people on boats together hanging out with other boats

Some other things changed last Tuesday (3/31) when Lake Havasu City made the decision not to allow mooring in the bridgewater channel, to reduce gathering or exposures
Those previously empty beaches started getting used (as boats could not sit in the channel)
several boats with more than just their families were then on those beaches together (just moved the party)

As a group of boaters and enthusiasts we should be as responsible for ourselves and respect others the best we can.
Being on da lake last week, the only fingerprint I left behind was at a gas pump (and I had gloves on). Meals at home, drinks at home, boat in da slip.

Be smart and responsible!
Boating is not a crime, socializing isn't either, however it might not be as safe as we once thought of it to be. Recommendations to avoid meeting up and gathering with friends should probably not be taken lightly. Its just this simple (ask yourselves, if I am gonna meet up with some friends today, who were they with or where were they yesterday? increasing the odds a bit now maybe?)
Continue to not follow simple guidelines and shits gonna get shut down even more. Worse yet, you or a family member may end up getting sick.

share some ideas...
stop gathering... less handshaking
put friends and meet ups on pause... less hi fives and fist bumping
stay away from other boaters... social distancing is just that

 

[FishSniper]

Last week... I spent a few days on da lake... made a few observations...
sunny, warm, low key vibe
lots of empty beaches visible due to low lake level (the same beaches under water the week before that), so a pretty drastic change occurred
noticed lots of people on boats together hanging out with other boats

Some other things changed last Tuesday (3/31) when Lake Havasu City made the decision not to allow mooring in the bridgewater channel, to reduce gathering or exposures
Those previously empty beaches started getting used (as boats could not sit in the channel)
several boats with more than just their families were then on those beaches together (just moved the party)

As a group of boaters and enthusiasts we should be as responsible for ourselves and respect others the best we can.
Being on da lake last week, the only fingerprint I left behind was at a gas pump (and I had gloves on). Meals at home, drinks at home, boat in da slip.

Be smart and responsible!
Boating is not a crime, socializing isn't either, however it might not be as safe as we once thought of it to be. Recommendations to avoid meeting up and gathering with friends should probably not be taken lightly. Its just this simple (ask yourselves, if I am gonna meet up with some friends today, who were they with or where were they yesterday? increasing the odds a bit now maybe?)
Continue to not follow simple guidelines and shits gonna get shut down even more. Worse yet, you or a family member may end up getting sick.

share some ideas...
stop gathering... less handshaking
put friends and meet ups on pause... less hi fives and fist bumping
stay away from other boaters... social distancing is just that

Exactly. This is basically what we did also except we didn’t even beach just basically cruised around.

 

[Big B Hova]

So why is the water level so low at the moment?

 

[mobldj]

Boating is not a crime but the fooks at the sandbar across from sundance .........no ventalators for you.lol

 

[240Hallett]

So why is the water level so low at the moment?

I’m pretty sure it’s because there’s less water in the lake.

 

[Gelcoater]

I’m pretty sure it’s because there’s less water in the lake.

Everyone loves a smart ass

 

[Big B Hova]

I’m pretty sure it’s because there’s less water in the lake.

Hmmm... never thought of it that way!

 

[Big B Hova]

Everyone loves a smart ass

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Well I was going to take my Hallett out today.. but Stacy got slammed with work, so I'm going to do some rdp work.. clean the garage, wash the offroad vehicles and prep it to go out tomorrow..

Going to get cold again next week so I want to get out at least one day this weekend if possible.

RD

Storms arriving Newport on Monday for several days so you can count on wet stuff Tuesday I assume if our radar accurate.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Last week... I spent a few days on da lake... made a few observations...
sunny, warm, low key vibe
lots of empty beaches visible due to low lake level (the same beaches under water the week before that), so a pretty drastic change occurred
noticed lots of people on boats together hanging out with other boats

Some other things changed last Tuesday (3/31) when Lake Havasu City made the decision not to allow mooring in the bridgewater channel, to reduce gathering or exposures
Those previously empty beaches started getting used (as boats could not sit in the channel)
several boats with more than just their families were then on those beaches together (just moved the party)

As a group of boaters and enthusiasts we should be as responsible for ourselves and respect others the best we can.
Being on da lake last week, the only fingerprint I left behind was at a gas pump (and I had gloves on). Meals at home, drinks at home, boat in da slip.

Be smart and responsible!
Boating is not a crime, socializing isn't either, however it might not be as safe as we once thought of it to be. Recommendations to avoid meeting up and gathering with friends should probably not be taken lightly. Its just this simple (ask yourselves, if I am gonna meet up with some friends today, who were they with or where were they yesterday? increasing the odds a bit now maybe?)
Continue to not follow simple guidelines and shits gonna get shut down even more. Worse yet, you or a family member may end up getting sick.

share some ideas...
stop gathering... less handshaking
put friends and meet ups on pause... less hi fives and fist bumping
stay away from other boaters... social distancing is just that

Please don't tell us folks in AZ are still fist bumping and high fiving! Naw, I ain't gonna believe that shit.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I'm still going out as much as I can. Even though the park service has the ramp to Lake Austin by my house closed, I still have access to my marina's private ramp on Lake Travis.

Some pics from my frankenboat trip a few nights ago. And also went out last night on my coworkers johnboat after tuning his 2smoke for him.

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Brutha, that's one nice bass... no idea where those lakes are you've mentioned ... coming from a Va to Fla everglades bass fisherman thats a sweet catch.

 

[RiverDave]

I was a little surprised how full Windsor was.

Saw @Wmc flosting by themselves.

There was a ton of boats at three dunes. I talked to a friend that was leaving and he said even though it looks packed everyone was keeping distance with each other.

pretty bad ass Schiada in the channel.

 

[78Southwind]

pretty bad ass Schiada in the channel. View attachment 862869

@79howard

 

[240Hallett]

 

[jbird]

We had a great day on the water yesterday. Spent most of the day in Steamboat anchored out by ourselves. Cove was pretty busy with boats coming and going, beach was full and several groups of 4-5 boats tied up. It’s was business as usual other than no mooring in the channel.

Let’s hope we can continue to boat through this as yesterday felt the most normal for us since the start of this shit.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

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I was a little surprised how full Windsor was. View attachment 862861 View attachment 862862 View attachment 862863 View attachment 862864

Saw @Wmc flosting by themselves.
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There was a ton of boats at three dunes. I talked to a friend that was leaving and he said even though it looks packed everyone was keeping distance with each other.
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pretty bad ass Schiada in the channel. View attachment 862869 View attachment 862870

Never figured you for a closed bow guy Dave... and I see ship to shore radio down under helm.... I'm guessing you run that to Catalina.

 

[throttle]

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[Meaney77]

The lake has been busy all week and most people are expecting it to be real busy this weekend..

Whether ya believe the virus is a hoax or not (doesn’t matter). Please don’t raft up with your buddies.. Stack boats up on beaches etc..

I have friends down in Parker and it’s pretty busy down there and I’d assume Havasu is going to be packed Like a holiday because the weather is perfect.

I plan on taking my Hallett out this weekend and look forward to seeing some of you on the water (from 10’ away lol).

Areas that are currently closed down to my knowledge..

Parker - south of Badenochs (and beaches from badenochs south) Below the dam if it’s Tribal land / water
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In Lake Havasu the Channel is CLOSED to mooring. Currently you can drive thru the channel.
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Lake Havasu they have closed the channel to Moabi and the beaches in that same channel at Pirates cove.

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Have fun, BE SAFE and don’t spread that virus around the town!

Be precautious of gas pumps / ice bags / beer cartons / etc!!

RD

Am I reading this correct, from the Channel up to Moabi is closed?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Am I reading this correct, from the Channel up to Moabi is closed?

I think he meant the pirates cove / Moabi channel is closed for beaching.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

That nortech is damn sexy.

 

[DLC]

Is that a mask or a thong?

Yes

it’s only a mask AFTER it was worn as a thong....

 

[RiverDave]

I think he meant the pirates cove / Moabi channel is closed for beaching.

Correct

 

[bocco]

Up north I have heard that Clear Lake is shut down. I'm wondering if I can get on the Delta. Haven't called the nearest Marinas.