Parker Tube Float - 2013

[BoatCop]

A few changes for this years Parker Inner Tube Float. Saturday, June 8th, 2013.

1. It starts @ 9:00 AM at La Paz County Park. At the lagoon or south of it in the grassy area. Pirate's Den has a special promotion for those who register through them.

2. Patria Flats will be CLOSED to all traffic/parking. The County Park is the ONLY starting point on the Arizona side. California side resorts MAY be allowed to let their REGISTERED participants depart from their resort.

3. The entire River will be CLOSED to all but registered participants and safety vessels (including boat traffic) from La Paz Park to Blue Water - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The north end closure will be adjusted south as the event goes down river. (Boats with a definite destination, such as Riverland gas dock, Badenochs, etc. or wanting to go north from inside the event area MAY be permitted to go through at no-wake speed after obtaining permission from a race official or patrol vessel. They must proceed directly to their destination, no loitering within the security zone.

4.The Coast Guard (and Congress, through the Federal Register) will be declaring the event course a closed security zone. The Coast Guard will be there to assist in enforcing the closure. Non-registered persons (either boats or tubers) entering and/or remaining within the security zone, without authorization, are subject to citation or arrest.

5. Boats or PWCs will be allowed to register in the event, to float along with a group. Those boats must have all passengers registered, and must stay with their group throughout the event.

6. Only inflatable (or foam rubber-type) devices are permitted. No barrels, drums, old docks, couches, car seats, or other floatation materials/junk are allowed.

7. Entry fee has been lowered to $10.00 per person. Advance registration gets free VIP parking at the County Park. Those registering the day of the event will pay for parking at the Park, in addition to the event registration fee. Parking along the highway or along the fence outside the park will result in your vehicle being towed.

8. Under 18 must have a parent's permission slip. Must be at least one person over 18 in each group. 16 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

9. Teams must have their floats/inner tubes tied together.

10. PFDs required to be worn BY ALL PARTICIPANTS!

11. Underage consumption or possession of alcohol WILL BE ARRESTED!

12. People trespassing on private property (docks, yards, etc) along the course WILL BE ARRESTED!

13. On-line registration and payment now available. Register

For full rules go here: Tube Float Rules

For further info go here: Parker Tube Float Infol

The above rules and regulations have been put in place after Coast Guard observation of last years event, and to try and reign in those who do not register and cause problems for public safety personnel and over-tax emergency services. These restrictions are required for the Coast Guard to issue the permit. This is a fund-raiser for the Parker Chamber. Last year out of over 8,000 estimated people on the river, less than 600 were registered and paid the entry fee.

We are also seeking folks who can be assist vessels for us. These boats will be available to tow groups away from docks and shoreline. If anyone can assist, please call Mary at the Chamber: 928-669-2174. She's trying to free up funds to help out those boats with some gas money, but no guarantees at this point.


Can someone make this sticky, so we have just one thread regarding the Tube Float?

 

[NicPaus]

Thanks for the post BC. Great news on the no junk home made floats that get left behind. I might volunteer as a tow assist boat, basically what I have done already last 2 years as lots of tubers get stuck on the sides in certain areas do to current and wind.

 

[Riverson]

Questions:

1) do passengers in boats have to wear PFDs?
2) to be real clear everyone on a float will be required to wear a PFDs?
3) if my group could careless about racing how late can we start from La Paz?
4) how quick will the north end of the zone reopen for traffic?

Thanks for the info Alan!

Just read the official site rules? Nothing said about boats being registered? And the only reason to wear a vest is to not be disqualified for prizes?

Is your post an update to the official rules that the CG added?

 

[HolyMoly]

did Alan actually say parker will be closed?

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[Advantage 1]

did Alan actually say parker will be closed?

tapa-typed from my mobile gadget

Hmmmm... no more joking.

 

[BajaT]

Very interesting.....Gonna be registration police all along the strip? All have to wear life jackets?? The event has turned into quite a cluster with mess being left which sucks. It also has been such a huge money maker for the community up river and Parker. Chamber makes some money but needed to emphasize and offer more ways to register in advance. Sounds like coast guard is killing the event as peeps aren't going to want to wear jackets and wait in line to register to float, pay to park etc.. Too bad for community, but good as far as mess and safety goes....

Wife's cousin has come 3 years in a row from Scottsdale. Never has registered, but comes in hot with large group. Rents motel rooms. Eats 5 meals at restaurants and loses his ass at casino.....Community is gonna miss peeps like him that come once a year just for this event.....

 

[79 HUSTLER]

Very interesting.....Gonna be registration police all along the strip? All have to wear life jackets?? The event has turned into quite a cluster with mess being left which sucks. It also has been such a huge money maker for the community up river and Parker. Chamber makes some money but needed to emphasize and offer more ways to register in advance. Sounds like coast guard is killing the event as peeps aren't going to want to wear jackets and wait in line to register to float, pay to park etc.. Too bad for community, but good as far as mess and safety goes....

Wife's cousin has come 3 years in a row from Scottsdale. Never has registered, but comes in hot with large group. Rents motel rooms. Eats 5 meals at restaurants and loses his ass at casino.....Community is gonna miss peeps like him that come once a year just for this event.....

Guess I'll just be joining you in the cantina this year...

 

[460]

did Alan actually say parker will be closed?

tapa-typed from my mobile gadget

Pretty sure he did.

 

[Outdrive1]

Lmao. Who's enforcing these rules?

 

[460]

Lmao. Who's enforcing these rules?

That's the self police section of the river.

 

[Riverson]

A few changes for this years Parker Inner Tube Float. Saturday, June 8th, 2013.

1. It starts @ 9:00 AM at La Paz County Park. At the lagoon or south of it in the grassy area. Pirate's Den has a special promotion for those who register through them.

2. Patria Flats will be CLOSED to all traffic/parking. The County Park is the ONLY starting point on the Arizona side. California side resorts MAY be allowed to let their REGISTERED participants depart from their resort.

3. The entire River will be CLOSED to all but registered participants and safety vessels (including boat traffic) from La Paz Park to Blue Water - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The north end closure will be adjusted south as the event goes down river. (Boats with a definite destination, such as Riverland gas dock, Badenochs, etc. or wanting to go north from inside the event area MAY be permitted to go through at no-wake speed after obtaining permission from a race official or patrol vessel. They must proceed directly to their destination, no loitering within the security zone.

4.The Coast Guard (and Congress, through the Federal Register) will be declaring the event course a closed security zone. The Coast Guard will be there to assist in enforcing the closure. Non-registered persons (either boats or tubers) entering and/or remaining within the security zone, without authorization, are subject to citation or arrest.

5. Boats or PWCs will be allowed to register in the event, to float along with a group. Those boats must have all passengers registered, and must stay with their group throughout the event.

6. Only inflatable (or foam rubber-type) devices are permitted. No barrels, drums, old docks, couches, car seats, or other floatation materials/junk are allowed.

7. Entry fee has been lowered to $10.00 per person. Advance registration gets free VIP parking at the County Park. Those registering the day of the event will pay for parking at the Park, in addition to the event registration fee. Parking along the highway or along the fence outside the park will result in your vehicle being towed.

8. Under 18 must have a parent's permission slip. Must be at least one person over 18 in each group. 16 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

9. Teams must have their floats/inner tubes tied together.

10. PFDs required to be worn BY ALL PARTICIPANTS!

11. Underage consumption or possession of alcohol WILL BE ARRESTED!

12. People trespassing on private property (docks, yards, etc) along the course WILL BE ARRESTED!

13. On-line registration and payment now available. Register

For full rules go here: Tube Float Rules

For further info go here: Parker Tube Float Infol

The above rules and regulations have been put in place after Coast Guard observation of last years event, and to try and reign in those who do not register and cause problems for public safety personnel and over-tax emergency services. These restrictions are required for the Coast Guard to issue the permit. This is a fund-raiser for the Parker Chamber. Last year out of over 8,000 estimated people on the river, less than 600 were registered and paid the entry fee.

We are also seeking folks who can be assist vessels for us. These boats will be available to tow groups away from docks and shoreline. If anyone can assist, please call Mary at the Chamber: 928-669-2174. She's trying to free up funds to help out those boats with some gas money, but no guarantees at this point.


Can someone make this sticky, so we have just one thread regarding the Tube Float?

Hmmmm. So if we chose to float in open areas....behind the float or outside the float area none of these rules apply? Is it illeagal to drop a float at the dam and attach to a boat and float?

Really not being a smart ass just want to know.

 

[Riverbound]

Lmao. Who's enforcing these rules?

I know that Bimini.

 

[BoatCop]

Questions:

1) do passengers in boats have to wear PFDs? No. Only people floating in tubes or "floats" have to be in PFDs
2) to be real clear everyone on a float will be required to wear a PFDs? Yes
3) if my group could careless about racing how late can we start from La Paz? Park will close registration/launching @ 11:00
4) how quick will the north end of the zone reopen for traffic? As tubers head south, the River will open behind them. The SO Pontoon boat will be at the north end of the tubers and be the north "line" of the Security zone.

Thanks for the info Alan!

Just read the official site rules? Nothing said about boats being registered? And the only reason to wear a vest is to not be disqualified for prizes? PFDs are required by the permit. Registered tubers not in PFDs can be removed from the event. If too many people do not wear PFDs, the Coast Guard may not renew the permit for future years.

Is your post an update to the official rules that the CG added? Those are the provisions that the Chamber has agreed to with the Coast Guard and the Chamber Insurance provider and are being imposed for public safety.

Hmmmm. So if we chose to float in open areas....behind the float or outside the float area none of these rules apply? Is it illeagal to drop a float at the dam and attach to a boat and float? If you're not in the Event area/Security zone you can do whatever you want.

Really not being a smart ass just want to know.

In reality, this is a permitted Marine Event, no different than any other event, like a boat race or anything else. You wouldn't want just anyone jumping in and getting in the middle of Desert Storm, circle races or drags. There has to be some degree of control over the event, or else it will end.

 

[Riverbound]

In reality, this is a permitted Marine Event, no different than any other event, like a boat race or anything else. You wouldn't want just anyone jumping in and getting in the middle of Desert Storm, circle races or drags. There has to be some degree of control over the event, or else it will end.

I know this event is good for the town as far as business. But year after year of repairing damage to our house from the floaters gets old.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Very interesting.....Gonna be registration police all along the strip? All have to wear life jackets?? The event has turned into quite a cluster with mess being left which sucks. It also has been such a huge money maker for the community up river and Parker. Chamber makes some money but needed to emphasize and offer more ways to register in advance. Sounds like coast guard is killing the event as peeps aren't going to want to wear jackets and wait in line to register to float, pay to park etc.. Too bad for community, but good as far as mess and safety goes....

Wife's cousin has come 3 years in a row from Scottsdale. Never has registered, but comes in hot with large group. Rents motel rooms. Eats 5 meals at restaurants and loses his ass at casino.....Community is gonna miss peeps like him that come once a year just for this event.....

He can do all that but can't swing a $10 per head entry fee?

 

[Riverbottom]

I know this event is good for the town as far as business. But year after year of repairing damage to our house from the floaters gets old.

X2 I was hoping after the cluster last year, the chamber would have givern up on the float.

 

[teded]

Why are they starting from the county park and not patria flats? Lowering the price but charging to park, hmmm





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[BajaT]

He can do all that but can't swing a $10 per head entry fee?

He can and would happily donate at the finish line if something was set up that he was aware of. He would have to get group together earlier to get to Patria Flats and wait in line to register. Some would show up Sat am from Phoenix just in time to be droppped into the water. I do not float so I do not know how much of a cluster it is to register but if only 600 out of 8000 are registering, there is reason for this. He was dropped off at upriver sub station and in the water he goes vs. dealing with crowds, waiting in line etc... I do not know what the best solution is to put more money in Chamber's pocket but having 8000 people register south of pirates den does not sound like fun to me...

 

[530RL]

He can and would happily donate at the finish line if something was set up that he was aware of. He would have to get group together earlier to get to Patria Flats and wait in line to register. Some would show up Sat am from Phoenix just in time to be droppped into the water. I do not float so I do not know how much of a cluster it is to register but if only 600 out of 8000 are registering, there is reason for this. He was dropped off at upriver sub station and in the water he goes vs. dealing with crowds, waiting in line etc... I do not know what the best solution is to put more money in Chamber's pocket but having 8000 people register south of pirates den does not sound like fun to me...

Right.....This is not intended at your friends specifically but to the majority of the free loaders.

It is easy to register online and there are no lines to stand in. If they have time to call up and make a hotel registration, plan a trip to parker, check their Facebook account and all the rest of stuff people do every day, the can get online and pull down a simple "permit". At ten bucks, you can buy a couple extra permits for spare girls without passes as it is only a couple hands of blackjack.

Only 10% registering is not because it is difficult, it is because they do not want to pay. If you can check Facebook, you can get a permit. If you can check River Dave's, you can get a permit. They don't want a crowd at Pirates yet they want to tube with 8,000 people. Please. Everyone wants an event, wants the support of people working on the event and thinks they are entitled to get it for free.

Let's just call it what it is!

 

[mentalmatt]

Lmao. Who's enforcing these rules?

I don't believe I see 1 person in that entire picture with a PFD around their neck! That should be interesting to enforce this year. I never got the idea of these floats, this does not seem fun to me at all. All those people are drinking and you know they have to pee... If every person took just 1 piss, that is freaking disgusting! Not to mention most people who own homes on the river with a dock usually have people mess up their property during these events. They just need to knock this crap off and find a new way to make money.

 

[teded]

I've had a dock on the river for years, never had a problem with the float or the floaters. We always have a least 15 floaters, and they all pay or they don't go. I go up early Saturday morning , by boat, with all the paper work, get the wrist bands and tee shirts. Take the rafts and kids up by car to the free ramp California side by 8:30 am and there off and floating no problem





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[BajaT]

Right.....This is not intended at your friends specifically but to the majority of the free loaders.

It is easy to register online and there are no lines to stand in. If they have time to call up and make a hotel registration, plan a trip to parker, check their Facebook account and all the rest of stuff people do every day, the can get online and pull down a simple "permit". At ten bucks, you can buy a couple extra permits for spare girls without passes as it is only a couple hands of blackjack.

Only 10% registering is not because it is difficult, it is because they do not want to pay. If you can check Facebook, you can get a permit. If you can check River Dave's, you can get a permit. They don't want a crowd at Pirates yet they want to tube with 8,000 people. Please. Everyone wants an event, wants the support of people working on the event and thinks they are entitled to get it for free.

Let's just call it what it is!

I think they are learning but I am pretty sure it was not as easy as you make it seem years past. I believe you had to pay in person on specific days at the chamber if not the am of the event.

May be better off accepting donations at the end from close to 8k people then trying to collect $10 at the start? Sell "I survived the Parker tube float" cozies at $5 each at start and finish?

 

[Riverbottom]

I've had a dock on the river for years, never had a problem with the float or the floaters. We always have a least 15 floaters, and they all pay or they don't go. I go up early Saturday morning , by boat, with all the paper work, get the wrist bands and tee shirts. Take the rafts and kids up by car to the free ramp California side by 8:30 am and there off and floating no problem





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You are on the Calif. side, not much drama there. Last year we had fights, broken bottles, Sherriffs, Crit P.D., La Paz Ranger, and D.P.S. all at one time. The real problem is the fact that there is virtually no current on the lower part of the Parker Strip. When the wind comes up everyone gets stuck around the Keys with no way to get back to the start, or finish.

 

[Tom Brown]

Lmao. Who's enforcing these rules?

I'm pretty sure that guy with the mixed drink in his hand has a dB meter and is testing boats for noise violations.

 

[2Driver]

Floating down the river in a tube takes registration, fees and a page of rules. Awesome, guess it must be needed.

 

[Crazyhippy]

You wouldn't want just anyone jumping in and getting in the middle of Desert Storm, circle races or drags.

It worked for the havasu waterski races:banghead::banghead:

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[ParkerAZTourism]

Very interesting.....Gonna be registration police all along the strip? All have to wear life jackets?? The event has turned into quite a cluster with mess being left which sucks. It also has been such a huge money maker for the community up river and Parker. Chamber makes some money but needed to emphasize and offer more ways to register in advance. Sounds like coast guard is killing the event as peeps aren't going to want to wear jackets and wait in line to register to float, pay to park etc.. Too bad for community, but good as far as mess and safety goes....

Wife's cousin has come 3 years in a row from Scottsdale. Never has registered, but comes in hot with large group. Rents motel rooms. Eats 5 meals at restaurants and loses his ass at casino.....Community is gonna miss peeps like him that come once a year just for this event.....

Questions:

1) do passengers in boats have to wear PFDs?
2) to be real clear everyone on a float will be required to wear a PFDs?
3) if my group could careless about racing how late can we start from La Paz?
4) how quick will the north end of the zone reopen for traffic?

Thanks for the info Alan!

Just read the official site rules? Nothing said about boats being registered? And the only reason to wear a vest is to not be disqualified for prizes?

Is your post an update to the official rules that the CG added?

I'd like to address your concerns...

For safety reasons, we definitely require that everyone wear a life jacket. The reality is, however, we know that most do not. As a member from the Chamber of Commerce, we recommend that you do wear PFD, however, the threat of being ticketed and arrested is not what this event is about. If you are consuming alcohol, it's probably a good idea but if you choose not to, you are doing so at your own risk. The concern is obviously that people may get overly intoxicated and drowning is a legitimate danger. We really want everyone to be safe. I know many people don't want to wear PDF's, I completely understand that, and if you look at pictures throughout the web, hardly anyone is wearing one. I will leave that to your interpretation. But please drink responsibly and have a "buddy" so if there is an issue, someone can flag an assist boat.

Secondly, this is our main fundraising event that funds our non-profit organization and it is meant TO BE FUN not an policing crack-down where everyone is getting a ticket or arrested (unless the situation is severe enough, putting yourself or others in immediate danger). We don't want to deter people from attending and it is not the Chamber's goal to threaten floaters but we will recommend that you be responsible. I will not skirt around the fact that this is a GIANT party but we also want to keep it contained and safe as possible so everyone can say, Parker, Arizona throws the best party in the summer. THAT is our goal.

We ask that attendees do not exit on private property for obvious reasons so this year, we have implemented some exits and hydration stations. We also want to emphasize trash has been a problem in the past so we are giving folks trash bags to take on the float with them and we will have dumpsters at exits. The river is a huge source of beauty and income for our community, we ask that you please help us by packing it in and packing it out.

As for launch times, we want to have everybody launched by 11:00 am even if you are not competing. This is because, in the past, some floaters did not get out of the water until well after nightfall and we are only insured in the event until 3 pm. More importantly, being out in the dark and if you have been drinking and there are no longer assist vessels in the water, the situation is very unsafe and we want to make sure everybody makes it home so you can get back to the important stuff like posting tons of YouTube Videos that you'll never want your parents to see. We want you to be safe and have fun so you will join us every summer for years to come.

There will not be "registration police", however, as a non-profit and this being our main fundraiser of the year, we ask that you please register. We are a small organization, thinly staffed and spend months planning, marketing, organizing, losing sleep over and otherwise giving up many Saturdays to work on this event. It is a HUGE undertaking and our goal is to raise money that ultimately goes back into our community by way of supporting businesses with referrals, business seminars and more. We have made registration cheaper and easier this year. We have created an online registration page at www.parkerfun.com. Those who pre-register also get preferred and FREE parking very close to our launch site. You are also automatically entered into the raffle at the end of the float when you register. The more that register now, the faster you can be in the water and on to the party!

We have tried to address issues that have been problematic in the past, however, we most certainly DO NOT want people being run out because the event is no longer fun. We are not going to chase people down for not registering but I implore you to understand and be aware of what this event is and how much effort, money, time and occasional panic attacks our organization puts in to putting on the event. Please register, its a small fee to a great cause for an awesome event that you can even win some sweet prizes. We also ask that you wear a life jacket but logistically, with so many attending this event, I would hope that the assist vessels are there to do their job and pull people back into the river current, make sure everyone is safe and that the patrol boats concern themselves with serious hazards such as violence, under-age drinking, drowning, etc. We don't want half the river leaving with tickets and never coming back! Our community truly benefits from people like you who are coming to let loose and have a good time...THAT'S what the Parker Tube Float is about!

As an employee at the Chamber, I do appreciate your comments and I hope we are able to be more and more accommodating and streamlined each year. The Chamber and Parker do benefit from this event in many of our local businesses and we absolutely love having so many visitors to our area and are grateful that people come and spend their money in our community!

We would hope that everyone inside the event, and on boats please register online at www.parkerfun.com. It's only $10 this year and if you register before the event, you will get preferred and FREE parking at the park, very close to the launch site and you wont be held up in by lines.

We appreciate our police, sheriff and fire departments, as well as assist vessels, transportation crews, first responders, sponsors, and volunteers, however, as a representative for the event, let me be very clear, it is NOT our intention or goal to encourage excessive ticketing, arrests, or hauling people's car to a tow yard. We need certain precautions and we will enforce laws where an immediate dangerous and/or serious threat is perceived. Fun is the name of the game this year and we hope that people follow the rules (as closely as possible at the very least) and respect our river and beaches. No underage drinking...for obvious reasons, don't drink and drive, support our fundraiser, drink responsibly, and if you know you wont, at least wear a life jacket. This event was made to encourage tourism to our community, for people to visit and enjoy our beautiful river, contribute to a great cause, have an amazing time so you will come back and visit Parker all year round.

If I did not address any other concerns, please contact me directly and I will be happy to assist you in any way possible. I want this to be the best Annual Parker Tube Float yet!!! My contact information is below.

[email protected]
928-669-6511

 

[lebel409]

What are the prizes this year...categories?

 

[ParkerAZTourism]

I think they are learning but I am pretty sure it was not as easy as you make it seem years past. I believe you had to pay in person on specific days at the chamber if not the am of the event.

May be better off accepting donations at the end from close to 8k people then trying to collect $10 at the start? Sell "I survived the Parker tube float" cozies at $5 each at start and finish?

I work in the tourism department at the Chamber and I completely agree. This year, we put registration online for the first time and I believe that is really helping out this year. I also know that in the past, A LOT of people didn't even know this was a fundraising event or that there was a registration fee. So, we really beefed up our marketing and social media to get the word out. It's not perfect yet...we'll definitely keep working on it and we appreciate your input and concerns!

 

[DaytonaBabe]

I don't believe I see 1 person in that entire picture with a PFD around their neck! That should be interesting to enforce this year. I never got the idea of these floats, this does not seem fun to me at all. All those people are drinking and you know they have to pee... If every person took just 1 piss, that is freaking disgusting! Not to mention most people who own homes on the river with a dock usually have people mess up their property during these events. They just need to knock this crap off and find a new way to make money.

Lmfao.... are you one of those dudes that has to drive the boat to an actual bathroom to take a piss?






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[ParkerAZTourism]

Hmmmm. So if we chose to float in open areas....behind the float or outside the float area none of these rules apply? Is it illeagal to drop a float at the dam and attach to a boat and float?

Really not being a smart ass just want to know.

Technically you could, you can float the river whenever you want but the Annual Parker Tube Float is the best party I have ever been to. Period. It's truly breath-taking how many people are floating on this one day! That's why it's such a good time! On the day of, though, there will be a floating event line (of boats) behind the event so you wouldn't get to float with everybody (which is the fun part) unless you have your wrist band. The tube float is a ridiculously HUGE party we put on every year to raise funds for our non-profit. Its only $10 to register, most of those who float spend 10 times that on beer that gets left on the beach! . It's for a good cause and you can do it all online at www.parkerfun.com

 

[ParkerAZTourism]

What are the prizes this year...categories?

All the categories and prizes are on www.parkerfun.com...I can't think of them all off the top of my head at the moment but they are all listed on that website!

 

[HavasuHank]

Lmfao.... are you one of those dudes that has to drive the boat to an actual bathroom to take a piss?






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are you calling him a sissy la-la?

 

[ROZ]

Lmfao.... are you one of those dudes that has to drive the boat to an actual bathroom to take a piss?






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Or he's the guy who moves near an airport and suddenly decided it's too noisy and petitions to get it shut down.

Lmao...

This thing has gone on for Like 40 years or so, hasn't it?

My mom and her high school (Palo Verde hs Blythe) friends use to do big floats. Parker. Blyth.etc..lol



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[stonehenge]

It has been a great 36 year run. And the last 5 have been epic. However, over enforcement might kill it. Maybe this will be the exception to the rule. We shall see.

 

[RiverDave]

Mary in years past when we did the float. We always had one boat with our group just to tow us out of reeds etc.. Is that not allowed anymore?

RD

 

[rivermobster]

I never knew this was a fundraising event!

Maybe instead of the one little line on the event page, you should have in big bold letters across the top of the page...

The annual Parker Float Tube/Fund Raiser!

Most people enjoy giving to a worthy cause.

Might want to take advantage of that, instead of trying to promote the best summer party in AZ.

:rolleyes

 

[RiverDave]

I never knew this was a fundraising event!

Maybe instead of the one little line on the event page, you should have in big bold letters across the top of the page...

The annual Parker Float Tube/Fund Raiser!

Most people enjoy giving to a worthy cause.

Might want to take advantage of that, instead of trying to promote the best summer party in AZ.

:rolleyes

Gotta be honest Joe.. In terms of RDP we've always made more on the best party aspect then the worthy cause aspect.. LOL

rolleyes

RD

 

[rivermobster]

Gotta be honest Joe.. In terms of RDP we've always made more on the best party aspect then the worthy cause aspect.. LOL

rolleyes

RD

Gotta be honest Dave...

I don't think anyone here thinks RDP is a "worthy cause". D:rotflmao:

 

[RiverDave]

Gotta be honest Dave...

I don't think anyone here thinks RDP is a "worthy cause". D:rotflmao:

but look at all the worthy causes that get love from it, and the root is the party?

RD

 

[rivermobster]

but look at all the worthy causes that get love from it, and the root is the party?

RD

You missed my point completely...

Let's take pinktaco's deal. Everyone tripped over themselves (me included), to help out with what he was doing. It was an awesome thing to see so many people help out in a serious time of need.

Where there is a need, human nature will dictate, most people will want to help.

So...

Is the float tube about a party? Or about helping people out?

Chose wisely...

 

[RiverDave]

You missed my point completely...

Let's take pinktaco's deal. Everyone tripped over themselves (me included), to help out with what he was doing. It was an awesome thing to see so many people help out in a serious time of need.

Where there is a need, human nature will dictate, most people will want to help.

So...

Is the float tube about a party? Or about helping people out?

Chose wisely...

Wouldn't know Joe, I'm not the one putting it on.. LOL If you ask me and why I have gone to it every year it's about the party pure and simple.

 

[BMABITY]

So being that this float turns into such a party, does the party only happen at the location of the float? I will be in Parker this weekend for a guys trip trying to chase down a good time, any tips? RR will be high on our list considering were staying so close to it. Any ideas for a good drunk weekend would be appreciated. Don't worry, we got a buddy driving all weekend that is a sober dork, thank god for him!

 

[Riverbound]

So being that this float turns into such a party, does the party only happen at the location of the float? I will be in Parker this weekend for a guys trip trying to chase down a good time, any tips? RR will be high on our list considering were staying so close to it. Any ideas for a good drunk weekend would be appreciated. Don't worry, we got a buddy driving all weekend that is a sober dork, thank god for him!

RR at night is definitely a party. As far as weekends go. I would say that tube float weekend brigs the most talent of any other weekend and pulling a chick is as easy as just having a place with AC

 

[ParkerAZTourism]

Mary in years past when we did the float. We always had one boat with our group just to tow us out of reeds etc.. Is that not allowed anymore?

RD

You can still float with a boat. It's just a "no wake" zone inside the event. I believe you can launch at Patria Flatts.

 

[Riverson]

You can still float with a boat. It's just a "no wake" zone inside the event. I believe you can launch at Patria Flatts.

Pirate den just posted on FB that the event area is a NO BOAT area...River closed to boats from pirates to blue water?...what is the official deal with boats floating with floaters..this is how our crew has done it for 10 years, and when float done just boat back home?

 

[stonehenge]

4300 registered

That's $43,000.00 for the chamber, not to bad. Not including parking money. For a noble cause, and their enforcement scare tactic worked well. The cops were out, and some not very pleasant encounters, but that should be expected.

Seemed like the crowds were less, but still a good turn out. The wind was not cool, but still fun.