Battling At Lake Race
photo by Jeff Helmkamp

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — It's official: Lake Race 2019 has been moved to the Lake of the Ozarks 7 Mile Marker, in front of Toad Cove.

The Lake Race Committee requested the move from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which issues the regatta permit for all such events on Missouri waterways. For several years, Lake Race had been held in front of Bagnell Dam, from the 0 to the 4 Mile Marker, hosted by Beavers at the Dam. But in years prior to that, the race—at that time sanctioned by Offshore Super Series (OSS)—was held at the 7 Mile Marker.

Captain Matt Walz, Water Patrol Division Director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, told LakeExpo.com, "There were not significant navigational issues or public safety concerns which would prevent us from approving the application." He added, "Considering similar races were safely held at the same location previously was a consideration as well."

Lake Race 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, and the race course will go between the 5 and 9 Mile Markers, with Toad Cove at the heart of the action.

View last year's race photos:

Lake Race Photos! Hull-To-Hull Action At Lake Of The Ozarks

A boat race isn't just about speed: it's also about who takes the best turns, who stays under the speed "breakout" limit, and whose boat can hold out 'til the end. Those dynamics shaped OPA Lake Race on June 2 at Lake of the Ozarks. Here's a glimpse of the action (and we've got some more shots coming soon!)

(photos by John Lejeune Photography -- for high-res versions, email lakeexpo@yahoo.com)

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