LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Miles of boats tie-up Shootout Saturday along the race course in a flotilla several rows deep to enjoy a day of boat racing and festivities.
Racing starts at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, with a morning No-Wake Zone from the 31MM-36MM beginning at 8 a.m., both Saturday and Sunday.
As boaters travel home from the Shootout on Saturday, there's a huge factor – the 10-mile No-Wake Zone.
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When the race ends, most boaters head in one direction on the way back: so years ago the Missouri State Highway Patrol implemented an Extended No-Wake rule for the latter half of the day on Shootout Saturday.
The Extended No-Wake Zone is in effect from 3-7 p.m., starting at the 31MM downstream to the 21 MM. Yep, that's 10 miles.
Now, if you're thinking about disconnecting from the flotilla at 2 p.m., Saturday, to beat the no-wake zone at 3 p.m., you had best not be part of the main flotilla along the course. Don't be that guy (or girl)! It's a party foul.
No-Wake Zone:
- Saturday, August 24: 31MM-36MM, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24: 21MM-31MM, 3-7 p.m.
- Sunday, August 25: 31MM-36MM, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
DOWNSTREAM HOTSPOTS
Don’t like the idea of idling for 10+ miles? There are some great places to eat and drink on the water near the race course that mostly avoid the 10-mile, no-wake zone.
- Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill
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- The Cave - 3MM Niangua Arm
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- Bulldog’s Beach House. At the 33 Mile Marker. The “Stuffed Burgers” are popular, and there’s often live music, and plenty to eat and drink. www.bulldogsbeachhouse.com
- The Fish & Co. In Linn Creek Cove’s “Possum Hollow”, off the Four Corners. A colorful hotspot with live music, pizza, burgers, sandwiches and lots of beverages. www.thefishandcompany.com
- Larry’s On The Lake. On one of the Four Corners: at the beginning of the Niangua Arm. Remodeled for 2018, with lots to eat and drink, and often hosting live music too. Find them on Facebook
- Nautifish Rum Bar. At the 3.3 Mile Marker of the Niangua Arm. Turn right at the Four Corners and skip the extended No-Wake Zone! Get on plane, and head up the Niangua Arm and you’ll find Nautifish Rum Bar just a few miles away! www.nautifishrumbar.com
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If you want to cruise the No-Wake Zone for a while, but stop along the way, here are some more options downstream:
- Land Shark - Margaritaville
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- Papa Chubby's
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- Paradise
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