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        Boaters Pay Heed! Sea Hag Fun Run & Benefit Auction This Thursday
        Boaters Pay Heed! Sea Hag Fun Run & Benefit Auction This Thursday

        Boaters Pay Heed! Sea Hag Fun Run & Benefit Auction This Thursday

        Shootout Offshore News

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        Poly Lift Shootout Poker Run: When, Where, And All The Stops Along The Way [Sign Up]

        Poly Lift Shootout Poker Run: When, Where, And All The Stops Along The Way [Sign Up]

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        PHOTOS: Shootout Offshore's First Run What Ya Brung Poker Run!

        PHOTOS: Shootout Offshore's First Run What Ya Brung Poker Run!

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        PHOTOS: Racing Fan Fun At The Action-Packed Shootout Offshore

        PHOTOS: Racing Fan Fun At The Action-Packed Shootout Offshore

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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - III

        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - III

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        Boating News

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        Legendary Dock Company At Lake Of The Ozarks Is Built On Honesty… And Steel

        Legendary Dock Company At Lake Of The Ozarks Is Built On Honesty… And Steel

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        BREAKING: Three Ejected From Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Search & Recovery On Scene

        BREAKING: Three Ejected From Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Search & Recovery On Scene

        +3
        Leaf The Lake Alone! Ameren Warns Against Dumping Fall Leaves Into Lake Of The Ozarks

        Leaf The Lake Alone! Ameren Warns Against Dumping Fall Leaves Into Lake Of The Ozarks

        It’s Been So Hot, They’ve Stopped Stocking Trout In Missouri (For Now)

        It’s Been So Hot, They’ve Stopped Stocking Trout In Missouri (For Now)

        Lake Of The Ozarks Pro Angler Competes For $1.25 Million In Bass Fishing Championship

        Lake Of The Ozarks Pro Angler Competes For $1.25 Million In Bass Fishing Championship

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        Lake Of The Ozarks Is Tough On Docks — Atlas Builds Them To Last

        Lake Of The Ozarks Is Tough On Docks — Atlas Builds Them To Last

        Past Photos -- Shootout Offshore (Formerly LOTO Powerfest/Lake Race)

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        PHOTOS: Shootout Offshore's First Run What Ya Brung Poker Run!
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        PHOTOS: Shootout Offshore's First Run What Ya Brung Poker Run!

        • Jun 4, 2024

        Run What Ya Brung is the perfect race for every boater, and this past weekend was the first time for Shootout Offshore! It's been a feature at the Shootout in August that's simply expanded for more fun at Lake of the Ozarks. While the races were about fast boats, the poker run was for anybody. 

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        PHOTOS: Racing Fan Fun At The Action-Packed Shootout Offshore
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        PHOTOS: Racing Fan Fun At The Action-Packed Shootout Offshore

        • Updated Jun 3, 2024

        Crowds gathered around the 7 Mile Marker on Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend for the Shootout Offshore races. Nearly 50 boats competed May 31-June 1.

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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - III
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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - III

        • Updated Jan 31, 2025

        There was no shortage of action at this weekend’s Shootout Offshore event at Lake of the Ozarks.

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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - II
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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - II

        • Jun 3, 2024

        There was no shortage of action at this weekend’s Shootout Offshore event at Lake of the Ozarks.

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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - I
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        PHOTOS: Fast Boats From The Shootout Offshore Races - I

        • Updated Jun 3, 2024

        There was no shortage of action at this weekend’s Shootout Offshore event at Lake of the Ozarks.

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        PHOTOS: Crowds & Cool Boats At Shootout Offshore Street Party!
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        PHOTOS: Crowds & Cool Boats At Shootout Offshore Street Party!

        • May 30, 2024

        The Bagnell Dam Strip hosted the first parade for the rebranded Shootout Offshore Wednesday, May 29! These boats left the water for spectators to have an up-close view and chat with teams before races this weekend.

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        Raucous Raceboats! LOTO Powerfest Action Shots [GALLERY III]
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        Raucous Raceboats! LOTO Powerfest Action Shots [GALLERY III]

        • Jun 5, 2023

        photos by Lake Shots Photography

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        PHOTOS: Powerfest Fans On The Course & Boats In The Pits!
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        PHOTOS: Powerfest Fans On The Course & Boats In The Pits!

        • Updated Jun 5, 2023

        Whether it's ogling the boats down on the docks or enjoying the high-speed action while anchored along the race course, LOTO Powerfest offers opportunities for a memorable day on the Lake of the Ozarks.

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        SPEED! LOTO Powerfest Race Boats On The Course [GALLERY II]
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        SPEED! LOTO Powerfest Race Boats On The Course [GALLERY II]

        • Jun 5, 2023

        Photos by Brad Glidewell Photography -- To purchase high-resolution, print-quality photos, email info@bradglidewellphotography.com

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        Fast Cats & Zippy V-Bottoms: LOTO Powerfest Raceboats On The Course [GALLERY I]
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        Fast Cats & Zippy V-Bottoms: LOTO Powerfest Raceboats On The Course [GALLERY I]

        • Updated Jun 5, 2023

        Photos by Brad Glidewell Photography -- To purchase high-resolution, print-quality photos, email info@bradglidewellphotography.com

        Shootout News

        Cadillac Just Made A HUGE Bet On Lake Of The Ozarks

        Cadillac Just Made A HUGE Bet On Lake Of The Ozarks

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        Cadillac went BIG at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout this year: 80 Escalades, a rare Cadilla…

        Full Throttle! Fast Boats From The 2026 Shootout [GALLERY II]

        Full Throttle! Fast Boats From The 2026 Shootout [GALLERY II]

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        Some of the fastest boats took over the Grand Glaize Arm Aug. 29-30, 2026, for two days of r…

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        PHOTOS: Airborne At The Shootout! Planes Wow Crowds Over The Lake

        PHOTOS: Airborne At The Shootout! Planes Wow Crowds Over The Lake

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        The skies above Lake of the Ozarks became part of Shootout weekend, as planes took to the ai…

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        Full Throttle! Fast Boats From The 2026 Shootout [GALLERY I]

        Full Throttle! Fast Boats From The 2026 Shootout [GALLERY I]

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        The fastest boats on Lake of the Ozarks took center stage Aug. 29-30 for the 2026 Shootout a…

        News At The Lake

        Planning A Kitchen Upgrade? Coleman Appliance Helps You Shop Smarter

        Planning A Kitchen Upgrade? Coleman Appliance Helps You Shop Smarter

        “We don’t know where to start!” This is something Coleman Appliance’s Business Manager Janna…

        +3
        MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

        MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

        Officer Henry Franklin served two tours in Iraq, but it was back home serving his community …

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        His Family Served In Wars Across The World — Now He Serves Lake Area Veterans

        His Family Served In Wars Across The World — Now He Serves Lake Area Veterans

        With the country deep into the Vietnam War and a family of service members who shaped him as…

        +5
        Got A Project At The Lake? D&M Roofing & Construction Can Handle Just About Anything

        Got A Project At The Lake? D&M Roofing & Construction Can Handle Just About Anything

        When Lake Forest Condominiums hired Steve Clark with D&M Roofing and Construction to fin…

        Boat Projects, Tips & DIY

        DIY Boat Covers? Here's Why You'll Want The Pros At Paradise Custom Canvas Instead

        DIY Boat Covers? Here's Why You'll Want The Pros At Paradise Custom Canvas Instead

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        Pollen, bugs, dust, leaves, and critters (especially spiders!) can quickly wreak havoc on a boat’s interior—without a cover that is.

        How To Make A Custom Boat Cover (And Why Every Lake Of The Ozarks Boater Needs One)

        How To Make A Custom Boat Cover (And Why Every Lake Of The Ozarks Boater Needs One)

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        Without a cover, it doesn't take long for pollen, bugs, dust, leaves, critters, and spiders (especially spiders!) to do a number on a boat interior.

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        No More Dock Drama! Lift Assist Makes Docking A Breeze Even In Rough Water

        No More Dock Drama! Lift Assist Makes Docking A Breeze Even In Rough Water

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        Getting a boat into the slip and situating it on the lift can be tricky enough. But on Lake of the Ozarks, for boaters, the wind and waves can make it downright aggravating. That’s a problem Lift Assist was invented to solve. 

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        Step Up Your Game: Bobo Ladders Give Boaters A Boost!

        Step Up Your Game: Bobo Ladders Give Boaters A Boost!

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        Jump! Splash! Repeat. A favorite pastime at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

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        When Should You Run The Blower? Here's A Checklist For Safe Boat Refueling

        When Should You Run The Blower? Here's A Checklist For Safe Boat Refueling

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        Two boat explosions at Lake of the Ozarks docks this summer sparked important discussions about safe refueling and, in particular, the correct use of a boat's blower.

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        Dock Upgrade! Watch This Brilliant Remote-Control Dock Shade In Action [VIDEO]

        Dock Upgrade! Watch This Brilliant Remote-Control Dock Shade In Action [VIDEO]

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        It's the dog days of summer, and the bright days and hot evenings remind Lake of the Ozarks homeowners that the glaring sun can make the dock unbearable at certain times of the day.

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        Summer Boating Upgrade: Nauti Renovations’ Custom AquaTraction Floors

        Summer Boating Upgrade: Nauti Renovations’ Custom AquaTraction Floors

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        Boat flooring makes all the difference.

        This Unique Kayak/Paddleboat Lift Is The Ultimate 2024 Dock Upgrade

        This Unique Kayak/Paddleboat Lift Is The Ultimate 2024 Dock Upgrade

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        You've been enjoying the Lake house, but it's time to admit: the dock is getting cluttered.

        Boat Crashes

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        Three Powerboats Collide In Key West, Sending One Into Mid-Air Barrel Roll [VIDEO]

        Three Powerboats Collide In Key West, Sending One Into Mid-Air Barrel Roll [VIDEO]

        KEY WEST, Fla. — Three racing teams experienced an expensive and heart-stopping left-hand turn during the Class 2 Offshore World Championship races in Key West on November 5th, 2026.

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Highway Patrol says a bass boat experienced a mechanical malfunction before three people were thrown from the boat into the water on Wednesday, leaving one of them dead. The deceased man was from Arnold, Mo.

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        One person has died after three adults fell into the water from a bass boat Wednesday afternoon at Lake of the Ozarks.

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