Showing posts with label Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2016. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Find Fun on the Water - Now Through Labor Day & Beyond!

In our opinion, every single day is a great time to get out on the water, but for the next couple of weekends, there are some exciting things going on for boating at the Lake of the Ozarks to make it even better. Whether you enjoy high speed and lots of fellow boaters, or you prefer quieter sections of the lake, BomBay Boat Rental Co. has a few suggestions for every type of boater.


photo from Funlake.com

High Speed & Big Crowds

We covered details about the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in last week's blog. This Friday, August 26, is the Shootout Poker Run. You're can easily make a few new friends among the 8 stops on the route, and you could even win some great prizes while you're at it. 

Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, is when the speed races take place. Thousands of people will tie up together to line the course and share in the excitement of these incredible boats that are all vying for the title of "Top Gun." It's a long couple of days, but an experience both race fans and party people should experience. You can arrange to rent one of our ski boats or tritoons for the entire weekend and see it all.  


Fewer People but Lots of Action

If you don't want to spend your weekend with thousands of people, but still enjoy a bit of a crowd, all of the waterfront bars and restaurants are still open for their summer hours. 

While most of the boaters are at the races, the establishments that aren't on that side of the lake will be a little less lively than usual, but still plenty of fun. Most of them will have talented musicians entertaining, and Lake of the Ozarks restaurants are filled with amazing food choices. 



Chilling Out On the Water

For those of you that prefer to cove out, get in some swimming, and maybe even a little water skiing or tubing, there are plenty of quiet coves for you to enjoy. Some of the busier coves will even be a bit less crowded than usual with so many people at the Shootout. The water is still warm and perfect for playing in this time of year. We have paddleboard rentals too, if you're up for learning something new.   


Labor Day Weekend Fun

The water will be alive with activity for the holiday weekend, so you will be able to find lots of fun happening at all of the waterfront attractions for Labor Day. As always, there will be plenty of fireworks displays happening, and watching those from a Lake of the Ozarks boat rental is a special experience. All of the displays will begin once it gets dark enough, generally around 9:30 pm, and more may be added before the holiday. 
photo from Funlake.com

Saturday, Sept. 3

Bear Bottom Resort
38 MM of the Osage Arm

Sunday, Sept. 4

Tan-Tar-A Resort 
26 MM of the Main Channel

The Lodge of Four Seasons
13.5 MM of the Main Channel



The Fun Continues After Labor Day

The next couple of weekends will pack the lake full of boaters, enjoying loads of awesome activities on the water. Many people will try to tell you that Labor Day is the end of summer fun, but those people are completely wrong! Late summer into fall is an excellent time to take advantage of all that the lake area has to offer. 

Many of the waterfront attractions will remain open until the weather forces them to shut down, so you've still got a good couple of months to enjoy those. College kids and families with children in school will be busy, so there will be a lot less traffic on the water. In addition to those benefits, getting to see the colors change with the fall season is positively breathtaking.


photo from Funlake.com
BomBay Boat Rental Co. will be here to make sure that you get out on the water as often as you like. Give us a call, stop by one of our three rental locations, or reserve your Lake of the Ozarks boat rental online. 



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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Boating Events Surrounding the 2016 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

It's nearly Lake of the Ozarks Shootout time again! This is the largest, most exhilarating unsanctioned boat race in the United States. You'll want to reserve your boat rental at the Lake of the Ozarks early so that you don't miss any of the action on Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, 2016.  

That's not the only time you will want to reserve a watercraft from BomBay Boat Rental Co. for a Shootout event though. There are also 2 poker runs going on before the big races! 


photo from Funlake.com

Lil Boat and Pontoon Shootout Poker Run - Friday, 8/19/16











This is a dual starting point poker run. You can sign in and get started on both sides of the lake with a finish point in the middle. Boats and pontoons that are 32 foot and under (which is a category that both our ski boats and tritoons fall into) will be traveling from stop to stop trying to gather the best poker hand. Breakfast and registration will be taking place at 8 am at both Captain Ron's and Franky & Louie's, and the final stop will be at Topsider where an awards party will take place at 6 pm. The stops include:

  • Captain Ron's
  • Bear Bottom Resort
  • Nauti-Fish Rum Bar
  • Angelo's Pier 31
  • Paradise
  • Franky & Louie's
  • Tap & Grill
  • Coconuts
  • Cabana Jones
  • H Toad's
  • Redhead Yacht Club
  • Topsider

Shootout Poker Run - Friday, 8/26/16



While the poker run will be taking place on Friday, pre-registration, along with an auction, will happen on Thursday, August 25 from 4-9 pm at Performance Boat Center. You can get an early bird discount if you register online by August 21. Your entry fee comes with 1 hand of poker, breakfast for 2 at Franky & Louie's, 1 poker run DVD. Additional poker hands will be available for purchase. The stops for this one include: 

  • Captain Ron's
  • Franky & Louie's
  • Backwater Jack's
  • Redhead Yacht Club
  • Nauti-Fish Rum Bar
  • Larry's on the Lake
  • Paradise
  • Big Dick's


The Main Event 

Thousands of people will line their boats up along the raceway to witness these incredible speed races that the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout brings to us every year. You can watch them on TV or listen to the play-by-play on the radio, but nothing compares to seeing all the action live from a boat. 

This incredible event is not only exciting to watch, but it also raises money for many well-deserving organizations each year. Last year alone this event was able to give $175,000 to 31 different charities and lake area rescue teams. You can find a full schedule of events and more details at www.LakeOfTheOzarksShootout.com.  


photo from Funlake.com 


Reserve your boat rental NOW! 

There are the basic details for three awesome boating events coming up in the next couple of weeks that you do not want to miss. Give us a call at BomBay Boat Rental Co. today and get your watercraft rental reserved, or make a reservation request from our website. Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best things that you can do with your time while you are here, and these Shootout events make that time even better! 


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