MSHP reminds boaters of no-wake zones during Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
Marie Moyer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Boat traffic and no-wake zones are expected in the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend as around 100,000 people are expected at the lake for the 37th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
The shootout consists of high-speed boats driving down a three-quarters mile straightaway to achieve the fastest time, all in the name of charity. Last year, the event raised $730,000, which was donated to 46 local charities. It is considered the largest unsanctioned boat race in the country.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced in a press release Thursday that a no-wake zone will be enforced in and around the racing course at Grand Glaize Arm. The no-wake zone will be active from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 7:30 a.m. to an hour after the last boat race on Sunday.
MSHP boats will also be stationed around the course to assist boats with anchoring.
Lake of the Ozarks 2025 Shootout course
All participants must be over 18 and wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet and life jacket. Drivers also must wear a kill switch lanyard when driving.
All boaters should expect traffic in the area. Boating while intoxicated is against the law, with the event having a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol.