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L.J. Frink/News-Herald Photo. The Lone Ranger keeps an eye out for trouble from the bow, while Tonto pilots the boat safely through Bridgewater Channel.

Campbell regatta goes Western

By L.J. Frink
Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:26 PM MST

The letters on the side of one boat read, “Hi-Ho Silver, Away!!!”, while a sign on another declared, “Let’s play Campbells and Indians.” So the owners of about 30 Campbell boats sailed through the Bridgewater Channel on Saturday for the 36th annual Campbell Boat Regatta.

This year’s theme was “Western Daze,” with some owners not only decorating their vessels, but dressing the part. A few sported Native American-style headdresses or clothing, others donned cowboy hats, sombreros or other western wear. The Lone Ranger and his sidekick Tonto even made an appearance.

Whether, they decorated their boats or not, the owners, and their passengers, appeared to have a good time plying the waters on a warm summer day in Lake Havasu City.

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Emily wrote on Sep 15, 2008 8:09 PM:

" You are right Calhav, if it would have been anyone under 80, they would have gotten a ticket and gone to jail. "

Cherry wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:38 AM:

" Great fun story guys. Thanks for sharing. Ask David Bell when he's gonna run my Sasquatch photos and story. We had him LIVE. Yesterday would have been perfect! "

Calhav wrote on Sep 14, 2008 10:40 PM:

" Is that man not breaking the LAW? In Arizona, no one may ride on a decked-over bow of a vessel, period. In California, it is permissible to ride on the bow of a vessel if there is a railing of suitable size and design to prevent the person from falling overboard. MMMMMMMM must have AZ Numbers "

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