BOATING

 Oklahoma Boating Rules= See Department of Public Safety, Lake Patrol Div. p.o.Box 11415, 3600 North King Avenue, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73136 405-425-2143 A. Boats must be registered annually-and display certificate of number on the boat. B. l life vest per person, C. lights required between sunset and sunrise. (D)Fire extinguiser if carry flamable substances. E. Motor Boats must have mufflers, backfire arrestors on inboards except diesels, proper ventilation. F. All vessels must carry a sounding device, including a bell if over 26 feet.

Yearly Oklahoma State Boat Permits are available at the State Tag Offices 2104 N. l4th in Ponca City   phone765-8711.

Ponca Lake  year and day Permits for boating  are available from Ponca City Park Office at 905 W. Hartford 767-0430 or from Park Ranger at Ponca Lake. Dock Rental at Ponca Lake available.

Kaw Lake: Contact Kaw Lake Association 1-877-671-6985, or go to http://www.kawlake.com   for map, list of facilities, services, events,  fees etc.

Other Oklahoma Boating Opportunities: Oklahoma Tourism and Reacreation Department= http://www.travelok.com  

FESTIVALS AND AREA BOATING EVENTS

April (30-May 1)Super Show    Boat,travel etc  Last Saturday in April  and Sunday Hutchins Auditorium,  Ponca City, Ok.

June (11-2005)=Kaw Fest  on Kaw Lake  762-9494  http://www.kawlake.com

July (2-2005)= Christmas In July  at Kaw City Beach.  580-762-9494  http://www.kawlake.com

July (16-17-2005) Waterfest 2005 Hydroplane Races     Ponca lake.