SoCal Jet Boats returns to Big River on July 24th, 2021 after 7 long years! Some of our best times and greatest memories of the earlier years were held on this stretch of river. Launch at the Big River Community Beach or other local RV parks. Local bar/restaurant is Dumas Walkers where everyone hangs out in the evenings.
Fair Warning: Local authorities (tribal) are very strict on drinking and driving. Be sober or don't drive!
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/314072716941523/This stretch of river can be unforgiving in some areas. If you are unfamiliar with this area, please drive with caution or follow a fellow boater for direction.
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We are so excited to be going back to Big River in Parker, Arizona! We did events for several years on that stretch of the river. The popular SoCal Jet Boats Event named "One Hot Summer Weekend" in August used to be called "The Gord Trip" and took place at Big River. A forum member named "Farmer Gord" used to make an annual trip from his cattle farm in Alberta, Canada down to Southern California to enjoy the Colorado River, thus the name of the event. As the number of event attendees grew, we opted to move this event to the Avi where it continues to be a successful event. Check our event schedule for information regarding that upcoming event.
This year we are adding a new stop to our annual Summer Tour - Big River, CA. The date is July 24th and like past events, the Big River Community Park will be where the majority of people will launch from. The launch ramp is a bit tough as it is directly in the current of the river. If you see someone struggling, please lend a hand. Big River has graciously reduced the launch fee from $25 to $20 for all SoCal Jet Boats members who are going to be launching at the Community Park. The park has been fighting financial difficulties with the CRIT shutdown of the river due to COVID and increasing costs of operations. Brittney and I encourage everyone to donate to the park if possible. We take pride in supporting those who support us. Let's make sure this community stays open and helps take care of each other so we can continue doing what we all love, boating!
The Park has been an important part of the community and has been the site for many weddings, celebrations of life, BBQs, parties and events since 1975! We look forward to having more events here.
Like previous years, we will hang out at the community park for a bit, then make stops at the sand bars up river (water levels permitting) then ultimately spend the day up at "Pee Pee Cove", which is on the CA side of the river, just below the Bluewater Dam.
For those of you who have been around longer, but haven't been to Big River in awhile, unfortunately the Big River Inn and Catfish Cantina are no longer open. The Local Bar and Restaurant Dumas Walker is still open and if you are up for some Karaoke, lets see what you got! This will be a great spot for everyone to hang out in the evening.
All waterway and on-road laws will be enforced. Be aware that the CRIT police patrol the area. Do not drink and drive.
Here is a map of where the Community Park is, where we will be!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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