Rideau Ferry Regatta 2015
August 15, 2015 to August 16, 2015
Schedule of events:
Friday, August 14th
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Regatta Registration at RFYC Club House located at the Race Site.
2:30 pm – Convoy of Race Boats from Rideau Ferry to Crystal Palace in Perth for 3:00pm.
6:00 pm – Convoy returns to Rideau Ferry.
Saturday, August 15th
7:30 am to 8:30 am – Regatta Registration at RFYC Club House located at the Race Site.
8:30 am to 9:15 am – Mandatory Driver/Crew meeting at shelter beside the Club House.
9:30 am – Opening Ceremonies. 3 National Anthems – American, Austrailian & Canadian
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Can-Am, Can-Am Light Racing and Vintage Fly-bys
Lunch
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Hot Pits open to Public.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Cardboard Boat Race – Municipal Challenge – Perth, Smiths Falls, Drummond North Elmsley, Beckwith, Tay Valley, Lanark Highlands, and Rideau Lakes.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Cam-Am, Can-Am Light Racing and Vintage Fly-bys
5:30 pm – Pre-Diner Snacks
6:00 pm – Dinner on-site at RFYC Tent and Picnic Shelter $25.00/person
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm – Live Entertainment / Dance Party at Picnic Shelter
Sunday, August 16th
8:00 am to 9:00 am – Final Registration at RFYC Club House located at the Race Site.
9:00 am to 9:30 am – Mandatory Driver/Crew meeting at shelter beside the Club House.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Can-Am, Can-Am Light Racing and Vintage Fly-bys
Lunch
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Hot Pits open to Public.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Six Hour Canoe Race
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Can-Am, Can-Am Light Racing and Vintage Fly-bys
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am – Build a canoe on Saturday, race it on Sunday. Cost $120 per team of four who build one canoe. All materials & instructions provided. Register with John: hjrkessel@aol.com.
10:00 am & 1:00pm – Paddle making workshops. Make a paddle (materials & instruction provided). Cost $15. Register with Gillian: gillianorgan@gmail.com.
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