NYCkayaker Final Reminder Harrison St. Regatta

[Tim Gamble]

Hi everyone.

Just one more reminder about the Harrison St. Regatta run by the Downtown
Boathouse tomorrow, and  a few corrections.

Apparently it is the 27th, not the 26th running.

All human powered boats are allowed. We are expecting canoes, a Whitehall
gig, and some outrigger canoes. Sails and motors are not allowed.

It's all free.

We have a bunch of raffle prizes.

See some great pictures from last year:
http://www.pbase.com/jonathanbarkey/boathouse

Tim Gamble...

Here is my original email about it.

> Ladies and Gentlemen of the NYC Boating Community.
>
> The Downtown Boathouse is proud to remind you of the running of the 26th
> annual Harrison St. Regatta. As always, the Regatta will feature a
> captivating race, as well as stunning food, fashion, and door prizes.
> This
> year's Regatta will take place on August 18th, 2007.
>
> It is sure to be the social event of the paddling season in New York.
>
> All of the festivities, including the food, and use of the Boathouse
> boats
> is 100% free.
>
> The starter’s gun will go off sometime around 2:00PM. We will once again
> be running “the short course” due to restrictions on open fire cooking at
> our other locations. The course is from the Downtown Boathouse Pier 96
> location to the Downtown Boathouse 70th St. location. Tactics are still
> important for a good race time, but navigation should not be a concern.
>
> Stop by anytime that day and reserve a boat. If you have your own boat
> please bring it, but the Boathouse strives to get our entire fleet on the
> water. Last year’s Regatta was a truly impressive site with about 60
> boats
> in the water. Last year we ran out of paddles and PFD’s before boats, so
> even if you don’t bring a boat, please bring a paddle and/or PFD if you
> have one.
>
> Only about 10 or 20 people in the race are actually trying to go fast.
> Most people are just out for a fun trip. Experience the glory and
> pageantry by paddling with over 60 other boats at once. Please don’t be
> intimidated by the fact that it is technically a  race.
>
> The trophy has not been captured by a non-boathouse paddler for over 7
> years, and we will be offering a spirited defense this year as well.
>
> The winner of the race is the SECOND boat to cross the finish line. I
> will
> be defending my title, and attempting to “threepeat” by winning for three
> years in a row. The winner from the previous year, makes the trophy for
> the next year. I have cooked-up another classic, but it won’t be unveiled
> until the day of, when the paint will hopefully be dry.
>
> See www.downtownboathouse.org for directions to the Pier 96 start, or the
> 70th Street finish.
>
> Tim Gamble
>
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Tim Gamble
917-721-8851