NYCkayaker Final Reminder Harrison St. Regatta

[Mr. Softeee]

Hey!

         Are you sure its the 27th Harrison St Regatta? I thought it was the 25Th running!

sCOTT




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> Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:02:32 -0400
> From: tgamble at syllog.com
> To: nyckayaker at rockandwater.net
> Subject: NYCkayaker Final Reminder Harrison St. Regatta
> 
> 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
> >
> ---------------
> Tim Gamble
> 917-721-8851
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