Showing posts with label Rivanna River Regatta and Races. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rivanna River Regatta and Races. Show all posts
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The 2010 race video is here!
Sorry this took me so long to produce but two videos, new computer, new video editing software, steep learning curve and....well...you get the drift.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The 2010 Rivanna River Regatta Canoe and Kayak Race is coming May 8!
The racers are coming! The racers are coming!
Join us on May 8 for the 5th annual Rivanna River Regatta Canoe and Kayak Races. There will be several classes of races for canoe and kayaks (solo and dual/tandem)and a shorter, Youth (under age 14) race. (Under Age 14 race has been canceled.) If you just want to paddle the river during this time but do not wish to enter the race then by all means come on out, enjoy the fun and watch the racers wizz past you on the river. Spectators are welcome all along the race route but the best vantage point and most excitement will be at the finish line at Darden Towe Park.
Racers should start assembling on the upstream side of the Route 29 bridge (just north of the DoubleTree Hotel and Sam's Club) at 9am for check-in and registration. First heat starts promptly at 10am. More details can be found on the printable flyer.
Join us on May 8 for the 5th annual Rivanna River Regatta Canoe and Kayak Races. There will be several classes of races for canoe and kayaks (solo and dual/tandem)
Racers should start assembling on the upstream side of the Route 29 bridge (just north of the DoubleTree Hotel and Sam's Club) at 9am for check-in and registration. First heat starts promptly at 10am. More details can be found on the printable flyer.
Monday, May 11, 2009
2009 Official Race Results
The weather cooperated this past Saturday and the water was at safe levels so the 4th annual Rivanna River Regatta & Races went off without a hitch.
The official winners are:
Open Class Solo: Dave Segars; Time 48:04 (winner for the 3rd consecutive year)
Open Class Dual: Dave Thomas/Conny Roussos; Time 50:41
Parent-Child: Dave & Ben Dolak; Time 55:07 (winner for the 3rd consecutive year)
Under Age 14: Casey Culp; Time 4:06
Winners of the 2009 Rivanna River Regatta & Races with Race Coordinator, Merrill Bishop
Official results and times
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year's event a success! We had a total of 22 boats and posted record times.
Be sure to join the Rivanna River Regatta group on Facebook to stay in touch with other local paddlers year-round to organize trips, swap gear, talk paddling and just plain stay involved with the Charlottesville area paddling community. We also ask that everyone who took photos and video of the event please upload to the Facebook group.
Tentative date for the 2010 Races: May 8, 2010
The official winners are:
Open Class Solo: Dave Segars; Time 48:04 (winner for the 3rd consecutive year)
Open Class Dual: Dave Thomas/Conny Roussos; Time 50:41
Parent-Child: Dave & Ben Dolak; Time 55:07 (winner for the 3rd consecutive year)
Under Age 14: Casey Culp; Time 4:06
Winners of the 2009 Rivanna River Regatta & Races with Race Coordinator, Merrill Bishop
Official results and times
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year's event a success! We had a total of 22 boats and posted record times.
Be sure to join the Rivanna River Regatta group on Facebook to stay in touch with other local paddlers year-round to organize trips, swap gear, talk paddling and just plain stay involved with the Charlottesville area paddling community. We also ask that everyone who took photos and video of the event please upload to the Facebook group.
Tentative date for the 2010 Races: May 8, 2010
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Rivanna River Regatta Canoe and Kayak Races This Saturday, May 9
Charlottesville, VA - The 4th annual Rivanna River Regatta and Races will be held this Saturday, May 9, 2009. This annual event includes several classes of canoe and kayak races with cash prizes. The races will be held on an 8.5 mile stretch of the scenic Rivanna River that skirts Charlottesville from north to east.
The several classes of races include the highly competitive Open class, a Tandem class, a Parent/Child class and a shorter, less challenging Under Age 14 race. There is no entry fee for paddlers and this event is open to the public.
Merrill Bishop, Race Coordinator states:
“The purpose of this event is to introduce as many people as possible to the fun of canoeing and kayaking while building an appreciation for the Rivanna River. This is a relatively easy whitewater course so folks without extensive experience can get a taste of the thrill of water sports while meeting local paddling enthusiasts.”
Those wishing to participate in the races should assemble under the Route 29 bridge on Rio Mills Road (just north of Sam’s Club on the upstream side of the bridge) between 9-9:30am on May 9 for sign-in. The first race starts promptly at 10am. Sign-in for the shorter, Under Age 14 race will start at 12pm at Darden Towe park and that race will begin at 1pm sharp at the north end of Darden Towe Park. The awards ceremony will be at the Darden Towe boat ramp at 1:30pm.
All spectators are welcome and are encouraged to assemble at Darden Towe Park near the boat ramp which will serve as the finish line for all races. Everyone in the community is invited to attend to cheer on the racers and enjoy camaraderie and fellowship along the banks of the historic Rivanna River, an invaluable natural resource.
More information can be found at http://www.RivannaRegatta.blogspot.com, the ongoing Rivanna River Regatta Group on Facebook or contact the race coordinator, Merrill Bishop.
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A handy, printable flyer with all of the relevant details is found here.
The several classes of races include the highly competitive Open class, a Tandem class, a Parent/Child class and a shorter, less challenging Under Age 14 race. There is no entry fee for paddlers and this event is open to the public.
Merrill Bishop, Race Coordinator states:
“The purpose of this event is to introduce as many people as possible to the fun of canoeing and kayaking while building an appreciation for the Rivanna River. This is a relatively easy whitewater course so folks without extensive experience can get a taste of the thrill of water sports while meeting local paddling enthusiasts.”
Those wishing to participate in the races should assemble under the Route 29 bridge on Rio Mills Road (just north of Sam’s Club on the upstream side of the bridge) between 9-9:30am on May 9 for sign-in. The first race starts promptly at 10am. Sign-in for the shorter, Under Age 14 race will start at 12pm at Darden Towe park and that race will begin at 1pm sharp at the north end of Darden Towe Park. The awards ceremony will be at the Darden Towe boat ramp at 1:30pm.
All spectators are welcome and are encouraged to assemble at Darden Towe Park near the boat ramp which will serve as the finish line for all races. Everyone in the community is invited to attend to cheer on the racers and enjoy camaraderie and fellowship along the banks of the historic Rivanna River, an invaluable natural resource.
More information can be found at http://www.RivannaRegatta.blogspot.com, the ongoing Rivanna River Regatta Group on Facebook or contact the race coordinator, Merrill Bishop.
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A handy, printable flyer with all of the relevant details is found here.
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