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- 2011 Regatta Schedule (PDF)
- 2011 Regatta Race Results (PDF)
SAVE THE DATE!
7th Annual Slocum River Regatta
“Southern New England’s Fall Rowing & Paddling Festival”
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Location: Slocum River Estuary, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
This event is open to Single/Double Racing/Recreational Shells, Single/Tandem Kayaks / Canoes, Single/Double Fixed-Seat Rowboats – five-oared Whaleboats (with cox) / Pilot Gigs, Standup Paddleboards – all in men’s, women’s and co-ed categories, with separate Youth, Master and Open divisions in all categories, and a special Youth/Master division in all Doubles and Tandem events.
Races will start and finish near the mouth of the Slocum River (nearby the Lloyd Center’s new pier and dock) and traverse a two-mile closed-loop buoyed course on the tidal waters of one of New England’s most beautiful estuaries. The emphasis of the regatta is on good fun and enjoyment of the scenic Slocum River.
A post-race light lunch and awards ceremonies at the Lloyd Center will follow the race.
CLICK HERE FOR 2011 ENTRY FORM AND INFORMATION
Races will start promptly at 9:30am and finish near the Lloyd Center’s new pier and dock, at the mouth of the Slocum River, traversing a two-mile closed-loop course on the tidal waters of one of New England’s most beautiful estuaries.
The Regatta is open to single and double racing and recreational shells, kayaks, canoes, surf skis, fixed-seat rowboats, five-oared whaleboats, six-oared pilot gigs, and standup paddleboards, with separate Youth, Master and Elite divisions in all categories, and a special Youth-Master division in all double and tandem events.
The emphasis of the Regatta is on good fun and enjoyment of the scenic Slocum River. A light post-race lunch will be provided at the Awards Ceremony, immediately following the races at the Lloyd Center’s headquarters (430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth).
The date of the event this year, September 17, follows the tradition of selecting the first Saturday following Labor Day which presents a late-morning high tide at the mouth of the Slocum River.
For guaranteed acceptance, Entry Applications must be received no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, September 14 – Any received after noon on Friday, September 16, may not be accepted. Entry fees are $20 per entry, plus $10 per competitor and are not refundable.
Bonus: All competitors in entries whose applications are received complete and fully paid by Monday, September 12 will receive a complimentary souvenir “Slocum River Regatta” T-shirt (on sale to the public, while supplies last on race-day, for $10). Additional information or Entry Application forms can be obtained by calling
508-990-0505 x10.