Gator Bait Reservoir Regatta

Date

Start: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Address

Pelahatchie Shore Park
North Shore Parkway Brandon, MS

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Mark Your Calendar Gator Bate Paddlers 1st Annual Reservoir Regatta Benefiting Barnet Reservoir Foundation August 20th Pelahatchie Shore Park Brandon MS 9 Mile Race across the Reservoir Open to all human power craft Medals and T shirts will be given out Registration on line at active.com $20.00 Or Register Day of race at Pelahatchie Shore Park Contacts: David Moore, paddlebiker@comcast.net David Christopher, chri6958@bellsouth.net

Additional Information

The Gator Bait Reservoir Regatta is a 9 mile open water race across the Reservoir and back. The Race Benefits the Barnett Reservoir Foundation. Participants will row or paddle or pedal small boats in the reservoir starting from Pelahatchie Shore Park across the Reservoir and back. All participants should be comfortable in their boats in windy conditions. We will have some power Boats on the course to monitor check points. Safety is the upmost importance during the race and fellow competitors should always lend a helping hand to paddlers who get in trouble. There will be no rain date; the event will go on unless conditions are considered too rough. The Regatta is open to all Human powered seaworthy craft using oars, paddles, and pedals. Boat classes include Row Boats of all kinds, Rowing Shells, Outriggers, Canoes, Kayaks, Surf Skies, Pedal crafts, Stand up Boards and paddleboards. Double or Multiple teams may participate the final Classifications will be revealed at the captains meeting. Reservoir Regatta Day of the Race Info - Online Registration Active.com or Register the Day of the race. - Or mail to Barnett Reservoir Foundation, In care of PRVWSD, PO BOX 2180, Ridgeland, MS 39158 - Race Fee $20.00 - Fee will include T shirt and Swag Bag - 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration Check in. - 9:00 AM Captains Meeting - 9:30 AM Start the Recreation Boats - 10:00 AM Start the Racing Boats - 2:30 PM Awards Ceremony 1) All Racers must sign a waiver in person day of race. All Racers will be required to wear a coast Guard approve life vest with some exceptions depending on class of boat in which case the vest must be in the boat. The Race numbers should be taped to both sides of the Bow if practical otherwise pinned to the Life Vest. 2) Anyone who drops out of the race early should report into the Registration Table in person or Call in at 601-376-7226. Otherwise people will be needlessly searching for a missing Boat 3) Equipment should include Life Jacket and a whistle or noise maker. 4) Remember to bring fluids and energy food for the event There will be food and Drinks after the Race the food and drink will be free for the Registered Racer and $8 dollars for Guest.

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